Manhasset High School 11 th Grade Parent Night

Manhasset High School 11 th Grade Parent Night November 12, 2020 High School Counseling Department

Our Counseling Team Dr. Joy-Anne D’Anca, Director n n n Marcy Fogel A—Da Jennifer Landman De—Ho Lori Marguiles Hs—Lyn Kristen Ruthkowski M—Papa Kim Cosenza Papp--Sm Danielle Cerulli So--Z

Program Purpose and Goal Purpose: To present an overview of the postsecondary planning process. Goal: To identify and provide you with the Resources and a Guide that will help you work alongside your child throughout this process. Post-Secondary Planning Guide

SCA: Summer Studies Program Meaghan Chainani, Chairperson Dr. Chhavi Saini, Co-Chairperson http: //www. manhassetsca. org/SCAResources/Summer. Studies. html

CASA Ms. Jennifer De. Sena, Executive Director

2019 Prevention Needs Assessment Survey Risk Behaviors 100 % of Manhasset Youth Self Reporting Binge Drinking (5 or more drinks at a time in past 2 weeks) & Past 30 Day Use of Alcohol 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Binge Drinking Alcohol - Past 30 Days 10 th Grade MTF Binge Drinking MTF Past 30 Days Drinking

2019 Prevention Needs Assessment Survey Risk Behaviors 100 % of Manhasset Youth Self Reporting Binge Drinking (5 or more drinks at a time in past 2 weeks) & Past 30 Day Use of Alcohol 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Binge Drinking Alcohol - Past 30 Days 12 th Grade MTF Binge Drinking MTF Past 30 Days Drinking

Parent Reminders www. manhassetcasa. org • • • Talk often, plan to have many short talks. • Keep it low-key; don’t lecture! • Discuss reasons not to drink. • Plan ways to handle peer pressure. Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse. • Know the Law • If you are hosting, keep it small and stay home. • Set the rules and expectations. If your teen is going to a party, know where, how long, with whom, if the parents will be home, how they are getting to/from. • Join Safe Homes Network • Over 200 parent members TECHNOLOGY/SOCIAL MEDIA • Set online guidelines and expectations • Do not allow technology in the bedroom

College Visits n n Mini Fairs and College Rep Visits (this year: Virtual) Future Opportunities will include: The Spring Expo at Hofstra University Nassau Counselors’ Association Tuesday, April 20, 2021 NACAC Specialized Fairs SUNY Fairs Fall College Expo Nassau Counselors’ Association *Keep in mind that many of these events may be virtual due to COVID-19

The “SET” List n n n List of members of Class of 2019/2020/2021 who will meet you upon your visit to their school Great way to get first-hand honest information about the school, especially when many campus visits are impossible Please check the website for the list of colleges/universities such students attend n Counselors have student contact information

Mrs. Jennifer Landman De—Ho

Resources 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Counselors Naviance Department Website College Essay Booklet Applications 12 th Grade Parent Night Post-Secondary Planning Guide

#1 --Counselors November 2020 11 th Grade Parent Night December 2020/January 2021 Small group meetings with 11 th grade January 2021 --May 2021 Student/Counselor College Conferences September 2021 Parent Night Individual follow up student/parent meetings November 2021—June 2022… Individual questions/inquiries

# 2 --Naviance www. naviance. com (See your counselor if you are unsure of your login information or login through Clever) Web based program designed to assist students and parents with the post-secondary college planning process: * Conduct a College Search * Use data to compare search results to the acceptance histories of former MHS students. (Scattergrams) * Use the College Match feature to identify schools to which students with similar academic profiles have been admitted * Conduct an updated Career Interest Inventory or investigate specific careers

# 3—Counseling Department Website n High School Profile n College representative contact list (currently 200+ listings) n College Score Reporting and other Application Requirements n The SET List n College Open House announcements n Spring and summer enrichment programs n Course catalog (01/2021) n Parent Presentations (Power. Points) n College/University Virtual Representative Visits Monthly Reminders/Announcements

# 4 --College Essay Booklet n n n Guide to writing the Common and Coalition Application essay Supplemental essays as well as the short answer questions also covered Posted on the website and updated each spring as soon as the new Common/Coalition Application essay prompts become available --March/April 2021

# 5 --Applications The Common and Coalition Applications are resources in themselves, as they provide access to college specific supplemental requirements

# 6 --12 th Grade Parent Night n First meeting of the new school year n Takes place within the first two weeks back in September n Information provided to navigate the last phase of the process. n Filing Applications n Completing Essays/Supplemental information n Process for paperwork to be submitted to Counseling Office

