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Westford Academy Guidance Department Presents

Westford Academy Guidance Department Presents. The College Search Process. Guidance Department. Counselor Assignments Class of 2015. Adams – Cardarelli Larry Guidetti Casey - Downey Karen Halloran Dudley - Heiman Susan Lynch Hiremath – Livorsi Barbara Kutner

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Westford Academy Guidance Department Presents

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  1. Westford Academy Guidance Department Presents The College Search Process

  2. Guidance Department Westford Academy Guidance Department

  3. Counselor AssignmentsClass of 2015 Adams – Cardarelli Larry Guidetti Casey - Downey Karen Halloran Dudley - Heiman Susan Lynch Hiremath – Livorsi Barbara Kutner Locker - Neuhardt Jill Karatkewicz Noble – Ryan Tracy McLaughlin Sacco – Vavruska Heidi Hider Valasco - Zhru Wendy Pechacek

  4. Collaboration

  5. a scene from MODERN FAMILYPhil takes Haley to his alma mater Phil takes Haley to his alma mater Westford Academy Guidance Department

  6. Program of Studies

  7. Time Management Activity

  8. Westford Academy Guidance Department

  9. Westford Academy Guidance Department

  10. Junior Year Timeline February • 2/7 deadline to register for SAT on March 8 @ WA - now closed • 2/11 Jr. Parent Night • 2/13 deadline to secure Jr. Job Shadow • 2/14 deadline for Course Requests • 2/14 deadline to register for AP Exams • After Feb vaca - Individual Student/Parent Meetings with your counselor begin March • Continue College Meetings April • 4/4 deadline to register for SAT on May 3 @ area high schools • April vaca – visit colleges May • 5/9 deadline to register for SAT on June 7 @ area high schools • 5/5 AP exams begin • 5/13 Junior Job Shadow Day Summer • Essays, college visits & lists, etc.

  11. Post-Secondary Options

  12. Finding the BEST FIT College • The college search is not about getting into the best college. We don't believe in a best college. There is no school that is best for ALL students. • Size • Location • Programs • Majors available • Academic supports • Cost & Financial aid • Extracurricular Activities • Student life • Athletics • *Princeton Review, http://www.princetonreview.com/college/find-your-best-fit.aspx

  13. What Colleges Want to See • Challenging HS curriculum • Grades with strong effort or upward trend • SAT/ACT Scores – required for most colleges • SAT/ACT scores that match your academic record • Well-written essay • Dedication to extra-curricular activities - passionate • Strong recommendation letters • Well prepared interview - if applicable

  14. WA Transcript

  15. WA Histogram

  16. SAT vs. ACT SAT • Subjects • Math • Critical Reading • Writing • March 8, May 3, June 7 • Register at www.collegeboard.org ACT • Subjects • English • Math • Reading • Science Reasoning • Writing Section recommended) • April 14, June 14 • Register at www.actstudent.org

  17. Naviance • User ID and Password • Each student • Each parent/guardian • Friday weekly emails • Very important information from the Guidance Department

  18. College Search

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  25. Now… Let’s startTHE LIST • Safety • Realistic • Reach

  26. Application Options • Early Decision • Early Action • Regular Decision • Rolling Admission

  27. Averages for AcceptedWA Students UMASS at Amherst • Average GPA 3.52 • Average SAT 1327 (out of 1600 – Math & Reading) Westfield State University • Average GPA 3.0 • Average SAT 1076 (out of 1600 – Math & Reading)

  28. Mass Transfer • Enroll in a linked degree program at Middlesex Community College • Upon completion of Associates Degree: • No application fee • No application essay • General Education Requirements satisfied • Eligible for Full transfer of credit to a UMASS campus or MA state school • Guaranteed admission with an incoming 2.5 GPA • Tuition discount based on final GPA • http://www.mass.edu/masstransfer/

  29. Student To Do List • BEFORE we process course selections, students must: • Submit the on-line course recommendation in iStudent by 2/14 • Submit the Junior Job Shadow Agreement Form in Naviance by 2/13 • Register for AP Exams by 2/14, if applicable • BEFORE we schedule your Junior/Parent Meeting, students must: • Submit the Junior Year Profile Survey in Naviance • Submit the Personality Survey (Do What You Are) in Naviance • Submit the Cluster Finder Survey in Naviance • Complete at least one College Search in Naviance and SAVE it • Begin adding colleges to “Colleges I’m thinking about” in Naviance

  30. Naviance

  31. “College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won.” ENJOY the process!

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