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SENIOR PARENT BREAKFAST

SENIOR PARENT BREAKFAST. THE JOURNEY OF APPLYING TO COLLEGE BEGINS. What are the colleges looking for. Academically rigorous program Grade Point Average (GPA) SAT/ACT scores Extra Curricular Activities Essays Counselor Recommendation Secondary School Report Teacher Recommendations

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SENIOR PARENT BREAKFAST

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  1. SENIOR PARENT BREAKFAST THE JOURNEY OF APPLYING TO COLLEGE BEGINS

  2. What are the colleges looking for • Academically rigorous program • Grade Point Average (GPA) • SAT/ACT scores • Extra Curricular Activities • Essays • Counselor Recommendation • Secondary School Report • Teacher Recommendations • School Profile This list is in no particular order

  3. What Glen Ridge High School Sends.. Transcript with GPA and the senior year courses. Any change in courseload, an updated transcript will be sent. Glen Ridge High School profile Letters of recommendation Transcript and Recommendation requests are due 15 school days prior to the admission deadline.

  4. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES… • Submitting Brag Sheets & Resume • Requesting Transcript/Recommendation through Naviance • Sending in the application and fee • Sending in the essay • Sending Official SAT/ACT test scores • Signing up with the NCAA clearinghouse if applicable. (www.ncaa.org)

  5. Essay / Personal Statement • Demonstrate personality, talents and creativity. • Be reflective of oneself — be honest and interesting! • Share something unique. Show a side that the application doesn’t reveal. • Have the essay proofread by English teachers or other respected personnel for suggestions. • Give the essay to the School Counselors--exchange ideas and get feedback. • Counselor Essay Review- if received by October 1.

  6. NAVIANCEhttps://connection.naviance.com Creating a resume/activity sheet (Due June 19) Creating a Student Brag Sheet (Due June 19) Creating a Parent Brag Sheet (Due June 19) Match your Common Application Account Request your HS Transcripts to be sent to colleges Indicate whether using the common application for each application Request Teacher Recommendations Track Application Submission Status

  7. Releasing Test Scores • Go to www.act.org or www.collegeboard.org • Our code: 310435 • Be sure to save the confirmation for your records • Keep all records and copies of reports in one place

  8. Be Aware of Deadlines • Rolling Admissions • Early Action • Early Decision • Regular Decision • Priority Applications *Be sure to designate deadline in Naviance*

  9. See and talk to the college reps at: Individual College visits to GRHS The GRHS Fair Regional Information Sessions Check online for dates Campus Visits (be certain to take an official tour through the Admissions’ Offices) Follow-up with e-mails and thank you notes (simple courtesies can’t hurt) Contact with the Colleges: Make yourself known! Show your interest!

  10. DATES TO REMEMBER October 7---- GRHS College Fair 8:30 am – 10:30 am GRHS Cafeteria December 8 ---- College & Athletic Seminar 7:00 pm, GRHS Media Center December 8 ---- Financial Aid Night (FAFSA & CSS information) 7:30 PM, GRHS Media Center

  11. Senior Service Student internship After AP exam completion 15 hours per week GPA Requirement: 3.0 No more than 10 absences

  12. GOOD LUCK Please Contact Your Child's Counselor Thanks for Coming Mrs. Deptula Ms. O’Brien Mr. Mazzarella Mrs. Petrosino

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