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Junior Class Meeting

Junior Class Meeting. Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Northern Valley Regional H.S. at Old Tappan Guidance Department Presented by : Counselors: Ms. Melissa Maki Ms. Heather MacRae Mr. Allen Regar Mrs. Melissa Vion Mrs. Lindsay Wagner Mrs. Lisa Westhaver

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Junior Class Meeting

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  1. Junior Class Meeting Tuesday, November 19, 2013

  2. Northern Valley Regional H.S. at Old Tappan Guidance Department Presented by: Counselors: Ms. Melissa Maki Ms. Heather MacRae Mr. Allen Regar Mrs. Melissa Vion Mrs. Lindsay Wagner Mrs. Lisa Westhaver Mr. Matthew Spatz, District Director Of Guidance Mrs. Debra Skawinski, District Lead Counselor Ms. Lydia Greco, Student Assistance Coordinator

  3. Junior Year Timeline APRIL: - Attend Junior Conferences MAY/JUNE: - Register for SAT Reasoning /Subject Tests or ACT - Attend Junior Conferences - Visit colleges - Take AP Tests SUMMER - Visit colleges - Brainstorm college essay topics - Develop timeline for applying

  4. College Admission Testing SAT Reasoning SAT SUBJECT The TOEFL The ACT

  5. Personal Preferences • Location • Size • Academics • Selectivity • Specialized/Honors programs • Type of school • Fit of school

  6. Additional Personal Preferences • Housing • Research • Study abroad • Internships/co-ops • Reputation • Name recognition • Athletics

  7. NCAA Eligibility Certification Requirements • Graduate from high school • Complete a minimum core curriculum of at least 16 (Both DI &DII) academic courses • Core GPA and standardized testing sliding scale • File Student Release form with NCAA Clearinghouse (www.ncaa.org)

  8. COLLEGE 101 Types of Admission: • Early Decision **BINDING** • Early Action: Non-Binding • Restrictive Early Action: Single-choice Non-Binding • Regular • Rolling https://www.commonapp.org/

  9. Possible Admission Criteria • Courses taken and grades achieved • Grade Point Average & Class Rank • Standardized Test Scores Tip: Testing-optional schools- Visit www.fairtest.org • Recommendations • The Personal Essay & Supplements • Intended Major

  10. Other Viable Options • COMMUNITY COLLEGE: • Associate’s degree • Transition to a four year college • Relatively less expensive • GAP YEAR • TRADE SCHOOL

  11. Resources • Guidance Counselors • Naviance Family Connection Roadtrip Nation • Admissions Officers • College Fairs • College Guide Books • College Websites/Social Networks: • Financial Aid Professionals • NVOT Alumni • www.nvnet.org • www.collegeboard.com • www.commonapplication.org

  12. The College Visit • Plan visits before applying • Take a formal tour • Plan visits when school is in session • Attend overnight sessions if offered • Meet people in specific departments • Determine if the college will meet personal as well as academic needs

  13. Naviance Family Connection • Web-based resource that supports career and college planning • Specific to our school • Linked with Counselor’s Office

  14. NavianceWhat Can It Do? • Share plans • Complete surveys (College & Career) • Compare colleges • Show schedule of college visits • Track deadlines • Link to selected third party resources (i.e. CollegeBoard, FAFSA, college websites) • Produce scattergrams • Visit RoadTrip Nation

  15. Thank you for attending!Have a great day!

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