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Central Bucks High School South

Join us for part two of our College Planning Workshop at Central Bucks High School South. Get valuable information on program planning, timelines for junior and senior year, testing revisited, admissions factors, and beginning the college application process.

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Central Bucks High School South

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  1. Central Bucks High School South COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP Part TWO – FEBRUARY 19, 2015

  2. Class of 2010 Counselors Kerry Monk……………………(A-L) kmonk@cbsd.org Ginny Barrett………………....(M-Z) vbarrett@cbsd.org

  3. Overview Program Planning Process Junior and Senior Year Timelines Testing revisited Admissions Factors College and Career Search Beginning the College Application Process

  4. Program Planning for 12th Grade Counselors will meet with all students to review & confirm selections, check credits, answer questions. Verification report listing requested courses will be available on the Portal on March 13th. Deadline for changes is March 17th. Changes to selections after that date will only be made for prerequisite issues. Schedules will be available on Portal the week before school opens in August.

  5. Junior Year Timeline

  6. Senior Year Timeline

  7. Standardized Tests SAT – spring of junior year and/or fall of senior year. ACT – spring of junior year and/or fall of senior year. SAT Subject Tests – following related coursework. AP Exams – first 2 weeks of May.

  8. Standardized Testing • Spring SAT: • Dates: March 14 (February 13); May 2 (April 6); June 6 (May 8) • CB South Test Center Code: 39-718 • CB South school code: 394992 • Spring ACT date: • Date: April 18 (March 13) • CB South Test Center Code: 218270 • CB South school code: 394992

  9. Top Factors in the Admissions Process Grades/GPA in college prep classes and rigor of course selection. Standardized test scores. Class rank (CBSD does not provide rank for admissions purposes; only for scholarships). Application essay. Teacher and/or Counselor Recommendations.

  10. College Search Process Use NAVIANCE every step of the way… www.cbsd.org Video: Jim Carrey Video

  11. Resources for the College Search Naviance “Super Match” Internet (Naviance, PASSHE, College Board and other sites) Specific College websites College brochures and view books • Meet with College representatives who visit South each fall; sign up on Naviance next fall. • College Fairs

  12. Types of Post-Secondary Schools • PA State Colleges/Universities • Private Colleges/Universities • “Ivy League” Schools • Military Academies • Military Night on April 16th at East • Specialized Institutions (art, music, culinary arts, technical/trade, etc.) • Community Colleges (Transfer Programs) • Two-Year Private Colleges

  13. Decision Factors Entrance Requirements Selectivity Public vs. Private Majors Available Specialized programs Final Cost and Expenses

  14. More Decision Factors Finding the best match…. Size of school/classes Geographic location Distance from home Type of campus Surrounding community Campus personality Diversity Athletics/Extracurricular Activities Facilities and housing

  15. Campus Visits… What makes their college unique? Campus Tour Open Houses- spring or next fall Overnight stay with sibling/friend Visit an actual classin session Interview, if requested or required “Chat” with current students Visit before applying, and again after acceptance.

  16. Types of Applications School Specific Online Application. The Common Application: done online or mailed; accessible on www.commonapp.org *Over 400 Colleges/Universities currently use the Common App Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education: http://www.passhe.edu/Pages/default.aspx

  17. Types of Application Deadlines Regular Decision Rolling Admissions Early Action Early Decision

  18. Counselor Letter of Recommendation • Request made as part of the Transcript Request Form. • “Request for Counselor Recommendation” survey on Naviance – will be available in spring. • Complete Activity Sheet or Resume in Naviance. • Add potential major if known under “Game Plan”. • Sent with transcript and standardized scores. • Allow 15 school days when requesting recommendation.

  19. Wrapping up Junior Year Develop a Personal Statement for your applications. Develop/update your Resume in Navianceand indicate what your potentialmajor might be under “game plan”. Review application essay from Career Plan 11. From your research, develop a list of 7-10 schools and do extensive research. Trim the list of 10 colleges to 3-7 by September of senior year…be sure to consider varying degrees of competitiveness. Consider and contact teachers for letters of recommendation!!! Complete “Counselor Recommendation Request” form on Naviance. (Only some schools require a letter from counselors.)

  20. Upcoming College Planning and Financial Aid Sessions College Fair- March 11th at CB South Military Night – April 16th at CB East College Planning Session 3 - April 23rd at CB South College Planning Session 4 - Sept 2014 at CB South Financial Aid Night - November 2014 at CB South FAFSA Workshop - Winter 2015 at CB East

  21. Senior Year… Complete applications starting in September. Keep track of deadlines. Maintain a rigorous academic schedule and consistent grades. Stay focused on long-term goals. Begin the financial aid process.

  22. Guidance website Guidance Homepage http://www1.cbsd.org/schools/cbsouth/Guidance/Pages/default.aspx Class of 2016 Guidance Updates http://www1.cbsd.org/schools/cbsouth/Guidance/Pages/Classof2012News.aspx We will post PowerPoint presentations and updates to both sites. There are also links to Naviance, Portal, E-Prep, Resources and Counselor contact information.

  23. Thanks for joining us … Enjoy the journey! Mr. Monk and Mrs. Barrett Class of 2016 Counselors -"College admission is a match to be made, not a prize to be won."

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