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Juniors and Parents Night II

Juniors and Parents Night II. Mike Squarcia Director of Guidance Voorhees High School. This presentation is posted on the VHS guidance webpage: http://www.nhvweb.net/VHS/Guidance/. Preview: Application Process. Fall Junior Year Start developing college list Take PSAT

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Juniors and Parents Night II

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  1. Juniors and Parents Night II Mike Squarcia Director of Guidance Voorhees High School

  2. This presentation is posted on the VHS guidance webpage: http://www.nhvweb.net/VHS/Guidance/

  3. Preview: Application Process • Fall Junior Year • Start developing college list • Take PSAT • Attend College Fairs • Check college requirements • Develop a testing plan: SAT or ACT

  4. Preview: Application Process • Spring Junior Year • Spring Break College Visits • Plan and Complete the Junior Packet • Strong Junior Packet = Strong Recommendation • SAT or ACT tests • Continue researching colleges and plan summer activities • Summer College Open House • Summer Enrichment Programs

  5. Preview: Application Process • Change to Naviance Electronic Documents • Request Teacher Recommendations • 1st request in person (before the end of this year) • 2nd request with Naviance (fall) • Transcript Requests • Documents will be sent electronically • Transcripts • Recommendation Letters • Confirmation

  6. Students Take Charge It is essential that the student take charge of the college process Parents should offer support but not do it for the student Colleges want to hear from the student Students should spend some time on the junior questionnaire Parents should complete the Brag Sheet

  7. Searching for College Mike Squarcia Director of Guidance Voorhees High School

  8. Naviance • https://succeed.naviance.com/signin.php • What is Naviance? • A powerful interactive link between home and school, opening avenues of communication • An individualized, customized and secure website that supports academic planning for Voorhees and beyond • A resource that helps students and parents make better decisions about college opportunities and careers

  9. Naviance • What can you do on Naviance? • Build a resume, complete on-line surveys, and manage deadlines for making decisions about colleges and careers • Research colleges • Compare GPA and standardized test scores to actual historical data from our school for students who have applied in the past • Senior Survey • Must complete this before graduation! • Check off where you have been accepted/denied and your final choice for attendance.

  10. Voorhees Student’s Homelogic Username and Password

  11. College Tools

  12. College Search

  13. Graph

  14. Getting the Most Out of Your College Visits Mike Squarcia Director of Guidance Voorhees High School

  15. Before Planning a Visit • Assess Yourself • Academic Areas of Interest • (Possible Majors) • PSAT • Interest Inventories • Talent and Skills Assessments

  16. Before Planning a Visit • Develop a Profile of YOUR College • Large or Small • Urban, Suburban or Rural • What part of the country? • Price Range

  17. Before Planning a Visit • Gather Information • Talk to your family and friends • College Web Search • Request Viewbooks and Materials from colleges of interest • Register for SAT or ACT

  18. Before Planning a Visit • Get Organized! • Put together a college resume • Get transcripts together • Develop a college portfolio or chart (checklist) • Look at possible interview questions

  19. Start Planning • What schools should I visit? • Schools that offer your major of interest • Schools that fit your profile • Schools where you can be • Successful Academically • Stimulated Intellectually • Happy Socially

  20. Start Planning • When should I visit? • Best when classes are in session • Spring Recess: April 18-22 • Late Summer if classes start early • Summer Orientations

  21. Start Planning • Typical scheduled visits last 2 to 3 hours • Try not to do more than 2 per day • Overnight visits can give you a much better perspective

  22. Before the Visit • Call to schedule a visit at least 2 weeks ahead of time • Make sure you get clear directions so you get there on time (first impression)

  23. Before the Visit Hand in the COLLEGE VISITATION FORM 3 day before your visit.

  24. Before the Visit • Make arrangements to see specific people or areas you want to see • Ask about Open House • If you need to cancel, call ASAP

  25. During Your Visit • Be a Good Detective • Ask people questions • Listen in on conversations • Take notes • Visit your area of interest • Labs, classrooms, facilities

  26. During Your Visit • Sit in on a class • Look at the housing • Look at bulletin board postings • Read the school newspaper • Look at the athletic facilities

  27. During Your Visit • Show you are INVESTED • Arrange for an interview • Plan a second visit (possibly overnight) • Ask specific questions • Tell them what you like about the school

  28. Be Ready If You Have an Interview • Purpose: • To gather information about you • To evaluate how you and the school match up • To recruit you by showing off the school

  29. Be Ready If You Have an Interview • Prepare some possible answers to questions • Don’t be afraid to show your weakness, it makes you more interesting and believable • Show how you will be good for the institution

  30. Before You Leave • Say Thank You • Drive or walk around the entire campus • Beyond the tour route • Check out the surrounding town/ city • Social Life • Safety

  31. After Your Visit • Write a note of appreciation to admissions staff • Make sure you have contact information • Stay in contact with the school • Share your visit with your teachers and counselor

  32. Open House: What to Expect • Large Group meeting with all prospective students • Small group guided tours highlighting specific features • Return to the large group for follow up information • Take time to fill out the forms or cards

  33. Good Luck School Shopping! • If you can’t get there in person, take a virtual tour

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