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WELCOME!

WELCOME!. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY A COLLEGE/CAREER SEMINAR Inside Scoop. Founded By: Jasmine Faldu Presentation By: Inside Scoop Executive Committee. Jasmine Faldu Rachel O’Boyle Lauren Miterko Colleen Smith Sam Oden. Kelly Smith Lauren Benzinger Taylor Holly Brianna Tiernan

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WELCOME!

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  1. WELCOME!

  2. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYA COLLEGE/CAREER SEMINARInside Scoop Founded By:Jasmine Faldu Presentation By: Inside Scoop Executive Committee

  3. Jasmine Faldu Rachel O’Boyle Lauren Miterko Colleen Smith Sam Oden Kelly Smith Lauren Benzinger Taylor Holly Brianna Tiernan Kara Faraldi Inside Scoop Executive Committee

  4. What’s our mission? • We want to… • Pave the future! • Put Barnegat on the college bound map! • Give colleges something to talk about! • Ease the strain of the college process! • Make YOU more successful in your high school journey!

  5. What’s Ahead… • College Process • Search • Visit • Apply • Standardized Testing • What tests to take • When to take them • How to prepare • High school Preparations • Classes & Schedules • Organizations & Clubs • Potential Major Choices • Alternative Choices • Bulletin Board & Website • Q&A

  6. Search • Collegeboard.org = Your new best friend • Has a tool called Matchmaker • Find the perfect college for you based on location, price, majors offered, etc. • Other useful websites • Princeton Review • U.S. News & World Report: College Edition • College Confidential

  7. When you visit, take pictures! You don’t want to mix up colleges You may be visiting A LOT of colleges Talk to current students to get the real Inside Scoop after the tour Meet an admissions counselor and introduce yourself Make an impression Visit

  8. Apply • COMMONAPP.ORG • Be smart about it • If a few schools have common app option then use it to save time. • If not then strategize your applications • Required method on college webpage! • BE SURE TO CHECK • Essay – life changing experiences! • Proofread! Proofread! Proofread! • Auditions: the arts

  9. Quick Essay Tips • Proofread • Have several people read it over! • IF ASKING A TEACHER ASK IN ADVANCE! YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE APPLYING TO COLLEGE!! • Work on it until it is the best it can be • Be Unique – but not unrealistic • If you are not funny, do NOT try to be. • Do not be verbose!

  10. Standardized Testing SAT ACT • Prepare! • Take Classes • Study on your own • Prep books available in the library! Ask Mrs. Ray • Practice. KNOW THE TEST. • Any Test Date Jr. Yr • Beginning of Sr. Yr

  11. High School Preparations Classes • Beneficial • Challenge Yourself (AP) • Interest Specific Schedules • Recommend Full Day • Plan ahead • Program of Studies Guide • BHS  Students & Parents  2010-2011 PROGRAM OF STUDIES

  12. Organizations & clubs • If you aren’t already, get involved! There is so much to do at BHS! • Start joining NOW! • As a junior and senior you can run for office • Have a significant role in a few - Not a minimal role in many

  13. Platinum Torch! • Quick and Easy way to log community service activities throughout all of high school! • A record is key when applying to college and scholarships • Link is on our webpage • Register!

  14. Potential Major Choices • Constructed lists with possible classes to take, tips on success, and top school for that major • Review lists to understand your strengths and what interests you most • Complied information to give you a better idea of what that major entails • All lists are on the website!

  15. Major List Options • Business • Education • Engineering • English • Dentistry • Law • History • Medicine • Music • Student-Athlete • Theater

  16. Alternative Choices! • Military • Trade School • Job Force

  17. Check Out our Bulletin Board! • Located in front of the cafeteria • Information on upcoming test dates, fees, and registration! • Steps to our website & our contact information • Quick tips on our journey!

  18. Check Out Our Website! • Barnegat High School Website • Activities • National Honor Society • Inside Scoop (Left Hand Side) • Click on the links and read our updates!

  19. Contact Us nhsinsidescoop@gmail.com

  20. Thank You! Questions?!

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