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MHS SENIORS

Join us for a comprehensive review of the college application process, including senior credit checks, post-secondary planning, completing applications, and scholarship opportunities. Don't miss this important meeting!

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MHS SENIORS

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  1. MHS SENIORS Senior Parent Meeting

  2. SPARTAN SCHOOL COUNSELORS • Sherry McLaughlin – Director – ext. 120 • sherry.mclaughlin@meridenk12.org • Alicia Webber – ext. 124 • alicia.webber@meridenk12.org • Yesenia Diaz– ext. 125 • yesenia.diaz@meridenk12.org • Louella Spinelli – ext. 126 • louella.spinelli@meridenk12.org • James Donewald – ext. 137 • james.donewald@meridenk12.org • Jessica Brousseau – ext. 120 • jessica.brousseau5@meridenk12.org

  3. Senior Credit Checks • Review of transcript • Detailed credit check of fulfilled requirements • Group & Individual meetings with seniors • Class rank & GPA

  4. IMPORTANT!! • Format for requesting transcripts for college (for January 1st deadlines students must have transcript request in by December 18th) • Application process at Maloney – Naviance – Family Connection – Find it on the Maloney Home Page • Support for college search/planning

  5. Post Secondary Planning • Technical/Vocational Schools • Apprenticeships • Community Colleges • MHS Career Center: Job shadowing • *Mrs. Gina Barrett – ext. 127

  6. The College Process • Forming a list of schools • Choosing schools that admit students who are academically similar (Reach, Target & Safety) • Interviews • Visiting campuses

  7. Application Language • Common App – what is this? • Early Decision** Binding • Early Action • Regular Decision • FEE WAIVERS - Students MUST use a fee waiver for the SAT I or II to be eligible for 4 application fee waivers.

  8. Completing the Application • Student should read instructions carefully • Strictly adhere to deadlines/transcript processing time • Compare essay requirements with other applications that are being filled out -Sometimes it is possible to use the same essay or alter anessay to use for different colleges

  9. The Application • Ask teachers for recommendations NOW !! The number varies based on college • Should give teachers 2-3 weeks to complete – ask in person first • Family Connection – Naviance to send “Thank you” to the teachers • Must complete Senior Self Assessment • Fill out application completely/thoroughly • Complete transcript request form for each school and give to counselor at least 1 week prior to deadlines (deadline for January 1st due dates is December 18th) • Review application packet before submitting – Counselors will be submitting letters of recommendation and transcripts electronically to the schools • Application Fee*- check or money order/fee waiver - credit card

  10. The Application *Packet typically includes application, essay, recommendation(s), SAT/ACT Scores, fee SAT and ACT scores should be sent directly to the school from College Board or ACT – students at the time of the test up through 5 days can send scores for free if the college is added to their account. *Complete transcript request form *Apply well before deadline* (Goal is by December 1st)

  11. The Essay • Many schools provide essay prompts • Common Application provides 5 essays to choose from • Students should have an adult/teacher read/edit essay. • Admissions officers want to know more about the student than what they see on their transcript

  12. The Common Application • www.commonapp.org • Many schools now accept the Common Application-see handout (500+ SCHOOLS) • Requires 2 letters of recommendation from teachers, one from school counselor*important • Individual School Supplements

  13. Helpful Websites • The College Board www.collegeboard.com • ACT www.actstudent.org • The NCAA Clearinghouse www.ncaaclearinghouse.org

  14. Community Service Hours • 20 hours required for graduation=.25 credit • Must be done in the community at a non-profit organization • 10 hours can be completed through school based activities • All 20 hours can be done in the community • Scholarships* • COMPLETED BY April!

  15. Scholarship/Financial Aid • Individual University scholarships • Check Local Scholarship Folder • out under Family Connection – scholarship – local scholarship folder • Websites www.fastweb.com, www.fafsa.ed.gov • Financial Planning Night: • Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 6:30pm – Chorus Rm • Scholarship Fair - TBD

  16. Thank you for coming…. Questions……….?????????

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