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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 The College Search Process
Guidance Department Westford Academy Guidance Department
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
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Time Management Activity
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.
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
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
WA Transcript
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
Naviance • User ID and Password • Each student • Each parent/guardian • Friday weekly emails • Very important information from the Guidance Department
Now… Let’s startTHE LIST • Safety • Realistic • Reach
Application Options • Early Decision • Early Action • Regular Decision • Rolling Admission
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)
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/
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
“College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won.” ENJOY the process!