College Information Night for JuniorsFebruary 19th 2015

Benjamin LasterDirector of College PlacementSeton Hall Preparatory School

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Opening Remarks

Great Work….Again!Junior College Planning Kick-Off Re-

cap: Information, Resources & Search

College Information Night for Juniors Itinerary: Timeline, Next Steps, Action Items

The College Timeline: Winter/Spring

Introductory Meeting (s) With Your College Counselor: Winter/Early Spring is ideal

Stay in contact with counselor by any method: Email, Meetings, Calls. Be active with them!

Continued Visitation (possible interviews)

Utilize College Meetings to refine search and build application list effectively

The College Timeline: Winter & Spring

Remain/become active in Naviance Family Connection: Vital for students in the fall. Get comfortable with it!

Continue Sculpting an Application List

Testing (Spring-Fall): Define Strategy in College meeting (s)

The College Timeline: Spring & Summer Action Items for

Students

Application List formulated by August 1st

Requesting Teacher Recommendations (Spring/Summer: Prior to year end)

“Brag Sheet” Submission (Spring/Summer-Prior to start of year deadline)

The College Timeline: Spring & Summer Action Items for

Students (Continued)

Brainstorming Essay ContentCreating Essay DraftsCreating Supplement draftsEnhancing Involvement:

Summer Programs, Prep Internship Program, Practical experiences

The College Timeline: The Fall-Application Season

Programming: Financial Aid Night, College Rep Night, College Visits, Senior College Assembly & Individual College Planning Seminars

Individual ad-hoc meetings & college counseling sessions

Questions?

Thank You!