Guidance Announcements from ...
Dana Sainte, MS.ED
School Counselor for ESL and IEP students grades 9-12
(732) 396-1090 Ext. 1078
2011-2012 school year...
Seniors:
Completed research on prospective schools & narrowed down selections to 4-6 colleges/universities/vocational schools
Request (3-4) written recommendations from teachers, counselors, social workers, employers, coaches, etc;
Type drafts of college application essays/personal statements & have them proofread!
Register for SATs and/or ACTs & request that your scores are sent directly to your prospective schools!
Apply to scholarship programs on the internet & in the RHS Guidance Office
Continue to update your resume (a.k.a. brag sheet) with your extra-curricular activities.
Attend your prospective schools' open house dates.
Visit college/university admission directors & recruiters in the cafeteria during your lunch periods (Dates & schools are announced over Kudos)
Submit college applications online between October - January
Apply for financial aid beginning in January 2012
Attend our annual Senior Financial Aid Night on January 5, 2012 in the cafeteria. Time to be announced.
Attend our annual RHS College & Career Fair on October 11, 2011 in the gymnasium at 6:30pm
Plan to attend New Jersey College Goal Sunday on February 26, 2012 at various NJ Colleges/Universities. On this Sunday, financial aid counselors will offer free assistance with completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Prior registration is required! Register at www.njcollegegoalsunday.org
Be diligent and meet with your counselor often!
Juniors:
Make an appointment with your school counselor to review transcript for graduation requirements!
Network with college admissions reps at annual RHS College & Career Fair on October 11, 2011 at 6:30pm in the gym.
Explore COIN website (www.community.coin3.com) for career inventory/exploration. See your counselor for usernames & passwords.
Request college recommendation letters from teachers, counselors, social workers, coaches, employers, etc;
Research your prospective colleges' websites (for admission requirements) and visit their Open Houses
Create a 1st draft for the college essay/personal statement (if required) and have it proofread & saved!
Take the SAT &/or ACT tests in April, May or June.
Maintain involvement in extracurricular activities!
Challenge yourself, work diligently and adhere to RHS rules and policies
Sophomores:
Make an appointment with your school counselor to review transcript for graduation requirements!
Network with college admissions reps at annual RHS College & Career Fair on October 11, 2011 at 6:30pm in the gym.
Explore COIN website (www.community.coin3.com) for career inventory/exploration. See your counselor for usernames & passwords.
Participate/maintain involvement in extracurricular activities!
Challenge yourself, work diligently and adhere to RHS rules and policies.
Freshman:
Explore COIN website (www.community.coin3.com) for career inventory/exploration. See your counselor for usernames & passwords.
Participate/maintain involvement in extracurricular activities!
Challenge yourself, work diligently and adhere to RHS rules and policies
College Entrance Exams:
1. SAT registration online at www.collegeboard.com
Prep questions are available at this site!
...or Eprep is a free online, video-based test prep. Logon to www.eprep.com/courses/sat/express
... or MyCollegeQuickStart.com for practice SAT questions & essay questions
Be sure to include the Rahway High School code when you register! 311280
SAT test dates Register by
Oct. 1, 2011 (at RHS) Sept. 9, 2011
Nov. 5, 2011 (at RHS) October 7, 2011
Dec. 3, 2011 November 8, 2011
January 28, 2012 Dec. 30, 2011
March 10, 2012 February 10, 2012
May 5, 2012 (at RHS) April 6, 2012
June 2, 2012 (at RHS) May 8, 2012
2. ACT registration online at www.actstudent.org
Prep questions are available at this site!
Be sure to include the Rahway High School code when you register! 311280
ACT test dates Register by
September 10, 2011 August 12, 2011
October 22, 2011 September 16, 2011
December 10, 2011 (at RHS) Nov. 4, 2011
February 11, 2012 Jan. 13, 2012
April 14, 2012 (at RHS) March 9, 2012
June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012
Juniors and seniors who have an IEP may be eligible for extended time on the SAT and ACT tests. Contact me for further information!
For all students that are college bound, extracurricular activities during the school year are highly recommended! Below are great websites to assist you in your search.
Summer Camps: www.petersons.com www.mysummercamps.com
Employment: www.snagajob.com www.myfuture.com
Volunteer/Community Service: www.volunteermatch.org www.idealist.org
College/University/Vocational Schools: www.petersons.com www.collegeboard.com
Scholarships: www.collegeprowler.com www.fastweb.com
***Searching & appyling for scholarships are free! Avoid scholarships that require a fee(s) for application!!**
Introducing...New Jersey State Scholars and School Counts! programs!
According to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce students that particpate in a rigorous course of study:
*Score an averge of 100 points more on the SATs
*Are twice more prepared for college
*Are likely to complete their undergraduate program
*Earn 13% more per year than other high school graduates
To learn more about this program visit: www.newjerseyscholars.org or www.bcee.org
(Tambien disponible en espanol)
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