Welcome to Cinnaminson High School Junior Parent Night

Welcome to Cinnaminson High School Junior Parent Night

Grade 10 -12 Counselors Anthony Ferrante (A-J) ferrantea@cinnaminson. com Michael Repsher (K-S) respherm@cinnaminson. com Donna Lobascio (T-Z) lobasciod@cinnaminson. com

Graduation Requirements Classes of 2016 -2019 English Language Arts PARCC ELA Grade 9 >=750 (Level 4) or PARCC ELA Grade 10 >=750 (Level 4) or PARCC ELA Grade 11 >=725 (Level 3) or SAT Reading (Prior to March 2016) >= 400 or SAT Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing (After March 2016) >=450 OR SAT Reading >= 22 or ACT Reading or ACT PLAN Reading >= 16 or Accuplacer Write Placer >= 6 or Accuplacer Write Placer ESL >= 4 or PSAT Reading (Prior to October 2015) >= 40 or PSAT Reading (After October 2015) >= 22 or ASVAB-AFQT Composite >=31 Mathematics PARCC Algebra I >=750 (Level 4) or PARCC Geometry >=725 (Level 3) or PARCC Algebra II >=725 (Level 3) or SAT (Prior to March 2016) >= 400 or SAT (After March 2016) >=440 OR SAT Math>= 22 or ACT PLAN >= 16 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra >= 76 or PSAT/NMSQT (Prior to October 2015) >= 40 or PSAT Math (After October 2015) >= 22 or ASVAB-AFQT Composite >= 31

What are my options? ? ?

Post Graduation Choices 4 Year College/University 2 Year College (RCBC) Technical/Trade School Specialized Institutions (art, music, culinary) • Military • Workforce • •

Searching for the Right College • Speak to college reps during lunches in the café in the fall • Senior Meetings: Conferences with high school counselor 1: 1 begin at end of September/Beginning of October ØStudents should come prepared and with questions ØParents may contact Guidance Office and request to attend • connection. naviance. com/cinnaminsonhs • Use this tool to search majors, careers, and colleges • www. collegeboard. com • College search tool on website

Searching for the Right College Naviance Highlights * * • Colleges • Upcoming College Visits to CHS • College Research Section • Super. Match College Search • College Lookup • College Compare • Scattergrams • About Me • Resume • Profile (GPA & Rank)

Searching for the Right College Fairs & Campus tours • Speak with Admissions Counselors • Visit Financial Aid Office • Visit the Student Center • Speak with faculty and students • Read the student campus newspaper • Sit in on a class of interest • Visit the “other” side of campus (beyond the tour) • Refer to College Visit Checklist

VISIT, VISIT * • Average SAT scores? • Tests required? • Average financial aid? • Average class size for major? • % of students who live on campus? • Tutoring Services? • Campus Safety? • Freshmen guaranteed housing? • % of students who graduate in 4 years? • Do professors teach freshmen/undergrads? • % of professors that are adjunct vs. full-time? • 1 st year failure rate?

Things to Consider • Size of school • Location • Distance from home • Activities/Athletics • Public/Private • Housing options • Entrance requirements • Entrance difficulty • Reputation of School • Majors available • Financial Aid available • Cost • Campus personality • Placement office on campus • Resources available

Understanding Admission Factors • Strength of Curriculum • Admission Test Scores ACT/SAT • Essay or Writing Sample • Counselor Recommendation Letter • Class Rank • Teacher Recommendation Letter • Subject Test Scores (AP) • Portfolio and/or Interview • SAT Subject Test • Extra Curricular Activities • Work/Volunteer or Community Service Source: NACAC 68% 59% 25% 19% 17% 7% 6% 5% 5% 2%

Admissions Terminology Early Decision Requires early application, commitment & contract Early Action Requires early application & no commitment Single Choice Early Action or Restrictive Early Action Requires early application & colleges will restrict your ability to apply Early Action/Decision to other colleges Rolling Admission Will be reviewed as received Regular Decision Check each college for deadline