#7 --Post Secondary Planning Guide n A comprehensive guide designed to address the postsecondary planning process in three (3) phases: Getting Started Phase I: November 2020 - December 2020/January 2021 Active Searching Phase II: January 2021 - August 2021 The Final Act Phase III: September 2021 - December 2021

Phase I Getting Started November 2020 -December 2020 Mrs. Danielle Cerulli So--Z

Phase I: Getting Started at Home * Finalize a testing schedule * Self-reflection * Become aware of policies and practices * Understand the “myths” related to the process * Become familiar with the language of the process -Using the Glossary

Recommendations for Phase I n Begin reading the Post-Secondary Guide n Set aside agreed upon time to discuss the recommended activities n Commit time and energy on both sides n n n Acknowledge the importance of “process” and your college/university choice being the best “fit. ” Understand that this is a test of patience, encouragement and listening skills Be positive…everything will work out in the end

Standardized Testing Policies Score Reporting Options: n SAT or ACT n SAT with 2 Subject Tests OR ACT n SAT OR ACT with 2 Subject Tests n Test Optional vs. Test Blind *Speak with each school you visit to confirm how/if scores are used.

Free Test Prep SAT Khan Academy Free test prep and interactive support. www. khanacademy. org ACT Kaplan resources available on the ACT Website www. act. org SAT and ACT Method Test Prep Access through Castle Learning

Getting Started in School Student Meetings: January 2021 n n Review the purpose/structure of the Post-Secondary Planning Guide Students will complete a preliminary post-secondary questionnaire n Students will create a Common Application Account n Students will conduct a guided college search

Phase II Active Searching January 2021 -August 2021 Mrs. Lori Margulies Hs-Lyn

Phase II: Active Searching January - August n Identify your desired types of colleges n Review and refine the college search n Compare search results to Scattergrams and College Match features on Naviance n Attend our family conference with your counselor n Schedule campus visits n Attend local and regional college fairs n Register for and take standardized tests n AP’s, SAT Subject Tests, ACT’s

Post Secondary Options Liberal Arts Colleges Comprehensive Universities Honors Colleges/Programs Fine and Performing Arts Programs Technical and Engineering Schools Accelerated/Combined Programs 3/2 Engineering Programs Career, Vocational, and Business Schools Military Academies/ROTC Options Junior and Community Colleges (All of the above are described in the Post-Secondary Guide)

College Search Goal: Decipher a list of schools that reflect student interests and needs. To That End: n All students will conduct a guided, preliminary college search at the December/January meeting n Search results should be completed prior to the Junior College Conference

Informed College Search The List should include consideration of: • College Type • Affiliation • Selectivity • Social Climate • Program Offerings • Special Programs • Size of School • Affordability • Location

College Search Your list should not be: be 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. A wish list A list of schools taken from the back of the School Profile. Created by parents or relatives ONLY. Compiled from the list of schools in US News & World Report. Limited only to schools you know

Mrs. Marcy Fogel A—Da

Naviance College Search results should be examined in relation to the data stored in both the College Match and Scattergram features found in Naviance. From there, a list should be generated that contains the following elements:

Naviance & The Application List n n n Safety Schools: Student profile is well above the average of mean of accepted student Target Schools: Student profile is within the mid 50% range of admitted students Reach Schools: Student profile is below that of admitted students. *Scattergrams can be used to best align the list to each category

Scattergrams Visual representation of student’s academic profile as compared to past MHS applicants *Keep in mind that this is academics only *Arrow points to student being compared See following for examples:

Safety

Target

Reach

The Unpredictable Schools The student’s profile matches that of admitted students but admission is completely, “unpredictable. ” These tend to be the most highly selective schools. As the following Scattergram will show, even students who clearly match the profile of admitted students, cannot know for sure if they will be admitted:

Unpredictable

Mrs. Kristen Ruthkowski M—Papa

The Family Conference n Prior to appointments, families should: Complete the Common Application, minus the essay on the website n Complete a College Search on Naviance *Conferences are scheduled for 90 minutes

Family Conference January 2021 -May 2021 n n An extensive agenda will include a review of the student’s: - Current academic profile (GPA/Test results) - 12 th grade projected schedule - Academic and personal interests - Common Application and college search results Ample time will be allotted for questions and the counselor will make recommendations for further exploration of college choices. When your appointment slip arrives, please review and if unable to keep it, contact the HS Counseling Office ASAP. The counselors will also be meeting with 9 th Grade families and will have over 100 conferences to schedule between both groups. If intending to visit colleges during the February break, schedule an early appointment.

