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Classroom Presentation for Class of 2011

Classroom Presentation for Class of 2011. To review post-secondary procedures Answer questions Get you moving!!!!!!!!. Graduation Requirements- 23.5. English 4.0 FCS .25 Math 3.0 Total 23.5 Science 3.0

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Classroom Presentation for Class of 2011

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  1. Classroom Presentation for Class of 2011 • To review post-secondary procedures • Answer questions • Get you moving!!!!!!!!

  2. Graduation Requirements- 23.5 • English 4.0 FCS .25 • Math 3.0 Total 23.5 • Science 3.0 • Social Studies 4.0 NMTCC students will • Humanities 2.0 have different credit • Health .5 distributions • Physical Ed. 2.0 • Math/Sci/Comp 1.0 Successful completion • Electives 3.75 of culminating project

  3. Transcript • Grades • Attendance/Tardies • PSSA scores • Class Rank • Cumulative GPA

  4. Did You Complete Your Activity Resume? • Students are encouraged to include this with every college or job application. • www.educationplanner.com for templates • www.careercruising.com • Have Career Center Staff assist you with this.

  5. SAT/ACT Testing • SATat MHS October 9 • Not at MHS – Nov. 5, Dec. 4 • MHS Avg. CR 538 M 567 W 533 • SAT II’s • www.collegeboard.com • www.actstudent.org • Norristown is now a test center • CEEB Code - 391366

  6. College Fair and Financial Aid • MCCC Fair- October 13 6:30 – 8:30 • October 17th Philadelphia • November 1 Performance Arts • Financial Aid Night, 1/11/11 • FAFSA Form after January 1

  7. Application Process • Apply online or by paper • Return a signed release form • Transcript Request form • Be aware of secondary report forms • Apply before requesting transcript • Give Miss Fisher request forms • Deadlines! 12 school days • Naviance online system

  8. Naviance • New online program for monitoring your applications • Communications tool for you and your parents with our office • Information will follow in social studies classes. • Ability to compare yourself to past MHS graduates and acceptance rates.

  9. Naviance con’t • Ability to track your applications • Sign up for college representatives • View Scholarship bulletins • New Program – bear with us during our learning curve.

  10. Letters of Recommendation • Choose 2 teachers/adults who know you well • Stamped envelopes addressed to the colleges • Include a copy of your activities resume • Follow up 2 weeks later • Send thank you note

  11. College Representatives • Visiting our schools • Lists available outside counseling office and on Naviance. • Purpose of these visits • Sign up via Naviance or through the counseling office.

  12. College Reps/Naviance • Using Naviance – you will receive a confirmation email that you will need to use as your pass.

  13. Picking the Right College • Size, cost, location • Competitiveness • Be realistic – Reach/Match/Safety • Activities/Athletics • Internship & Job possibilities • College Rep Schedule • Meet with your counselor for more information

  14. NCAA Requirements • You must meet the minimum academic requirements for Division 1 or 2 • Course selection, GPA and SAT scores are important • You must file an application with the NCAA Clearinghouse • Must have 16 Core courses

  15. Most Common Mistakes • Missing Deadlines • Listening to Friends • Not maintaining good grades senior year • Poor Effort on Essay/Application • Waiting to take SAT/ACT • Starting the process late

  16. Collegeboard.com • Provides • Career Information • College Search • Register for testing • Order additional score reports • Financial Aid Information • Scholarship Search • Other Websites –refer to MHS counseling on district website

  17. Beyond Methacton High School • Last year: • 67% went to 4 yr. Schools • 23% to 2 yr. schools or trade/technical schools • 2% into the military • 92% total students continued their education.

  18. Websites • www.fastweb.com • www.princetonreview.com • www.MyMajors.com • http://connection.naviance.com/methacton • www.collegeboard.com • www.actstudent.org • www.educationplanner.com • www.careercruising.com • Methactonhs • Warriors

  19. Some Other Options • Military • Work Force • Apprenticeships • Americorp • Other?

  20. Difference Between High School and College • Faster Pace • More Reading • Less opportunity to be tested • Distractions • 15 to 18 hrs. in class, more independent study time • More responsibility

  21. Summary Slide • Identify your plan • Talk to your parents/guardian/others • Schedule an appointment with your counselor • Take action------- Do It! • Share letters from colleges

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