Senior Parent Night 2013 Presented by: Guidance Department
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Senior Parent Night 2013 Presented by: Guidance Department Brick Township High School
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Brick Township High School. Senior Parent Night 2013 Presented by: Guidance Department. Senior Meetings will take place throughout the month of September. The Parts to the Application Process. Who does what?. Types of Admission Plans. Factors Influencing Admissions Decisions. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Senior Parent Night 2013Presented by:
Guidance Department
Brick Township High School
Senior Meetings will take place throughout the month of September
Review Transcripts
Career/College Planning
Application Process
Scholarships/Aid
The Parts to the Application Process• FERPA Waiver• Application• Supplements
Common Applicatio
n• Match with CommonApp• Request letters of
recommendation• Request transcripts to be
released
Naviance
• Collegeboard.org or actstudent.org
• Send scores to the colleges you are applying to
SAT or ACT
scores
Who does what?• Request letters of rec in person AND on Naviance
• Complete & send application• Complete FERPA waiver on Common App Username and Password, if applicable
• Request transcripts through Naviance• Communicate deadlines• Provide to counselor any supplements
Student
• Send transcripts, supplements and letters of recommendation
Counselor
Types of Admission Plans
Early Action (Non-
binding)Rolling
Early Decisio
n(Binding
)
Regular
Factors Influencing Admissions Decisions
Rigor of Academic ProgramSixth Semester GPA/RankSAT/ACT ScoresCo-curricular involvementLetters of Recommendation
Essay/Interview if requiredSenior Year Grades
Types of Applications
Common Application
Online through college
Paper Application
Teacher’s Letter of Recommendation
Ask teachers in person and give enough notice to
write letters
On Naviance under ”Colleges I’m Applying To” electronically
request the teacher
recommendation
Follow up with a thank you note and a “thank
you” in person.
Exceptions to traditional applications
Rutgers• Apply online• Application deadline:
December 1• No transcripts or
recommendations• SRAR –Student
Reported Academic Record
• Request an “unofficial transcript” from your counselor
Ocean County College• Attend OCC college
visit• Complete application
online at ocean.edu• Register for
Accuplacer• Register for classes
Scholarships#1 Naviance
• A list is available under scholarships• The list includes current scholarships, deadlines,
and requirements• Community Organizations• Corporations• Many scholarships are also posted monthly in the
BTHS Scholarship Bulletin posted online BTHS website>Departments>Guidance> BTHS Scholarship Bulletin • Hard copies are available in guidance
Scholarships# 2 Colleges & Universities
• Offer their own scholarships• Please contact the college’s Office of Financial Aid
for further information
# 3 www.fastweb.com
Financial AidWhere do I Start?
Please attend evening program on November ? for information on the following topics:
• What is Financial Aid?• What are sources of Financial Aid?• When should I file for financial aid?• Where can I get the financial aid application?
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Guidance Staff
Erin BiancellaI - ME
Lauren Ianniello
A - DA
Kevin McKnightA - Z Special Services
Jennie Piwowarczyk
DE - H
Angela SmithRU - Z
Marie WallingME - RO
Lori RolandStudent Assistance
Counselor
Any questions or concerns, ask your counselor