Classified Students n n n Colleges and Universities offer different levels of support services for students with special needs. Post-Secondary Planning Guide includes an outline of the different levels of support and identify college and university programs. Parents of and students with special needs should begin to consider what type(s) of support service(s) will be most helpful to meet with success in college and consider this in their search.

Fine and Performing Arts: Students interested in a fine or performing arts program should: n n Become familiar with the option of attending a conservatory or participating in a program within a more traditional college/university setting. Become familiar with portfolio, recording, and audition requirements by reviewing the current application requirements.

Student Athletes Athletic Recruitment is very competitive and not always student friendly. n n Prospective athletes must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center by end of 11 th grade. (www. eligibilitycenter. org) Students must monitor their NCAA GPA. New requirements for those attending college after August 2018 n Follow all leads. n Identify programs of interest and forward sports profile and academic information to the coaching staff. Students can reach out to as many schools as they would like.

Campus Visits/Interviews n Visit college websites to determine spring Open House programs. All websites can be accessed through Naviance. NOTE: COVID-19 restrictions have forced colleges to conduct virtual Open House programs n n Plan campus visits when students are around. If not on a tour, sign in at the Admissions Office. (Demonstrated interest is important at some colleges) If possible, arrange for an interview, an overnight visit, or sit in on a class. If you have a clearly defined interest, try to meet with a department chair.

While On Campus Things to Consider: * Location (distance from home and campus surroundings) * Do I meet the entrance requirements? (reach, target, safety) * What core courses will I be required to take? * Are there specific opportunities related to my possible major? * Is the size so big/small that I’ll get distracted/bored? * Can I see myself at this school? * Does the size limit the availability of activities? * Are there opportunities for non fine arts, music, or theater majors to take courses in those disciplines? * I want something different/similar from my past experience.

Campus Visits/Interviews During COVID-19 We understand that looking at colleges/universities looks very different during the pandemic. While physical visits are difficult, we strongly suggest the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Virtual tours & information sessions Virtual individual conversations with admissions rep(s) If possible, campus “drive thru” Using the “SET LIST” Using as many of these suggestions as possible (especially the “SET LIST”) will help you get the best feel of the school among these restrictions.

Senior Autobiography Packet n Students are required to complete a Senior Autobiography. n n Used to help the counselors write the most comprehensive letter of recommendation. Mailed home in May - due by the end of June. (Counselor recommendations are not written if this document is not submitted) n The packet contains three (3) teacher Appraisal Summary Forms, which are given to three 11 th grade teachers. n n These forms are for counselor use only. Teacher Recommendation Contract

Teacher Recommendations n n Colleges prefer 11 th grade teachers Mid-late junior year--begin to consider which teachers you will ask Initial requests made in May/June (when teachers are asked to complete Appraisal Summary Forms) Formal request/process will be made/reviewed in September 2021

Dr. Joy-Anne D’Anca

Application Basics Common Application vs. Coalition Application

Similarities n Electronic submission only n Universal section of the application sent to all schools * College specific supplement access n Both allow the creation of the application at any time, with a roll over feature just before senior year n No preference by colleges/universities if offer use of both

Differences n n Common App = Over 900 schools Coalition App = 113 schools Common has a natural interface with Naviance Coalition is a longer application n n Requires self -reported transcript Coalition includes some public universities not included on the Common Application

Our Perspective on the Two Applications? We prefer the Common Application As many more schools accept the Common Application, we recommend that students use it unless they are applying to schools that use the Coalition exclusively and all of their other schools accept it.

Phase III The Final Act (Pulling it all together) September 2021 -December 2021

Focus on Processing: n n n Student Applications School documents, including counselor recommendations, transcripts, etc. Teacher Recommendations

12 th Grade Parent Night Early September 1. Comprehensive review of the actual application process. 2. Checklist provided to ensure nothing is overlooked.

Senior Meetings 1. Follow up from 12 th Grade Parent Meeting 2. Group meetings with seniors to review all procedures

Fall Family Conferences September -November Individual student/family conferences to review college list and go over all final details

Financial Aid Night Late September/ Early October Federal Government has changed the submission date of the FAFSA from January 1 st to October 1 st.

Final Thoughts *The Guide has been designed as an outline of activities that characterize the post-secondary planning process. Please share it with your child and take the time to review thoroughly. *At every stage, please be sure to include your child in the process. They should be engaged in the planning. *Depending on personal interests and goals, the process will be different for each student/family

Current Trend * 80%-85% of recent classes have applied under one of the Early options * Greater importance on having test scores available to be delivered by the early deadlines. *Please keep this in mind when deciding when to test.