THE KINGSWAY REGIONAL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

1. THE KINGSWAY REGIONAL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT John Cappolina Vivian Cassidy Owen McBride Nancy McCloskey Apryl Palazzo Mairin Schramm Melissa Tunis

2. COLLEGE APPLICATION INFORMATION NIGHTfor Seniors

3. Presentation Goals: Review the role Naviance plays in the application process. Identify steps to submitting applications for 2-yr and 4-yr colleges. Review topics related to scholarships, financial aid and NCAA. Provide reminder of important dates.

4. PARENTS ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THIS PROCESS. We want to work closely with you to ensure the best possible outcome!

5. Seniors are encouraged to access the various college advising programs offered during SMART lunch!

6. We hope by now all seniors are registered and use it regularly. If not, please contact your counselor.

7. WHAT CAN STUDENTS AND PARENTS DO USING NAVIANCE? • Access Guidance Department updates and news bulletins. • View list of colleges visiting KRHS and sign up to attend. • Complete a college search. • Develop a prospective college list. • Track deadlines. • Request and process teacher recommendations. • Create a résumé. • Access scholarship search engines; over a hundred national scholarships are available. • Link to selected third party resources (i.e. College Board, Financial Aid, NCAA, Careers, College searches, etc.).

10. STEPS TO SUBMITTING COLLEGE APPLICATIONS • 1. Complete admission application • a. Online application • b. Common application • c. Paper application • 2. Update Naviance • Add to “Colleges I’m Applying To”. • 3. Request Official Transcripts • Must be requested for each school to which you have apply using the “College Application Checklist”.

11. THEN YOU WILL NEED TO GET A FEW THINGS IN ORDER: Ensure signed “Transcript Release Form” is on file. Secure letters of recommendation using “Student Profile Form” and communicate with teachers when they are to be sent. Contact College Board/ACT to forward official SAT/ACT Scores directly to Admissions. Make a calendar with dates and deadlines.

12. Applying to Rutgers University • Unique process • On-line application only • December 1st is the preferred deadline for scholarship consideration • No transcripts or recommendation letters required • SRAR–Student Reported Academic Record

13. ARE YOU APPLYING “EARLY” ? EARLY DECISION (ED) - Binding agreement between school and student. Upon notification of acceptance, student is required to withdraw pending applications. EARLY ACTION-(EA) Early notification of admission’s decision. This action is non-binding for both parties.

14. Instant decision days York College of Pennsylvania November 11thBloomsburg University November 11thWidener University November 12thNeumann University November 18thStockton University November 23rdWilliam Paterson University December 8thCriteria to participate and sign ups are in Naviance

15. Allow 10 school days for processing of applications

16. PROCESSING THE TWO-YEAR COLLEGE APPLICATION SAT/ACT not required for admission but may exempt student from placement testing Selective programs/two- tier application No recommendations required RCGC—Priority Registration December 3, 2015

17. RCGC Priority Registration • Through a partnership with RCGC, Kingsway offers this service to our students who plan to enroll at RCGC the following fall. • Informational meeting with for seniors held during school day.Interested students should sign up in Naviance to attend. • Separate application online – not available yet (mid-November)

18. NJSTARS • This full tuition scholarship to community colleges is • available to students who place in the top 15% of the • graduating class and meet additional academic • requirements determined by the state of New Jersey. • Updated information on NJSTARS can be found on: • www.rcgc.edu/NJSTARS/Pages/default.aspx

19. LET’S TALK ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS. . . College-based Scholarships—check with the institution’s admissions and/or financial aid office. Community-based Scholarships—investigate your employer, church, local businesses and organizations. Scholarship Newsletter—distributed to seniors throughout the course of the school year. Also available on our website and Naviance. Scholarship Search Engines available on Guidance website and Naviance.

20. SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS The Kingsway Guidance Department strongly recommends that you pay careful attention to protect yourself and your family against scholarship scams.

21. What about financial aid? We encourage you to direct all questions and concerns to the financial aid office of a specific college.

22. FINANCIAL AID NIGHT Kingsway Regional High School Eitel Theater Thursday, November 12, 2015 7:00 pm

23. NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE Student athletes interested in playing collegiate athletics should complete the Clearinghouse Form to determine eligibility. eligibilitycenter.org

24. Dates to Remember…… October 15, 20154 - GCPCA College Fair at RCGC Gymnasium 6:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m. November 8, 2015 – NACAC National College Fair Pennsylvania Convention Center 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. November 12, 2015 – KRHS Financial Aid Night Eitel Theater 7:00 pm November 10, 2015 – NACAC National College Fair Atlantic City Convention Center 9:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m./6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

25. Presentation Goals: Review the role Naviance plays in the application process. Identify steps of the getting application process started for 2-yr and 4-yr colleges. Review topics related to scholarships, financial aid and NCAA. Provide reminder of important dates.

26. Social Media Can help you through this process. Beware of what you post…..college admissions/employers may be checking!

27. @KRSDGuidance

28. Stay focused!

29. QUESTIONS?

31. GOOD LUCK!