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The Kingsway Regional High School Guidance De partment presents

The Kingsway Regional High School Guidance De partment presents. COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT FOR JUNIORS. Fall 2013. Charting Your Course Timeline. What can we do to start the college selection process?. What is Family Connections?.

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The Kingsway Regional High School Guidance De partment presents

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  1. The Kingsway Regional High School Guidance Department presents COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT FOR JUNIORS Fall 2013

  2. Charting Your CourseTimeline

  3. What can we do to start the college selection process?

  4. What is Family Connections? • Family Connections/Naviance is a comprehensive website used to facilitate the career/college search process. https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=Kingsway

  5. PSAT • Test date - Saturday October 19th • Second opportunity • National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test • Scores distributed in December. • Planning with PSAT video on website • To register – bring check made out to “Kingsway” for $22.00 to the Guidance Office. • Deadline to register is Oct 17th - 1pm

  6. SAT Testing Dates

  7. Family/Friends Printed Materials Internet College Visits @ KRHS Guidance Counselors Websites College Admission Counselors Family Connections How do we obtain information about various colleges?

  8. Local College Fairs • October 17, 2013 - GCPCA College Fair Gloucester County College Gymnasium 6:00pm to 8:00 pm • November 10, 2013 - NACAC National College Fair Pennsylvania Convention Center 11:00am - 3:00pm • November 14, 2013 - NACAC National College Fair Atlantic City Convention Center 9:00am - 12:00pm &6:00pm - 9:00pm

  9. 2 Year College Options • Transfer – to 4 year institution • Career – preparation for the workplace • Certificate – enhances resume

  10. Selecting A College Or University

  11. Major Size Location Cost State vs. Private Selectivity Student life Activities FACTORS TO CONSIDER:

  12. WHAT FACTORS ARE USED TO EVALUATE STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION?

  13. GPA Class Rank Standardized Tests Transcript Recommendation/ Evaluations Essays Activities Factors used to evaluate students include:

  14. Standardized Tests

  15. What about students with special needs?

  16. College Programs for Students With Special Needs • Students are evaluated for admission based on the same academic criteria as all other students. • There are different levels of services offered by schools. • Know what program accommodations your student needs to succeed at the college level.

  17. Is there an athlete in your house? • At what level are you looking to compete? • Division I, II or III • Are you looking for financial assistance based on athletics? • NCAA Eligibility Information Session 10/30/13 – 7:00pm

  18. Where Do We Find Scholarships? • The college’s Financial Aid Office • Family Connections • The Scholarship Newsletter published by the Guidance Office • Private affiliations • Places of employment • Websites • Newspapers

  19. Sign the Transcript Release form Create Resume in Family Connection Complete Student Profile Form Have list of colleges in “colleges I’m thinking about” on Family Connections Request letters of evaluation Send SAT scores to prospective colleges Attend College Open Houses in spring Plan for summer college visits Explore Admissions’ websites MAKE A PLAN! What can we do in the Spring of Junior year to prepare for the college application process?

  20. Future Plans of the Class of 2013 • Higher Education - 81% • Four Year College - 57% • Two Year College - 24% • Employment / Other - 17% • Proprietary School - 2%

  21. Junior Year . . . • Take that big step and let it begin today!

  22. Good luck!

  23. Questions? http://www.kingsway.k12.nj.us/guidance-department/home/

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