Guidance Newsletter P a s c a c k Va l l e y R e g i o n a l H i g h S c h o o l D i s t r i c t
Pascack Valley
Fall
2014
In this Issue:
College Visit Schedule for Juniors & Seniors
Seniors: Early Decision & Early Action
College Fairs
Guidance Programs (College Admissions and Financial Aid)
Naviance Login Information
Scholarship & Financial Aid Resources
Testing Information
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ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS!
Colleges Visiting Pascack Valley
*Please sign up in Naviance
Go to visit schedule @ www.connections.naviance.com/
pascackvalleyhs to view an updated list, including additional October and November visits
Michigan State University
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George Mason University
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Stony Brook University
Seton Hall University
Manhattanville College
Bloomsburg University
University of Rhode Island
Franklin and Marshall College
The George Washington U
University of Rochester
Fashion Inst.of Design & Merch.
Savannah Coll of Art and Design
Juniata College
Marist College
Smith College
University of Maine at Farmington
University of Connecticut
Towson University
Pennsylvania Coll.of Technology
Lebanon Valley College
Bentley University
Coastal Carolina University
Gettysburg College
Alfred University
William Paterson University
U of Massachusetts, Amherst
Washington University in St. Louis
University of Colorado at Boulder
Plymouth State University
Pace University
SUNY at Albany
Boston University
Binghamton University
The University of Arizona
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Fashion Institute of Technology
New York University
University of New Hampshire
Lafayette College
University of Delaware
Marywood University
Mitchell College
The College of New Jersey
University of New Haven
NJ Institute of Technology
Providence College
Albany College of Pharmacy
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Pennsylvania State University
Brandeis University
St. Thomas Aquinas College
West Chester University
Lynn University
Arcadia University
Mount Saint Mary's University
Saint Joseph's College-ME
Kutztown University
East Stroudsburg University
Caldwell University
McDaniel College
Boston College
University of Vermont
Vanderbilt University
Muhlenberg College
Sacred Heart University
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Rowan University
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ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS!
Colleges Visiting Pascack Valley
*Please sign up in Naviance
Go to visit schedule @ www.connections.naviance.com/
pascackvalleyhs to view an updated list, including additional October and November visits
Fairleigh Dickinson University
University of Southern California
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Ithaca College
James Madison University
The University of Tampa
Centenary College
Rider University
Castleton State College
Drew University
Mount Saint Mary College
Bryant University
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Wilkes University
The University of Scranton
SUNY College at Cortland
Springfield College
Syracuse University
American University
Lasell College
The College of Saint Rose
University of Hartford
Radford University
Monmouth University
Albertus Magnus College
Manhattan College
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www.collegeboard.com suggests: Seniors:
Early Decision & Early Action
What Are They and Are They Right for You? Have you noticed a new buzz word in your school hallways or counselor's office? "I'm applying early decision." "Will I be notified early?" Has all this early talk gotten you prematurely anxious about applying to colleges?
The Early Bird Gets the Worm
This cliché is the basic concept behind early decision and early action plans. Your "worm" is knowing in December whether or not you've been accepted at your first choice college. Then, hopefully, you can enjoy the rest of your senior year without stressing about getting into college. The "worm" for the colleges that offer these plans is locking in students early in the process who really want to go to the school.
Early Decision vs. Early Action
Early decision plans allow you to apply early (usually in November) and get an admission decision from the college well in advance of the usual notification date. But there is a catch. Early decision plans are "binding," meaning if you apply as an early decision candidate, you agree to attend the college if it accepts you and offers an adequate finan-
cial aid package. Although you can apply to only one college for early decision, you may apply to other colleges under regular admission. If you're accepted by your first-choice college early, you must withdraw all other applications. Usually, colleges insist on a nonrefundable deposit well in advance of May 1.
Early action plans are similar to early decision plans in that you can learn early in the admission cycle (usually in January or February) whether a college has accepted you. But unlike early decision, most early action plans are not binding, meaning you do NOT have to commit to a college to which you've applied for early action. Under these plans, you may apply to other colleges under regular admission plans, but some stipulate that you may not apply early (either early decision or early action) to other colleges. Usually, you can let the college know of your decision in the late spring or when you've decided.
Should I Apply Under One of These Plans?
