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Clayton High SchoolJunior/Senior
College Planning Night
Clayton High SchoolGuidance Department
Supervisor of Guidance and CounselingJoe Valentino
CounselorsJoe Valentino – 9th
Keith Controvich 10th,11th,12th
SecretaryDonna Lahn
Senior Class: What has been done up to this point
• Last year • Presentation in Junior English Classes• Individual Junior Meetings
• This year• Presentation in Senior English Classes
YOU ALSO NEED TO GET A FEW THINGS IN ORDER:
• Sign “Transcript Release Form”
• Secure letters of recommendation
• Review college application details and deadlines
• Go to collegeboard.com to forward official SAT Scores
• Make a calendar with dates and deadlines
• Feel free to e-mail your guidance counselor with questions
PROCESSING THE TWO-YEAR COLLEGE APPLICATION
• Paper application preferred (GCC) • SAT/ACT not required for admission but may
be used for placement.• No recommendations• GCC informational meeting – November 18 • Gloucester County College—On-site in
January
FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
• Application (online preferred)• Official Transcript • SAT or ACT scores• Letters of Recommendation (if required)• College Essay (if required)• Application Fee
Using the Common Application
• www.commonapp.org• Transcripts submitted electronically• Remember to “invite” your guidance
counselor and teachers to submit necessary information
• Use correct e-mail addresses• Make sure the colleges you are applying to
accept the common app.
Naviance Family Connections
Naviance - Family Connections
Standardized Tests
SATIReasoning TestCritical Reading,
Math,Writing
ACTAcademic Achievement
Math, English,Science, Reading ,Writing
SATIISubject Specific
(most competitive colleges)
StandardizedTestfor
Four-year College
SAT/ACT Scores
• You MUST send your SAT/ACT scores directly to the college ELECTRONICALLY using www.collegeboard.com for SAT scores or www.act.org for ACT scores.
*Athletes*- you must also send your scores electronically to the NCAA clearing house. See your counselor for details.
HELPFUL HINTS
• Consult Naviance – Family Connections regularly for updates
• Sign up for our College Rep visits through Family Connections
• Proof-read applications• Request your SAT scores from College Board
early• Allow two weeks to process any application
LET’S TALK ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS. . .
• College-based Scholarships—check with the institution’s financial aid office
• Community-based Scholarships—investigate your employer, church, local businesses and organizations
• NEW FOR 2011-2012 – many scholarship opportunities can be found using Naviance – Family Connections
• www.fastweb.com
What about financial aid?
You should direct all questions and concerns to the financial aid office of a
specific college
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 20127:00 PM
NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE
• Send High School Transcript to the Clearinghouse
• Send SAT/ACT scores to the Clearinghouse use code “9999”
What can you do to get the most out of your senior year????
Keep a close eye on your grades!!
Dates to Remember……
• October 12, 2011 - GCPCA College Fair at Gloucester County College 6:00 to 8:00 pm
• November 3, 2011 – NACAC College Fair Atlantic City Convention Center 9:00 a.m. to12:00p.m./6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
• November 6, 2011 – NACAC College Fair Pennsylvania Convention Center 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• January 10, 2012-Financial aid night at Clayton
Juniors
• Keep up grades• Take PSAT(Even if you took it as a sophomore)• Take SAT in the Spring• Research and visit colleges
Naviance for Juniors
• https://Navaince - Family Connections
PSAT/NMSQTBenefits for Juniors
• Qualify for Scholarships- Juniors will automatically be entered into scholarship and recognition competitions-Includes the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program
• Take Advantage of Other Benefits-If you say “Yes” to Student Search Service on test day, you’ll be eligible to receive free information from colleges and scholarship organizations that are interested in you.-access to My College Quickstart-on average students who take the PSAT/NMSQT score higher on the SAT
SAT DATES
• November 5th – Registration by October 7th
*November 5th Test can be taken at Clayton HS*
• December 3th – Registration by November 8th • January 28nd – Registration by December 30rd • March 10th- Registration by February 10th • May 5th – Registration by April 6th *May 5th Test can be taken at Clayton HS*
• June 2th – Registration by May 8th
THANKS FOR COMING AND
GOOD LUCK!!!!