COLLEGE PLANNING SEMINAR Class of 2015

COLLEGE PLANNING SEMINARClass of 2016Wednesday, November 19, 2014Presented by the Tolland High SchoolCounseling StaffAGENDASession I: College Admissions Panel

Session II: Timeline for the College Search Process Junior Year and Summer 2015

Session III: Family Connections

ADMISSIONS PANELWe welcome:

Christopher Dorsey Eastern Connecticut Andrew Carter College of the Holy CrossCynthia Zeldner Manchester CCMaria Buono Quinnipiac UniversityCaroline McCall UCONN

Fall & Winter, Junior YearReview PSAT scores (early December). Use results to determine how to best prepare for the SAT in the spring.Think carefully about course selections for senior year. Colleges expect that you will continue to challenge yourself.Register for the SAT or ACT (or both). All registrations for these tests are done on-line, and have strict deadlines.Begin to think about what type of college is best for you. Consider factors such as academic programs, size, location, activities, cost.

Spring, Junior YearBegin your college search.Use search engines in Family Connection VISIT colleges April break is a great time, as college students are in classCollege Fairs Hartford, CT 3/25/15 CT Convention Center Springfield, MA 4/12/15- Big E Complete your RESUME in Family Connection.Pursuing Division I or II athletics? Become familiar with the requirements by going to the NCAA Eligibility Center web site.Investigate requirements for SAT Subject TestsSummer before Senior YearRegister for the fall SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests.Continue to research and visit schools.Update your resume.Begin to brainstorm and draft your college essays.

Fall, Senior YearSenior college application assembly to explain the actual application process.

Meet regularly with your counselor.

Check Family Connection and email often for updates.Working as a TeamStudents, Parents and Counselors all have a role to play in the college search and application process!!!!

Communication is the key!THS Counseling Web Pagewww.ths.tolland.k12.ct.us

Quick Links on right School Counseling

Contains links to :Family ConnectionCollege Board (SAT) and ACTCommon Application Presentations to studentsMuch more!Family Connection from NavianceFamily Connection from Naviance is a web-based program that links students and parents with counselors and our school to improve college and career counseling.Features include:College search and comparison toolsManaging the on-line college application processOn-line transcript requestsSigning up for College Rep visits to THSScholarship listing Resume writing toolMuch moreHow to Access Family ConnectionThe easiest way to access Family Connection is to use the link on the THS School Counseling.

Family Connection Account & Log-inAll students have used Family Connection for a variety of activities, and have their account information.

Temporary passwords were emailed to parents last year. If you need your password resent, please contact your students counselor.Standardized Test ScoresTolland High does NOT include SAT or ACT scores on official transcripts.

Students must have their standardized test scores sent directly from the testing agency (College Board, ACT) to the colleges they are applying to as well as other organizations as needed (NCAA, scholarships, etc.)

THS SCHOOL CODE: 070792COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTSClass of 2016StudentCounselorEmailLast Name

A-ECaitlin Forancforan@tolland.k12.ct.usF- LJames Sheajshea@tolland.k12.ct.usM-SiMichelle Gradymgrady@tolland.k12.ct.usSl ZCorinne Lorenzetclorenzet@tolland.k12.ct.us