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JUNIOR NIGHT MARCH 27, 2012

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AGENDA Spring 2012 tasks PSAT, SAT, ACT Naviance Tool College Visits College Selection Essays References Summer Tasks

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Spring 2012 Verify that students course selection is on track with intended diploma type. (core 40, Academic Honors Diploma) Also in line with career and college goals Identify Top College Selections Take the SAT (May or June) or ACT test in June ACT once SAT 2-3 times Register with NCAA Clearing House if student plans to play Division I or II sports in college.

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PSAT Tests & Prep Courses STUDENTS TOOK PSAT BOTH AS SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS. COLLEGE BOARD WEBSITE has a tool to individualize study plan based on when you want to test. There is also a personal log into the prior PSAT results to review and learn from mistakes made previously.collegeboard.comcollegeboard.com JEMA Academics, Janet Farias, B.S Ed., M.S. $150 for group classes and materials. Contact 574-229-4851 or E-mail EandJFarais @aol.com. Located Southside of South Bend. Holy Cross College for Math or English $79.00 plus book @ 239-8364 or www.hcc-nd.edu an go to continuing education home page.www.hcc-nd.edu

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Comparison of SAT & ACT SAT is a predicator of future academic potential. ACT is a tool to measure knowledge. Most 4 year colleges require one as a part of application process. May take more than once. Many schools take best of scores. Check your individual school to confirm this.

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SAT Test DATE Registration Deadline FeesLate Registration Late Fee May 5, 2012April 6th$49.00April 20, 2012$26.00 June 2, 2012May 8th49.00May 22, 2012$26.00/ Standby $42.00 SAT TEST

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ACT TEST TEST DATEREGISTRATION DEADLINE FEESLATE REGISTRATION Late FEES + April 14, 2012March 9, 2012$34.00*/49.50 March 10-23, 2012$21.00 June 9, 2012May 4, 2012$34.00*/49.50 May 5-18, 2012$21.00 Stand by + $42.00

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Naviance = Tool for Students & Parents to explore colleges, compare choices and obtain data on schools of interest. Parents Students were introduced to web based program in October. You will be writing a Resume in Junior English Class. A survey of personality and interests needs to be completed on Naviance by August 15, 2012 Students be active and do your own research, Naviance has a survey for parents to complete about their student (old brag sheet) Log in with password provided by Mrs. Quiet tonight. Please complete before school resumes in August. Be open and have discussions about financial resources. Students

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College Options Universities -4 year degree, grad and MD/ Phd programs. Colleges within the University Colleges - 2 associates and 4 year bachelor degrees Liberal Arts, Colleges of Engineering or Health Sciences Community Colleges- more affordable tuition, specific training in industry or career skills.

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College Options CONTINUED Public Colleges/Universities Admission requirements are more rigid with regard to GPAs and test scores. Specific Admission & Scholarship Criteria Private Colleges/Universities Admission Officers use a holistic approach with regard to scores, grades and extracurricular activities. More flexible in general.

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Community Colleges Ivy Tech Affordable options low tuition Specific Training for specific employment culinary, nursing, dental hygiene, medical records. Courses do transfer to major state colleges or universities for credit. When registering courses that transfer are identified as to where they are accepted. Pathway to IU, Purdue and Ball State if a part of the requirements have not yet been met. (GPA, Scores)

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Military If you are interested in any of the US Military Academies begin the pre-application process Check their websites for this information. The United States Air force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, http://www.usafa.af.mil/ United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, http://www.usna.edu: apply April of Junior Year to January Senior Year United Stated Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, New York, http:// www. usma.edu United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) in New London, http://www.cga.edu United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA in Kings Point, New York http://www.usmma.edu

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NCAA topics Contact NCAA through the website. Sign UP as an interested athlete. Marians Registrar will be contacted for your Junior Years Transcript (6 semesters) and again after 8 semesters of study. Handout of current academic classes and requirements for student athletes.

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How Do I Begin to Narrow MY College Options? Choose ten schools between now and the end May. Research through Naviance or College Board Big Future Colleges. (collegeboard.com) Identify characteristics of college with your personal preferences (size, location, private/public). Make College Visits

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Naviance What is Naviance Family Connection? How do I access it? How do you register? What can I do with it?

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What is Family Connection? Web-based resource that supports course, career, and college planning Specific to our school Linked with Naviance Succeed, a service that we use in the counseling office.

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How do I Access It? Log onto the Marian website at www.marianhs.org Click on the School Counseling Tab and locate the Naviance link on the right hand side Go to the Naviance Log In page

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How do I Register?

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Enter the code on your registration card

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click on my profile under the About Me tab

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Update Profile Please provide an email address that you use regularly

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click on the parent brag sheet survey under the About Me tab

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Answer questions and submit

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What Can I Do With It? Shared resource linking home to school On-line tool for collaboration among counselors, students, and parents Accurate, complete records about student choices from our school Realistic assessments of your childs chances of admission at colleges where prior graduates have applied Career exploration Course planning

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College Visits Plan to visit colleges during Spring Break or Summer. Call Admissions Office to schedule a time for a campus tour, observe a class, meet with students and faculty as well as admissions staff. Take notes on each visit. Marian School Policy regarding College Visits- Handbook Notify attendance, bring signed document from admissions.

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Selection Process Rank the colleges in categories of 1. Sure Thing 2. Stretch 3. Dream School List 3-5 colleges you will be applying to in the Fall of your Senior year. Plan out the Application Dates, Required Documents, application types, reference letters required, essays and fees.

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Essay: Who are you and who do you want to become. Jeff Brenzel, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Yale. Your opportunity tell the admissions officer about who you really are. Getting started: Is there something else about me that there wasnt a blank for? Brainstorm Personality Traits or Strengths Let the Draft Flow Develop 3 parts to the essay Introduction: 1 paragraph Body: several paragraphs explaining main idea Conclusion: 1 paragraph Find a creative angle Be Honest Dont write what you think Admission Officers want to hear. Show the essay to parent, friend, teacher. Does this represent who I am? Make sure the letter is your voice and not that of another..(Mom?) Proof and have someone edit your essay for mechanics of a great essay. * Work on essay Drafts during the summer.

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Teacher References Chose 1-2 teachers that can talk of your taking on challenges in their classes. Make request of teacher personally before the end of this school year. Teachers will need students to have a survey and resume completed and submitted on Naviance before they are able to complete the reference letter.

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Additional Tasks Summer of 2012: If you are not working, find other opportunities for personal growth or academic enrichment. Check colleges of interest and learn about their summer enrichment programs. Finalize plans. Be ready to send out college applications in August. Continue updating your Resume Have plan of when applications will be submitted formalized.

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SENIOR NIGHT AUGUST 7 TH Complete Details on the college application process at Marian High School. Discussion of Financial Aid and Scholarships