Junior College NightMullen High School

December 2, 2015

Ms. Santillo, Director of College Counseling, L-Zsantillo@mullenhigh.comMrs. Eggleston, College Counselor, A-Kkimberly.eggleston@mullenhigh.com

Text @mullencollegeprep to 23559for important reminders

Overview

College Timeline Testing Criteria Colleges Use for Acceptance College Exploration Naviance College Application Process Preview Student-Athletes & the NCAA

What has happened so far this year…

JET College Fair in September Junior Level Meeting in September College Rep visits (September-November) Junior Naviance small group classes PSAT in October

What to be thinking about now… Do your homework and study! Focus on your academic

performance. Get to know your teachers! You’ll be asking junior

teachers for recommendations this spring. Stay involved in extracurricular activities. If you have a

new interest, pursue it! Plan college visits (formal or informal) during school

breaks. Attend college fairs in your area. Consider size, location, degrees offered, reputation,

selectivity, family connections, majors, and extracurricular offerings to determine what type of school may be a good match.

What to expect… College Financial Aid Night – December 8th @ 6PM Individual meeting with your College Counselor PSAT Results Distribution – December 15th (if scores arrive in

time) Denver Spring College Fair – April 24th @ DU (time TBA) Mock Admissions Committee at Mullen this spring (date TBA) College application essay draft in English III B (T2 or T3) with

the College Counselors Teacher recommendations in April – Junior Level Meeting College Essay/Application Workshop in August

What to know about Testing

Review score results from the October PSAT when available in December/January to determine what kind of test prep you may need. See your College Counselor to discuss your individual testing-taking strategy.

Prepare for the ACT/SAT and review upcoming test dates.

Register for the SAT Subject tests (if needed) this year.

What to know about Testing Registration – School code: 060-600

www.actstudent.org or www.sat.collegeboard.org Juniors should begin taking the ACT, SAT, and SAT Subject

Tests (where applicable) in the winter/spring of their junior year.

Non-Report Testing Options Nearly 850 four-year colleges and universities

deemphasize the use of standardized tests in making admissions decisions by offering waiver or non-report options.

For a complete listing of schools with Non-Report Testing Options, go to www.fairtest.org/university/optional

Upcoming Tests

ACT December 12, 2015 February 6, 2016 April 9, 2016 June 11, 2016 September 10, 2016 October 22, 2016 December 10, 2016

SAT (*rSAT) December 5, 2015 (SAT & Subject Tests)

January 23, 2016 (SAT & Subject Tests)

March 5, 2016* (SAT only)

May 7, 2016* (SAT & Subject Tests)

June 4, 2016* (SAT & Subject Tests)

October 2016* (SAT & Subject Tests)

November 2016* (SAT & Subject Tests)

Upcoming Tests – Scenario 1

ACT December 12, 2015 February 6, 2016 April 9, 2016 June 11, 2016 (September 10, 2016) October 22, 2016 December 10, 2016

SAT (*rSAT) December 5, 2015 (SAT & Subject Tests)

January 23, 2016 (SAT & Subject Tests)

March 5, 2016* (SAT only)

May 7, 2016* (SAT & Subject Tests)

June 4, 2016* (SAT & Subject Tests)

October 2016* (SAT & Subject Tests)

November 2016* (SAT & Subject Tests)

Upcoming Tests – Scenario 2

ACT December 12, 2015 February 6, 2016 April 9, 2016 June 11, 2016 (September 10, 2016) October 22, 2016 December 10, 2016

SAT (*rSAT) December 5, 2015 (SAT & Subject Tests)

January 23, 2016 (SAT & Subject Tests)

March 5, 2016* (SAT only)

May 7, 2016* (SAT & Subject Tests)

June 4, 2016* (SAT & Subject Tests)

(October 2016*) (SAT & Subject Tests)

November 2016* (SAT & Subject Tests)

