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WELCOME Taconic High School College Information Night September 27, 2011

WELCOME Taconic High School College Information Night September 27, 2011. ACADEMIES. AOIT Mrs. Iorio Liberal Arts A-L Mrs. Iorio Academy of Business Management Ms. Maddalena Liberal Arts M-Z Ms. Maddalena Science and Engineering Academy Mrs. Salvie

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WELCOME Taconic High School College Information Night September 27, 2011

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  1. WELCOME Taconic High School College Information Night September 27, 2011

  2. ACADEMIES • AOIT Mrs. Iorio • Liberal Arts A-L Mrs. Iorio • Academy of Business Management Ms. Maddalena • Liberal Arts M-Z Ms. Maddalena • Science and Engineering Academy Mrs. Salvie • Fine and Performing Arts Mrs. Salvie • Academy of Human Services Mrs. Pivero

  3. VOCATIONAL • Metal Fab Mrs. Iorio • Manufacturing Mrs. Iorio • Auto Mech Ms. Maddalena • Auto Body Ms. Maddalena • Graphic Arts Mrs. Salvie • Health Tech Mrs. Salvie • Carpentry Mrs. Pivero • Culinary Mrs. Pivero

  4. Taconic High SchoolCollege Application General Information • School Code (CEEB#) - 221775 • Guidance Phone 413- 448-9602 • Guidance Fax 413- 499-4835 • Graduation Requirements • 244 credits/Program required courses • MCAS- English, Math, Science

  5. GRADUATION DAY June 10, 2012

  6. Do you want to go to college?The Overall Process: • College Search • Apply • Financial Aid • Decide Accept Breathe!

  7. Consider Program of Study Location Size Cost What’s right for YOU Explore Websites, books, catalogs Attend college visits at THS Tours/Open House events Interviews College Search Choose Reach - Target - Safety

  8. Transcripts Official/unofficial Sign release form Resume Admissions Tests SAT I SAT II ACT Accuplacer Application Requirements

  9. Recommendations • Suggest 3 (but submit only as required) • Allow writers of recommendations plenty of time • Offer activity sheets, “Brag Sheets” (optional)- very helpful • Guidance will send and keep copies • Write THANK YOU notes!!!!!

  10. ApplicationsIMPORTANT: YOU must submit application with fees, essay and SAT scores. WE will send transcripts, letters of recommendations, and secondary school forms as required. • Online- Application fees by credit card (sometimes waived online) • Mail - Application fee by check, money order • Common Application/supplement • Full and equal consideration • commonapp.org online or download/printed READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY WATCH DEADLINES KEEP COPIES

  11. Common Application • What is the Common Application? (www.commonapp.org) • Difference between Common App/Regular App • Forms • Send electronically (guidance) or print out (some teachers) • Opt in/opt out options - Need to know what teachers decide to do and let Guidance know • Secondary school report form- Guidance • Teacher recommendation form- Teacher • Make sure top filled out, print, and sign

  12. Our Deadlines We Celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas Break too!! Give us time (AT LEAST 2 WEEKS!)

  13. Deadlines • 198 seniors, on average sending out to 5 schools each, 4 counselors, 1 records keeper • Don’t wait till right before deadline- we can not guarantee we will get it out in time • Hand out of our deadlines -Very Important- • If you tell us too late we will not send it out on time.

  14. FAFSA Required for All schools and ALL types of aid Request Pin # immediately (electronic signature) File FAFSA after January 1st FINANCIAL AID NIGHT WILL BE IN DECEMBER!!! Date- to be determined CSS Profile In addition to FAFSA Not required by all schools Financial Aid

  15. Accepted Deferred Denied Follow-up Notify all schools of decision Deposit Thank you notes The Outcome CONGRATULATIONS!!

  16. Please Welcome • GUEST SPEAKER: Kendra Lider-Johnson Coordinator of College Admissions Services Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA)

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