Department of Student Personnel Services Presents:

SENIOR SEMINARThursday, September 18, 2014

Auditorium Telephone 732-222-9300

Fax 732-222-9029

Jon Warner, Director of Student Personnel Services Ext. 2150Kathleen Moretti, School Counselor Ext. 2110Maura O’Connor, School Counselor Ext. 2130Katherine Saxton, School Counselor Ext. 2140

Welcome to Senior Year!CEEB/ACT CODE 311-590

Summer “To Do” List• Review the college packets sent home in Feb/Mar

• Go Online and Research colleges through NAVIANCE

• Plan your college visits: Call schools (800 numbers listed online) arrange tours

• Narrow your schools down to 6 – 10 by September

• Work on Activity Resume – Have a draft ready for your counselors in September• Honors/Awards• In-School Activities• Out-of-School Activities• Volunteer Community Service• Work Experiences

• Review college applications on line to check college essay requirements– Begin your draft– Have it reviewed by your English Teacher in September

• Be sure to register online for Oct/Nov SAT’s (collegeboard.com and/or ACT’s if taking (actstudent.org)

• Check NAVIANCE or your college website to see if SAT SUBJECT TESTS are recommended / required (register for what is needed on college board.com for Nov. testing.

COLLEGE ESSAY WRITING

CONTINUE WORKING ON YOUR ESSAY(S)

WRITE FROM YOUR OWN PERSPECTIVEIN YOUR OWN STYLE

CHECK SPELLING & GRAMMAR CAREFULLY

RE-READ YOUR FINAL COPY (COMPUTERS CAN DO STRANGE THINGS!)

TWO (2) LETTERS FROM TEACHERS OF CORE SUBJECTS:•ENGLISH•HISTORY•MATH•SCIENCE•FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXCEPTION: DEPENDING ON YOUR MAJOR YOU MAY SUBMIT A NON-CORE CLASS - EXAMPLES: •ARCHITECTURE…..MR. MALFA•MUSIC………………..MR. ATTILLO PREFERABLY TEACHERS YOU HAVE HAD OR HAVE GRADES 11 and 12

TEACHER LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

COMPLETE THE STUDENT REQUEST FOR A COLLEGE RECOMMENDATION (IN YOUR BOOKLET) ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR ACTIVITY RESUME (DRAFT IS OK) ATTACH ANY

COLLEGE SPECIFIC TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORMS OR COMMON APP. FORM SUBMIT BUSINESS SIZE ENVELOPES ADDRESSED TO YOUR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS OFFICE WITH SHORE REGIONAL RETURN ADDRESS AND ONE STAMP ENCLOSE A POSTAGE PAID POSTCARD ADDRESSED TO YOURSELF IF YOU WANT A RECEIPT

SAMPLE:

MARY JONES1 SHORE LANE

WEST LONG BRANCH, N. J. 07764

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FOR: MARY JONESFROM: TEACHER NAME

RECEIVED BY: COLLEGE NAMEDATE_____________________SIGNATURE__________________

HOW DO I REQUEST TEACHER LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

THROUGOUT THE FALL COLLEGE ADMISSIONS COUNSELORS WILL BE

VISITING SHORE TO MEETWITH INTERESTED STUDENTS.

HOW DO I KNOW WHO IS COMING?

•LIST OF COLLEGES SCHEDULED TO VISIT ON OUR WEBSITE•LIST POSTED IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE• DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS OF EXPECTED VISITS

SIGN-UP SHEET IN GUIDANCE TO REQUEST A PASS TO ATTEND.

COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELOR VISITS AT SHORE

THERE ARE A FEW CHOICES:

• ONLINE: 99.9% OF STUDENTS WILL APPLY TO COLLEGE ONLINE (COLLEGES PREFER)

NEAT AND EFFICIENTGO TO YOUR COLLEGE WEBSITE

COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AND SEND

•DOWNLOAD APPLICATION AND MAIL

NOW…………HOW DO I APPLY???????

COLLEGE’S OWN APPLICATION ON THEIR COLLEGE WEBSITE

COMMON APPLICATION (ACCEPTED BY APPROXIMATELY 400 COLLEGE & UNIVERSITIES) www.commonapp.org BENEFIT OF USING: FILL OUT ONE TIME AND SEND TO AS MANY SCHOOLS ON THE LIST AS YOUWANT (THERE IS AN APPLICATION FEE FOR EACH SCHOOL) REMINDER: WHEN USING THE COMMON APP REMEMBER TO DOWNLOAD FORMS*:TWO (2) TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORMSONE (1) SECONDARY SCHOOL REPORTONE (1) MID-YEAR REPORTONE (1)FINAL REPORT and ONE OPTIONAL REPORT

*ONLY ONE(1) SET OF FORMS NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT TO YOUR COUNSELOR REGARDLESS OF HOW MANY SCHOOLS YOU ARE APPLYING TO USING THE COMMON APPLICATION

TYPES OF APPLICATIONS

WHY USE IT?The Common Application simplifies the college admission process by saving time and eliminating duplication of effort. Once completed online or in print, copies of the Application for Undergraduate Admission and associated secondary school forms may be sent to any of the participating colleges and universities. This allows students to spend less time on the busywork of applying for admission, and more time on what’s really important: college research, campus visits, essay writing, and senior yearcoursework.

