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College Jump StartNight
Shawnee High SchoolMay 8, 2014
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Purpose of Presentation• Review the college process.
• Discuss transcripts, standardized testing, college visits, Naviance, and letters of recommendation.
• Learn about the college admission process from college admissions representatives.
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GPA/Rank• Students will receive their Rank and
GPA in homeroom in September.Unweighted is on a 4.0 scaleWeighted is on a 6.0 scale
Transcript reflects weighted & unweighted GPA & Rank
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From Rowan’s Website….
• High School PreparationYou must have completed a minimum of 16 college-preparatory units in high school. Your high school curriculum should include (at minimum) the following:
4 units - English2 units - Laboratory Science*3 units -College Prep Mathematics* (Algebra I and II, and Geometry)2 units - Social Studies5 units - Additional work in at least two of the following: History, Languages (minimum 2 units in one language), Mathematics, Science or English.
• *Engineering applicants should have 3 units of laboratory science including physics and chemistry and 4 units of college prep. math including pre-calculus. Calculus is strongly recommended.
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University of Delaware recommends:
The University expects all applicants to have completed strong college prep course work:
Subject Years Required Years Recommended
English 4 4
Math 3 4Science 3 (2 must include lab) 4 (3 must
include lab)
History 4 4
Foreign Language 2 of same 4 of same
Academic Electives 2 units 2 units
Total 18 20-22
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Standardized Tests• SAT’s-www.collegeboard.org (SAT Reasoning Test)• ACT’s-www.actstudent.org (ACT with writing) • SAT Subject Tests are specific one hour content area tests
used by a small percentage of colleges. Be sure to confirm if the colleges to which you are applying require these tests and plan accordingly.
• Send scores to Shawnee High School & colleges of your choice-Free when you register, but fee later
• You must send Standardized Test scores to colleges directly from the testing agency:
College Board (SAT’s)- www.collegeboard.org ACT- www.actstudent.org
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ACT vs. SAT
ACT SAT
Type of TestAchievement test-measures what
student has learned in schoolAptitude test-measures reasoning &
verbal abilities
Test Length 3 hours, 25 minutes (with writing) 3 hours, 45 minutes
Test Sections4 sections-English, Math, Reading,
Science; plus writing
10 sections- 3 Critical Reading, 3 Math, 3 Writing & 1 experimental,
which is unscored
Scoring
4 scores of 1-36 per subject area test (English, Math, Reading, Science) ; Composite score of 1-36 (based on average scores from 4 test sections)
3 scores of 200-800 for each subject; Total 2400
Test Fee $52.50 (including writing) $51
Registration www.actstudent.org www.collegeboard.org
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Test DatesSAT’s- at Cherokee HSJune 7, 2014 (deadline 5/9) January
2015October 2014 March 2015December 2014 May 2015
June 2015ACT’sJune 14, 2014 (Seneca -deadline 5/9) February 7, 2015September 13, 2014 April 18, 2015October 25, 2014 (Seneca) June 13, 2015December 13, 2014
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College Visits/InterviewVisits• Take campus tour• Visit library, cafeteria, dorms• Talk with students Think about major, location, size, setting
(rural/urban/suburban), extracurricular activities. Realistic evaluation of each college’s admission
requirements (grades, standardized test scores, required high school courses).
Interview• This is a good way for schools to know YOU and not what
is on paper. • Be able to state why you are interested in that particular
school.
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Shawnee is going GREEN…With the College Application
Process• Online applications• Online teacher recommendation letters• Electronic submission of transcripts
and letters
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Family Connection Powered by NAVIANCE
• Create a resume• Personality/learning style inventories• Explore careers/career profiler• Search colleges• Full length SAT practice tests• Apply for scholarships• Track transcripts and letters of
recommendationhttp://connection.naviance.com/shawneehs
Username: StudentID#@lrstudents.orgPassword: StudentID#
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Teacher Recommendations• Ask two teachers politely in person. Give teachers at least two weeks
notice. • Put teacher recommendation request in Naviance
1. Click on Colleges 2. Click on Colleges I’m Applying To 3. Click Add/Cancel Requests
4. Select teacher’s name from drop down bar 5. Click Update Requests• Check Naviance to see when letters have been completed. • When teachers write you a letter, they will also fill out the common
application teacher form electronically. **Teacher letters should be completed when you are requesting
transcripts** • Counselors will automatically fill out all required forms
electronically. • If you have any outside letters, you will need to send them on
your own.
