Senior Year College Preparation Program Overview

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Overview of the Senior Year College Preparation Program for the Class of 2023 at Padua High School. The program includes information sessions, introductions to college counseling staff, financial aid assistance, senior year milestones, college application process steps, important deadlines and dates, and guidance on ACT and SAT testing. Students are guided through the process of applying to colleges, preparing scholarship applications, sending transcripts, and making final decisions on college selections.

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College Information Night Class of 2023 SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Outline of Program 1) Senior Year Overview 2) College Representatives Discuss the Admissions Process 3) Q & A Session 4) Financial Aid Overview

Introductions Padua College Counseling Mr. Andrew Shuman, MedTrack Counselor Mrs. Amanda Ortiz-Byrnes, Counselor (A-G) Mrs. Chestina Holly-Brown, Counselor (H-N) Mrs. Carol Bost, Counselor (O-Z) and LSS Counselor

Introductions Financial Aid Assistance Mrs. Pam Sandvoal, College Now of Greater Cleveland College Representatives Ms. Jaclyn Moran, University of Dayton Mr. Jared Auble, Ohio University

Information Packet Senior College Timeline College Application Process Steps Important Dates, Deadlines, and Definitions Financial Aid Information ACT and SAT Dates College Now of Greater Cleveland Advising Services ** Reminder - students received this information along with their current during Homeroom with their counselor on 8/31**

Senior Year Overview Fall Conference with College Counselor to discuss college choices Prepare a checklist to include deadlines, application requirements, receipt of test scores, etc. Decide which Application Deadline a student will be applying to Visit with college reps during their visits to Padua Continue to tour Colleges Ask for letters of recommendation Finalize essays visit Padua s Writing Lab Complete Transcript Request Forms after applying Complete FASFA after October 1st Attend Financial Aid Night on September 29th

Senior Year Overview Winter Be aware of Financial Aid and Scholarship deadlines Complete scholarship applications Send Mid-Yr Transcripts to schools that require them Update admission decisions in Naviance Arrange auditions, portfolio reviews, or scholarship interviews Spring Examine Financial Aid Packages Decide and submit deposit to colleges by May 1 Decision Day Notify College Counselor of your final decision

Testing ACT & SAT All students have taken the ACT at Padua in February 2022 Students can register for additional tests by visiting actstudent.org or collegeboard.org If retesting be sure to check college deadlines to ensure test will be received in time! Most schools continue to have a test optional policy. Discuss with your College Counselor what the right option is for you regarding sending your test score Padua does NOT send scores on students behalf, must be sent directly from testing agency!

College Visitation Student have 3 excused absences per year to visit college campuses Take advantage of College Representative Information Sessions coming to Padua Group Campus visits coming soon! Career Shadowing Opportunities excused absences September 26th, October 17th, and October 18th great opportunity for visits!

College Application Steps STEP 1 - Complete the College s admission application STEP 2 - Mark that you have submitted your application in Naviance Student. STEP 3 - Complete a Transcript Release form and submit it to your counselor WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Your counselor will verify with you that everything is prepared to send to the college and the counselor will submit your materials (via Naviance).

College Application Tips When applying, it is helpful to have on hand: Transcript Resume Essay ACT/SAT scores (if using) College Application Workshops Friday, September 2nd Friday, September 16th Friday, October 14th ** Located in Padua Library **

Application Review Primary importance placed on: High school grade point average Strength and depth of high school curriculum ACT/SAT scores if not applying test optional Other important factors in the application process: Student Essay Teacher and counselor recommendation letters Extracurricular Activities

Application Review Important to Keep in Mind - There are 24,000+ high schools in the United States, each with a top ten list of students. Approximately 240,000 seniors apply to the same group of eight Ivies and highly selective schools. Top students become typical looking in this group. Rigorous course selections, high GPA s, and participation/leadership in school clubs are typical in this group. You can be admissible but not be admitted. COLLEGEISAMATCHTOBEFOUNDANDNOTAPRIZETOBEWON

Naviance Students will use Naviance Student to: List Colleges in Colleges I m Applying to Request Letters of Recommendation Electronically Complete Resume Complete Senior Questionnaire-Due Sept. 24th! Counselors will use Naviance to: Send Transcripts and Letters of Recommendations to colleges (+ any supporting documents) Collect data trends on where students apply and get accepted

Naviance Parent can use Naviance to: Learn more about colleges and universities Save schools that your student is interested in Research majors and careers related to your student s interest Search for scholarship and financial aid opportunities ** Be sure to sign in with the Counseling Department before you leave this evening. We will send you an email tomorrow inviting you to create your Naviance account if you have not already done so. **

Deadlines Admission Deadlines Early Action Deadlines Regular Decision Deadlines November 1st January 15th November 15th February 1st December 1st March 1st January 1st Financial Aid Deadlines FASFA Priority Deadlines December 1st January 15th February 1st

The College s Perspective

College Representative Contact Information Ms. Jaclyn Moran Regional Enrollment Manager, University of Dayton moranj5@udayton.edu (216)702-3361 Mr. Jared Auble Senior Regional Recruitment Manager, Ohio University aublej@ohio.edu (740)597-1414

College Now of Greater Cleveland FAFSA/Scholarship/Financial Aid Help Mrs. Pam Sandoval psandoval@collegenowgc.org Appointments on select Mondays Call Mrs. Koshel, Counseling Secretary, to schedule