Welcome toCinnaminson High

SchoolJunior Parent Night

Graduation Requirements

Classes of 2016, 2017 & 2018 For the classes of 2016, 2017, and 2018, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in both ELA and Mathematics by meeting ONE of the criteria in each column below: English Language Arts (ELA) Mathematics Passing score on a PARCC ELA Grade 9 or Passing score on PARCC Algebra I or Passing score on a PARCC ELA Grade 10 or Passing score on PARCC Geometry or Passing score on a PARCC ELA Grade 11 or Passing score on PARCC Algebra II or SAT >= 400 or SAT >= 400 or ACT >= 16 or ACT >= 16 or Accuplacer Write Placer >= 6 or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra >= 76 or PSAT >= 40 or PSAT >= 40 or ACT Aspire >= 422 or ACT Aspire >= 422 or ASVAB-AFQT >=31 or ASVAB-AFQT >=31 or Meet the Criteria of the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal Meet the Criteria of the NJDOE Portfolio Appeal

Post–Secondary Options?

•Community Colleges (Associates Degree) •Two Year Private Colleges (Associates Degree) •Public Colleges/Universities•Private Colleges/Universities

•Liberal Arts Schools• Ivy League Schools•Specialized Institutions(art, music, culinary arts, etc.)•Technical Schools

Searching for the Right College

•Speak to college reps during lunches in the café in the fall

• Conferences with high school counselor & come prepared to Senior Meeting

•SuperMatch college search in Naviance will be done in April

•connection.naviance.com/cinnaminsonhs• Use this tool to search majors, careers, and colleges

•www.collegeboard.com• College search tool on website

Searching for the Right College College Fairs & Campus tours

•Speak with Admissions Counselors•Visit Financial Aid Office•Visit the Student Center•Speak with faculty and students•Read the student campus newspaper•Sit in on a class of interest•Visit the “other” side of campus (beyond the tour) •Refer to College Visit Checklist

Searching for the Right College

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Naviance Highlights•Colleges (Tab)•Upcoming College Visits to CHS link

• College Research Section• SuperMatch College Search• College Lookup• College Compare• Scattagrams

• Career (Tab)• “Do What You Are”• Career Interest Profiler

• About Me (Tab)• Tasks (*)• Resume • Profile (GPA & Rank)

Teacher Recommendation Form 1.My major/minor area(s) of study in college will be: _______________________2.Eventually I hope to be: _____________________________________________3.I am intending to apply to the following colleges: _________________________4.Three qualities I think others like best about me: _________________________5.Three qualities I like best about myself and why: _________________________6.The most meaningful extra curricular experience I have had is: ______________7.The accomplishments that I am most proud of are: _______________________8. Please rate yourself in the following areas: (1=below average, 2=average, 3=above average, 4=well above average, 5=excellent):

1 2 3 4 5creative/original thought motivation self-confidence independence/initiative intellectual ability academic achievement written expression of ideas effective class discussion disciplined work habits potential for growth perseverance

Counselor Recommendation Form - Parent Portion

1. In the space below, please describe your senior in terms of special qualities or characteristics, personal growth you have noted, obstacles or challenges he/she may have overcome. Do not hesitate to comment on any points you believe should be emphasized in order to fully explain and appreciate this individual. In other words, brag about your child.2. Please write illustrative anecdotes that demonstrate one or more of the following personal attributes as they relate to your son/daughter. Please feel free to include other attributes. Attribute List: motivation, leadership, concern for others, perseverance, strengths, potential for growth, independence, originality, sense of humor, weakness, self-discipline, initiative, self-confidence, reaction to setbacks, written expression.3. Please provide specific information about activities, awards, and/or achievements particularly those that have taken place in the summer or outside of Cinnaminson High School.

Counselor Recommendation Form - Student Portion 1. What do you plan on majoring in college?2. Describe a situation or tell of a person who influenced your decision in choosing your major.3. What are the first three words that come to mind that describe you?4. What are your personal strengths? (Give examples that describe these strengths.)5. What are your personal weaknesses? (Give examples that describe these weaknesses.)6. What points or qualities about yourself would you like me to highlight in your recommendation?7. What do you think differentiates you from your peers and why?8. Have you ever had to overcome any difficult obstacle personally or academically? If yes, please describe your circumstances.9. What are your hobbies/interests?10. What are you looking forward to the most when you arrive at college?