You should apply under an early decision or action plan only if you are very, very sure of the college you want to attend. These plans make a lot of sense if one college is your clear preference and if your profile closely matches that of the students at that college.
Do not apply under an early decision or action plan if you plan to weigh offers and financial aid packages from sev-
eral colleges later in the spring. Also, you shouldn't apply early if it is to your advantage to have more of your senior year work to show a college. If you plan to woo an admission office with your excellent grades this year, you may want to wait until after the semester ends to apply to colleges.
Who Offers Early Plans?
More than 400 colleges offer an early decision plan, an early action plan, or both. Go to a list of these colleges @ collegeboard.com for their deadlines, and the number of students who applied and were accepted under an early decision plan. You can also find this information in The College Board College Handbook, available in the online store.
Do Your Research
Before applying to an early action and early decision plan, research all your options to decide which college is the right one for you. Does the college have everything you want in a school? You can use College Search to find schools that match your preferences.
A Last Word of Advice
Get advice from your high school counselor and other trusted advisers before applying to a college as an early deci-
sion applicant. In the fall, it may seem appealing to get the college decision over with, but as your senior year pro-
gresses, you may find your academic and other goals changing. On the other hand, you may be very confident that you will thrive at a certain college. If so, you're the type of student for which early decision was created.
COLLEGE FAIRS
Bergen County College Night
Sponsored by Bergen County Directors of Guidance
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
6:00-9:00pm
At Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ - Rothman Center
Pascack Valley & Northern Valley College Night
Thursday, October 16, 2014
7:00-9:00pm
Northern Valley Demarest H.S.
Fall 2014 National College Fair Schedule
NACAC Location
Date
Time
Site
Long Island National Fair
Sun., Oct. 5
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nassau Coliseum
Uniondale, NY
Philadelphia
Sun., Oct. 26
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Pennsylvania
Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA
Atlantic City
Thurs., Nov. 13
9a.m.-12:00p.m.
6p.m.-9:00p.m.
Atlantic City
Convention Center
Atlantic City, NJ
An Interactive and Proactive Presentation on the Selective College Admissions Process
Featuring Peter Van Buskirk
Author, lecturer and former Dean of Admissions at Franklin & Marshall College
9th, 10th and 11th Grade Students & Parents Thursday, October 23, 2014
7:00 p.m. Pascack Valley High School Auditorium
$$$ FINANCIAL AID $$$
FAFSA PROGRAM
Financial Aid
Night
January 6, 2015
November 7, 2014
Pascack Hills Auditorium
7:00 p.m. Pascack Hills High School Auditorium
7:00 p.m. NAVIANCE All students login with their laptop username and password.
LAPTOP
USERNAME:
Ex (fcherichello)
LAPTOP
PASSWORD
Ex: (ab123)
Visit your Naviance account @ www.connection.naviance.com/
pascackvalleyhs
10th, 11th and 12th Grade Students: Get your updated GPA under student profile. Scholarship and Financial Aid Resources
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov
Higher Education Student Assistance Authority www.hesaa.org
www.fastweb.com
www.findaid.com
www.college-scholarships.com
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE https://profileonline.collegeboard.com
TESTING INFORMATION
U.S. Registration Deadlines
2014-2015
Test Dates
Test
Regular Registration Deadline
(postmark/submit by)
October 11, 2014
SAT & Subject Tests
September 12, 2014
November 8, 2014
SAT & Subject Tests
October 9, 2014
December 6, 2014
SAT & Subject Tests
November 6, 2014
January 24, 2015
SAT & Subject Tests
December 29, 2014
March 14, 2015
SAT only
February 13, 2015
May 2, 2015
SAT & Subject Tests
April 6, 2015
June 6, 2015
SAT & Subject Tests
May 8, 2015
Go to www.collegeboard.com to register!
CEEB CODES
PASCACK HILLS
310-823
PASCACK VALLEY 310-540
ACT Go to www.act.org to register!
Test Date
Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
September 13, 2014
August 8, 2014
August 9-22, 2014
October 25, 2014
September 19, 2014
September 20-October 3, 2014
December 13, 2014
November 7, 2014
November 8-21, 2014
February 7, 2015
January 9, 2015
January 10-16, 2015
April 18, 2015
March 13, 2015
March 14-27, 2015
June 13, 2015
May 8, 2015
May 9-22, 2015