JUNIOR NIGHT
MARCH 27, 2012
AGENDA
 Spring 2012 tasks
 PSAT, SAT, ACT
 Naviance Tool
 College Visits
 College Selection
 Essays
 References
 Summer Tasks
Spring 2012
 Verify that student’s course selection is on track with
intended diploma type. (core 40, Academic Honors
Diploma)
 Also in line with career and college goals
 Identify Top College Selections
 Take the SAT (May or June) or ACT test in June
 ACT once
 SAT 2-3 times
 Register with NCAA Clearing House if student plans to
play Division I or II sports in college.
PSAT Tests & Prep Courses
 STUDENTS TOOK PSAT BOTH AS SOPHOMORES AND
JUNIORS.
 COLLEGE BOARD WEBSITE has a tool to individualize study
plan based on when you want to test . There is also a personal
log into the prior PSAT results to review and learn from
mistakes made previously.collegeboard.com
 JEMA Academics, Janet Farias, B.S Ed., M.S. $150 for group
classes and materials. Contact 574-229-4851 or E-mail
EandJFarais @aol.com. Located Southside of South Bend.
 Holy Cross College for Math or English $79.00 plus book @
239-8364 or www.hcc-nd.edu an go to continuing education
home page.
Comparison of SAT & ACT
 SAT is a predicator of future academic potential.
 ACT is a tool to measure knowledge.
 Most 4 year colleges require one as a part of
application process.
 May take more than once. Many schools take best of
scores. Check your individual school to confirm this.
SAT TEST
SAT
Registration
Deadline
Fees
Late
Registration
Late Fee
May 5, 2012
April 6th
$49.00
April 20, 2012
$26.00
June 2, 2012
May 8th
49.00
May 22, 2012
$26.00/
Standby $42.00
Test DATE
ACT TEST
TEST DATE
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE
FEES
April 14, 2012
March 9, 2012
$34.00*/49.50 March 10-23, 2012 $21.00
June 9, 2012
May 4, 2012
$34.00*/49.50 May 5-18, 2012
Stand by +
$42.00
LATE
Late
REGISTRATION FEES +
$21.00
Naviance = Tool for Students & Parents
to explore colleges, compare choices and obtain data on
schools of interest.
Students
Parents
 Students were introduced to
 Naviance has a survey for
web based program in
October.
 You will be writing a Resume
in Junior English Class.
 A survey of personality and
interests needs to be
completed on Naviance by
August 15, 2012
 Students be active and do
your own research,
parents to complete about
their student (old brag sheet)
 Log in with password
provided by Mrs. Quiet
tonight.
 Please complete before
school resumes in August.
 Be open and have discussions
about financial resources.
College Options
 Universities -4 year degree, grad and MD/ Phd
programs. Colleges within the University
 Colleges - 2 associates and 4 year bachelor degrees
Liberal Arts, Colleges of Engineering or Health
Sciences
 Community Colleges- more affordable tuition,
 specific training in industry or career skills.
College Options CONTINUED
 Public
Colleges/Universities
 Private
Colleges/Universities
 Admission requirements
 Admission Officers use a
are more rigid with
regard to GPA’s and test
scores. Specific
Admission &
Scholarship Criteria
holistic approach with
regard to scores, grades
and extracurricular
activities. More flexible
in general.
Community Colleges
 Ivy Tech
 Affordable options –low tuition
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Specific Training for specific employment
 culinary, nursing, dental hygiene, medical records.
 Courses do transfer to major state colleges or
universities for credit. When registering courses that
transfer are identified as to where they are accepted.
 Pathway to IU, Purdue and Ball State if a part of the
requirements have not yet been met. (GPA, Scores)
Military
 If you are interested in any of the US Military Academies begin the pre-application
process Check their websites for this information.
 The United States Air force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, Colorado,
http://www.usafa.af.mil/
 United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, http://www.usna.edu: apply April of
Junior Year to January Senior Year
 United Stated Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, New York, http:// www.
usma.edu
 United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) in New London, http://www.cga.edu
 United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA in Kings Point, New York
 http://www.usmma.edu
NCAA topics
 Contact NCAA through the website.
 Sign UP as an interested athlete.
 Marian’s Registrar will be contacted for your Junior
Years’ Transcript (6 semesters) and again after 8
semesters of study.
 Handout of current academic classes and
requirements for student athletes.
How Do I Begin to Narrow MY
College Options?
 Choose ten schools between now and the end May.
 Research through Naviance or College Board –Big
Future Colleges. (collegeboard.com)
 Identify characteristics of college with your personal
preferences (size, location, private/public)….
 Make College Visits
Naviance
 What is Naviance Family Connection?
 How do I access it?
 How do you register?
 What can I do with it?
What is Family Connection?
 Web-based resource that supports course, career, and
college planning
 Specific to our school
 Linked with Naviance Succeed, a service that we use in
the counseling office.
How do I Access It?
 Log onto the Marian website at www.marianhs.org
 Click on the School Counseling Tab and locate
the Naviance link on the right hand side
 Go to the Naviance Log In page
How do I Register?
Enter the code on your
registration card
click on my profile
under the
About Me tab
Update Profile
Please provide an
email address that
you use regularly
click on the
parent brag
sheet survey
under the
About Me tab
Answer questions and submit
What Can I Do With It?
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Shared resource linking home to school
On-line tool for collaboration among counselors,
students, and parents
Accurate, complete records about student choices
from our school
Realistic assessments of your child’s chances of
admission at colleges where prior graduates have
applied
Career exploration
Course planning
College Visits
 Plan to visit colleges during Spring Break or Summer.
 Call Admissions Office to schedule a time for a campus
tour, observe a class, meet with students and faculty as well
as admissions staff.
 Take notes on each visit.
 Marian School Policy regarding College Visits- Handbook
 Notify attendance, bring signed document from admissions.
Selection Process
 Rank the colleges in categories of
• 1. Sure Thing
• 2. Stretch
• 3. Dream School
 List 3-5 colleges you will be applying to in the Fall of
your Senior year.
 Plan out the Application Dates, Required Documents,
application types, reference letters required, essays
and fees.
Essay: Who are you and who do you want to become.
Jeff Brenzel, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Yale.
 Your opportunity tell the admissions officer about who you really are.
 Getting started: Is there something else about me that there wasn’t a blank for?
 Brainstorm Personality Traits or Strengths
 Let the Draft Flow
 Develop 3 parts to the essay
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Introduction: 1 paragraph
Body: several paragraphs explaining main idea
Conclusion: 1 paragraph
Find a creative angle
Be Honest Don’t write what you think Admission Officers want to hear.
 Show the essay to parent, friend, teacher. Does this represent who I am?
 Make sure the letter is your voice and not that of another…..(Mom?)
 Proof and have someone edit your essay for mechanics of a great essay.
 * Work on essay Drafts during the summer.
Teacher References
 Chose 1-2 teachers that can talk of your taking on
challenges in their classes.
 Make request of teacher personally before the end of
this school year.
 Teachers will need students to have a survey and
resume completed and submitted on Naviance before
they are able to complete the reference letter.
Additional Tasks
 Summer of 2012:
 If you are not working, find other opportunities for
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personal growth or academic enrichment.
Check colleges of interest and learn about their
summer enrichment programs.
Finalize plans. Be ready to send out college
applications in August.
Continue updating your Resume
Have plan of when applications will be submitted
formalized.
SENIOR NIGHT AUGUST 7TH
 Complete Details on the college application process at
Marian High School.
 Discussion of Financial Aid and Scholarships