IS IT WIDELY USED?Yes! Last year, roughly 575,000 students submitted approximately 2.4 million applications via the Common App Online, and hundreds of thousands more were submitted on paper.

IS IT TREATED FAIRLY?ABSOLUTELY! Our college and university members have worked together for nearly 40 years to develop this application. All members fully support its use, and all give equal consideration to the Common Application and the college’s own forms. Many of our members use the Common Application as their only undergraduate admission application.

MAY ALL COLLEGES PARTICIPATE?Membership is open to colleges and universities that evaluate students using a holistic selection process. A holistic process includes subjective as well as objective criteria, including at least one academic recommendation form, at least one untimed writing sample, and broader campus diversity considerations. If a college or university is not listed on our website, they are not members of the consortium. Sending the Common Application to non-members is prohibited.2012-13 © 2012 The Common Application, Inc.

FILL OUT A TRANSCRIPT “REQUEST” FORM (COPY

IN YOUR BOOKLET) ONE MUST BE COMPLETED FOR EVERY SCHOOL YOU APPLY TO

I PUSHED THE SEND BUTTON NOW WHAT DO I DO?

WHAT DO I BRING TO MY COUNSELOR? -ONE (1) COPY OF A COMPLETED TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM FOR EACH COLLEGE-SET OF COMMON APPLICATION FORMS (FOR FIRST SCHOOL REQUEST ONLY)-COLLEGE COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION FORM (IF REQUIRED)-COPY OF ESSAY (YOU CAN SUBMIT ONLINE WITH APP. IF YOU PREFER)-COPY OF YOUR ACTIVITY RESUME (WITH FIRST SCHOOL REQUEST ONLY) ALL INFORMATION MUST COME IN WITH A LARGE ENVELOPE (9x12):ADDRESSED TO YOUR COLLEGE’S ADMISSIONS OFFICE WITH THREE STAMPS*RETURN ADDRESS SHOULD BE SHORE REGIONAL (YOU CAN LEAVE BLANK & WE WILL PLACE A STICKER)

*SUGGESTION: MANY STUDENTS PREFER TO BRING IN A BOOK OF STAMPS FOR THEIR FILE. WE WILL USE AS NEEDED AND RETURN SHOULD ANY BE LEFT. ***ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE TURNED IN TEN (10) OPEN SCHOOL DAYS BEFORE DUE DATE*** *IMPORTANT*….DO NOT HOLD UP YOUR APPLICATIONS WAITING FOR SAT/ACT RESULTS. YOUR APPLICATION WILL ASK: DATES TAKEN OR TO BE TAKEN (FILL IN & SEND) ALSO….SAT AND ACT SCORES MUST BE SENT DIRECTLY BY COLLEGE BOARD OR ACT (THEY CAN BE REQUESTED ONLINE)

WHAT IF I HAVE A LEARNING OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY (IEP/504)?

IF YOU WILL BE REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL YOU HAVE AN EXTRA STEP IN THE PROCESS:

SEE YOUR COUNSELOR FOR A COPY OF YOUR IEP/504 PLAN

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL SERVICES AT YOUR COLLEGES*

*COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES ARE COVERED BY THE “SUNSHINE LAW” WHICH REQUIRES “SELF-DISCLOSURE. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO VISIT BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

I’VE DECIDED TO ATTEND BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BROOKDALE’S APPLICATION IS ONLINE (FOLLOW SAME PROCEDURE TO SUBMIT) ACCUPLACER ADMISSIONS TESTING CAN BE DONE ON CAMPUS (NO APPT. NEEDED)

OR

AT LONG BRANCH CAMPUS OR ANY OTHER SATELLITE CAMPUS (APPT. NEEDED)

OR

HERE AT SHORE IN APRIL (30 SEATS AVAILABLE MUST HAVE APPLICATION SUBMITTED) EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DAY FOR ALL SHORE STUDENTS WILL BE HELD IN MAY –

CLASSES WILL BE CHOSEN COLLEGE ID’S ISSUED

DEFERRED TUITION UNTIL AUGUST

GENERAL INFORMATION

DEADLINES: COLLEGE DEADLINES AND FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES ARE FIRM….NO EXCEPTIONS

**REMEMBER TO BACK UP ALL DUE DATES TEN(10)OPEN SCHOOL DAYS**

EARLY DECISION:

YOU CAN ONLY APPLY TO ONE (1) SCHOOL UNDER EARLY DECISION. IT IS A SIGNED CONTRACT THAT IS BINDING.

