Junior College Night

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Junior College Night

• October 16, 2008
• Presented by the
• Voorhees Guidance Department

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Begin Now

• STAY FOCUSED FINISH STRONG
• DEVELOP A COMPETITIVE SENIOR YEAR COURSE OF
  STUDY
• EXPLORE APPROPRIATE POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS
• RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH
• DEVELOP A PLAN TO ACHIEVE GOALS

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Consider the Options

• Four-year colleges and universities
• Two-year colleges
• Specialized Schools
• Trade, Technical, Business Schools
• Employment
• Military Service

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Search and Decision-Making

• Use a variety of resources to develop a list of
  potential post-secondary schools
• Research all options thoroughly using Catalogs,
  College Guides, Naviance Internet Websites
• Attend Open Houses
• Schedule Campus Visits
• Attend Local Career College Programs
• Check Voorhees Website

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Things to Consider in the Search

• Location
• Campus Setting
• Size (VHS 1100)
• Student Body
• Available Majors
• Academic Atmosphere
• Financial Aspects
• Facilities
• Special Services
• Athletic Program

• Cultural Opportunities
• Flexibility to design programs
• Special Opportunities -Study Abroad, Internships
• Competitiveness
• Personal Expectations
• Social Environment
• Activities available
• Transportation

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What College Admissions Officers Look For

• Comprehensive Curriculum/Breadth of Program
• Depth of academic program (Honors, AP)
• Grades GPA
• Honors Awards
• Test Scores
• Recommendations
• Essay/Interview
• Activities/Jobs/Community Service

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Be Aware of Minimum Entrance Requirements

• English 4 years
• Mathematics 3 years
• Science (lab) 3 years
• Social Studies 3 years
• World Language 2/3 years
• Academic Electives 3/5 years
• Requirements will vary research carefully!

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Testing

• Plan dates wisely for optimum results
• PSAT
• SAT I Reasoning Tests
• SAT II Subject Tests
• ACT
• AP EXAMS
• Prep Courses-Many options including VHS
• Afterschool Classes by Math English Depts

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Important Details to Consider

• Read the fine print and know the terms
• Regular Decision
• Rolling Admissions
• Early Decision
• Early Action restrictive vs Non-restrictive
• The Common Application
• Electronic vs Paper Applications

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ATHLETICS COLLEGE

• Divisions I, II, III, IIIA have different
  regulations and requirements
• Students and parents must comply with NCAA
  Regulations and Core Standards including approved
  High School courses
• Minimum GPA and SAT/ACT Scores ARE ALSO DEFINED
  and must be met
• Visit the NCAA Clearinghouse Website at
  www.ncaa.org

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Financing College Education

• Discuss Financing of College NOW
• Investigate financing options
• Preview the current FAFSA CSS Profile
• Look into Scholarships
• Senior Financial Aid Seminar
• Dec. 4, 2008

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

• START A CALENDAR OF IMPORTANT DATES
• College Fairs
• Open Houses
• Course Selection for Senior Year
• Testing
• Visit/Tours
• Special Events like Senior College Nights

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SUMMATION

• Use all resources available to explore all
  post-secondary options
• Use Teachers Convention Days, Spring Break and
  Summer Vacation for researching, visiting
  developing an action plan
• Take advantage of summer to participate in
  pre-college programs, community service, or
  employment