Welcome Clearview Parents to: College Admissions Night 2015-2016

1. Welcome ClearviewParents to: College Admissions Night 2015-2016

2. High School Guidance Counselors Mr. Dodd Terry, Director of Guidance Mrs. Jennine Donnelly (A – Dan) Mr. Paul Sommers (Dar – He) Mr. Rocco Cornacchia (Hi – Me) Dr. Zalphia Wilson-Hill (Mi – Sa) Ms. Lisa Marandola (Sc – Z) Dr. Steve Moraca (Grade 9)

3. Relationships • You and your School Counselor • You and College Admissions reps • You and Financial Aid officers • You and your child • Be intentional • Eyes Wide Open

4. Tonight’s Agenda • Factors that influence college admissions • Types of admissions plans • Processing the college application • Naviance • Applying to Rutgers, RCGC, trade/technical schools- different process • Instant Decision Days • Scholarships and Financial Aid • Additional reminders and important dates

5. Your Game Plan is Critical • Safety Schools • Target Schools • Reach Schools • Number of schools to apply to

6. Factors Influencing Admissions Decisions • Major Factors • Rigor of Academic Program • Sixth Semester GPA/Rank • SAT/ACT Scores • Other Factors • Co-curricular involvement • Letters of Recommendation • Essay/Interview if required • Senior Year Grades

7. Types of Admission Plans

8. Important Dates!

9. Processing the 4-yearcollege application

10. Naviance…request transcripts/letters of recommendation…college representative visits…scholarships…college search engine

16. Applying to Rutgers • Apply on-line • Application deadline: December 1 • No transcripts or recommendations • SRAR – Student Reported Academic Record • Request an “unofficial transcript” from your counselor

17. Applying to Rowan College at Gloucester County • Students attend the Priority Admissions Program information session on: Wednesday, December 1st @ 8:00am • Students will take the Accuplacer test • Score of 500 or above on SAT Math/CR = exemption • REGISTER!!! • NJ STARS program • Dual Enrollment agreements

18. Two-Year Vocational/ Trade Schools • Local County College Programs • 1-2 Year Programs leading to professional licensure • Fields with high demand for positions/short supply of workers • See handout for additional information

19. Instant Decision Days (IDDs) • Admissions counselors conduct a brief interview and offer admission to the college on the spot • Students must complete the entire application process prior to the interview, including: • Complete application, send SAT/ACT scores, request transcripts, etc. • Sign up for the IDD on Naviance! • Some schools even offer scholarships during the interview!

20. Instant Decision Days (IDDs) • The following schools are participating in IDDs at Clearview this fall: • Moravian College, Centenary College, University of New Haven, West Chester University, Widener University, Seton Hall University, Neumann University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Stockton University, Kean University, Montclair State University, Monmouth University, Arcadia University & Rider University (confirmed)

22. Monthly Scholarship Bulletin

23. Financial Aid • After January 1, 2016 at: www.fafsa.ed.gov • Financial Aid Night at Clearview: Thursday, December 10th 7:00 pm in the Theatre • Contact the financial aid office of a specific college

24. Final Reminders • Keep an eye on senior year grades • Re-visit colleges (in March/April) • Check out Clearview’s Web-site/Naviance for up-to-date college information • Go to: www.clearviewregional.edu – “Guidance” • Allow 2 weeks to process transcripts • If playing a D-I or D-II sport, register with NCAA Clearinghouse, www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/eligibility-center

25. Final Reminders (cont’d) • Upcoming Dates: - October 15th– College Fair (over 125 colleges) in the RCGC Phys. Education Center – 6–8 pm - October 24th- ACT - November 7th- SAT/SAT Subject Tests - December 5th- SAT/SAT Subject Tests

26. Questions? Concerns? Mr. Sommers Mr. Terry Mrs. Donnelly Mr. Cornacchia Dr. Wilson-Hill Ms. Marandola ASK A COUNSELOR!