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Preparation for Senior Year for College-Bound Students

June 9, 2020

Today’s Topics/Agenda

• SAT/ACT Testing Updates
• College Visits
• Naviance Tools
• NCAA/NAIA Eligibility
• LHS Counseling Google Classroom
• Questions/Answers

SAT/ACT Testing Updates

• College admissions offices are expected to be more flexible with

testing than in previous years; check with colleges on your list!

• Statewide SAT Testing

○ May occur on Wednesday, September 23 (at LHS) ○ Not guaranteed: dependent on funding, health guidelines, other factors

• National SAT Testing: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat

○ Offered once per month August through December ○ Contact Mr. Cain by email (brett.cain@thompsonschools.org) if you may qualify for a fee waiver

• ACT: register online - www.act.org

College Visits

Research colleges in more depth by participating in virtual college tours! Here are some examples of what virtual tours can offer:

• Hudson River College Cruise: June 9th and 10th:

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https://www.marist.edu/hrcc

• Coast to Coast Information session: June 9th, 5pm:

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https://apply.dartmouth.edu/register/C2CMTN

• ROAR Summer College Search Series: A Zoom Event:

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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBCfNYnJb1nAb4bPNeL5uvARVbOjqdjPB51jWu7QzXpRBNQw/viewform

Other virtual opportunities:

• CSU: https://admissions.colostate.edu/virtual-experiences-at-csu/
• UNC: https://www.unco.edu/visit/#virtual
• CU Boulder: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/colorado

Naviance Tools

How to log in: https://student.naviance.com/lovehs

• College Home

○ Overview of tools ○ Super Match

Your summer goal should be to research colleges and familiarize yourselves with Naviance and the various tools you will be using in the fall when you begin your applications. Early next fall, we will host both senior seminars and individual senior meetings with your counselors with further information to assist you with college applications, financial aid, and scholarship searches.

NCAA/NAIA Eligibility

To participate in college athletics (NCAA Division I/II & NAIA), students must complete initial eligibility by registering online.

• NCAA: https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/
• NAIA: https://play.mynaia.org/

Students are encouraged to register prior to senior year. Please note: it is your responsibility to make sure you take the core classes required for NCAA/NAIA eligibility. If you create an account on either site, or if you have any questions, please email Mr. Cain (brett.cain@thompsonschools.org).

LHS Counseling Google Classroom

• To join, add code “kp456ej” when logged in to your TSD Google

account.

• Information will be posted throughout senior year, including:

○ Information about upcoming events ○ Resources available by download, external links, and Google Sheets/Docs/Forms ○ Reminders about deadlines ○ Various information related to college applications, connecting with college admissions representatives, scholarships, and more

Q & A