college planning night lenape valley regional high school 2015
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College Planning College Planning NightNight
Lenape Valley Regional High School
2015
Guidance Staff
assistant principal for pupil Personnel servicesJonathan desimone
[email protected] Ext. 5112
CounselorsMs. Tricia-leigh Best
[email protected] Ext. 5124
Mrs. Kathleen [email protected]
Ext. 5123Mrs. Elaine freda
[email protected] Ext. 5122
Mrs. Maria [email protected]
Ext. 5125
Class of 2017 Counselor Assignments
Ms. Best A-D
Mrs. Freda E- L
Mrs. Finizio M- RA
Mrs. Kochan RE-Z
You are about to embark on one of the most exciting and challenging processes in the high school journey…as parents and as students. We join you on the journey with these messages:
* Be thorough and efficient* Stay organized and attentive to detail*Utilize all available resources* Consult us…we are here to help you
Tonight’s program is an overview of the process for planning for the future. The components we present are common to all. However, individualization is a must, so consult us to assist you with your own process and needs.
CALENDAR
SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR– Course Selections for Senior Year– Maintain Good Grades– Consult with School Counselor– Register/Take SAT/ACT Prep Course– Register/Take Spring SAT I/ SAT II– Register/Take ACT– Research Colleges– Plan College Visits– Attend College Fairs
CALENDAR
SUMMER/FALL OF SENIOR YEAR
– Maintain Good Grades– Consult with School Counselor– Register/Take SAT/ACT Prep Course– Register/Take Fall SAT I/ SAT II– Register/Take ACT– College Visits/College Fairs– Finalize College Selections– Complete Applications
Factors to Consider Choice of Major Location Type of Institution Enrollment Public vs. Private SAT I/SAT II/ ACT Scores Special Interests (sports, activities, ROTC, etc.) Environment (urban, suburban or rural) Costs
***Naviance will allow you to conduct a college search with different criteria.
SelectivityMost Competitive Colleges Top 10%-20% of Class GPA: A to B+ SAT: 625 – 800
Highly Competitive Top 20%-35% of Class GPA: B+ to B SAT: 575 – 625
Very Competitive Top 35% - 50% of Class GPA: B- SAT: 525 - 575 Competitive Colleges Top 50%-65% of Class GPA: B- to C SAT: 450 - 525
Less Competitive Top 65% of Class GPA: C and Below SAT: 450 and Below
Non-Competitive Open Admission
Special Subject Specific Admission
Finding Your “BEST FIT”
Reach
Realistic
Safety
Sample Student Transcript
Grade 9: Courses, Grades, Credits
Grade 10: Courses, Grades, Credits
Grade 11: Courses, Grades, Credits
Grade 12: Scheduled Courses
GPA: Grade Point Average- 3.4541
Cumulative Credits Earned: 122.00
Activities: School Activities, Athletics and Awards submitted by students in Senior Year using the Activity Sheet.
Sample Student Transcript
Grade 9: Courses, Grades, Credits
Grade 10: Courses, Grades, Credits
Grade 11: Courses, Grades, Credits
Grade 12: Scheduled Courses
GPA: Grade Point Average- 3.4541
Cumulative Credits Earned: 122.00
Activities: School Activities, Athletics and Awards submitted by students in Senior Year using the Activity Sheet.
Follow-upFollow-up Register for Spring SAT I/ SAT II/ ACTRegister for Spring SAT I/ SAT II/ ACT College search using Naviance will be College search using Naviance will be
conducted with studentsconducted with students Student/Counselor Conference Student/Counselor Conference Plan College VisitsPlan College Visits Kickoff Program for Seniors- Kickoff Program for Seniors-
September 2016 September 2016 Senior Parent Night- Senior Parent Night- September 2016September 2016 Financial Aid Night- Financial Aid Night- Fall 2016Fall 2016
Spring ACT
Register on-line at www.actstudent.orgTest Date Regular Deadline Late Deadline
February 6, 2016
January 8, 2016
January 15, 2016
April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 18, 2016
June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 20, 2016
*Students must submit scores to colleges/universities through www.actstudent.org
Spring SAT I/SAT II
Register on-line at sat.collegeboard.orgTest Date Regular
DeadlineLate Deadline
March 5, 2016 February 5, 2016
February 23, 2016
LENAPE VALLEY
May 7, 2016April 8, 2016 April 26, 2016
June 4, 2016 May 5, 2016 May 25, 2016*Students must submit scores to colleges/universities through sat.collegeboard.org
Important Information on the Redesigned SAT
The College Board is launching a new SAT in March 2016. While still assessing skills in reading, writing and math, the new SAT focuses on the knowledge that current research shows is most essential for college and career readiness success.
Quick Facts4 parts: Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and the optional SAT Essay400–1600 score scale3 hours and 50 minutes with the SAT Essay — or 3 hours without it4 answer choices
What’s NewAll-new essay — and it’s optionalNo penalty for guessingNo vocab that you’ll never use again
ResourcesNAVIANCE
http://connection.naviance.com/lenapevalley
SAT INFORMATIONsat.collegeboard.org
www.princetonreview.com www.kaplan.com
ACT INFORMATIONwww.act.org
www.kaplan.com
College Web Sites, Tours and Open Houses Atlantic City Convention Center- November 10, 2015 LVHS- Friday, November 20, 2015: 10:45am-11:26am
Kean University- March 9, 2016Meadowlands Exposition Center- April 20 and 21 2016: 9am-12pm and Wed.
5-8 Lenape Valley Mini College Days-September, October,
and November 2016
Financial Aid Attend Financial Aid Night Program
December 7, 2015 and Fall 2016 Resources
www.hesaa.orgwww.fafsa.ed.gov
Scholarshipswww.fastweb.comhttp://connection.naviance.com/lenapevalleywww.lvhs.org
Naviance
This feature allows you to search career information by alphabet, career category (business, education, art and design, etc.) and personality type.
NavianceCollege Search
College Search
College Lookup
Scholarship List
NavianceE-Docs
Counselors will be submitting all application materials through Naviance E-Docs for the Class of 2017
Application materials include: Lenape School Profile, Transcript, Grades, Counselor Letter of Recommendation and Teacher Letters of Recommendations
Students will be responsible for utilizing Naviance for the following: Inputting Colleges/Universities to which they
have applied Inputting Teacher Recommendation Requests
Planning is important Planning is important to your future…to your future…
Make it Happen!!