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JUNIOR/PARENT POST- SECONDARY PLANNING WORKSHOP

JUNIOR/PARENT POST- SECONDARY PLANNING WORKSHOP. Presented by the Guidance Office. Welcome Dr. Richard Caldes Guidance Supervisor. Overview of Material ABC’s of College Planning Career Information Financial Aid Handouts. Mrs. Dana Verdia. Graduation Requirements

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JUNIOR/PARENT POST- SECONDARY PLANNING WORKSHOP

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  1. JUNIOR/PARENT POST- SECONDARY PLANNING WORKSHOP Presented by the Guidance Office

  2. Welcome Dr. Richard Caldes Guidance Supervisor • Overview of Material • ABC’s of College Planning • Career Information • Financial Aid Handouts

  3. Mrs. Dana Verdia • Graduation Requirements • College Units / Eligibility Center • Scheduling Process/Subject Selection • Early Release

  4. Class of 2012 Graduation Requirements 115 CREDITS • Phys. Ed. 4 yrs. 20 credits • English 4 yrs. 20 credits • Math 3 yrs. 15 credits • Science 3 yrs. 15 credits • Soc. Science 3 yrs. 15 credits • Fine/Perf. Arts 1 yr. 5 credits • Business / Pract. Arts 1 yr. 5 credits • World Language 1 yr. 5 credits • Electives 25 credits • *MUST PASS HSPA

  5. College Units Minimum Recommended English 4 4 Math 3 4 Science 2 lab 4 Social Studies 3 3-4 World Lang. 2 3-4 Academic elec 2-3 Total 16 18 or more

  6. NCAA -Eligibility Center • Initial eligibility for college freshmen • Division I and II only • 16 Core Academic Course GPA • Sliding Scale - Core GPA / SAT or ACT • Register during junior year • www.eligibilitycenter.org

  7. Division I-Partial Scale Core GPA SAT ACT 3.0 620 52 2.8 700 57 2.6 780 64 2.4 860 71 2.2 940 79 2.0 1010 86

  8. Scheduling • Junior Year: • Last opportunity to make up graduation requirements; • Thoughtful selection of subject area courses for college planning and future career; • Scheduling guide: Carefully review course selections with your counselor; • Changes to senior year schedule only through June 30th.

  9. Subject Selection- Special Considerations • Develop strong 40 credit schedule for college bound students. • Early Release programs • ME II, Ocean County College courses (Jump Start Program), Georgian Court University (Step Ahead Program), Senior Seminar • Additional Early Release opportunities could be explored on a case by case basis.

  10. Career Decision MakingMrs. Kristine Bray • Newsletter • Careers • Post Secondary Opportunities • Military

  11. Memorial Moments Newsletter • Published by the Guidance Office • Keeps you well-informed for intelligent decision making • Geared toward Juniors & Seniors • Guidance web site and posted around the school

  12. Newsletter (Cont.) • Important dates (college application deadlines, SAT & ACT deadlines) • NCAA Clearinghouse information • Financial Aid News • Scholarship News • Career Education Information • College Visits

  13. Careers • Career Day – Friday, March 25, 2011 • Formal and informal interviews with parents, teachers, and other adults • Visits to job sites • Senior Seminar • Refer to Guidance website for career website links • * www.connection.naviance.com/bmhs

  14. Post Secondary Schools Opportunities • Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) • Technical Schools and Training Schools • School to Work • Two and Four year colleges (many offer certificate programs) • Military

  15. Military Each branch has a reserve unit; ASVAB offered at Brick Memorial every year; This year it was administered on November 18th See Mrs. Verdia • Army • Air Force • Navy • Marines • Coast Guard

  16. TestingMrs. Tracey Reinhard • SAT • Subject Tests • ACT • Advanced Placement Tests (AP) • High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA)

  17. SAT • Jan. 22 at BTMHS • March 12 at BTMHS • May 7 at BTHS • June 4 at BTMHS • All college bound juniors are strongly encouraged to take SAT in their junior year. • Sign up at www.collegeboard.com

  18. SAT II Subject Tests • Offered the same dates as SAT • Subject tests • Many colleges recommend or require one or more of these tests for admission or placement purposes.

  19. Score Choice • A new feature allowing students to choose (from one test date) which scores are sent to colleges and universities. • Can be used on any score report that students send, including the 4 free reports. • Optional feature, but be aware of each college’s individual score-reporting policies before using it. • www.collegeboard.com or 800-SAT-HELP

  20. About Score Choice • You can select scores only by test date for SAT and by individual test for SAT II Subject Tests. • Score Choice applies only to score reports sent to colleges. (All scores will continue to go to you and high school). • Take advantage of 4 free “score reports” during registration; after the test there will be $10.00 charge per score report

  21. Sending ACT/SAT Scores • Scores will no longer be on the transcript due to score choice. • You must have scores sent “officially” from the testing center.

