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Welcome Clearview Parents to: College Admissions Night 2014-2015. High School Guidance Counselors. Mr. Dodd Terry, Director of Guidance Mrs. Jennine Donnelly (A – Dan) Mr. Paul Sommers (Dar – He) Mr. Rocco Cornacchia (Hi – Me) Dr. Zalphia Wilson-Hill (Mi – Sa)
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Welcome ClearviewParents to: College Admissions Night 2014-2015
High School Guidance Counselors Mr. Dodd Terry, Director of Guidance Mrs. Jennine Donnelly (A – Dan) Mr. Paul Sommers (Dar – He) Mr. Rocco Cornacchia (Hi – Me) Dr. Zalphia Wilson-Hill (Mi – Sa) Ms. Lisa Marandola (Sc – Z) Dr. Steve Moraca (Grade 9)
Relationships • You and your School Counselor • You and College Admissions reps • You and Financial Aid officers • You and your child • Be intentional • Eyes Wide Open
Tonight’s Agenda • SAT’s, ACT’s and/or SAT Subject Tests • Self-assessment: • 2-year/Trade vs. 4-year • College likes/dislikes • College visits! • Review application dates & deadlines • Instant Decision Days • Scholarships & Financial Aid
Tonight’s Agenda (cont.) • Counselors meet/have met with seniors individually • Review of: • Naviance • Top college choices • Future plans (career, major) • Upcoming Testing Opportunities • Applications/Teacher Recommendations
Your Game Plan is Critical • Safety Schools • Target Schools • Reach Schools • Number of schools to apply to
Factors Influencing Admissions Decisions • Major Factors • Rigor of Academic Program • Sixth Semester GPA/Rank • SAT/ACT Scores • Other Factors • Co-curricular involvement • Letters of Recommendation • Essay/Interview if required • Senior Year Grades
Naviance…request transcripts/letters of recommendation…college visits…personality type…college search
Applying to Rutgers • Apply on-line • Application deadline: December 1 • No transcripts or recommendations • SRAR – Student Reported Academic Record • Request an “unofficial transcript” from your counselor
Applying to Rowan College at Gloucester County • Students attend the Priority Admissions Program information session on: Wednesday, December 10th @ 8:00am • Students will take the Accuplacer test • Score of 500 or above on SAT Math/CR = exemption • REGISTER!!! • NJ STARS program • Dual Enrollment agreements
Two-Year Vocational/Trade Schools • Local County College Programs • 1-2 Year Programs leading to professional licensure • Fields with high demand for positions/short supply of workers • See handout for additional information
Instant Decision Days (IDDs) • Admissions counselors conduct a brief interview and offer admission to the college on the spot • Students must complete the entire application process prior to the interview, including: • Complete application, send SAT/ACT scores, request transcripts, etc. • Sign up for the IDD on Naviance! • Some schools even offer scholarships during the interview!
Instant Decision Days (IDDs) • The following schools are participating in IDDs at Clearview this fall: • Moravian College, Ramapo College, Widener University, Millersville University, Philadelphia University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Stockton College, Montclair University, Monmouth University, West Chester University, La Salle University, Arcadia University & Rider University (confirmed)
Financial Aid • After January 1, 2015 at: www.fafsa.ed.gov • Financial Aid Night at Clearview: Thursday, December 11 7:00 pm in the Theatre • Contact the financial aid office of a specific college
NCAA Eligibility • Division I and II – http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp - NCAA Eligibility Center • If you are a prospective NCAA Division I and II student-athlete, make sure you are registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Reminders/Dates… • Keep an eye on senior year grades • Finish/Re-visit colleges (in March/April) • Do you need to take the SAT/SAT Subject Nov. 8 or Dec. 6 or the ACT on Dec. 13? • Check out Clearview’s Web-site/Naviance for up-to-date college information • Go to: www.clearviewregional.edu – “Guidance”: • Allow 2 weeks to process transcripts • October 16th– College Fair (over 125 colleges) in the RCGC Phys. Education Center – 6–8 pm
Questions? Concerns? Mr. Sommers Mr. Terry Mrs. Donnelly Mr. Cornacchia Dr. Wilson-Hill Ms. Marandola ASK A COUNSELOR!