Class of 2018 Junior Student Interview & Post-Secondary Planning

1. Class of 2018JUNIOR STUDENT INTERVIEWSCHEDULING ANDPOST-SECONDARY PLANNING

2. Junior Interview Agenda 1.Game Plan • Review past test results • MME and test prep • Family Connection Tasks • Review Post-Secondary Plan • College visit procedure • Application procedure and deadlines – Family Connections • Review financial aid & scholarship info • NCAA/NAIA ( if needed) • Transcript review • Course selection for 2017-18 school year

3. Review Test Results • College Board • Quick link on home page of Family Connection • Review PSAT 10 scores • College Readiness Benchmarks • ERW – 430 • Math - 480 College Board Student Helpline 1-866-433-7728

4. Spring Testing Michigan Merit Exam – April 11* – 13, 2017 *This date is the Tuesday after Spring Break SAT and SAT Subject Testswww.collegeboard.com Advanced Placement Exams May 1st – 12th, 2017 ACTwww.actstudent.org

5. SAT Prep and Khan Academy • satpractice.org • Quick link on home page of Family Connection • Link your College Board & PSAT scores to your Khan Academy account

6. Sign up with Counselor Coach code 

7. SAT Daily Practice Appfor SAT

8. Connect to Family Connection Where to Find the Family Connection Website • Student Portal • Click on High School for drop down links • From the Northview Public School Website – nvps.net • Click on High School • Click on Student Services

9. Family Connection “About Me” Results • Career Clusters • Career Interests • Do What You Are • Strengths Explorer

10. College Admissions Success Factors • Academic Performance • Rigorous 4 year course plan • GPA • SAT/ACT Test Scores • Extracurricular Activities • Clubs and Sports • Volunteer • Leadership • Work Test scores and high school grades ARE important. However, they measure ONLY PART of your POTENTIAL.

11. Post Secondary Search Explore college search engines. • Super Match – Family Connection • Big Future – College Board • CollegeData.com • Tech school search College Web Sites College representatives-Meet with reps during fall visits • Sign up for rep visits through Family Connection

12. Get on Campus!!! • Use a college comparison checklist • Weigh advantages & disadvantages • Contact the office of admission through website • Schedule appointments for your campus visits

13. Attend College Fairs • National College Fair at DeVos Place Wednesday, March 28, 2017, 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Fair also runs in the evening from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 pm *Sign-up required through Family Connection • Aquinas College Fair – Fall 2017

14. Create your “Colleges I’m Thinking About” List • Family Connection (Naviance) College Tab • Use SuperMatch under the colleges tab to explore colleges • Create college list in your “Colleges I’m Thinking About” page • Be sure your “Colleges I’m Thinking About” list includes a colleges that range from Reach and Reality schools.

15. NHS COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCEDURE 1. Log into your Family Connection. Click on “Colleges”, then click on “Colleges I’m Applying to” and add desired colleges to your list. 2. If applying to Common Application schools follow these steps: Create an account on Common App website. View video (on Family Connection home page) for how to match Family Connection to Common App. Complete the FERPA release in Family Connection.  In addition to teacher recommenders, you must also request your counselor as a recommender through Family Connection, not Common App. NOTE: If applying to only one Common App school and that college gives both Common App and institution application option, use the institution application.

16. NHS COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCEDURE 3. Complete application and transcript request online through your Family Connection page once you have applied to the college. Counselor and teacher recommendations require 5-7 working days to process. 4. If ACT/SAT scores need to be sent directly to prospective colleges, go to www.act.orgor collegeboard.comto request submission. Guidance department support for college applications begin on August 28, 2017

17. NCAA/NAIA Eligibility Center Set appointment with counselor to review transcript and requirements. Register on-line at www.eligibilitycenter.org for the NCAA or www.playnaia.org for NAIA. Send transcript to NCAA and/or NAIA through Family Connections. Send ACT/SAT scores directly from the testing center.

18. KEEP Your Family Connection Page Updated! Report all admission updates from your prospective colleges. Remove colleges no longer applying to.

19. Scholarship & Financial Aid Explore Family Connection scholarship resources under the Colleges tab Financial Aid Websites www.fafsa.ed.gov www.collegecost.ed.gov www.studentaid.ed.gov www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid Scholarships grfoundation.org/scholarships.php fastweb.com scholarships.com cappex.com/scholarships Also, regularly check the Scholarship list in Family Connection.

20. Tuition Incentive Program(TIP) TIP Eligibility- Received Medicaid coverage for 24 months within a 36-consecutive month period between the ages of 9 and high school graduation. TIP covers cost of tuition credit hours at most community colleges and a select group of 4 year colleges. For more information go to TIP information sheet

21. What you can do NOW for aSuccessful College Planning Process….. • Rigorous course selection • Aggressively recover any missing credits • Maintain good study habits • Stay motivated and engaged in school • Be proactive with college process (deadlines) • Communicate with parents, counselors & colleges • Visit guidance webpage frequently for important student information Keep in mind…making sound DECISIONS will lead to satisfying and successful EXPERIENCES.

22. Review Transcript and Schedule for Senior Year • Check graduation requirements • Check GPA • Update Four Year Plan/EDP • Check Graduation Requirements • Complete Senior Year Course requests