Welcome Class of 2013 Parents

College Night for Senior Parents

Senior Parent College Night

Welcome and Introductions

Agenda

Handouts

AgendaCollege TerminologyNavianceSenior college timelineTypes of colleges and application

requirementsTranscriptsQuestions

Handouts

Glossary of termsSAT vs ACT testSenior timelineCollege event dates/college

visits/testing dates

College Application Terminology

FERPA, FAFSA, and Financial Aid?????

What does it all mean????

TerminologyRolling admission/Regular AdmissionEarly ActionEarly DecisionFinancial Aid

FAFSACSS Profile

FERPANaviance

NaviancePlanning tool for all grade levels

Career and college researchLinks to college websitesExtended Application – SeniorsIntroduced to seniors last spring

Types of colleges and application

requirementsPrivate Colleges

Academic and testing requirements

Letters of recommendationSubmission of applications

OnlineCommon AppSendEdu

Types of colleges continued . . .Four year Public University

Academic and testing requirements

Letters of recommendationHonors Colleges or Special Programs

Submission of applications

•Community College

Transcripts

Official vs. unofficialOrdering from registrar

• Sending transcripts electronically• Common Application• SendEdu

Where you can get free help CHS CounselorCAV CenterCollege/University Admissions OfficesCollege/University Financial Aid OfficesCollege websitesInternetLocal Public Libraries

Questions?College Events at CHS

Fall College Night – October 8 @ 7:00 pmNational College Fair – October 26 & 27Financial Aid Night – December 3 @ 7:00 pm

CAV CenterYour student’s counselorCollege Board website:

www.collegeboard.orgNavianceSchool website under Students/Parents

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