Applying to College • Senior Packets will be distributed to all juniors by the end of the school year in June • Begin thinking of two teachers who will write recommendation letters • College essays should be error–free for submission (edit carefully) • Choose five colleges including “Safety”, “Realistic” & “Reach” • Individual Senior Meetings will be scheduled for every student to discuss post-secondary plans beginning end of September • Apply EARLY to increase chances of acceptance

Common Application • The Common Application is a not–for–profit membership organization that, since its founding over 35 years ago, has been committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity • Serves students, member institutions, and secondary schools • Membership open to colleges and universities that promote access by evaluating students using a holistic selection process • There are currently applications to over 500 members institutions. • Students can link Naviance to the Common Application

What can I do now? ? ? • Research possible majors and potential colleges • Visit, Visit (to make sure it’s a good “fit”) • Develop and/or update Resume in Naviance • Attend Parent Naviance Night in the fall • Plan to take SAT or ACT this spring and next fall • Think about which teachers to ask for recommendations

Standardized Tests Q & A • When should the SAT or ACT be taken? ØJunior Year (depends on Math class) § How many times? ØUsually 2 -3 but ONLY if you practice/study § How should I study? ØUse PSAT results to gauge weaknesses, use free study books, Question of the Day (www. collegeboard. com) § What is the cost/How do I register? ØSAT: $54. 50 (with essay) or $43. www. sat. org/register ØACT: $58. 50 (with essay) or $42. 50 www. actstudent. org Ø 2 Fee waivers available for free/reduced lunch students SAT Subject Tests are sometimes required for highly competitive schools. The college will indicate which tests are recommended.

SAT vs. ACT • Timing § 65 min. Reading § 35 min. Writing & Language § 25 min. Math (no calculator) § 55 min. Math with calculator • Reasoning Test • Math – up through Algebra 2 with minimal Trigonometry • Evidence Based Reading & Writing– passages from literature, historical documents, social science, or natural science: critical reading, vocab. in context, grammar, editing • No wrong answer penalty • Timing § 45 min. English § 35 min. Reading § 60 min. Math § 35 min. Science • Achievement Test • Math – up to Trigonometry • Reading – passages from prose fiction, social science, humanities & natural science • English – grammar • Science – charts & experiments • No wrong answer penalty

Essay and Teacher Recommendation Essay • Look at topics and begin brainstorming now • Senior English Teachers will address college essay • Receive feedback from teachers, parents, etc. and edit and rewrite several times • Answer honestly • Let the reader get to know who you are • Can make a difference if college is undecided Recommendations • Check if required • 2 -3 minimum • Best choice: Teacher who knows you personally • Teacher related to college major • At least 1 academic teacher • Coach or advisor is a good secondary letter

Activities & Sports Activities Sports • Extracurricular, church, • Do I want to play Division I, local community II, or III? • Quality participation in a • Must register with NCAA few grades 9 -12 (www. ncaa. org) for DI or • Leadership roles a ++ • Cinnaminson Activities will DII. • Intramurals- no registration appear on transcript needed • Outside activities can be highlighted on resume in Naviance • Community Service is important for scholarships

NCAA • Calculates Core Courses GPA • Division I & II: 16 Core Courses • Core Courses: College Prep. Courses in English, Math, Lab Science, Social Studies, World Language • Check the NCAA Eligibility Center for approved Cinnaminson courses. • Minimum GPA of a 2. 0 with higher GPA requirements for Division I • Visit www. ncaaclearinghouse. net • Apply online during Junior Year • NCAA Coordinator: Mr. Repsher

RCBC & Two Year Colleges Career Associates Degrees • Allow you to go straight into the workforce • Examples: Culinary Arts, Dental Hygiene, Fire Science, Health Sciences, Radiography AA or AS to Transfer to a 4 Year College • Complete basic course requirements for the first half of your bachelor’s degree • Check for Articulation Programs with 4 year colleges: RCBC 3+1 Program for selected majors • Meet with Transfer Advisor at end of freshman year

RCBC Spring Ahead Program • Informational meeting by RCBC advisor (Fall) • Complete RCBC Application Online (FREE) • Take Accuplacer Test at CHS (Winter) • Bus Trip to RCBC to review test results and schedule classes for fall (Spring) • Important to participate even if RCBC is “safety” school

