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Welcome to College Planning Night 2013

Welcome to College Planning Night 2013. Guest Speaker. Matthew Clark Senior Assistant Director of Admission, University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Student Presenters. Asmani Adhav Eric Burgess. Tips to Success in the College Search Process. Be open-minded Be organized

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Welcome to College Planning Night 2013

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  1. Welcome to College Planning Night2013

  2. Guest Speaker • Matthew Clark • Senior Assistant Director of Admission, • University of Massachusetts at Amherst

  3. Student Presenters • Asmani Adhav • Eric Burgess

  4. Tips to Success in the College Search Process • Be open-minded • Be organized • Be prepared • Be informed

  5. Help is here • Although the application process and wealth of information can seem overwhelming, there are many resources in place to assist you • Guidance Counselor • Parent & student meeting • Take the process step by step • Be realistic • The goal is to find the best fit

  6. Resources • Junior-Senior Planning Guide • College Guidebooks • College Websites • College Fairs • March 20th, TEC Fair at WHS • Junior Workshop Materials • Guidance-Parent Talks • Guidance Website • Guidance Calendar • Web-based search programs • Naviance

  7. Naviance • Guidance tracks and sends application materials for each student • Student features include: • Career search • College search • Maintain a list of colleges • Graphs to assist in developing well balanced list

  8. Sample Student Search • Amanda • 3.1GPA • 1610 projected SAT

  9. First Steps:Preliminary “Paperwork” • Student Descriptive Questionnaire (SDQ) • Activity Resume • Parent Information Form • All forms due March 1st • all available online (Guidance Website, Naviance, Google Drive)

  10. Next Steps:Now and through the Spring • Register for SATs and ACTs • Research schools • Know individual college requirements • Visit schools • February & April vacations, Saturdays, short Wednesdays • Request teacher letter of recommendation • Confirm by June 1st

  11. Standardized Tests • Test Preparation • SAT • Register on www.collegeboard.org • ACT with Writing • Register on www.actstudent.org • SAT Subject Tests • Check individual college requirements • Most colleges do not require Subject Tests

  12. Application Process:On-line method is preferred • Applications • Common Application • Accepted at almost 500 colleges • Will be available in August • Standardized Test Scores • Students must send online • Documents Sent From Guidance • Transcript • GPA Profile Chart • School Profile • Counselor letter of recommendation

  13. Admission Plans • Early Decision • Early notification • Binding agreement, must withdraw all other applications if accepted • Early Action • Early notification • Non-binding, can consider other colleges • Regular Admission • Deadline • Rolling

  14. College Selectivity & Trends • Barron’s Guide College Admissions Selector • Naviance Scattergrams • Eligibility Rating Form • List Reach, Realistic, Safety schools • Increased competition • Demographics • Internet

  15. Communication is Key • Check in with your child throughout the process, making sure you are in agreement about the direction he or she is headed • Have a conversation with your child early on about what is affordable for your family

  16. Financial Aid Information • Forms • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) • FAFSA on the Web: fafsa.ed.gov • CSS PROFILE • collegeboard.com

  17. Scholarships • Guidance Website • Scholarship Search Programs • Westwood Community Scholarships

  18. Students with Learning Disabilities • Up to Date Documentation • Extended Time Testing • Stricter guidelines for accommodations • Must apply for both SAT and ACT extended time • Consider College Programs • Programs versus support

  19. Student Athletes • Division I and II Athletes • NCAA Clearinghouse • ncaaclearinghouse.com • Eligibility Guidelines

  20. Some Final Tips for Parents • Stay Calm • Important in what can be a stressful experience • Your child will take cues from you • Be Understanding • Be sensitive to your child’s emotions, anxiety, insecurity, and uncertainty • Be Supportive • Many ways in which you can help your child stay organized • Enjoy • This can be a wonderful opportunity to bond with your child

  21. Guidance Office, 781-326-7500 • Mrs. Goodwin, x3312 • wgoodwin@westwood.k12.ma.us • Mrs. Medsker, x3138 • lmedsker@westwood.k12.ma.us • Mrs. Bowe, x3135 • mbowe@westwood.k12.ma.us • Mr. Fredrickson, x3120 • dfredrickson@westwood.k12.ma.us • Mrs. Higgins, x3134 • chiggins@westwood.k12.ma.us

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