Junior College Night 2023

North Shore Junior College Night January 23, 2023

North Shore Counseling Department Mr. Dan Doherty - Director of Counseling Ms. Joanne Fawcett - Counselor Ms. Denise Gentile - Counselor Mr. George Gyarmathy - Counselor Ms. Donna Nelson - Counselor Mr. Tim Shea - Counselor

Special Guests Laurie Wax Admissions Officer New York Regional Recruiter Penn State University Kate Anderson Associate Director of Admissions SUNY Oswego

Try Not to Stress Communicate with your counselor - we are here to help! Stay Organized - find a system that works for you and your family Start Early

What Should the Student Be Doing Now? Focus on doing well academically Plan a challenging senior year schedule with your counselor Plan a testing schedule that works for you Start researching colleges - utilize Naviance Visit Colleges (virtually or in-person) NACAC Virtual College Fairs Compile a list of colleges based on research and factors that are important to you Meet with your counselor

Utilize Your Naviance Account

What Is Important to You? Size: Small - 1,000-3,000 students Medium - 3,000-8,000 students Large - 8,000 Location: Home/Away Close/Far Rural/Urban Price: Private vs. Public vs. Community College Major and/or Program Interests?

Finding the Right Fit Goal should be to find the right fit Consider does the College: Have the Major you are considering? Have any activities or student clubs that interest you? Fit your learning style? Have the social scene you are looking for? Fit in your family budget? Now is the time to have honest conversations about what is realistic in terms of going away or staying home and price Is that a good school for ME Ga. Tech Blog: Is That a Good School

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TEST OPTIONAL - What does it really mean? Test Optional Test Flexible Test Blind Colleges will consider test scores if the student has them, but they are not required for admission. Colleges will consider different types of exams. Test scores can still benefit a student in terms of admissions and scholarship money. Example - NYU will allow you to Test scores in no way impact submit AP scores in lieu of admissions or scholarships. SAT/ACT scores Fairtest Test Optional List Colleges will not look at test scores even if submitted.

What’s Next? Junior Year Junior Meeting with Counselor Plan testing calendar Request Teacher Letters of Recommendation 2 classroom teachers plus counselor College Essay Workshop in Spring Senior Year Financial Aid Night Senior College Parent Night Senior Meeting with Counselor College Essay Workshops Senior Assembly Individual College Visits @ NSHS Attend College Fairs Virtually or In-person

Class of 2024 Google Classroom

Resources NSHS Class of 2024 College Guide 2024 Junior Midyear Timeline Junior Brag Sheet Junior College Interest Survey 60 Questions to Ask on a College Tour Georgia Tech Admissions Blog 2023 Top College Admission Resources

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