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Junior College Information Night

Join us for an informative evening covering college myths, academic records, admission criteria, special interests, and more. Learn about standardized tests, application timelines, and the importance of demonstrated interest. Get tips on gathering information and crafting a strong application. Don't miss this opportunity to kickstart your college planning journey!

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Junior College Information Night

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  1. Junior College Information Night February 4, 2016

  2. The Planning Timeline • Purpose • To provide focus for a lengthy, complex, and very important process!

  3. Four College Related Myths • There is only one college that is right for me. • All colleges are alike • No point in doing the research • I cannot afford a college education • If I make the wrong college choice it is irreversible

  4. Importance of the Academic Record • It is the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR • Challenging Courses • Grades achieved • Most challenging course load • Language arts • Science • World Languages • Social Studies • Mathematics

  5. Admission Criteria • High School Course Load • Grades and overall GPA—Grade Point Average • Test Scores • Prediction of academic success • SATs • ACTs

  6. Standardized Tests • PSAT • ACT given at UC to every Junior April 19 • ALWAYS USE THE SAME LEGAL NAME • SAT vs. ACT • Preparation- Khan Academy • Superscoring • Union Catholic code 311362

  7. Special Interests Special Awards Essay- Start in English (students finalize during the summer) Interviews Service/Volunteer Work Letters of Recommendation- Teacher Counselor Coach Employer Supervisor Clergy Additional Criteria

  8. Letters of Recommendation**REQUIRED** • Teacher Prompt Suveys – Many teachers will start letters this summer!!! Some teachers limit the number they write. • Student and Parent Brag Sheet Surveys– Need to be done by May 23rd.

  9. Teacher PromptSurvey

  10. Resume** Required** Clubs, Sports, Volunteer work, Tutoring, Leadership, Summer Courses and Activities Naviance Resume Builder

  11. Teacher Request

  12. Senior Brag Sheet Survey

  13. Parent/Guardian Brag Sheeton Naviance or Handout

  14. Gathering Information • High School Guidance Counselor • Internet • Naviance • College View book • College Catalog • College Website • College Fairs- • April 20th • all juniors invited NACAC • NCAA Eligibility Center

  15. Demonstrated Interest Visit the Guidance Webpage for dates, links and useful videos with more information on these topics!! • Why? Increased College Applications- Yield Under the colleges average admissions criteria • College Visit- Open Houses • Correspondence w/ Regional Rep • Lunch Visits • College Fairs • Interviews

  16. Your Final List • Reach • 1-2 schools • Realistic • 2-4 schools • Safety • 1-2 schools *May also consider Gap year experiences *Fairtest.org

  17. Admissions • Not an EXACT Science • 2 main factors control admission at all colleges & universities • Freshman Class Profile • Freshman Class Size

  18. What’s New? • Common Application will roll over- Juniors can start • Financial Aid – October 1st will be open • March 5th – New SAT

  19. Partnership • Student • Parents/ Guardians • Counselor

  20. Thank you! • We highly encourage you to explore Naviance and the other resources we discussed. The School Counseling Department invites all parents/guardians to schedule a Family Planning Conference with their student’s counselor for a more individualized discussion! Counselors are available to begin conferences from 8:30 AM-1:00 PM on weekdays. Conferences usually last about an hour. Please email your student’s counselor for an appointment.

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