Clayton High SchoolJunior/Senior

College Planning Night

Clayton High SchoolGuidance Department

Supervisor of Guidance and CounselingJoe Valentino

CounselorsJoe Valentino – 9th

Keith Controvich 10th,11th,12th

SecretaryDonna Lahn

Senior Class: What has been done up to this point

• Last year • Presentation in Junior English Classes• Individual Junior Meetings

• This year• Presentation in Senior English Classes

YOU ALSO NEED TO GET A FEW THINGS IN ORDER:

• Sign “Transcript Release Form”

• Secure letters of recommendation

• Review college application details and deadlines

• Go to collegeboard.com to forward official SAT Scores

• Make a calendar with dates and deadlines

• Feel free to e-mail your guidance counselor with questions

PROCESSING THE TWO-YEAR COLLEGE APPLICATION

• Paper application preferred (GCC) • SAT/ACT not required for admission but may

be used for placement.• No recommendations• GCC informational meeting – November 18 • Gloucester County College—On-site in

January

FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

• Application (online preferred)• Official Transcript • SAT or ACT scores• Letters of Recommendation (if required)• College Essay (if required)• Application Fee

Using the Common Application

• www.commonapp.org• Transcripts submitted electronically• Remember to “invite” your guidance

counselor and teachers to submit necessary information

• Use correct e-mail addresses• Make sure the colleges you are applying to

accept the common app.

Naviance Family Connections

Naviance - Family Connections

Standardized Tests

SATIReasoning TestCritical Reading,

Math,Writing

ACTAcademic Achievement

Math, English,Science, Reading ,Writing

SATIISubject Specific

(most competitive colleges)

StandardizedTestfor

Four-year College

SAT/ACT Scores

• You MUST send your SAT/ACT scores directly to the college ELECTRONICALLY using www.collegeboard.com for SAT scores or www.act.org for ACT scores.

*Athletes*- you must also send your scores electronically to the NCAA clearing house. See your counselor for details.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Consult Naviance – Family Connections regularly for updates

• Sign up for our College Rep visits through Family Connections

• Proof-read applications• Request your SAT scores from College Board

early• Allow two weeks to process any application

LET’S TALK ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS. . .

• College-based Scholarships—check with the institution’s financial aid office

• Community-based Scholarships—investigate your employer, church, local businesses and organizations

• NEW FOR 2011-2012 – many scholarship opportunities can be found using Naviance – Family Connections

• www.fastweb.com

What about financial aid?

You should direct all questions and concerns to the financial aid office of a

specific college

FINANCIAL AID NIGHT

CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 20127:00 PM

NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE

• Send High School Transcript to the Clearinghouse

• Send SAT/ACT scores to the Clearinghouse use code “9999”

What can you do to get the most out of your senior year????

Keep a close eye on your grades!!

Dates to Remember……

• October 12, 2011 - GCPCA College Fair at Gloucester County College 6:00 to 8:00 pm

• November 3, 2011 – NACAC College Fair Atlantic City Convention Center 9:00 a.m. to12:00p.m./6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

• November 6, 2011 – NACAC College Fair Pennsylvania Convention Center 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• January 10, 2012-Financial aid night at Clayton

Juniors

• Keep up grades• Take PSAT(Even if you took it as a sophomore)• Take SAT in the Spring• Research and visit colleges

Naviance for Juniors

• https://Navaince - Family Connections

PSAT/NMSQTBenefits for Juniors

• Qualify for Scholarships- Juniors will automatically be entered into scholarship and recognition competitions-Includes the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program

• Take Advantage of Other Benefits-If you say “Yes” to Student Search Service on test day, you’ll be eligible to receive free information from colleges and scholarship organizations that are interested in you.-access to My College Quickstart-on average students who take the PSAT/NMSQT score higher on the SAT

SAT DATES

• November 5th – Registration by October 7th

*November 5th Test can be taken at Clayton HS*

• December 3th – Registration by November 8th • January 28nd – Registration by December 30rd • March 10th- Registration by February 10th • May 5th – Registration by April 6th *May 5th Test can be taken at Clayton HS*

• June 2th – Registration by May 8th

THANKS FOR COMING AND

GOOD LUCK!!!!