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Post Secondary Planning

This article provides information on Nipmuc graduation requirements, post-secondary options, and an overview of the college process including college visits, standardized testing, and college applications. It also offers guidance for parents in supporting their student's college journey.

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Post Secondary Planning

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  1. Post Secondary Planning School Counselors: Nicole Grilli and Kendra Swenson

  2. Nipmuc Graduation Requirements • English - 4 credits • Math – 3 credits • History – 3 credits (WEX, US I, US II) • Science – 3 credits (Including Biology) • Physical Education – 1 credit • Passing scores on all 3 MCAS tests Total of 26 credits – including elective courses • Keep in mind that most 4 year colleges have a Foreign Language requirement of at least 2 years of the same language. • All Massachusetts State Schools REQUIRE 4 years of math, and 3 years of a lab science. Other private colleges may require 4 years of math as well.

  3. Post Secondary Options • 4 year college • 2 year college • Apprenticeship • Military • Work • Certificate Program • Gap Year We encourage students to schedule an appointment with Beth Hennessey in the 21st Century Learning Center

  4. Pathways to a 4 Year Degree Graduate from Nipmuc 2 year school Transfer 4 year school Gap year/Military, Work Earn Bachelor’s Degree End Goal = Employment

  5. Overview of the College Process • The college search process and Naviance • Standardized testing and test preparation • College application components • College visits • Timeline

  6. College Process and Components • Naviance • Teacher letters of recommendation • Transcripts sent by the School Counselor • School Counselor written evaluation • NCAA Division 1&2 • NCAA Elgibility Center • College Application • Common Application • College website • Essay • Students can choose 1 of 7 prompts on the Common Application • SAT/ACT • Official score reports must be sent directly to colleges through Collegeboard and ACT website

  7. SAT/ACT Test Test Preparation • Log into Collegeboard Account to Access: • SAT practice tests • SAT question of the day • Khan Academy • Free online resource • Students can link their PSAT scores to Khan Academy to pinpoint areas for practice. • Local SAT Prep Courses • Kaplan • Log onto ACTstudent.org for ACT practice tests

  8. College Visits • Campus tours are a great opportunity for students to get on campus and discover if the college maybe the right fit for them. • Juniors and Seniors receive 3 excused absences each year for college visits. • Schedule a tour with the Undergraduate Admission’s Office. • Visit the main buildings, sit in on a class, visit inside the dormitories, cafeteria, library, etc. • Ask questions! Find out what the school offers as far as activities, internships, academic assistance, etc.

  9. Naviance Naviance/Family Connections is a web-base comprehensive and widely used college and career planning software program, that assists our students, parents, and counselors in various areas of your child’s education and post-high school planning process.

  10. Naviance Through the Years Grade 10 Grade 9 Career Interest Profiler This is a self-assessment tool that looks at students’ desired preferences and skills in a work environment and creates a matching list of occupations. Strengths Explorer Students can discover their strengths and interests and make connections with future career opportunities through this self- assessment. Grade 12 Grade 11 • Scattergram • Request teacher letters of recommendation • Transcripts • View all college application status and materials • Common Application Match SuperMatch Students can use this tool to match their post secondary preferences and current credentials to potential schools.

  11. SuperMatch tool on Naviance

  12. Scattergram for Bridgewater State University

  13. Supporting Your Student in Creating a College List • Matchschools – student’s academic credentials fall well within (or even exceed) the school’s range for the average freshman. • Reachschools – student’s academic credentials fall below the school’s range for the average freshman.  • Safetyschools – student’s academic credentials fall above the school’s range for the average freshman.  • College lists should contain a variety of schools including match, reach, and safety schools. • Students should explore both public and private schools. • A typical student applies to 5 – 7 schools.

  14. Tips for Parents • Encourage student involvement in extracurricular activities (inside and outside of school) • Attend college visits with your student • Access the parent portal in Naviance • Help your student explore different career options and/or majors • Help your student dream big while also formulating realistic expectations

  15. What Should Your Junior Be Doing Now?

  16. Questions? Nicole Grilli–Ngrilli@mursd.org Kendra Swenson –Kswenson@mursd.org

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