Spring 2015 Timeline. College Night Thursday, Jan. 15th

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1 Spring 2015 Timeline College Night Thursday, Jan. 15th

2 6:15-6:50pm College Advising at MBHS Finding the Right Fit Spring 2015 College Process Timeline 6:50-7:00pm Questions 7:00pm IEP Families College Presentation with Ms. Krueger- Toscher in library

3 Student-Centered College Office support Parent support

4 College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won.

5 College Portfolios: Set-up and Maintenance College Visit Day on September 23 ACT vs. SAT: which test to take Common Application

6 Monday, Jan. 5 th : Revolution Prep SAT prep course begins at MBHS. Thursday, Jan. 15 th : College Night at MBHS (thank you for coming!)

7 WHAT STUDENTS ARE Advisory Workshops: Resumes College Research cont d SAT prep (if taking SAT instead of ACT) Studying for and taking Regents Working hard in classes WHAT PARENTS CAN BE Support students in accomplishing goals listed at left Discuss your family s college goals (dreams/concerns) to help guide your child in further college research

8 Saturday, Feb. 7 th : Revolution Prep ACT course begins Friday, Feb. 13 th : SAT registration deadline for the March 14 th SAT date ( Fee waivers Feb. 14 th -22 nd Midwinter Recess

9 WHAT STUDENTS ARE Advisory Workshops: College Research: balanced lists Naviance Finalize resumes Working hard in classes Continue prep for SAT. If taking ACT, start test prep. Thinking ahead: Internships, summer jobs, summer programs Visit college(s) over break WHAT PARENTS CAN BE Support students in accomplishing goals listed at left Make sure your child is registered for the Mar. 14 th SAT (deadline: Feb. 13 th ) Discuss summer plans Visit colleges over break (near or far) Info about campus tours/info sessions found on college websites Sign up for official college meeting with me

10 Friday, March 13 th : ACT registration deadline for April 18 th ACT test date ( Fee waivers Saturday, March 14 th : SAT test administration

11 WHAT STUDENTS ARE Advisory Workshops: College Essays Interviews CUNYs, SUNYs and private colleges Working hard in classes Checking in with me informally ACT prep (if taking instead of SAT) Taking SAT (if taking instead of ACT) WHAT PARENTS CAN BE Support students in accomplishing goals listed at left Make sure your child is registered for the Apr. 18 th ACT (deadline: Mar. 13 th ) Continue discussing colleges of interest to students

12 Thursday, April 2 nd : College Visit Day #2 April 3 rd -12 th Spring Break Saturday, April 18 th : ACT test administration Sunday, April 19 th : New York National College Fair at Javits Center Thursday, April 23 rd : Financial Aid Night at MBHS

13 WHAT STUDENTS ARE Advisory Workshops: College Research Cont d Teacher Recommendations College Essays Working hard in classes Taking ACT Finalizing summer plans Visiting a college through MBHS trip Visiting colleges during spring break WHAT PARENTS CAN BE Support students in accomplishing goals listed at left Encourage students to attend college fair at Javits Center on April 19 th Finalize summer plans Attend Financial Aid Night Talk about the college your child visited on MBHS trip: what she liked/disliked etc. Visit colleges over break (near or far). All info on college websites

14 Friday, May 8 th : Registration deadline for June 6 th SAT II Subject Test dates ( Research to see if colleges of interest require them Fee waivers Tuesday, May 19 th : Colleges That Change Lives Fair and Info Session at Hotel Penn in NYC

15 WHAT STUDENTS ARE Advisory Workshops Common Application College Essays College Research cont d Drafting one college essay Working hard in classes Taking an AP exam (if in an AP course) Thinking about which teachers they will ask to write recommendations WHAT PARENTS CAN DO Support students in accomplishing goals listed at left If taking SAT IIs, make sure your child is registered for the June 6 th date (deadline: May 8 th ) Encourage students to attend CTCL college fair on May 19 th

16 Saturday, June 6 th : SAT II test date Monday, June 15 th : College Essay draft due to Mrs. Gibbons Friday, June 26 th : Last day of school

17 WHAT STUDENTS ARE Advisory Workshops College essays Visiting colleges over summer What to do before 12 th grade Working hard in classes Studying for and taking Regents Handing in college essay to me WHAT PARENTS CAN BE Support students in accomplishing goals listed at left Discuss summer plans

18 WHAT STUDENTS ARE Visiting as many colleges on your list as possible Committing themselves to their summer internship, job or program Starting to prep for the SAT or ACT (to take a 2 nd time) Revising college lists as they visit schools/continue to research WHAT PARENTS CAN DO Support students in accomplishing goals listed at left Help plan college visits

19 Go on college s website and read section on visiting campus Register for campus tour and info session (not all colleges require registration) Call admissions offices to inquire about overnight visits Sign up for interview on campus (if offered) Continue to be in contact with colleges of interest ( , call, thank you letter, etc.)

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