EARLY ACTION:

IN BY A SPECIFIC DATE NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE COMES EARLY (NON-BINDING)

EARLY NOTIFICATION IN BY A SPECIFIC DATE NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE COMES EARLY (NON-BINDING)

ROLLING ADMISSION

NO DATE-NOTIFIED AS SOON AS ALL DOCUMENTS ARE RECEIVED (MAY INCLUDE MID-YEAR REPORT CARD)

Now that I’ve applied, how do I pay?

Applying for federal student aid is quick and easy. You can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSAsm) at www.fafsa.gov. Follow these easy steps to simplify the process of applying for federal student aid.

Gather the documents needed to apply. The list is on the website.

Apply online at FAFSA on the WebSM.

Submit a FAFSA. The FAFSA is used to apply for federal financial aid (grants, work-study, and loans). Also, many colleges, universities, and career schools use your FAFSA information to award state and college aid. The process is free. Never pay to apply for federal financial aid.You'll need a PIN to "sign" your online FAFSA, make corrections to the application, and more. If you are a dependent student, your parent will need one too. You can get your PIN before you begin or as you complete the FAFSA — it's up to you.

Note: Complete the FAFSA each year, starting on January 1. Be sure you meet application deadlines.

For deadlines, visit www.fafsa.ed.gov. Shore Regional will host a Financial Aid Night

in November, please check the website for the exact date.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Pay for College Tools

CSS/PROFILE CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE®

The fast, easy, convenient secure way to apply for financial aid

Welcome to PROFILE, the financial aid application service of the College Board -- a national, not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Many of the member colleges, universities, graduate and professional schools, and scholarship programs use the information collected on PROFILE to help them award nonfederal student aid funds.

Completing PROFILE Online requires you to have a secure browser and either a valid credit card or checking account.

Collegeboard.com > College Planning > Pay For College > CSS/Profile

S C H O L A R S H I P S

ALL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED THROUGH SHORE REGIONAL CAN BE SEEN ONLINE:

www.shoreregional.org

tab ACADEMICS /click Student Personal Services/Scholarship Booklet

All Scholarship Applications will be on NAVIANCE

MRS. MORETTI WILL BE FOLLOWING UP WITH SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SHORTLY

FOR ALL THE ATHLETES

ALL DIVISION I AND DIVISION II SCHOOLS REQUIRE THAT YOU REGISTER WITH THE NCAA

www.NCAAClearinghouse.net After registering online you need to print out two (2) copies of the STUDENT RELEASE FORM and bring to your counselor. One will get mailed now with a transcriptOne will be mailed when you graduate

*PLEASE REMEMBER WE CANNOT RELEASE ANY INFORMATION TO NCAA WITHOUT YOUR SIGNED TRANSCRIPT RELEASE FORM

Register at www.sat.collegeboard.org/register

Full listing of colleges that will review for consideration without SAT’S/ACT’S

www.fairtest.org

PLEASE NOTE:

IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION YOU WILL BE REVIEWED BASED ON YOUR GRADE POINT AVERAGE. ESSAYS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTIVITIES WILL BE SECONDARY CONSIDERATIONS, AS ALWAYS.YOU NEED TO BE AT OR ABOVE WHAT THE COLLEGES

ARE REQUIRING.

WHAT ABOUT SAT OPTIONAL?

What if I am still unsure?

IT IS “OK” TO GO UNDECIDED OR UNDECLARED!

USE COLLEGE BOARD AND NAVIANCE TO DO CAREER SEARCHES

VISITING SCHOOLS WILL HELP YOU DECIDE

WHAT TO DO BY THE END OF THE WEEK •RETURN YOUR TRANSCRIPT RELEASE FORM TO GUIDANCE (SIGNED BY YOU AND A PARENT)

•REGISTER FOR SAT’S AND/OR ACT’S AS NEEDED. REGISTER FOR SAT SUBJECT TESTS IF NEEDED

•REGISTER FOR NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE IF ATTENDING A DIVISION I OR DIVISION II SCHOOL

•BRING DRAFT OF RESUME FOR COUNSELOR REVIEW (or share on Google chrome

•ORGANIZE YOUR COLLEGE DEADLINES (BACK UP 10 OPEN SCHOOL DAYS MINIMUM)

**YOUR OFFICIAL GRADE POINT AVERAGE CAN BE VIEWED OCT 1ST ON THE PORTAL**

IN CLOSING…

UNFORTUNATELY APPLYING TO COLLEGE AND DECIDING WHAT YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP DOESN’T JUST HAPPEN. YOU NEED TO TAKE THE TIME TO REALLY THING ABOUT:

•LIKES AND DISLIKES

•STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

•WHAT YOU PERSONALLY WANT OUT OF COLLEGE

•WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD

YOU HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO EXTENSIVE RESEARCH WHICH YOU NEED TO CONTINUE TO USE….

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR PROCESS!