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College College Information Information NightNight
April 18, 2013
New Providence High School Guidance Department
Mr. Scott MaciagMrs. Lynn Ward
Mrs. Lindsay GnudiMrs. Stacey Ellis
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Naviance
Web based program for students, parents and counselors
During freshman year, the guidance department will provide each student and parent(s) with registration information
Students and parents should also add a valid email address
http://connection.naviance.com/newprovidence
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Freshmen
In Naviance… Create a username and password Sign in using a username and add a valid email
address to their profile Encouraged to complete the personality type and
learning style inventory Begin adding entries
to the resume feature
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Use these four tabs to navigate around
courses colleges careers about me
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Sophomores
In Naviance… Encouraged to complete the Career Interest Profiler Investigate careers Continue adding to their resume
If Geometry is completed, the PSAT is recommended
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Juniors
In Naviance… Complete the Resume Complete the Student Self Description Sheet Request letters of Recommendation from 2 teachers Conduct college searches
Take PSAT in the Fall Take SAT/ACT in the Spring Visit schools of interest Complete Common Application at
www.commonapp.org (summer)
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Seniors
Finalize the list of schools to which you will apply Know the deadlines attached to each application Return Grade 12 Records Release Form and
Unofficial Transcript to Guidance Complete applications Request transcripts (DEADLINES) Follow up with colleges to be sure
they have received all materials Request CollegeBoard/ACT
to send test scores
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Application Jargon
Common Application Self-Report Early Action/Early Decision Deferment Rolling Waitlisted Spring Admit
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SAT vs. ACT
SAT is an ability test that predicts how well you will do in college
ACT is an achievement test that is curriculum based
Most colleges will take either SAT or ACT with writing.
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SAT vs. ACT
SAT: 3 sections Critical reading Math Writing 3 hours and 45 minutes total Possible score of 2400; 800 on
each section
www.collegeboard.com SAT II Subject Tests – required at
more competitive schools.
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SAT vs. ACT
ACT: 5 sections English Math Reading Science Optional Writing Section Possible score of 36, 12 for writing 2 hours and 55 minutes OR
3 hours and 25 minutes (+ writing)
www.actstudent.org
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Test Optional
Many schools are now test optional
In lieu of test scores, students are asked to Submit graded writing sample Possibly interview
Go to www.fairtest.org for a list of all schools that are test optional
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NCAA
Students who wish to play at either Division 1 or 2 levels must register with the Clearinghouse at www.ncaaclearinghouse.org
Begin compiling an athletic resume to submit to coaches
Consider creating a game filmavailable online for coachesto view
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Financial Aid
Complete the FAFSA (after Jan. 1) www.fafsa.ed.gov
Can complete the FAFSA calculator ahead of time for an estimate and also register for a PIN
Some schools also accept/require the CSS Profile (fall of senior year) www.collegeboard.com
Scholarships are posted in Naviance
Local scholarships are available spring of senior year
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General Tips
Right Fit is much more important than competitiveness
The college process should be owned by the student. Students should complete all applications, paperwork, and correspondence with admissions
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A Good Fit
Offers a program of study to match your interests and needs
Provides a style of instruction to match the way you like to learn
Provides a level of academic rigor to match your aptitude and preparation
Offers a community that feels like home to you
Values you for what you do well
Source: The College Planning Workbook, Peter Van Buskirk.
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Food for Thought
A recent study by AT&T found that liberal arts graduates were more likely to be promoted into management than hires with business or technical degrees.
43% advanced to senior management compared to 32% of business graduates and 23% of engineering graduates
(Source: Liberal Education and Careers Today by Howard Figler)
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Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
Thomas J. Stanley surveyed 1,300 millionaires for his book and found that the average millionaire earned Bs and Cs in colleges, the average SAT score was 1190-not good enough for ivy league.
Attending a top-rated college ranked 23rd as a cause for wealth accumulation and doing well in college ranked 30th
source: Associated Press (San Francisco Chronicle)
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Ivy League?
In a recent year, Harvard rejected 89% of applicants-the pool included:
3,000 valedictorians
2,100 students with a perfect 800 on Math II
11,000 students in the top 10% of their class
400 students with a perfect SAT (1600 scale)
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Final Thought
The best school for a student is one that meets all of his/her academic, social and emotional needs-not the one that is the most competitive.
A student’s success in college is determined by how happy they are on campus and with the program.
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College College Information Information NightNight
Have a wonderful night!
New Providence High School Guidance Department
Mr. Scott MaciagMrs. Lynn Ward
Mrs. Lindsay GnudiMrs. Stacey Ellis