College and Career
Planning Workshops 2014
Sponsored by SHS Guidance Department
Janet McGinnis, Lora DiMuccio,
Michael Twohey & Rob Jackson
Tonight’s Agenda
 6:00-6:25
Introduction- Workshop Options
The College Application Process at SHS

 6:30-6:55 Session A
 7:00-7:25 Session B
 7:30- 8:00 Session C
The Class of 2017 is selling pizza & drinks in the cafeteria until 5:50
Workshop Options
The College Essay
Sessions A, B & C Room 108
Pam Heroux, Salve Regina University
College Week Live
Sessions A, B, & C
Media Center Computer Lab
Danielle Cohen, College Week Live
Workshop Options
First Impressions from an
Admissions Officer’s Perspective
Sessions A and B, auditorium
Diane DelGreco, University of Rhode Island
The Common Application
Session C, auditorium
Diane DelGreco, University of Rhode Island
Workshop Options
Best Fit Colleges
Sessions A and B, Room 135
Ray Dube, Johnson and Wales University
Resume Writing
Sessions A, B, and C, Room 150E
Ann Andrews & Erica Valentine, SHS Business
Department
What’s in the Media Center?
Mini College/Career Fair
Sessions A, B and C
Mini College/Career Fair
1. Rhode Island College
Jason Anthony, Assistant Director of Admissions
2. Bryant University
Katie McAtee, Sr. Assistant Director of Admissions
Mini College/Career Fair
3. Community College of Rhode Island:
The Joint Admissions Program &
How to Apply
Rob Giovino , Associate Director of Admissions
4. New England Institute of Technology
Matt Campanelli, High School Representative
Mini College/Career Fair
5. US Air Force
Jesse Walsh, Recruiter
6. US Navy
AMI Lemuel Andres, Recruiter
Mini College/Career Fair
7. US Marines
Sgt. Devario Graham, Recruiter
8. US Army
Sgt. 1st Class Seth Rathbun, Recruiter
Mini College/Career Fair
9.Early Enrollment Program - Rhode
Island College
Susan Poor, Associate Director/EEP
10. Scholarships & Helpful Resources
Smithfield High School
Guidance Program
Visit our website at
www.shsguidance.weebly.com
Sophomores and Juniors
 PSAT’s
 October 2014
 Register in September
 Results in December
 Fee waivers for juniors
 WaytogoRI.org –Grades 9, 10, 11
 National College Fair in Providence - April 26
from 12-3 at RI Convention Center
Juniors
Junior Newsletter and College Planning
Center of RI Guide
Seniors sharing their experiences with the
college application process
Informational session in September on the
college application process
Testing
 SAT Reasoning includes 3 sections:
Math (includes Algebra 2)
Critical Reading
Writing
How many times should a student test?
Score Choice
Changes –Class of 2016
SAT Subject Tests
 Required for admission or placement at some
more selective schools
 Take 1 to 3 subject tests
 Same dates as SAT Reasoning Tests
ACT’s (American College Test)
 College entrance exam traditionally used by
colleges in the mid-west
 Colleges accept scores from either the ACT
or SAT
SAT Prep Courses
available at:
 SHS
 CCRI
825-2000
 Kaplan
521-3926
 Princeton Review
861-5080
 Sylvan Learning Center
942-8552
 Paul Tukey
783-4873
Choosing Colleges
Waytogori.org
Collegeboard.org
College Week Live
Peterson’s and College Board reference
books
Rugg’s Recommendations
Advice for Students
Communication
Visit schools
Start Early
Organization
 Deadlines
Advice for Students
Create a list of schools that include
Reach
Possible
Safety
Advice for Parents
Communication
Watch deadlines
Relax!
Do not fill out the applications
Types of Decisions
Early Decision
Early Action
Regular Decision
Rolling Admissions
A few popular merit scholarships
requiring early action deadlines:
URI Centennial*
RIC Presidential*
 3.4 GPA (89)
 Top 30%
 1200 SAT(CR & M)
 1100 SAT (CR & M)
 26 ACT
 24 ACT
 December 1
 December 15**
*Based upon 2014 criteria
**RIC does not list an early
deadline on the common
application
Common Application
 One application used by many schools
 Supplements
 Teacher evaluations
 Secondary school report
 Electronic transcript
 Challenges
Application Packages include…
From the student
Application & Supplements
Application Fee or Waiver
Essay
Resume
Teacher Recommendations & Forms
Procedures
 Student brings in stamped, addressed
envelope if sending paper transcript
 If using the Common Application, students
must invite counselors and teachers for
the transcript and recommendations
Application Packages include…
From the school
Counselor Recommendation & Form
Transcript
From CollegeBoard
SAT Scores
New England Regional
Student Program
College Planning Center of
Rhode Island
Warwick Mall
Resumes
 Community service
 Employment
 Awards
 Extra-curricular activities
 Special talents
 Leadership
If you need help finding a room,
see a counselor.
Enjoy your
evening!