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Guidance Counselors . UPPER FORUMSandra BentTina Hamilton Scott JohnsonTeresa PollardSimin PouyaTara Veit. Outline for evening presentation. Junior Time LineSenior Parent College Night (TBD for Fall)SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACTThe college searchCollege application packet. College FairTea
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1. College Presentation For Junior Students and Parents
2. Guidance Counselors UPPER FORUM
Sandra Bent
Tina Hamilton
Scott Johnson
Teresa Pollard
Simin Pouya
Tara Veit
3. Outline for evening presentation Junior Time Line
Senior Parent College Night (TBD for Fall)
SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT
The college search
College application packet
College Fair
Teacher Recommendations
Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
NCAA information
4. Junior Time Line Good time to begin the college planning process
On-line searches
Review College Handbooks
- offers information about two-year and four- year colleges
Sign up for SATs
Comprise a list of schools you may wish to visit
Utilize April and summer vacations
5. Junior Time Line Complete interest and career inventories
Utilize career center
Comprise a list of schools you may wish to visit
Utilize April and summer vacations
Begin to develop resume
Begin to develop ideas for college essay
6. College searches Information to investigate: majors, programs, size, location, admissions requirements, student profile & deadline dates
COLLEGE FAIR
Monday, November 2, 2009 at North
6pm
7. Where to start Start with college searches on line
www.collegeboard.com
College Matchmaker
- Am I on track?
- How do I stack up?
www.access.bridges.com
Choices Explorer explore career options
Choices Planner
- Learn
- School Finder
www.petersons.com
8. Developing a College List Explore List of Schools utilizing the equation of 2 + 2 + 2
Research 2 or more safety schools including a financial safety
Research 2 OR MORE target schools
Research 2 or more reach schools
9. Admission Factors Courses taken
Grades received
Class Rank
Standardized test scores
Personal statements and essays
Recommendations
Extracurricular activities
Interviews (if required)
Additional factors
10. UNH Requirements for Admission English 4 years
Mathematics 4 years
Science (lab) 4 years
Social Studies 3 years
Foreign Language 3 years
SAT Critical Reading 500 610
SAT Math 510 620
2.8 GPA on 4.0 Scale
11. Harvard Admission Requirements English 4 years
Mathematics 4 years
History 3 years
Science 4 years
Foreign Language 4 years
SAT Critical Reading 610 800
SAT Math 700 780
SAT Writing 690 - 790
SAT Subject Tests required (3)
12. New Hampshire Community Technical College High School Diploma or GED
SAT not required
Rolling Admission
School has own placement tests
Exceptions apply to the nursing program and other specialized programs
13. Application Deadlines Early Decision binding agreement
Early Action non binding agreement
Generally the application dates for Early Decision and Early Action are by the first of November and vary from school to school.
Regular Decision
Rolling Admission
14. Standardized Testing SAT Reasoning Test - is a multiple-choice test designed to measure your verbal, mathematical and writing abilities.
SAT Subject Tests, recommended or required by some colleges.
ACT curriculum-based testing
North code: 300430
South code: 300431
Most colleges now require official score reports. Students should register with the college board to send their scores directly to schools which they are applying to.
15. SAT Reasoning Test There are 3 sections:
Mathematics
Critical Reading
Writing
Scores will range from 200 800 on each section
*NEW* Score Choice
By Test Date NOT individual test
All scores from all test dates will be sent unless you opt in to score choice
16. Preparing for the SAT The best way to prepare for the SAT is to take challenging classes in high school, including at least three years of math and to read and write as much as possible.
Websites that assist with practice tests:
www.access.bridges.com
ID: 0100335 - password: nashua
www.collegeboard.com
Virtual Learning Academy (www.vlacs.org) Offers a FREE online SAT prep course
17. Upcoming SAT Registration Dates May 2 Test Date, Late Deadline April 9 by mail and April 14 by phone or online
June 6 Test Date, Deadline May 5
Early October Test Date, Deadline Sept.
Early November Test Date, Deadline Oct
18. ACT Standardized Tests Four tests:
English 45 minutes
Mathematics 60 minutes
Reading 35 minutes
Science 35 minutes
Recommended Writing Test 30 minutes
Next Test Date is June 13 register by May 8th
www.act.org
19. College Essay Download applications and review college essay topics
Download Common Application and review college essay choices
20. Common Application www.commonapp.org
One Application utilized by hundreds of colleges
List of colleges found on website
Important to familiarize yourself with the website forms, etc.
Be mindful that almost every school has a supplement to the common application that has specific questions for their school and must be submitted with the common application.
21. Financial Aid and Scholarship Information Need-based Aid vs. Merit-based Aid
FAFSA required by all
CSS Profile required by some
DEADLINES, DEADLINES, DEADLINES!!!
Scholarship Searches
Financial Aid Night December 2009 Date TBD
To obtain PIN www.PIN.ed.gov
www.fafsa.ed.gov (financial aid)
www.collegeboard.com/profile
www.fastweb.com (scholarships)
22. FAFSA CSS PROFILE FAFSA Mandatory Form for all post secondary schools, must be filled out after January 1, 2010. Parents should retain their 2008 tax return to estimate or have a copy of their 2009 W2 form to complete this form.
CSS Profile Required for some private colleges and universities.
23. Financial Aid Helpful Hint: Familiarize and educate yourself about college costs and financial aid.
Remember the term cost of attendance
Feel free to call individual financial aid offices.
Utilize NHHEAF 1-800-525-2577 ext 119 for free assistance and appointments.
www.nhheaf.org
24. Scholarships Individual scholarships applications are located centrally in D 301 for both student and parent review.
A list of local scholarships and other information can be found on the website www.nashua.edu/nhn under the Guidance Dept. Page link
There are many scholarships available through on line searches.
25. Educational Talent Search Selected students are eligible for this program.
Federally funded program that provides academic advising, career, college and financial aid information
Requirements:
Parents or guardians have not yet graduated from a four year school.
Limited family income.
Single parent household.
Eligible for free or reduced lunch.
26. College Application Packet Student Responsibilities:
Application
College Application Fee
College Essay
Resume
Official Test Scores
Teacher Recommendations
Financial Aid Forms
Scholarships
Guidance Responsibilities:
Recommendation (if requested)
Transcript
Unofficial Test scores
Student Schedule
School Profile
Secondary School Forms when applicable
27. Teacher Recommendations Generally two teacher recommendations are required.
Junior or senior teachers preferred.
Follow procedure and please be respectful of timelines.
28. NCAA Students planning to participate in a Division 1 or 2 college sport must complete and submit the NCAA Clearinghouse form on line.
Students and families need to be familiar with all NCAA requirements.
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Check website on regular basis
SATs reported officially to NCAA
29. Guidance Department The guidance department is available for questions and to assist you during this process.
Please feel free to call or email your guidance counselor directly.
Visit www.nashua.edu for updated information.
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