Junior Parent Night

January 13, 2015

6:30 PM

Mrs. Mary NovakAdministrative Assistant

Ms. Karen PariseStudent Assistance

Counselor

The College Counseling Department: Additional Support

The College Process

Introductory Remarks

Senior Year Course Selection

■Senior Year Course Selection■Rigor

■Summer School■“Free” Hours■Challenge yourself next year!

Scheduling Process

■Honors/AP Application: – Due by January 23 (16th for some departments)–Available online

■Online Schedule Request/Electives Dates:–February 12-19: Students select courses on Net Classroom. Visit the Course Descriptions.

■Counselor/Student Meetings: Feb 23-May 1

The College Application Process:

Finding the Best Fit

■Components■ Application & Fee■ Transcript■ Standardized Tests■ Extracurricular Record■ Essays■ Teacher and Counselor Recommendations■ Interview (?)

The College Application Process

■Types of Colleges/Universities■ Large State■ Selective, Honors Programs■ Highly Selective

■Financial Aid■Confirm Enrollment

Standardized Tests

■ SAT and ACT■Required for admission to most colleges and universities■Colleges will accept either SAT or ACT■Online registration■Sending Score Reports■Fee Waivers■Testing Plan

Subject Tests

■Highly Selective Colleges may require ■Testing in English, History, Math, Science, Foreign Lang■ One Hour, Multiple Choice■May or June

Test Prep

■ Not every student needs test prep

■There are free resources online for both■ KHAN Academy (www.khanacademy.org)■Test prep services are available and resources are listed on the Counseling webpage■ Variety of test prep services at different pricing■ Brophy class for March SAT

What You Can Expect From the Counseling Department:

■January/February: –Small group meetings to introduce college search process

■February-April: –Individual Student Meetings for College and Scheduling – Parent Meetings

■March (TBD): –Jesuit Excellence Tour

■May– Essay Workshops

What You Can Expect From the Counseling Department:

■Fall:– Group and Individual Student Meetings– Parent Meetings– Essay Review– Nuts and Bolts Help– Senior Parent Night /In State College Night (August)– Application Workshops After School (Sept/Oct)– College Fair (Sept)– College Rep Meetings @ Brophy– Financial Aid Night

What We Expect From Students:

■ Be in the driver’s seat: It’s your process■ Research potential schools ■ Draft essays during summer■ Complete Senior Reflection Exercise (Due Sept. 1)■ Regularly check email ■ Attend college rep meetings■ Stay on top of application requirements and deadlines

What We Expect From Parents:

■ Support your son■Complete Parent Reflection■Communicate with your son about your

expectations and family realities. ■Assist with financial aid documents and

deadlines: prepare early

What Now?

■College Research■Utilize Naviance■College Visits■Visit university or college websites

■SAT/ACT Preparation■Academics!■Summer Programs

Thank You!

■To schedule a meeting, please contact Mrs. Mary Novak by phone: 602-264-5291 x 6481. Parents are not required to meet with counselors, but we are available by appointment to help answer your questions.