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Welcome to James Caldwell High School: “A Place of Possibilities”

Welcome to James Caldwell High School: “A Place of Possibilities”. College Planning for Juniors. There are steps you can take now to prepare for the college application process. JCHS Guidance Dept. Lisa Blackman, Supervisor of Guidance Frank Lattoz , Guidance Counselor

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Welcome to James Caldwell High School: “A Place of Possibilities”

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  1. Welcome to James Caldwell High School: “A Place of Possibilities”

  2. College Planning for Juniors There are steps you can take now to prepare for the college application process.

  3. JCHS Guidance Dept. • Lisa Blackman, Supervisor of Guidance • Frank Lattoz, Guidance Counselor • Lacey Rivlin, Guidance Counselor • Brianna Watts,Freshmen Guidance Counselor

  4. Current Graduation Requirements 4 years of English 3 years of Social Studies 3 years of Mathematics 3 years of Science 1 year of a World Language 1 year of a Fine Art 1 year of a Practical Art 4 years of Health/ Physical Education 1/2 year of Personal Finance & Literacy or Economics

  5. The Transcript • A student’s transcript is reflective of the strength of the academic program of the school. • The student’s transcript is reflective of a student’s complete (9-12) profile. • The student’s transcript reflects his/her 6 Semester Grade Point Average (GPA)

  6. The Activity Sheet • Quality rather than quantity • Organize activities by subtopic clubs athletics community service summer programs/travel honors/awards employment • Highlight positions of leadership • Use the Resume Builder in Naviance

  7. The Activity Sheet

  8. Standardized Testing • SAT Reasoning Test – Newly designed beginning in March • ACT • SAT Subject Tests • When and how often to take the tests www.collegeboard.com www.act.org

  9. Two Year & Four Year Colleges Associate Degree AA Certificate Program Trade/Specialized School Bachelor’s Degree BA/BS

  10. The Search • Naviance/Family Connection • College websites • College representatives visit JCHS • Talk to everyone! • Visit colleges • Develop a list of 5-8 schools • See your counselor !

  11. Welcome to Family Connection Nice to see you again! Please log in. • e-mail • password • remember me • forgo your password?need additional help? are you new here? I'm a guest I need to register James Caldwell High Sch Westville AveWest Caldwell NJ 07006-7498p: (973) 228-6981 http://connection.naviance.com/jameschs

  12. 11th Grade • Research and visit colleges • Take advantage of college rep visits at JCHS • Take the SAT or ACT in the Spring • Counselor Meeting to develop 12th grade schedule and discuss college plans

  13. Summer before 12th Grade • Visit college websites for applications, financial aid, deadlines and to schedule a campus visit • Early Decision, Early Action, Restricted Early Action, Priority , Regular Decision, or Rolling • Register for Fall SAT or ACT if needed • Begin college applications and essays as soon as possible!!

  14. QUESTIONS Don’t Stress! Your counselors are here to help you!

  15. James Caldwell High School: “A Place of Possibilities”

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