The Kingsway Regional High School Guidance Department

Presents

COLLEGE INFORMATION

NIGHT FOR JUNIORS

Fall 2014Fall 2014

The Kingsway Regional High SchoolGuidance Department

John Cappolina

Vivian Cassidy

Keith Clark

Owen McBride

Nancy McCloskey

Lisa Yourison

Presentation Goals

• Identify steps to start college selection process

• Explain college admission criteria• Review topics related to Special

Needs, scholarships & NCAA• Provide ways to prepare during the

spring of your Junior year

Charting your CourseTimeline

What can we do to start the college selection process

What is Family Connections

• Family Connections / Naviance is a comprehensive website used to facilitate the career/college search process.

https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=Kingsway

PSAT

• Test date - Wednesday October 15th

• Second opportunity• National Merit

Scholarship Qualifying Test

• Scores distributed in December

• My College QuickStart

SAT Testing Dates

2014-2015Test Dates

*offered at KRHS

TestRegular Registration

Deadline

(postmark/submit by)

Late Registration Deadline

(fee applies)

October 11, 2014* SAT & Subject Tests September 12, 2014 September 30, 2014

November 8, 2014 SAT & Subject Tests October 9, 2014 October 28, 2014

December 6, 2014* SAT & Subject Tests November 6, 2014 November 24, 2014

January 24, 2015* SAT & Subject Tests December 29, 2014 January 13, 2015

March 14, 2015 SAT only February 13, 2015 March 3, 2015

May 2, 2015 SAT & Subject Tests April 6, 2015 April 21, 2015

June 6, 2015* SAT & Subject Tests May 8, 2015 May 27, 2015

How do we obtain information about various colleges

• Family/Friends• Printed Materials• Internet• College Visits @

KRHS• Guidance

Counselors

• Websites• College Admission

Counselors• Family

Connections• Enrichment during

SMART

Local College Fairs

• October 16, 2014 - GCPCA College Fair Gloucester County College Gymnasium 6:00pm to 8:00 pm

• October 26, 2014 - NACAC National College Fair Pennsylvania Convention Center 11:00am - 3:00pm

• November 13, 2014 - NACAC National College Fair Atlantic City Convention Center 9:00am - 12:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm

2 Year College Options

• Transfer – to 4 year institution

• Career – preparation for the workplace

• Certificate – enhances resume

Selecting a College or University

Factors to Consider

• Major• Size• Location• Cost

• State vs. Private• Selectivity• Student life• Activities

What factors are used to evaluate students for College Admission

Factors used to evaluate students include

• GPA

• Class Rank

• Standardized

Tests

• Transcript

• Recommendation/

Evaluations

• Essays

• Activities

Standardized Tests

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What about students with Special Needs

College Programs for Students with Special Needs

• Students are evaluated for admission based on the same academic criteria as all other students.

• Know what program accommodations your student needs to succeed at the college level (e.g. Note Taking, Small classes).

• There are different levels of services offered by schools.

Is there an athlete in your house• What Sport?

• At what level are you looking to compete? Division I, II or III

• Financial assistance based on athletics vs. “Walk On”

• NCAA Eligibility & College Admissions

http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp

Where do we find Scholarships

• The college’s Financial Aid Office

• Family Connections

• The Scholarship Newsletter published by the Guidance Office (*Request Form)

• Private affiliations

• Places of employment

• Local businesses and organizations

• Websites

Scholarship Scams

The Kingsway Guidance Department strongly

recommends that you pay careful attention to protect

yourself and your family against scholarship scams.

What can we do in the spring of Junior year to prepare for the

college application process• Sign the Transcript

Release form• Create Resume in

Family Connection• Complete Student

Profile Form• Request letters of

evaluation• Have list of colleges in

“colleges I’m thinking about” on Family Connections

• Take SAT/ACT and send scores to prospective colleges

• Attend College Open Houses in spring

• Plan for summer college visits

• Explore Admissions’ websites

• Continue Guidance Enrichment

• MAKE A PLAN!

Rowan College of Gloucester County (RCGC)

• Megan Ruttler• On Campus once a month• Meet with students and/or parents• Discuss programming, admissions,

scholarships and partnerships with Rowan and other 4 year colleges

• HSOP – High School Options Program

Career Speakers & Career Related Programs

• Allied Heath• Law and Justice• Business & Leadership• More to come…

Parents are important part of this process

We want to work closely with you to ensure the best possible outcome

Future Plans of the Class of 2014

• Higher Education - 83%• Four Year College - 57%• Two Year College - 24%• Employment / Other - 17%• Proprietary School - 2%

Presentation Goals

• Identify steps to start college selection process

• Explain college admission criteria• Review topics related to Special

Needs, scholarships & NCAA• Provide ways to prepare during the

spring of your Junior year

Junior Year . . .

• Take that big step and let it begin today!

Questions

http://www.kingsway.k12.nj.us/guidance-department/home/