RCBC CAP Program • Students enrolled in RCBC CAP designated courses may earn RCBC credits for a fee (approx. $150 per 3 credit course) • Must enroll by deadline (mid-October) • Student must earn “C” or better in course • CAP payments are nonrefundable • CAP credits may or may not be accepted • Students’ responsibility to contact college regarding their policies • Students must request a transcript from RCBC to their 4 year college in late July/August

NJ STARS • Scholarship program • New Jersey residents that covers the cost of tuition at New Jersey's 19 community colleges. • Top 15 percent of their high school class from junior year • Five (5) semesters of eligibility for NJ STARS. • Must maintain a 3. 0 GPA • Does not cover fees, books, or remedial, pre-college courses

NJ STARS II • Scholarship towards a Bachelor's Degree • New Jersey community college NJ STARS students who earn their associate's degrees with a 3. 25 grade point average or better are eligible • Up to a $2, 500 per year NJ STARS II scholarship • Any New Jersey public or independent NJ TAGparticipating four-year college or university.

Trade/Technical Schools • Strong Reading and Math Skills • Hands – on Specialized Fields • SAT/ACT not required – many required aptitude tests and/or reading & math tests • Completion of program leads to certification or licensure • Apprenticeship are obtained through unions • http: //www. careerschoolsinnewjersey. com • Consider career programs at RCBC or BCIT

Military • Physical Fitness • Dedication & Punctuality • Schedule a meeting with a recruiter (with parents if under 18) • ASVAB test (entrance and aptitude) • Counselor will coordinate with recruiter to track graduation progress and provide records

Military U. S. Army Recruiting Station Military Recruiting Office 2201 NJ-38 #715 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 (856) 755 -0810 US Naval Recruiting Military Recruiting Office 300 E Greentree Rd #7 Marlton, NJ 08053 (856) 983 -0784 US Army Recruiting Office Cherry Hill Military Recruiting Office 818 Haddonfield Rd Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 (856) 662 -7304 US Air Force Recruiting Military Recruiting Office Casel Reality Bldg Ste 5, RT 130 Beverly Rancocas Rd Beverly, NJ 08010 Willingboro Army Recruiting Center Military Recruiting Office 4202 US-130 Willingboro, NJ 08046 (609) 871 -2662 US Marine Corps Recruiting Recruiter 10 S Haddon Ave Haddonfield NJ 08033 (856) 428 -2581 US Navy Recruiting Military Recruiting Office 818 Haddonfield Rd #5 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 (856) 662 -0615 National Guard Recruiter Military Recruiting Office 2001 Grove St, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 (856) 486 -2693

Meeting College Costs Sources of Aid • Federal • State of New Jersey • College/University • Outside Organizations § Civil organizations (Rotary) § Parents’ Employer § High school awards Types of Financial Aid • Grants (Need based) • Loans • Scholarships • Employment Opportunities § Work–Study

Financial Aid • Federal Grants & Loans based on need by completing FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) www. FAFSA. ed. gov beginning Oct. 1 of senior year) Both student and parent should request a FSA ID • Scholarships Search- usually merit based www. fastweb. com and others • Additional scholarships posted on Naviance • Attend Financial Aid Night in Fall of Senior Year

Websites Parent’s Guide to College Awareness and Planning: http: //www. nacacnet. org/research/Publications. Resources/Marketplace/student/Pages/Guiding. Education. asp x SAT Registration: https: //www. collegeboard. org PSAT results – College Search & Planning Resource: www. collegeboard. com/quickstart ACT Registration: http: //www. actstudent. org Naviance – College & Career Readiness Solutions: www. connection. naviance. com/cinnaminsonhs Financial Aid: Estimate of your Federal Financial Aid Eligibility: www. fafsa 4 caster. ed. gov

Post Secondary Planning Summary Communicate with counselor Understand admission factors Explore your options early Keep information organized Develop a financial plan Deadlines are critical Visit, visit!

Want more information? ? ? Visit the High School Guidance page at www. cinnaminson. com Naviance on the High School Guidance Webpage

Questions? ? ? Thank you for coming! Please fill out the survey.