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Transcript of College Night for Parents of the Class of 2016 1.
College Nightfor Parents of the
Class of 2016
1
Tonight’s Agenda•overview of college application
process
•introduction to Naviance Family Connection
•what to expect for spring/summer/fall
•time for questions
Elements of a College Application
•Application (almost always done online)
•Teacher recommendations (two)
•Personal Statement/Essay
•Counselor recommendation
•SAT/ACT scores
Standardized Testing
•SAT www.collegeboard.org
•ACT www.actstudent.org
•SAT/ACT Prep Course at USCB August 3-6 www.saeu.sc.edu/testing
•Sign up for ACT w/WRITING
Upcoming Test Dates:
SAT: Jan 24, Mar 14, May 2, June 6
ACT: Feb 7, April 18, June 13
Upcoming Test Dates:
SAT: Jan 24, Mar 14, May 2, June 6
ACT: Feb 7, April 18, June 13
SAT II’s (a.k.a. SAT Subject Tests)
•most colleges do not require
•some colleges DO require (usually 2)
•take in June or fall of senior year
•one hour tests given on regular SAT test dates
Very important note about SAT’s/ACT’s
•Official standardized test scores MUST be sent to the colleges directly from the testing agency
•This is the responsibility of the applicant
Teacher Recommendations• Provide a snapshot of student’s
performance in the classroom; use anecdotes and specific details
• Should be written by a teacher--not a coach, pastor, family friend
• Every student will need two
• Letters are confidential
• Students must request letters from teachers and keep teachers informed of deadlines
The College Essay
•the hardest part of the application
•students will attend college essay workshop prior to summer vacation
•all students will submit a draft of college essay on first day of 12th grade
•revisions will take place throughout the fall
Recommendation:
Conquering the College Admissions Essay in Ten Easy Steps by Alan Gelb
Only $10 on Amazon!
Recommendation:
Conquering the College Admissions Essay in Ten Easy Steps by Alan Gelb
Only $10 on Amazon!
NACAC Admissions Factors
Naviance Family Connection
•online college planning tool
•used for college research, college lists, student resume, tracking applications
•can be accessed online anywhere
www.connections.naviance/beaufort
First time users,
remember to log in here
using your temporary
password.
First time users,
remember to log in here
using your temporary
password.
Building the college list using Naviance
•student, parent, counselor can add colleges to the list
•lists are not set in stone--colleges can be added or subtracted
•the goal: to start the summer with a list of at least 6 colleges representing a range of selectivity
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Using Naviance to research colleges
•College Match
•College Search
•College Info Pages
•Scattergrams
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Naviance Feature: College Match
Naviance Feature: College Search
Resources for College Research
• College websites: requirements, deadlines, application info, admissions counselor contacts, majors, Net Price Calculator
• Networking: ask friends, family, colleagues
• Naviance: college pages, scattergrams
• Online blogs: College Confidential, YouTube
•VISIT!
Naviance College Info Page
WARNING: Use caution when analyzing scattergrams
• Naviance Scattergrams include only the past three years of admissions data from BA
• Scattergrams plot student GPA and SAT/ACT scores
• Current student SAT/ACT scores are uploaded to Naviance throughout the year; GPA’s are uploaded at end of year
• Scattergrams are NOT a guarantee
Univ of SC Scattergram
Paying for College
• Financial Aid meeting for parents will be held in November 2015
• Plan to fill out the FAFSA in January 2016
• Scholarships: search online, use Naviance, plan to visit College Advising office for up to date scholarship news next year
• Use Net Price Calculator to estimate cost of attendance and EFC (Estimated Family Contribution)
National Scholarship Search in Naviance
Useful Online Resources
Bookmarkthesesites!
Bookmarkthesesites!
www.bacollegeadvising.wikispaces.com
•College Advising wikispace
•links to: college-related articles, planning calendars, scholarship and financial aid info, news
•sign up for SAT
•Big Future: research colleges, scholarship search
www.collegeboard.org
College Board’s Big Future
Online Resources for Financial Aid
•www.finaid.org
•www.fastweb.com
•www.studentaid.ed.gov
Role of the College Advisor
• Get to know each student in order to offer relevant advice regarding colleges, including specific schools or programs
• Suggest college matches to individual students based on a range of criteria
• Assist students in refining their college list to reflect a range of selectivity
• Guide students throughout the process
• Write college recommendation for each senior
• Forward admissions documentation (not including standardized testing) to colleges including transcripts and recommendations
Role of the Student• Maximize opportunities at BA both inside and out of
classroom
• Engage in the process of self-assessment and reflection with an open mind---strengths, weaknesses, goals, expectations
• Meet College Advising deadlines including required Naviance updates and the college essay
• Register for standardized tests / send official scores to colleges
• Communicate with College Advisor; respond to emails; attend scheduled meetings
• Request letters of recommendation from teachers
• Submit required admission applications and related forms before deadlines
Role of the Parent
• Be realistic in matching your expectations with those of your student. Ideally each student will craft a college list spread evenly among the selectivity categories.
• Take a balanced approach. Support your student while giving them the freedom and responsibility to manage the college process directly. Remember: colleges want to hear from and get to know your student, not you.
• Help student organize and plan college visits.
• Stay informed throughout the process. Read emails from the CA office. Check wikispace.
• Engage early in the financial aid process. Use Net Price Calculators to estimate cost of attendance.
College Planning Items for Spring/Summer 2015
•student resume
•college list---at least 6 schools
•college visits
•college essay workshop (May)
•SAT or ACT testing and prep
•parent questionnaire
Looking ahead to 2015-16• First application deadlines in October
• If your student has a clear first choice by next fall, explore early decision/early deadline options. See College Advisor to discuss.
• Additional SAT or ACT testing
• Individual and group college advising meetings will continue throughout the year
• Parent meetings, emails, phone calls are always welcome
Questions?