Upcoming Tests – Scenario 3ACT

December 12, 2015 February 6, 2016 April 9, 2016 June 11, 2016 (September 10, 2016) October 22, 2016 December 10, 2016

SAT (*rSAT) December 5, 2015 (SAT & Subject Tests)

January 23, 2016 (SAT & Subject Tests)

March 5, 2016* (SAT only)

May 7, 2016* (SAT & Subject Tests)

June 4, 2016* (SAT & Subject Tests)

(October 2016*) (SAT & Subject Tests)

November 2016* (SAT & Subject Tests)

Criteria Colleges Use for Acceptance

1. Academic Record2. College Admission Standardized Test Scores (ACT,

SAT and SAT Subject Tests)3. Extracurricular Activities and Work Experience4. Teacher and Counselor Recommendations5. Essays6. Interview7. Special Talents and Characteristics

Trivia Time! “We’re playing who!?” Which University of California

school has a Banana Slug as its mascot? It takes brains to be funny. What school did Conan

O’Brien go to? This university is known for having the largest co-op

program which gives students the opportunity to work in over 100 cities worldwide.

Name the school: How to Win Friends and Influence People author + honeydew

College Exploration & VisitsCollege Exploration College Representatives visiting Mullen College Fairs Naviance College Search toolVisits Start Local Plan Ahead Research the College Before You Visit Go on a Scheduled Tour Do your Homework! Keep Notes and Reflect On What You’ve Seen

Application Pool Terminology

Non-Binding Admissions (commit by May 1) Early Action (EA) Single Choice Early Action (SCEA) Restrictive Early Action (REA) Priority Rolling Regular Decision

Binding Admissions (commit when applying) Early Decision (ED)

www.connection.naviance.com/mullen

Naviance

www.connection.naviance.com/mullen Sign up for college rep visitsBuild an activities résuméComplete on-line surveysManage timelines and deadlines for making decisions about collegesCompare GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and other statistics to actual historical data from our school for students who have applied and been admitted in the past

College Application Process PreviewYour steps:1.Complete the college application online2.Send your scores (minimum 2 weeks before the deadline)3.Complete a pink Transcript Request Form (1 per college) to your College Counselor a minimum of 15 school days before any deadline you are trying to reach.Then your College Counselor will:1.request any missing teacher recommendations from your teachers.2.request your counselor rec or write your counselor rec.3.submit your transcript and letters of rec by the deadline.4.automatically send your Mid-Year Grades (T1) to the college.5.automatically send your Final Transcript to whichever college you choose to attend.

Tips for Success Create a “professional” email Start a college binder/file system

Start tracking awards, activities, etc. Track schools of interest, visits, contacts Keep testing results Keep master list of all log-on and passwords for:

ACT/SAT website accounts Applications Scholarship services Naviance

Student-Athletes and Recruitment1. Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.2. Register for an ACT/SAT soon. College coaches will want to know your

initial scores and transcript to see if they can recruit you.3. Speak with your athletic coach to find out what division/conferences

where they think you can play. Consider what level is right for you. 4. Have an online Player Profile (berecruited.com) and/or an *Athletic

Resume* that you can send to coaches via email.5. Have a *Spreadsheet* to keep track of who you are contacting and how

often. 6. Reach out to coaches via *email* with your Player Profile and schedule.7. Complete the Athletic Questionnaire on a colleges website.8. Follow-up! Don’t wait for them to contact you!

Student-Athletes and the NCAA Eligibility Center

Student Responsibilities: Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center by May 1 of Junior Year:

http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp Be sure to list Mullen as your high school. Send one ACT/SAT to the Eligibility Center (code 9999) that is high

enough to be eligible. Pay the fee or see your College Counselor if you believe you are

eligible for a fee waiver. Mullen Responsibilities:

We automatically send an official transcript to the NCAA once you are registered.

We automatically send an official transcript to the NCAA once you have graduated.

Other Resources

Text @mullencollegeprep to 23559

Mullen Website/Counselingwww.mullenhigh.com

Brochures by the College Counseling office – please take them!