College and Career Planning Workshops 2014
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College and Career Planning Workshops 2014
Sponsored by SHS Guidance Department
Janet McGinnis, Lora DiMuccio, Michael Twohey & Rob Jackson
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Tonight’s Agenda6:00-6:25
Introduction- Workshop OptionsThe 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
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Workshop Options
The College EssaySessions A, B & C Room 108Pam Heroux, Salve Regina University
College Week LiveSessions A, B, & C Media Center Computer LabDanielle Cohen, College Week Live
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Workshop Options
First Impressions from an Admissions Officer’s PerspectiveSessions A and B, auditorium
Diane DelGreco, University of Rhode Island
The Common ApplicationSession C, auditorium
Diane DelGreco, University of Rhode Island
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Workshop Options
Best Fit CollegesSessions A and B, Room 135
Ray Dube, Johnson and Wales University
Resume WritingSessions A, B, and C, Room 150E
Ann Andrews & Erica Valentine, SHS Business Department
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What’s in the Media Center?
Mini College/Career FairSessions A, B and C
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Mini College/Career Fair
1. Rhode Island CollegeJason Anthony, Assistant Director of Admissions
2. Bryant University Katie McAtee, Sr. Assistant Director of Admissions
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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
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Mini College/Career Fair
5. US Air Force
Jesse Walsh, Recruiter
6. US Navy
AMI Lemuel Andres, Recruiter
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Mini College/Career Fair
7. US Marines Sgt. Devario Graham, Recruiter
8. US ArmySgt. 1st Class Seth Rathbun, Recruiter
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Mini College/Career Fair
9.Early Enrollment Program - Rhode Island CollegeSusan Poor, Associate Director/EEP
10. Scholarships & Helpful Resources
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Smithfield High School Guidance Program
Visit our website at www.shsguidance.weebly.com
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Sophomores and JuniorsPSAT’s
October 2014Register in SeptemberResults in DecemberFee waivers for juniors
WaytogoRI.org –Grades 9, 10, 11
National College Fair in Providence - April 26 from 12-3 at RI Convention Center
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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
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Testing
SAT Reasoning includes 3 sections:Math (includes Algebra 2)Critical Reading Writing
How many times should a student test?Score ChoiceChanges –Class of 2016
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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
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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
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SAT Prep Coursesavailable at:
SHS CCRI
825-2000Kaplan
521-3926Princeton Review 861-5080Sylvan Learning Center 942-8552Paul Tukey 783-
4873
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Choosing Colleges
Waytogori.orgCollegeboard.orgCollege Week LivePeterson’s and College Board reference
booksRugg’s Recommendations
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Advice for Students
CommunicationVisit schoolsStart EarlyOrganization Deadlines
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Advice for Students
Create a list of schools that include
ReachPossibleSafety
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Advice for Parents
CommunicationWatch deadlinesRelax!Do not fill out the applications
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Types of Decisions
Early DecisionEarly ActionRegular DecisionRolling Admissions
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A few popular merit scholarships requiring early action deadlines:
URI Centennial*3.4 GPA (89)1200 SAT(CR & M)26 ACTDecember 1
*Based upon 2014 criteria
RIC Presidential*Top 30%1100 SAT (CR & M)24 ACTDecember 15**
**RIC does not list an early deadline on the common application
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Common Application
One application used by many schools Supplements Teacher evaluations Secondary school report Electronic transcript Challenges
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Application Packages include…
From the student
Application & SupplementsApplication Fee or WaiverEssayResumeTeacher Recommendations & Forms
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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
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Application Packages include…
From the schoolCounselor Recommendation & FormTranscript
From CollegeBoard SAT Scores
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New England Regional Student Program
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College Planning Center of Rhode Island
Warwick Mall
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Resumes
Community service Employment Awards Extra-curricular activities Special talents Leadership
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If you need help finding a room, see a counselor.
Enjoy your evening!