Post on 11-Jan-2016
COLLEGE SEARCH PROCESSNORTHERN BURLINGTON COUNTY REGIONAL HIGH
SCHOOLCEEB: 310252
2015
WELCOME
Ryan DePuy – SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY
Brittany McCall – RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Ed Stone – RIDER UNIVERSITY
Dotti Pursley – BURLINGTON COUNTY COLLEGE
Two to three times
How many times should my son/daughtertake the SAT?
Two out of three
How many first year college students will transfer?
THE BASICS
Standardized Test Scores Academic Record Essay Letters of
Recommendation
Standardized TestsSAT ACT
3 Components:Critical ReadingMathematicsWriting
5 Components:EnglishMathematicsReadingScienceWriting (optional)
Aptitude Test Achievement Test
Max. Score 2400 Max. Score 36
Penalty for wrong answers No penalty for wrong answers
Standardized Test ACT/SAT I and II
Spring3 times
AP ExamsCan choose to send3 or better
SAT II = Subject TestHighly selective school
Test Optional School
www.fairtest.org
Letter of Recommendation
Counselor RecommendationBrag Sheets – June 1st
ASK Teachers PERSONALLY!!Teacher Questionnaire –
June 1st
Academic Record GPA – 100 point scale at
NBCRHS Grades vs. Class Rank Academic Rigor Strong senior year
schedule
Essay Most difficult part of the application Brainstorm First YOUR “VOICE”
Don’t write to impress
Talk with your English Teacher
*PROOF READ*
Getting Started Communication
Four year schoolTwo year school In-StateOut of State
Initial Research – “Family Connection” College Fairs Yellow Ribbon Schools (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Selection Factors Location:
Distance from homeResident or CommuterUrbanSuburbanRural
Size:SmallMediumLarge
Public vs. Private
Name vs. FitWhat is Best for “Me?”Your goalsAbilities PersonalityDo I fit in?
Name vs FitFit Comfortable
Academically○ Appropriate major○ Courses○ Class size○ Amount of personal attention
Socially○ Activities reflect interest○ Feel like you can be yourself
VISITVisit schoolsAttend Open Houses
when the student body is there.
Ask questions
Selection Factors
Size
Selection Factors
Quality of Faculty
Diversity of Student
BodyCost
The Process
What type of application is available?PaperApply onlineCommon Application
Don’t wait!
APPLY October, November, December -2015
How many applications should I send?
•Average scores are slightly higher then your own2 Reach
•Similar to other students applying to that school
3 or 4 Target
•Scores are better then the average student applying
2 or 3 “Safety”
Helpful Tips Have an appropriate email address Screen Facebook Proof read EVERYTHING Be proactive – don’t be afraid to contact
an institution to follow up on your application
Seek out your counselor – pay attention to deadlines
NCAA.org Click Eligibility Center
NBCRHS Popular Institutions
The College of New Jersey Rowan University Rutgers University Penn State University University of Delaware University of Maryland Towson University Ramapo
Arcadia Arizona State University Boston College Johnson & Wales University Pace University University of Vermont Temple Montclair State University Monmouth University
Military Student Links
http://gibill.va.gov/documents/pamphlets/Yellow_Ribbon_Pamphlet.pdf
http://www.gibill.va.gov/
Important Accounts www.collegeboard.com
www.nburlington.com
www.commonapp.org
High School Counseling
Careers
Career Cruising User Name – Northern
Password - Burlington
Financial Aid
www.pin.ed.gov Fall of 2015
www.fafsa.gov January of 2016
College Acceptance Factors
Acceptance
Grades & GPA
SAT/ACTScores
ActivitiesEssay/
Interview
Service
Awards
Demonstrated Interest
Acceptance
THANK YOU!
Questions?