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SENIOR NIGHT 2018 a GUIDE FOR FAMILIES

The Union High School Counseling Department provides information and assignments for senior counselors. Learn about college applications, scholarships, and post-secondary options.

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SENIOR NIGHT 2018 a GUIDE FOR FAMILIES

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  1. SENIOR NIGHT 2018a GUIDE FOR FAMILIES Union High School Counseling Department

  2. Senior Counselor Assignments and Information *Ms. Bridges: A, L Main *Ms. Rivera: Ce-Cz, Z Main *Mr. Wills: D, T Main *Ms. Weissberg: K, P, Q Main *Mr. Mayes: Ca, O, U Side *Ms. Svetvilas: M, V Main *Ms. Birstler: B, I Side *Mr. Demetriou: N, S Main *Ms. Judd: H, J Side *Ms. DeGeorge: R, W, Y Main Nicole Ahern, Supervisor Administrative Assistants: Mrs. Padden, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Muller

  3. Let the journey begin… “High School students feel unbelievable pressure. We feel it from our schools, our parents, and mostly ourselves.” Hartkopf, 2008 • We are here to help!

  4. Tips for Families MAKE A CALENDAR JUST FOR YOUR SENIOR ACTIVITIES Daily Bulletin every day • Family and counselor discussions, HONESTY • Deadlines • READ EMAILS, Naviance • Be supportive • Ask your son/daughter “How can I help?”

  5. Who is Responsible for What?

  6. What Colleges are Looking For: Main components to an application: • Grades • Rigor of courses • Test scores • Extra-curriculars / Involvement • Recommendations • Essay The student’s essay and the teacher/counselor recommendations shine a light on all components **Should ask teachers in person and follow up with a thank you!

  7. ESSAYS • Usually are pretty general and can be modified to match multiple schools - remember to make it “feel” like it was written for that school though! • Be unique! Get admission officers’ attention! • To see if you can write well enough for their college program • To get a sense of whether your values and style would fit diversify/benefit their college • To see if you care enough about the college to take some time writing to it and about it • Mr. Rios offers a FREE after school essay workshop, date TBD

  8. Points to consider Two Year Schools Four Year Schools • Less expensive (ex: 1 year UCC= $4804 vs. Montclair State=$10,808.10 + fees • If grades are not high enough, chance to earn higher grades and then transfer • Learn a profession or vocation and go into workforce • No SAT, take placement test • NJ STARS • More expensive, consider debt when student graduates • Well-rounded education and Bachelor’s Degree • On campus and off campus learning opportunities (internships, student clubs, study abroad) • Most require SAT or ACT, more involved application

  9. Paying for college??? • Assistance filling out the FAFSA forms coming • 10/27 (8:30 am)or • 11/1(7:00 pm) @ UHS • www.hesaa.org *FREE RESOURCE* Will be available to speak with you regarding specific financial questions & concerns

  10. Sending & Releasing Scores • It is your responsibility to release and send your scores! • You can do this by phone or online (Go to www.act.org or www.collegeboard.org) • Just have school codes ready to go! • Our code: 311510 • Be sure to save the confirmation for your records. • Keep all records and copies of reports in one place. • ACT Versus SAT????

  11. Transcript Release/Request • 2 step process: • Use paper Transcript Release Form • Submit request in Naviance***SENDS COUNSELOR ALERT • The Transcript Release Forms are available in the Counseling offices or through Naviance • All transcript requests (to be sent to a college) must be submitted at least 15 school days prior to the deadline. • Transcript requests will not be processed until both tasks are completed.

  12. Naviance Studenthttp://student.naviance.com/unionsh • Request transcripts • Request teacher recommendations • Complete brag sheets • Complete resume • Track your applications • Career Inventories • Search for scholarships • Receive important announcements • Regardless of your plans, Naviance is an excellent learning tool!

  13. Ways to Apply

  14. Instant Decision Days

  15. NCAA Eligibility www.eligibilitycenter.org • Speak to your counselor and coaches about Division I, II and III requirements, discuss intenttions • Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center ($ cost to the parents) • Sliding Scale • Use the Eligibility Worksheet

  16. College Visits • Please call attendance on the day of or the day before the visit. • Counts as an unexcused absence until documentation is brought to Attendance, is then changed to excused. • Proof of visit must be demonstrated, letter or registration card stamped by college representative. • “Demonstrated Interest” • Gives you a “real feel” for life on campus

  17. Scholarships • Naviance – log on to access scholarship information and download applications • Check the Daily Bulletin for related information • Ask employers, local community groups, parents’/students’ employers, colleges • Use Internet for additional scholarships • Adhering to deadlines – essays, letters of recommendation, transcripts • REMIND 101

  18. Additional Graduation Requirements

  19. Post-Secondary Options • Military • Specific recruiters working with UHS students • ASVAB Career Exploration program www.asvabprogram.com • Vocational • Technical • Business • All types of schools and options will be represented at our College/Career night on 10/24

  20. October 24, 2018 • College & Career Night • 6:00 UHS cafeteria • Financial Aid Information Session • Special Opportunities to fill out your FAFSA coming !

  21. Feeling Overwhelmed?

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