2020 Junior Parent Night The College Admissions Process

2020 Junior Parent Night The College Admissions Process

College Application Trends State of College Admissions Report (NACAC) ▶ The high school transcript is the most important variable in the admissions process ▶ Students’ grades and the academic rigor of their course loads weigh more heavily in decisions to admit than standardized test scores, high school class rank, or demonstrated interest in attending. ▶ The top factors in the admission decision were: • Student’s High School Record • Strength of curriculum – academic rigor • Standardized admission test scores • Extracurricular involvement

Transcript ▶ ▶ ▶ Colleges will look at the types of courses, the level, and grades received Senior year classes and grades are important! Incorporate 4 Academic units/Carnegie units into your schedule Colleges will look for improvement and/or consistency

Timeline - Juniors ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Winter/Spring 201 9 -2020 Register for and take SAT (collegeboard. org)/ACT (act. org) Counselors will be meeting with juniors for interviews and scheduling Online course requests for senior year – completed by: February 10, 2020 Use Naviance for College/Career Interest searches Ask ONLY 2 teachers for letters of recommendation (in person; find out what they require) by May 29, 2020 Complete brag sheet by May 29, 2020 Visit colleges!

Timeline (continued) ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Summer – 2020 Register on Common Application over the summer (commonapp. org). Begin filling out the application (check website for updated application) Narrow down college interest list Attend College Application Boot Camp Work on essays Visit colleges! Fall – 2020 Attend Senior Parent Night in September School counselors will meet with seniors about application process Complete and submit applications

College Admissions Testing ▶SAT I/Reasoning Test ▶ACT Dates *March 14 - SAT I only *May 2 *June 6 August 29 *October 3 *November 7 * EBHS testing site Dates February 8 *April 4 June 13 July 18 September 12 October 24 Register at: www. collegeboard. org Register at: www. actstudent. org

Testing Information ▶ ▶ ▶ Students may take the ACT, SAT, and SAT II Subject tests more than once It is the student’s responsibility to request official test scores from ACT/SAT Sept. 2020 ACT - section retakes available. Check with college admissions

NCAA - Athletics Prospective Division I & II student athletes must register no later than June of their junior year www. eligibilitycenter. org ▶Student Athletes Enrolling in College August 2021: ▶Minimum ◦ ◦ 2. 3 GPA in NCAA core courses (www. 2 point 3. org) 980 SAT (Reading & Math) 75 ACT (sum score) 16 Academic/Carnegie units, 10 prior to 7 th semester ▶Minimum ◦ ◦ Requirements for Division I [Full Qualifier] Requirements for Division II [Full Qualifier] 2. 2 GPA in NCAA core courses 920 SAT (Reading & Math) 70 ACT (sum score) 16 Academic/Carnegie units

College Selection What are you looking for in a school? ▶ ▶ ▶ Traditional college vs. Trade school/Vocational program Two year vs. Four year Academics, Special Programs, Extracurriculars, Study Abroad, etc. Location- urban, suburban, rural Size- Small [<2000], Med [2 -5000], Large [5 -15000], Very Large [>15000] Campus Style- bus to class or one main road? Distance from home Public or Private Religious affiliation Co-ed or Single sex Cost/Financial Aid options

Naviance ▶ Demonstration of Super. Match feature ◦ https: //student. naviance. com/colleges/supermatch-next

Vocabulary ▶ ▶ ▶ Reach- Target- Safety Early Admission: Early Action vs. Early Decision Rolling Admission

Resources & Reminders Resources : ▶School Counselor- We are here for you! ▶Explore local College Fairs ◦ Middlesex County College Fair at Edison High School: 04/16/2020 at 6: 30 pm ▶Campus Visits ▶Naviance: utilize Super. Match for exploring colleges Reminders: ▶Register for SAT/ACT/SAT II ▶Brag Sheet due May 29, 2020 ◦ Accessible on Naviance and the EBHS Counseling website

Thank you for attending our Junior Parent Night!