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Junior Seminar

Junior Seminar. The College Application Process- Part 1. Primary Factors Quality/Rigor of Academic Courses Academic Performance/ Grades & Grade Point Average Test Scores (ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Test, etc.). Additional Factors Extracurricular Activities Essays Letters of Recommendation

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Junior Seminar

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  1. Junior Seminar The College Application Process- Part 1

  2. Primary Factors Quality/Rigor of Academic Courses Academic Performance/ Grades & Grade Point Average Test Scores (ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Test, etc.) Additional Factors Extracurricular Activities Essays Letters of Recommendation Demonstrated Interest FACTORS COLLEGES CONSIDER…

  3. WHAT TO DO NOW… Review graduation requirements College Visits Begin Resume Naviance-Supermatch Counselor Questionnaire Teacher recommendation letters SAT – March 8, May 3, June 7 SAT Subject Tests—May 3, June 7 ACT – April 12, June 14 Finish Jr. Year STRONG!

  4. OVER THE SUMMER • Work on Essay (look at handout) • Log onto Common App (after August 1st) (www.commonapp.org) • Visit more colleges (use worksheet) • Register for September ACT

  5. Sliding Scale for SAT & ACT Scores (Applicants to UMass)

  6. Sliding Scale for SAT & ACT Scores (State College)

  7. Naviance Family Connection Connections.naviance.com/swampscott

  8. Registration • Connection.Naviance.com/Swampscott

  9. WHAT DOES IT DO?

  10. WHAT DOES IT DO? • Students can search and compare colleges

  11. WHAT DOES IT DO? • Produces scatter grams of SHS acceptances… denials…waitlists

  12. WHAT DOES IT DO? • Allows students and parents to look at SCHOLARSHIPS

  13. WHAT DOES IT DO? • It tells you how you can send applications

  14. COUNSELOR QUESTIONNAIRE

  15. RESUME • Full Name • Appropriate Email Address • List The Following • Academic Honors • Extracurricular Activities • Community Activities • Athletics • Employment • Special Skills • Hobbies/Interests

  16. RESUME

  17. DOWN THE ROAD….. Adding colleges Requesting transcripts Requesting teachers for letters Documents needed Standardized Testing Common App/Matching Individual meetings Assembly in June

  18. The End AnyQuestions?

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