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College and Career Planning Workshops 2014

College and Career Planning Workshops 2014. Sponsored by SHS Guidance Department Janet McGinnis, Lora DiMuccio , Michael Twohey & Rob Jackson. Tonight’s Agenda. 6:00-6:25 Introduction- Workshop Options The College Application Process at SHS 6:30-6:55 Session A 7:00-7:25 Session B

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College and Career Planning Workshops 2014

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  1. College and Career Planning Workshops 2014 Sponsored by SHS Guidance Department Janet McGinnis, Lora DiMuccio, Michael Twohey & Rob Jackson

  2. Tonight’s Agenda • 6:00-6:25 • Introduction- Workshop Options • The College Application Process at SHS • 6:30-6:55 Session A • 7:00-7:25 Session B • 7:30- 8:00 Session C The Class of 2017 is selling pizza & drinks in the cafeteria until 5:50

  3. Workshop Options • The College Essay Sessions A, B & C Room 108 Pam Heroux, Salve Regina University • College Week Live Sessions A, B, & C Media Center Computer Lab Danielle Cohen, College Week Live

  4. Workshop Options • First Impressions from an Admissions Officer’s Perspective Sessions A and B, auditorium Diane DelGreco, University of Rhode Island • The Common Application Session C, auditorium Diane DelGreco, University of Rhode Island

  5. Workshop Options • Best Fit Colleges Sessions A and B, Room 135 Ray Dube, Johnson and Wales University • Resume Writing Sessions A, B, and C, Room 150E Ann Andrews & Erica Valentine, SHS Business Department

  6. What’s in the Media Center? Mini College/Career Fair Sessions A, B and C

  7. Mini College/Career Fair 1. Rhode Island College Jason Anthony, Assistant Director of Admissions 2. Bryant University Katie McAtee, Sr. Assistant Director of Admissions

  8. Mini College/Career Fair 3. Community College of Rhode Island: The Joint Admissions Program & How to Apply Rob Giovino , Associate Director of Admissions 4. New England Institute of Technology Matt Campanelli, High School Representative

  9. Mini College/Career Fair 5. US Air Force Jesse Walsh, Recruiter 6. US Navy AMI Lemuel Andres, Recruiter

  10. Mini College/Career Fair 7. US Marines Sgt. Devario Graham, Recruiter 8. US Army Sgt. 1st Class Seth Rathbun, Recruiter

  11. Mini College/Career Fair 9.Early Enrollment Program - Rhode Island College Susan Poor, Associate Director/EEP 10. Scholarships & Helpful Resources

  12. Smithfield High School Guidance Program Visit our website at www.shsguidance.weebly.com

  13. Sophomores and Juniors • PSAT’s • October 2014 • Register in September • Results in December • Fee waivers for juniors • WaytogoRI.org –Grades 9, 10, 11 • National College Fair in Providence - April 26 from 12-3 at RI Convention Center

  14. Juniors • Junior Newsletter and College Planning Center of RI Guide • Seniors sharing their experiences with the college application process • Informational session in September on the college application process

  15. Testing • SAT Reasoning includes 3 sections: • Math (includes Algebra 2) • Critical Reading • Writing • How many times should a student test? • Score Choice • Changes –Class of 2016

  16. SAT Subject Tests • Required for admission or placement at some more selective schools • Take 1 to 3 subject tests • Same dates as SAT Reasoning Tests

  17. ACT’s (American College Test) • College entrance exam traditionally used by colleges in the mid-west • Colleges accept scores from either the ACT or SAT

  18. SAT Prep Coursesavailable at: • SHS • CCRI 825-2000 • Kaplan 521-3926 • Princeton Review 861-5080 • Sylvan Learning Center 942-8552 • Paul Tukey 783-4873

  19. Choosing Colleges • Waytogori.org • Collegeboard.org • College Week Live • Peterson’s and College Board reference books • Rugg’s Recommendations

  20. Advice for Students • Communication • Visit schools • Start Early • Organization • Deadlines

  21. Advice for Students Create a list of schools that include • Reach • Possible • Safety

  22. Advice for Parents • Communication • Watch deadlines • Relax! • Do not fill out the applications

  23. Types of Decisions • Early Decision • Early Action • Regular Decision • Rolling Admissions

  24. URI Centennial* 3.4 GPA (89) 1200 SAT(CR & M) 26 ACT December 1 *Based upon 2014 criteria RIC Presidential* Top 30% 1100 SAT (CR & M) 24 ACT December 15** **RIC does not list an early deadline on the common application A few popular merit scholarships requiring early action deadlines:

  25. Common Application • One application used by many schools • Supplements • Teacher evaluations • Secondary school report • Electronic transcript • Challenges

  26. Application Packages include… From the student • Application & Supplements • Application Fee or Waiver • Essay • Resume • Teacher Recommendations & Forms

  27. Procedures • Student brings in stamped, addressed envelope if sending paper transcript • If using the Common Application, students must invite counselors and teachers for the transcript and recommendations

  28. Application Packages include… From the school • Counselor Recommendation & Form • Transcript From CollegeBoard • SAT Scores

  29. New England Regional Student Program

  30. College Planning Center of Rhode Island Warwick Mall

  31. Resumes • Community service • Employment • Awards • Extra-curricular activities • Special talents • Leadership

  32. If you need help finding a room, see a counselor. Enjoy your evening!

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