How to Survive 11 th & 12 th grade, and beyond...

1. How to Survive 11th & 12th grade, and beyond... Parsippany High School Junior Parent Night February 2014

2. Your time at PHS is running out!

3. General Timeline to Follow

4. The Career Resource Center • NAVIANCE: College/Career Search Programs • College Rep Visits • Summer Enrichment Programs • Part-time Job/Shadowing Opportunities • Military Information • Computer Lab • Working Papers • Parking Permits

5. The Military Air Force ARMY Coast Guard Marines Navy School Coordinator: Aimee Letsch Selective Service Registration for 18-25 year old males www.sss.gov Refer to page 34

6. Three Key Words to Remember…

7. Post Secondary Education Optionsthere are several… • Colleges and Universities • Technical Institutions • Military Academies • Community or County Colleges • Technical Institutes (certification programs) • Business Schools • Career Schools Refer to booklet page 7

8. Suggested Search Resources • NAVIANCE www.connection.naviance.com/parsippany Email: PHS computer Sign-In Password: First initial of first name (caps), first initial of last name (lowercase) and student number ex: Sb12345 • Several other college search programs are listed on page 20 including www.collegeboard.org Refer to booklet pages 19 &20

9. Things to Consider When Searching… Refer to booklet page 9

10. What Colleges Look For • Quality of Program • Grade Point Average • Standardized Tests • Extra-Curricular and Community Involvement • Letters of Recommendation Refer to booklet page 8

12. The SAT’s • Offered nearly every month • Generally recommended SAT I in May SAT II’s if necessary in June SAT I again in October • Register online www.collegeboard.org – 6 weeks in advance • Include 4 schools for free (within a limited time range) - $11.00 for each additional school • All scores must be sent to colleges via www.collegeboard.org • SAT Preparation Courses – info available on Guidance Website • ACT – another standardized test option • TOEFL – option for ESL students Refer to booklet page 5

13. Begin Compiling Your Personal History in a Resume • Resumes will be useful for both college and work after high school. • Keep track of activities, work experience and goals. • There are a variety of formats you can use! Refer to booklet page 22

14. Sample Resume

15. VISIT! VISIT! VISIT! • Go to the college • Tour the campus • College Fairs • Speak with students • Meet with college representatives who come to PHS YOUR POSSIBLE COLLEGE Refer to booklet pages 10-13

16. Applying to College • Begin applications at the start of senior year. • THE SOONER YOU APPLY THE BETTER!! • Apply online • Send SAT Scores – www.collegeboard.org • Teacher Recommendation letters • Request transcripts from Guidance

17. Financial Aid www.hesaa.orgwww.fafsa.gov

18. National Collegiate Athletic Association • Initial-eligibility Clearinghouse suggests that all student-athletes register • Registration is done ONLINE at www.eligibilitycenter.org • More information available at www.ncaastudent.org

19. www.inlikeme.com

20. Summary • Start Early • Search • Visit • Apply Questions? Call the Guidance Department 973-263-7001 Option 4 Thank you for attending!

21. Key Features of NavianceEvery Student Has An AccountLog in through the Guidance Website • College Search: Generate lists of potential schools which meet your criteria • College Compare: Compare your GPA to the average accepted GPA at the college • College Lookup: Quick way to look up a specific schools • Scattergrams: Graphical view of PHS application outcomes and where you stand • Overlaps: Students who apply to your schools have also applied to these schools • College Visits: See the schedule of college rep visits • Scholarships: Look up available scholarships