  22. ACT • Test used as an alternative to the SAT • Registration forms available in Student Services. • Tests in 4 subject areas: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science • Optional Writing Test • Score Range 1-36 • www.actstudent.org

  23. ACT Test Dates • February 12, 2011 • April 9, 2011 • June 11, 2011 at BTHS

  24. A.P. - Advanced Placement • A.P. exams are intensive subject matter tests given May 4 – May 12, 2011 • Taken by students enrolled in A.P. courses • Students who register Mar. 1 – Mar. 11 will pay a discounted fee of $79 • Students who register after March 11 will pay regular registration fee of $87 • Final registration is March 18

  25. H.S.P.A.High School Proficiency Assessment • All N.J. juniors must pass in order to graduate • March 1,2,3 • Makeup – March 8,9,10 • Senior year scheduling implications

  26. APPLYING TO COLLEGEMrs. Diane McMahon • Naviance • Application Process • Early Admissions • Early Decision / Action • Transcripts • Types of Colleges / Words of Wisdom

  27. NAVIANCE • Web-based resource that supports career and college planning. • Specific to our school. • Linked with naviance, which we use in the counseling office. • www.connection.naviance.com/bmhs

  28. What Can it Do? • Share plans • Complete surveys • Compare colleges • Links to selected third-party resources • Track deadlines • Produce scattergrams • Show schedule of college visits

  29. Types of Colleges

  30. Types of Colleges

  31. Application Process • Transcript Release Form • Green Cover Sheet • Student Activity Sheet • Early Admission / Action/ Decision • Strongly recommend 4-6 applications.

  32. Evaluation of a Candidate • Academic Record • Class Rank and G.P.A. • Extracurricular Activities • Letters of Recommendation • Essay

  33. College PlanningMiss Elizabeth Gripp • Letters of Recommendation • Essays • ABC’s of College Planning • College Fairs

  34. Letters of RecommendationEssays • Recommendations - Someone who knows you well - Choose writers with care (2-3) • Essays - Distinguish yourself from others -Who are you? -How well do you think? -How well do you write? http://www.conncoll.edu/admissions/essays.htm

  35. ABC’s of College Planning Junior Year • FALL -Evaluate goals, values and interests -Meet with counselor -Maintain academic integrity / Take PSAT • WINTER -Review PSAT’s, counselor, Plan SAT’s -List college choices (2-yr., 4-yr., or tech.)

  36. Junior Year (Cont.) • SPRING -Use all available resources -SAT’s, ACT’s, HSPA -Request teacher recommendations • College Fairs / Visits -NACAC - Expo Conference Center; Edison, NJ – April 6 and 7, 2011 -OCPGA – TBA

  37. Senior Year • SUMMER / FALL • Evaluate SAT’s • Review Transcripts • Refine list of colleges • Recommendations / Apply

  38. Senior Year (Cont.) • WINTER • Apply to schools • Continue to evaluate schools • Financial Aid

  39. College FinancingMrs. Patricia Cooke • NJ Stars Program • Financial Aid • Scholarships • National Scholarship Search (Naviance)

  40. NJ Stars Program • All 19 County Colleges participate • Students graduating in the top 15% of their class are eligible • Covers the cost of tuition and approved fees - 15 credits per term • Remedial classes are not covered • Students must file a FAFSA to be eligible • Transfer issues • Nj stars.net – Several proposed changes • Income less than $250,000

  41. NJ Stars II • Currently final 2 years at a NJ State School • GPA 3.25-3.49 = $6,000 • GPA 3.5 – 4.0 = $7,000 *Must maintain 3.25 or above to maintain scholarship for senior year.

  42. Financial Aid Applications • CSS Profile • FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Assistance *All students seeking aid must complete FAFSA for each year of attendance. *Complete after Jan. 1 of senior year *online www.fafsa.ed.gov. Response 1 wk.-pin- can be accessed from our Brick Schools’ web page

  43. FAFSA Cont. RESPONSE - Student Aid Report (SAR) • Based largely on assets and income • Expected Family Contribution (EFC) • The EFC determines eligibility for federal, state, and campus based aid. • AID - Grants, Loans, Work-Study • FAFSA4caster at www.FAFSA4caster.ed.gov

  44. Local Scholarships • Monitor bulletins closely (approx. 15) • Seniors emailed via naviance, posted on Student Services Scholarship link and on Naviance, notified via phone dialer • Pick up applications in Student Services • Check eligibility • Complete applications accurately and submit on time • Provide proper documentation

  45. National Scholarships and Internet • Many posted scholarships are available • Several web pages for scholarships can be found in the ABC’s of College Planning • A scholarship link called FASTWEB can be accessed from WEBSITE LINKS on Brick Township schools from student services • Meritaid.com (Merit money) • National Scholarship Search (Naviance) • www.hesaa.org NJ Grants and Loans

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