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East Brunswick High School Senior Parent Night September 16, 2013

East Brunswick High School Senior Parent Night September 16, 2013. Things to REMEMBER. Getting into college takes WORK, which should be done by the STUDENT!

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East Brunswick High School Senior Parent Night September 16, 2013

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  1. East Brunswick High School Senior Parent Night September 16, 2013

  2. Things to REMEMBER Getting into college takes WORK, which should be done by the STUDENT! Parents – please let your student do the work – write the essay, fill out the application – acceptance is based on the match between student and college. Students should call for interviews, not parents.

  3. Shared Roles in the College Application Process • Student Role • Parent Role • Counselor Role

  4. Student Role • Guide the process • Complete student “Brag Sheet” • Identify Potential Colleges • Monitor all Timelines and Deadlines • Open Dialogue with Parent • Complete the Application • Write Essays • Visit Colleges!!!

  5. Parent Role • Support their student in the College Process. • Set financial parameters for their student. • Allow your child to lead the College Application Process. • Complete student “brag sheets”. • Attend College Visits with your student. • “Keep the Ball Rolling”

  6. Parent Role Remember to: Listen Be Supportive Create a Balance Be Realistic Maintain a School Link Recognize your Student’s Successes

  7. Counselor Role • Meet with students to facilitate College Application Process. • Guide student in the College identification process. • Write letter of Recommendation. • Complete Secondary School Report. • Submit requested transcripts

  8. Demonstrated Interest - College Visitations Naviance – College Visit Sign-up Student must print confirmation and present signed pass before attending session. All students must sign up at least 48 hours in advance!!!

  9. IT’S NOT WHERE YOU GO TO COLLEGE, BUT WHAT YOU DO WHEN YOU GET THERE, THAT BUILDS TO A SUCCESSFUL, PRODUCTIVE, AND HAPPY LIFE!

  10. Naviance Using Naviance in the College Application Process https://connection.naviance.com/ebrunswickhs

  11. Expectations • EBHS uses Naviance exclusively to manage the College Application Process. Students are expected to: • Students must take ownership • Update Prospective & Active Applications • Request Transcripts in Naviance • Sign transcript release form available in the Counseling Office • Request Letters of Recommendation • Check school email daily

  12. EBHS Naviance Log-in http://connection.naviance.com/ebrunswickhs Log-In: School user name Password: Student ID # East Brunswick High School380 Cranbury RoadEast Brunswick NJ 08816-3062p: (732) 613-6904

  13. Scattergram

  14. College Planning Tools Click here to add the names of any colleges to which you are applying. In the fall we will post the date and time of college rep visits to EBHS. • Many Ways to Research Colleges: • College Match • College Lookup • College Search Search for summer and enrichment programs SallieMae National Scholarship Search

  15. Scholarships Scholarship Bulletin National Versus Local Scholarships

  16. Financial Aid Financial Aid Night: January 14, 2013 7:00 pm Financial aid comes in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and work-study jobs. There are three basic sources of aid: Federal and state governments Colleges Private organizations Completing the FAFSA — the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at the following website http://www.fafsa.gov. The FAFSA is available online Jan. 1

  17. Financial Aid Do Now: Get a PIN. www.pin.ed.gov. for student and parent Complete tax returns early

  18. NCAA -Athletics www.ncaaeligilitycenter.org NCAA Night: October 3, 2013 7:00 pm

  19. Did You Know? Famous College Graduates And The Schools They Attended B.F. Skinner – Psychologist Hamilton College, NY Bryant Gumbel – TV Newcaster Bates College, ME Jay Leno – Talk Show Host Emerson College, MA Robin Williams – Actor/Comedian Emerson College, MA Paula Danziger – Author Montclair State University, NJ Jerry Seinfeld – Actor/Comedian CUNY Queen, NY Lee Iacocca – Former CEO Chrysler Lehigh University, PA Sandra Bullock – Actress East Carolina University, NC Steve Jobs – Apple Computer Reed College, OR Milton Freidman – Economist Rutgers University, NJ Walt Disney – Founder of Disney Metropolitan Jr. College, MO Eileen Collins – NASA Astronaut Corning Community College, NY

  20. Counselor Break-out Sessions • A5 – A6: Mrs. Ruditsky& Mrs. Calvello • Band Room – D-22: Mr. Singer & Mrs. Sislian • Chorus Room - D-7: Mrs. Staib & Mr. Kaplansky • Auditorium: Ms. McAnneny, Mrs. Willis, Mr. Beltran, & Mrs. Scalco

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