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College Counseling at New Hampton School

College Counseling at New Hampton School. A Presentation for Class of 2013 Parents October 1, 2011. Part I: Overview. The College Counseling Office Mission, Philosophy & Approach Roles and Responsibilities Organizing details and taking care of tasks Naviance Academic Credentials.

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College Counseling at New Hampton School

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  1. College Counseling at New Hampton School A Presentation for Class of 2013 Parents October 1, 2011

  2. Part I: Overview • The College Counseling Office • Mission, Philosophy & Approach • Roles and Responsibilities • Organizing details and taking care of tasks • Naviance • Academic Credentials

  3. Our Office and our Mission • Marty Elkins, Director • Keith Hrasky, Associate Director • Britney Cullinan, Administrative Assistant • The College Counseling Office at New Hampton School fosters an individualized, student-centered approach to the college process that allows for self-actualization, empowerment and opportunity for each student.

  4. A Connected Effort…

  5. Student Responsibility • Students should be responsible for themselves and their own college process. • Each student must… • research college choices • complete applications…write own essays, fill out the forms • ask teachers for recommendations • meet all deadlines • Submit test scores to the NCAA and to all colleges where/when necessary

  6. Parent Responsibility • Ask questions • Listen to the child • Try to reserve judgment—make it based on known facts • Work in partnership with the college counselors to assist the student in the process • Communicate to the College Office any issues or concerns you may have regarding your child.

  7. Counselor Responsibility • Guide students through the steps and decisions • Listen to each student • Provide information • Advocate for students • We do not do the process for the student • We do not “get a student in” to a college • We communicate primarily through the student and expect them to pass on our conversations to their parent(s).

  8. Naviance • The web based college process system • Can save all personal information-NHS cumulative GPA, test scores, resume • Can search for colleges, compare NHS-specific data and national data • Will manage entire application processing system • Quick access to resources

  9. The College Process

  10. Part II: Academic Credentials • Courses • Transcripts • Standardized Testing • Cary O’Brien, Regional Director, Academic Approach, Inc.

  11. Academic Credentials… • Know that New Hampton’s academic average matters most to colleges • The best way to have a solid academic average is to have a solid academic approach. • A solid academic approach emerges from a sustained and balanced approach to the totality of life.

  12. Applications from New Hampton School… • Are read closely • Admission Officers understand New Hampton School and its Programs • IB, AP, ASP • Experiential Programs • Community Demands

  13. Standardized Tests • SAT Reasoning • SAT Subject Tests • ACT • Advanced Placement • International Baccalaureate • ToEFL-Test of English as a Foreign Language

  14. Our recommended testing calendar… • PSAT October 2011 • Sat Reasoning or ACT—no earlier than January 2012 • March or May 2012 • October or November or December • AP’s and IB’s—May 2012 or 2013 • Subject Tests—June 2012 • November, 2012 • ToEFL (twice)—summer 2012 or early fall 2012

  15. Part III: Financial Matters • Financial Aid • Scholarships • Forms • Planning and organizing • Crystal Finefrock, Senior Associate Director, Student Financial Services, Plymouth State University

  16. Financial Aid Basics • Aid • Need-Based Aid • Merit-Based Aid • Athletic Scholarships • DI & DII vs. DIII • FAFSA & CSS Profile

  17. Part IV: Policies and To Do Lists • Discipline • Special Interests • Fall 2011 • Winter / Spring 2012 • Summer 2012 • Fall 2012

  18. Discipline • “Have you (the student) ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at any educational institution you have attended from 9th grade forward(or the international equivalent) whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in a disciplinary action? These actions could include, but are not limited to: probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from the institution.” • “Have you (the student) ever been convicted of a misdemeanor, felony, or other crime?”

  19. NHS Policy-Self Reporting • In cases where a student must reply “Yes” to either of these two questions, the College Office informs the appropriate colleges of that fact afterfirst giving the student involved two weeks to inform the college(s).

  20. NHS Policy—Application Integrity • In addition, students are expected to complete all college applications with complete honesty and without too much extra help from others. We hold students to the same high standards of integrity in the production of college applications as they are held to in their academic work.

  21. Special Interests… • Athletics • By sport • By division—based on realistic assessment of skill, physical attributes, and potential • NCAA registration for D1 or D2 • Coach contact • Artistic—visual arts, portfolio? • Drawing, painting, photography • Artistic—performing arts, audition? • Music, Theatre, Dance

  22. Fall 2011…To Do List • Attend Mini Fair • Take the PSAT in October • Start conversations about opportunity, the future, and what might lie beyond New Hampton • Listen…think…reflect, and ask: • Where might I go? Who will I become? How can I get there?

  23. A word about RESEARCHING colleges… • Web resources • College Admission Requirements • NCAA • Art Portfolio or Musical Recordings

  24. Winter/Spring 2012…To Do List • Begin the process… • Meet with the college counselor 2-3 times • Take an SAT or an ACT • Complete surveys and begin to focus on the steps in your college process • Research colleges

  25. Winter/Spring 2012…To Do List…continued… • Visit a few colleges in March • Maintain a balanced approach to life • Study, be healthy, pursue passions • Organize special interests-portfolios, coaches, recordings, etc. • As one gets to know colleges, make note of their requirements—testing, essays or graded papers, language requirement, etc. • In May, ask Teachers for recommendations

  26. A word about VISITING colleges… • March, Summer, Fall Long Weekend • Variety--urban, rural, large, small, private, public, college, university • Tours • Seminars/Information Sessions • Special interests—coaches, academic programs, etc.

  27. Summer 2012…To Do List • Visit Colleges • Refine “The List” • Draft applications • Draft essays • Revise Facebook page

  28. Fall 2012…To Do List • Meet with the college counselor 3-4 times • Refine The List and plan application “strategy” • Complete the Common Application (and any college-specific applications) • Know all deadlines • Take the final Standardized Tests

  29. Results…and Choices • Admit, Defer, Wait List, Deny • Managing emotions and working through choices • Managing adult and peer responses • Re-Visit programs • May 1st National Reply Date

  30. Questions? • Resources on our web page • Contacting us in the College Counseling Office

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