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Ramapo High School Welcome Parents Class of 2012

Ramapo High School Welcome Parents Class of 2012. Presented by: Arlene DiFiore, Guidance Supervisor April 22, 2010. OBJECTIVES. Prepare for College Provide Standardized Testing Info Plan Ahead for Summer. What Colleges Are Looking For. Strength of Academic Program GPA

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Ramapo High School Welcome Parents Class of 2012

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  1. Ramapo High SchoolWelcome Parents Class of 2012 Presented by: Arlene DiFiore, Guidance Supervisor April 22, 2010

  2. OBJECTIVES • Prepare for College • Provide Standardized Testing Info • Plan Ahead for Summer

  3. What Colleges Are Looking For • Strength of Academic Program • GPA • Standardized Test Results • Activities, Sports, Volunteering, Work Experience

  4. Testing • PSAT • HSPA • SAT • ACT • SAT Subject Test • AP

  5. To Register for the SAT or Subject Tests • www.collegeboard.com • To Register for the ACT: • www.actstudent.org

  6. AP Exams • Provides an opportunity to take college level courses while in high school • Most colleges grant students credit, placement or both for qualifying exam grades • AP Scholar Award opportunity for exemplary achievement • For Award Criteria: www.collegeboard.com/apstudents

  7. What Can You Do Now? • Stay involved with extra curricular activities • Attend College Fairs • Begin visiting colleges

  8. What Are You Doing This Summer? • www.rih.org (under Guidance Summer Programs) • www.enrichmentalley.com

  9. Naviance • Naviance is the leading and most COMPREHENSIVE provider of planning and advising systems for secondary schools. • Manages advising • Communicates with students and families • Analyzes data • RHS specific • Linked with RHS Guidance department

  10. Log Into www.rih.org New users (All students have been signed up at this time)

  11. Navigating Naviance My Colleges College Research Scholarships & Money Explore Careers What Are My Interests Resume Profile (add parent email) Account (change password)

  12. Begin with a section that’s important to you. You answer whatever questions you deem necessary. Start with 3,706 colleges and the list narrows as you select your interests/needs.

  13. About College View College

  14. Click on upcoming college visits to see when a college rep. will be visiting RHS. Once you click sign up, print that page as confirmation/pass to leave class that day/time.

  15. STUDENT - ATHLETES&INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETES • Discuss your interest in playing college athletics with your coach, counselor and parents. • Complete NCAA Clearinghouse Eligibility form at end of junior year (Division I and Division II athletes only). • Access the form on the website: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

  16. Thank You For Coming! • If you have any questions, please contact your child’s guidance counselor. • 201-891-1500 • www.rih.org Ramapo

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