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Junior Parent Night
Seneca High SchoolMay 14, 2014
Purpose of Presentation
• To review the college process.
• Discuss Naviance, standardized testing, college visits, applications, transcripts, and letters or recommendation.
• Review trade schools and military
options.
How many schools should I apply to? • Reach 1-2
• Good Match 2-3
• Safe 1-2Think about major, location, size, setting
(rural/urban/suburban), extracurricular activities.Realistic evaluation of each college’s admission
requirements (grades, standardized test scores, required high school courses).
Types of College Admissions• Early decision is a contract between you and the college.
You can only apply to 1 school early decision. If you are accepted, you MUST attend. BINDING contract!
• Early action is more flexible. You do not have to commit to the college if you are accepted. You can apply to multiple schools. NON-BINDING contract!
• Rolling Admission-Applications are evaluated as they are received.
• Regular Decision- decisions are made once ALL applications have been received by deadline.
**Pay attention to deadlines**
Top Factors for College
1. Grades in College Prep Courses – Grades in AP, honors, or Accelerated courses
2. Strength of Curriculum – Both the amount of course work you complete in high school and the quality of those courses
3. Admission Test Scores – Scores on either the SAT or ACT (most schools accept both interchangeably)
4. High School GPA
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
From Rowan’s Website….
• High School PreparationYou must have completed a minimum of 16 college-preparatory units in high school. Your high school curriculum should include (at minimum) the following:4 units - English2 units - Laboratory Science*3 units -College Prep Mathematics* (Algebra I and II, and Geometry)2 units - Social Studies5 units - Additional work in at least two of the following: History, Languages (minimum 2 units in one language), Mathematics, Science or English.
• *Engineering applicants should have 3 units of laboratory science including physics and chemistry and 4 units of college prep. math including pre-calculus. Calculus is strongly recommended.
University of Delaware recommends:The University expects all applicants to have
completed strong college prep course work:
Subject Years Required Years Recommended
English 4 4
Math 3 4
Science 3 (2 must include lab) 4 (3 must include lab)
History 4 4
Foreign Language 2 of same 4 of same
Academic Electives 2 units 2 units
Total 18 20-22
GPA/Rank
• All seniors will receive their Rank and GPA in homeroom in September.Unweighted is on a 4.0 scaleWeighted is on a 6.0 scale
• Top 15% weighted rank = NJ Star
Transcript reflects weighted & unweighted GPA & Rank
Standardized Tests• SAT’s-www.collegeboard.com (SAT Reasoning Test)• ACT’s-www.actstudent.org • SAT Subject Tests are specific one hour content area tests used by
a small percentage of colleges. Be sure to confirm if the colleges to which you are applying require these tests and plan accordingly.
• Send scores to Seneca High School-311474 & colleges of your choice –Free when you register, but fee later
• NCAA contenders must send scores to NCAA Eligibility Ctr: 9999 • Colleges want official scores which are sent directly from College
Board. • AP scores must be sent directly from College Board.• We recommend that students take SAT’s twice junior year and
once senior year.
Test Dates SAT’s- at Cherokee HSJune 7, 2014 January 24, 2015
October 11,2014 March14, 2015
November 8,2014 May 2, 2015
June 6, 2015
ACT’sJune 14th , 2014 (Seneca) December 13, 2014
September13, 2014 February 7, 2015
October 25, 2014(Seneca) April 18, 2015
June 13, 2015
Teacher Recommendations
Ask 2 teachers.Ask early and politely in person.Give at least 2 weeks notice.Follow up through Naviance (available in the Fall)Teachers will submit letters directly to the counselor through Naviance. Students will not see the letter. Students should write thank you notes-the teachers do the letters on their own time!
College Visits/InterviewVisits• Take campus tour
• Visit library, cafeteria, dorms
• Talk with students
The Interview• This is a good way for schools to know YOU and not what
is on paper.
• Be yourself- there are no right/wrong answers.
• Be able to state why you are interested in that particular school.
* College visits/interviews are excused with a letter from the college on school letterhead.*
Ways to Apply• Online
o Go to the individual college website to begin the application. You will create a username and password.
o Fill out the online application. Seniors will be given their class rank and GPA in homeroom.
o Gather additional required items-letters, essays, personal statement, etc. Upload appropriate items.
o Print out a copy of the application and make copies of all supporting materials-just in case!
• Common Application- www.commonapp.orgo Fill out once for multiple schoolso Complete secondary school report, teacher recommendation form through
Navianceo Some schools have supplemental forms as well
BCCSpring Ahead Programo December-Attend BCC informational meeting at Seneca & fill out
free application- https://www.bcc.edu/forms/adm
o January-Transcript request form due to registrar
o February-BCC placement tests at Seneca. Exempt if scored 540 in Critical Reading and/or 530 in Math on SAT; 23 Reading and/or 20 in Math on the ACT
(Must have applied and sent transcript by January in order to take test)
o May-Trip to BCC to register for classes (Must have completed application & placement test in order to attend)
Trade Schools
Schools that recent Seneca graduates have attended:
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
Lincoln Tech
BCIT
Rizzieri
PB Cosmetology
Military
Branches
• Marines- www.marines.com
• Army- www.army.mil
• Navy- www.navy.com
• Air Force- www.af.mil
ASVAB-Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (Military entrance exam)
• Each branch has required entrance score
• ASVAB administered in November at Seneca
College Athletics
Students who are planning to play in a Division I, II, sport need to complete the following:
1. Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center: http://eligbilitycenter.org
2. Send official test scores from College Board/ACT to NCAA
3. Send high school transcript to NCAA at end of junior year
Family Connection Powered by NAVIANCE
• Create a resume• Personality/learning style inventories• Explore careers/career profiler• Search colleges/scattergrams• Full length SAT practice tests• Apply for scholarships• Track applications and transcripts
http://connection.naviance.com/senecahsUsername: StudentID#@lrstudents.orgPassword: Student ID#
College Essay Writing Workshophosted by Kaplan
• June 2nd @ 6 pm
• Seneca Media Center
• Online registration available at:
http://tinyurl.com/k9asu7q
This is a perfect time to get a jumpstart on your college essay writing for applications due in the fall.
Things to do….NOW!!
• Visit colleges
• Take standardized testing
• Naviance-research colleges/resume builder/personality inventory/career search
• Sign up for Essay Writing Workshop
• Register with NCAA
Things to do….in September• Counselor will meet with you to review college application
process
• Know where you plan to apply
• Fill out required Naviance information for college applications
• Ask teachers for recommendation letters (2)
• Finish standardized testing
• APPLY-**pay attention to deadlines**
• Early action/decision deadlines are October and early November
• Rutgers-early action deadline of November 1st; Regular decision deadline of December 1st
• Most applications should be completed by December 1st
Senior Parent College Application Night
September 2014
Seneca Auditorium
Counselor Last Names Phone EmailMr. Sam Maira A-Dek x6687 [email protected]. Mary Sabo Del-Hof x6679 [email protected]. Dave Lafferty Hog-Mc x6686 [email protected]. Erica Maira Me-Se x6685 [email protected]. Sue Johnson Sh-Z x6656 [email protected]
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