Things to Consider

•Size of school •Location •Distance from home •Activities/Athletics •Public/Private •Housing options•Entrance requirements

•Entrance difficulty •Reputation of School •Majors available •Financial Aid available•Cost •Campus personality•Placement office on campus•Resources available

Understanding Admission Factors

• Strength of Curriculum 68%•Admission Test Scores ACT/SAT 59%•Essay or Writing Sample 25%•Counselor Recommendation Letter 19%•Class Rank 19%• Teacher Recommendation Letter 17%• Subject Test Scores (AP) 7%• Portfolio and/or Interview 6%• SAT Subject Test 5%•Extra Curricular Activities 5%•Work/Volunteer or Community Service 2%

Applying to College:

•Senior Packets will be distributed to all juniors by the end of the school year in June

• Begin thinking of two teachers who will write recommendation letters

• College essays should be error–free for submission (edit carefully)

• Choose five colleges including “Safety”, “Realistic” & “Reach”

•Senior Meetings will be scheduled for every student to discuss post-secondary plans beginning in October – parents are encouraged to attend

• Refer to the Senior Parent Tip Sheet for ideas on how to support your child through the college admission process

Applying to College•Develop and/or update Resume in Naviance•Plan to take SAT or ACT this spring and next fall•Attend Naviance training and take it seriously•Parent Naviance Night will be in September•Scholarship & financial aid requirements•Visit www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov: estimate of your

federal financial aid eligibility•Set firm dates for completion of recommendations•DO NOT MISS ANY DEADLINES

College responses:Early Decision Requires early application, commitment & contract

Early Action Requires early application & no commitment

Single Choice Early Action or Restrictive Early Action Requires early application & colleges will restrict your ability to apply Early Action/Decision to other colleges

Rolling Admission Will be reviewed as received

Regular Decision Check each college for deadline

Common Application

• The Common Application is a not–for–profit membership organization that, since its founding over 35 years ago, has been committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity• Serves students, member institutions, and secondary schools • Membership open to colleges and universities that promote

access by evaluating students using a holistic selection process• 40 YEARS OF SERVICE• There are currently Applications to over 500 members

institutions.• Over 500 Member Institutions including• Universities and colleges from 47 states plus Washington, DC• 25 international members from 11 countries outside of the US

CAP Program

•Program offered by Burlington County College•Students enrolled in CAP designated courses may earn BCC credits for a fee•Must enroll by deadline•BCC will issue transcript upon request•CAP payments are nonrefundable•CAP credits may or may not be accepted•Students’ responsibility to contact college regarding their policies

SAT vs. ACT•Ten–Section Test

•Timing(7) 25 minute sections(2) 20 minute sections(1) 10 minute section

•Reasoning Test

•Math – up to Algebra 2 & 9th grade Geometry

•Reading – sentence completion, critical reading, comprehension

•Four–Section Test

•Timing(3) 35 minute sections(1) 60 minute section

•Achievement Test•Math – up to Trigonometry

•Reading – passages from Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities & Natural Science

•English – grammar

•Science – charts & experiments

NJ STARS•Scholarship program •New Jersey residents that covers the cost of tuition at New Jersey's 19 community colleges.•Top 15 percent of their high school class from junior year•Five (5) semesters of eligibility for NJ STARS.

NJ STARS II•Scholarship towards a Bachelor's Degree

•New Jersey community college NJ STARS students who earn their associate's degrees with a 3.25 grade point average or better are eligible

•Up to a $2,500 per year NJ STARS II scholarship

•Any New Jersey public or independent NJ TAG-participating four-year college or university.

Financial AidSources of Aid

• Federal•State of New Jersey•College/University•Outside Organizations

Civil organizations (Rotary)

Parents’ Employer High school awards

Types of Financial Aid

•Grants (Need based)•Scholarships• Employment

Opportunities Work–Study

Parent’s Guide to College Awareness and Planning:http://www.nacacnet.org/research/PublicationsResources/Marketplace/student/Pages/GuidingEducation.aspx

SAT Registration:https://www.collegeboard.org/

PSAT results – College Search & Planning Resource:www.collegeboard.com/quickstart

ACT Registration:http://www.actstudent.org/

Naviance – College & Career Readiness Solutions:connection.naviance.com/cinnaminsonhs

Financial Aid: Estimate of your Federal Financial Aid Eligibility:www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov

Websites

College Planning Summary

Communicate with counselor

Understand admission factors

Explore your options early Keep information organized

Develop a financial plan

Deadlines are critical

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Questions & Comments

Donna Lobasciolobasciod@cinnaminson.com

Alexis Mancinellimancinellia@cinnaminson.com

Crystal Widmannwidmannc@cinnaminson.com