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SENIOR PARENT BREAKFAST

SENIOR PARENT BREAKFAST. THE JOURNEY OF APPLYING TO COLLEGE BEGINS. Options. 4-Year School 2-Year School Trade Schools Service Employment/ Internship Bridge Year. What are the colleges looking for. Academically rigorous program Grade Point Average (GPA) SAT/ACT scores

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SENIOR PARENT BREAKFAST

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  1. SENIOR PARENT BREAKFAST THE JOURNEY OF APPLYING TO COLLEGE BEGINS

  2. Options • 4-Year School • 2-Year School • Trade Schools • Service • Employment/ Internship • Bridge Year

  3. What are the colleges looking for • Academically rigorous program • Grade Point Average (GPA) • SAT/ACT scores • Extra Curricular Activities • Essays • Counselor Recommendation • Secondary School Report • Teacher Recommendations • School Profile This list is in no particular order

  4. NAVIANCEhttps://connection.naviance.com Creating a resume/activity sheet (Due September 15) Creating a Student Brag Sheet (Due September 15) Creating a Parent Brag Sheet (Due September 15) Waiving your right (given under FERPA) to read/have access to your counselor and teacher recommendations Authorizing Glen Ridge HS to release your transcript to all colleges to which you are applying Verify your Common Application Account Request your HS Transcripts to be sent to colleges Determine whether a school requires Electronic Submission or Mailed Submission (for transcripts, school and counselor/teacher recommendations) Indicate whether using the common application for each application Request Teacher Recommendations Track Application Submission Status

  5. What Glen Ridge High School Sends.. Transcript with GPA and the senior year schedule. Any change in schedule, an updated transcript will be sent. High School profile Letters of recommendation Transcript and Letter of Recommendation requests are due 15 school days prior to the deadline.

  6. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES… • Submitting Brag Sheets & Resume • Requesting Transcript/Recommendation (online) • Sending in the application and fee • Sending in the essay • Sending Official SAT/ACT test scores • Signing up with the NCAA clearinghouse if applicable. (www.eligibilitycenter.org) • Personality Type, Learning Style (optional)

  7. Releasing Test Scores • You can do this by going online (Go to www.act.org or www.collegeboard.org ) • Our code: 310435 • Be sure to save the confirmation for your records • Keep all records and copies of reports in one place

  8. Mail Fee • For Mailed applications only • $3.00 • Instead of collecting stamps and envelopes • No longer have to hold up applications

  9. Essay / Personal Statement • Demonstrate your personality, talents and creativity. • Be reflective of who you are—be honest and interesting! • Share something unique about yourself. Show a side that your application doesn’t reveal. • Run your essay by English teachers or other respected personnel for suggestions. • Give your essay to the School Counselors--exchange ideas and get feedback. • Counselor Essay Review- if received by October 1.

  10. Be Aware of Deadlines • Rolling Admissions • Early Action • Early Decision • Regular Decision • Priority Applications *Be sure to designate deadline in Naviance*

  11. See and talk to the college reps at: Individual College visits to GRHS The GRHS Fair Evening Sessions held at Hotels Check online for dates Campus Visits (be certain to take an official tour through the Admissions’ Offices) Follow-up with e-mails and thank you notes (simple courtesies can’t hurt) Contact with the Colleges: Make yourself known! Show your interest!

  12. DATES TO REMEMBER October 12---- Admissions Game 8:30am Ridgewood Ave. Auditorium October 24---- GRHS College Fair 11:15am GRHS Main Gymnasium December 4 ---- Financial Aid Night 7:00 PM, GRHS Media Center

  13. GOOD LUCK Please Contact Your Child's Counselor Thanks for Coming Mrs. Deptula Mr. Ward Ms. Landgraber

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