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Counselor Forms
•Counselors will fill out all required forms electronically but students and parents must complete brag sheets. •Brag sheets can be found on Naviance:
Click on About MeOn Left, Surveys to TakeStudent Brag Sheet, Parent Brag SheetAnswer questions for both and click Update
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Types of College Admissions
• Early decision is a contract between you and the college. You can only apply to 1 school early decision. If you are accepted, you MUST attend. BINDING contract!
• Early action is more flexible. You do not have to commit to the college if you are accepted. You can apply to multiple schools. NON-BINDING contract!
• Rolling Admission-Applications are evaluated as they are received.
• Regular Decision- decisions are made once ALL applications have been received by deadline.
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Ways to ApplyONLINE
•School Applicationo Go to the individual college website. o You will create a username and password. o Fill out the entire application online.
•Common Application- www.commonapp.orgo You will create a username and password.o Fill out once for multiple schools o Some schools have supplemental forms as well
** If a college accepts the Common Application & also has its own online or VIP/Priority application, you MUST apply using the Common Application for us to be able to send electronic documents**
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BCCSpring Ahead Programo Fall-Attend BCC informational meeting at Shawnee &
fill out free application- https://www.bcc.edu/forms/adm
o January-Transcript request form due to Counseling Center
o February-BCC placement tests at Shawnee. Exempt if scored 540 in Critical Reading and/or 530 in Math on SAT’s or ACT Reading-23 and/or Math-20(Must have applied and sent transcript by January in order to take test)
o May-Trip to BCC to register for classes (Must have applied, sent transcript & taken placement test in order to attend)
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MilitaryASVAB-Armed Services Vocational
Aptitude Battery (Military entrance exam)
• Each branch has required entrance score
• ASVAB administered in December at Shawnee
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College Athletics
Students who are planning to play in a Division I, II sport need to complete the following:
1. Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center: http://eligbilitycenter.org
2.Send official test scores from College Board/ACT to NCAA
3.Send high school transcript to NCAA-request electronically through Eligibility Center website.
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College Fair
BCC –Mount Laurel Campus
Thursday, May 15th 6-8 pm
Briggs Road CenterSuite 120
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Summer ProgramsCollege Essay WritingJuly 7-10 @ Lenape
July 14-17 @ LenapeJuly 21-24 @ ShawneeJuly 28-31 @Shawnee
Time- 9 am-12 pm Tuition-$85
SAT PrepJuly 14-17 @ LenapeJuly 28-31@ Shawnee
Time: 8:30 am-12:30 pmTuition-$110
Register online: www.lrhsd.org/Summer by June 2nd
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Things to do...NOW!! • Research & visit colleges• Take standardized testing• Naviance-research colleges/SAT practice
tests/career search• Register with NCAA Eligibility Center• Ask teachers for recommendation letters
(2) and request through Naviance• Fill out brag sheets• Course changes by August 1st
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Things to do...in September
• Counselor will meet with seniors to review college application process
• Sign up in Counseling Center for college visits-listed on counseling website & daily announcements
• Know where you plan to apply• Submit parental release of academic records• Fill out required Naviance information for college
applications• Finish standardized testing• APPLY-**pay attention to deadlines**• Early action/decision deadlines are October and early
November• Rutgers-early action deadline of November 1st; Regular
decision deadline of December 1st
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Counseling Center Events
Senior Parent College Application NightSeptember 2014
Shawnee Auditorium
Financial Aid NightOctober 2014
Shawnee Auditorium
Visit the counseling center’s website: http://www.lrhsd.org/shacounseling
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Counselor Contact Information
Counselor Last Names Phone EmailMs. Michelle Torrence A-B x4416 [email protected]. Kevin Looney C-D x4408 [email protected]. Gary Hill E-Ha x4419 [email protected]. Janae Zechman He-Man x4411 [email protected] Mrs. Helene Welde Mar-Pi x4417 [email protected]. Darren Welsh Pl-So x4451 [email protected]. Erin O’Neill Sp-Z x4402 [email protected]. Heidi Krihak SAC x4413 [email protected]
Shawnee-609-654-7544
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College Panel• BCC-Deshe Taylor• The College of New Jersey-Matthew Middleton• Drexel University-Erin Litsch• Millersville University-Katy Ferrier• Pennsylvania State University-Marla Stalone Johnson• Rowan University-Jessica Prach• Rutgers University-Christopher Bertone• Saint Joseph’s University-Corinne Logan