The Kingsway Regional High School The Kingsway Regional High School Guidance DepartmentGuidance Department

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COLLEGE INFORMATION

NIGHT FOR JUNIORS

Fall 2012Fall 2012

Charting Your CourseCharting Your CourseA TimelineA Timeline

What can we do to start the college selection process?

PSAT

• Test date - Saturday October 20th

• Second opportunity

• National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

• Scores distributed in December.

• Planning with PSAT video on website

• To register – bring check made out to “Kingsway” for $22.00 to the Guidance Office.

• Deadline to register is Oct 17th

 

SAT Testing Dates

2012-13Test Dates*offered at KRHS

TestRegular Registration Deadline (postmark/

submit by)

Late Registration Deadline

(fee applies)

October 6, 2012* SAT & Subject Tests September 7, 2012 September 21, 2012

November 3, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests October 4, 2012 October 19, 2012

December 1, 2012* SAT & Subject Tests November 1, 2012 November 16, 2012

January 26, 2013* SAT & Subject Tests December 28, 2012 January 11, 2013

March 9, 2013 SAT only February 8, 2013 February 22, 2013

May 4, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests April 5, 2013 April 18, 2013

June 1, 2013* SAT & Subject Tests May 2, 2013 May 17, 2013

How do we obtain information about various colleges?

• Family/Friends

• Printed Materials

• Internet

• College Visits @ KRHS

• Guidance Counselors

• Websites

• College Admission Counselors

• College Fairs

• Family Connections

What is Family Connections?

• Family Connections/Naviance is a comprehensive website used to facilitate the career/college search process.

Local College Fairs

• October 11, 2012 - GCPCA College Fair at Gloucester County College Gymnasium 6:00 to 8:00 pm

• November 1, 2012 – NACAC National College Fair Atlantic City Convention Ctr 9:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m./6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

• November 4, 2012 – NACAC National College Fair Pennsylvania Convention Center 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Future Plans of the Class of 2012

• Higher Education - 81%

• Four Year College - 48%

• Two Year College - 33%

• Proprietary School - 1%

• Employment/Other – 19%

2 Year College Options

• Transfer – to 4 year institution

• Career – preparation for the workplace

• Certificate – enhances resume

Selecting A College Or University

FACTORS TO CONSIDER:FACTORS TO CONSIDER:

• MajorMajor

• SizeSize

• LocationLocation

• CostCost

• State vs. PrivateState vs. Private

• SelectivitySelectivity

• Student lifeStudent life

• ActivitiesActivities

WHAT FACTORS ARE USED TO WHAT FACTORS ARE USED TO EVALUATE STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE EVALUATE STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE

ADMISSION? ADMISSION?

Factors used to evaluate students include:

• GPA

• Class Rank

• Standardized Tests

• Transcript

• Recommendation/

Evaluations

• Essays

• Activities

Standardized Tests

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What about students with special needs?

College Programs for Students With Special Needs

• Students are evaluated for admission based on the same academic criteria as all other students.

• There are different levels of services offered by schools.

• Know what program accommodations your student needs to succeed at the college level.

Is there an athlete in your house?Is there an athlete in your house?

• At what level are you looking to compete?

Division I, II or III

• Are you looking for financial assistance based on athletics?

• www.eligibilitycenter.org

What can we do in the Spring of Junior year to prepare for the

college application process?

• Sign the Transcript Release form.

• Create Resume in Family Connection

• Complete Student Profile Form.

• Request letters of evaluation.

• Send SAT scores to prospective colleges.

• Attend College Open Houses in spring.

• Plan for summer college visits.

• Explore Admissions’ websites.

• MAKE A PLAN!

Where Do We Find Scholarships?

• The college’s Financial Aid Office

• The Scholarship Newsletter published by the Guidance Office

• Private affiliations

• Places of employment

• Websites

• Newspapers

Junior Year . . .

• Take that big step and let it begin today!

Good luck!