Classroom Presentation for Class of 2011
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Classroom Presentation for Class of 2011
To review post-secondary procedures
Answer questions Get you moving!!!!!!!!
Graduation Requirements- 23.5
English 4.0 FCS .25 Math 3.0 Total 23.5 Science 3.0 Social Studies 4.0 NMTCC students will Humanities 2.0 have different credit Health .5 distributions Physical Ed. 2.0 Math/Sci/Comp 1.0 Successful completion Electives 3.75 of culminating project
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Grades Attendance/Tardies PSSA scores Class Rank Cumulative GPA
Did You Complete Your Activity Resume?
Students are encouraged to include this with every college or job application.
www.educationplanner.com for templates
www.careercruising.com Have Career Center Staff assist
you with this.
SAT/ACT Testing
SATat MHS October 9 Not at MHS – Nov. 5, Dec. 4 MHS Avg. CR 538 M 567 W 533 SAT II’s www.collegeboard.com www.actstudent.org Norristown is now a test center CEEB Code - 391366
College Fair and Financial Aid
MCCC Fair- October 13 6:30 – 8:30 October 17th Philadelphia November 1 Performance Arts Financial Aid Night, 1/11/11 FAFSA Form after January 1
Application Process
Apply online or by paper Return a signed release form Transcript Request form Be aware of secondary report forms Apply before requesting transcript Give Miss Fisher request forms Deadlines! 12 school days Naviance online system
Naviance
New online program for monitoring your applications
Communications tool for you and your parents with our office
Information will follow in social studies classes.
Ability to compare yourself to past MHS graduates and acceptance rates.
Naviance con’t
Ability to track your applications Sign up for college representatives View Scholarship bulletins New Program – bear with us during
our learning curve.
Letters of Recommendation
Choose 2 teachers/adults who know you well
Stamped envelopes addressed to the colleges
Include a copy of your activities resume
Follow up 2 weeks later Send thank you note
College Representatives
Visiting our schools Lists available outside counseling
office and on Naviance. Purpose of these visits Sign up via Naviance or through
the counseling office.
College Reps/Naviance
Using Naviance – you will receive a confirmation email that you will need to use as your pass.
Picking the Right College
Size, cost, location Competitiveness Be realistic – Reach/Match/Safety Activities/Athletics Internship & Job possibilities College Rep Schedule Meet with your counselor for more
information
NCAA Requirements
You must meet the minimum academic requirements for Division 1 or 2
Course selection, GPA and SAT scores are important
You must file an application with the NCAA Clearinghouse
Must have 16 Core courses
Most Common Mistakes
Missing Deadlines Listening to Friends Not maintaining good grades
senior year Poor Effort on Essay/Application Waiting to take SAT/ACT Starting the process late
Collegeboard.com
Provides• Career Information• College Search• Register for testing• Order additional score reports• Financial Aid Information• Scholarship Search
Other Websites –refer to MHS counseling on district website
Beyond Methacton High School
Last year: 67% went to 4 yr. Schools 23% to 2 yr. schools or
trade/technical schools 2% into the military 92% total students continued their
education.
Websites
• www.fastweb.com• www.princetonreview.com• www.MyMajors.com• http://connection.naviance.com/methacton• www.collegeboard.com• www.actstudent.org• www.educationplanner.com• www.careercruising.com
• Methactonhs• Warriors
Some Other Options
Military Work Force Apprenticeships Americorp Other?
Difference Between High School and College
Faster Pace More Reading Less opportunity to be tested Distractions 15 to 18 hrs. in class, more
independent study time More responsibility
Summary Slide
Identify your plan Talk to your
parents/guardian/others Schedule an appointment with
your counselor Take action------- Do It! Share letters from colleges