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Rising Senior Parent Meeting - May 2020

Albert Einstein High School Class of 2021

Agenda

Meet the Class of 2021 sponsor The college application timeline Important dates/website information Q & A with a student panel

Class Sponsor

• Mr. Colwander

chris_m_colwander@mcpsmd.org

Prom

Date, location - TBD Tickets expected to cost $$ Cost of prom tickets and senior dues can be

• fgset by Claire’s Gourmet fundraiser.

Senior Dues

$50 due by ?? After Prom, dues will become an obligation What’s covered: Senior picnic (graduation rehearsal) Senior dinner Cap & Gown DAR Constitution Hall Graduation programs, flowers, etc.

Senior Class Meeting

Date: ?? Collect superlative votes Handout/collect cap & gown orders Panoramic picture (seniors should wear RED) Claire's Gourmet fundraiser kickofg

YEarbooks

Sale starts - First day of School! Price goes up throughout the year , so buy early. Cost is $65, discounted from $80. Senior recognition ads are available for parents to purchase Have ?? Mr. Kavlock can help jared_a_kavlock@mcpsmd.org

YEarbook - Ad Layouts

IB/AP Exams

Registration due November , 2020. Look for IB/AP exam registration information in September , 2020. It will be mailed home and distributed to students.

SSL Hours

75 hours needed to meet graduation requirements. Certificate of Meritorious Service given at 260 SSL hours earned by first Friday in April of 2021.

• Ms. Erica Ramos is SSL Coordinator

erica_e_ramos@mcpsmd.org

College application Process & INformation

Class of 2021 Counseling Website

NACAC State of Admissions Report 2019

College application Timeline

Spring 2020

★ T ake SAT or ACT ★ Continue Naviacne Supermatch College Search and identify 5-10 “Colleges I’m Thinking About” ★ Begin “College Scholarship Recommendation/Self-Evaluation” in Naviance ★ Continue to research and do college visits ★ Ask 2 teachers for a letter of recommendation

College application Timeline

Summer 2020

★ Continue college visits if possible ★ Identify colleges you are applying to ★ Create an organizational system with deadlines to help you submit your applications on time ★ Begin college applications (including the common app) on or about August 1, 2020. ★ T ake the SAT/ACT prep course if you are not happy with your original score

College application Timeline

Fall 2020

★ T ake SAT/ACT again if you are not happy with your original score ★ Sign up for college visits through Naviance ★ Ask 2 teachers for letters of recommendation if not already done so ★ Complete “College Scholarship Recommendation/Self-Evaluation” in Naviance if not already done

College application Timeline

Fall 2020

★ Submit Transcript Request Form and list

• f Colleges I’m Applying T
• to Ms.

Malner (copy can be obtained on counseling website or in person in the counseling suite) ★ Finalize and submit college applications (before Early Action deadlines) ★ Send SAT/ACT scores to colleges via CollegeBoard or ACT directly. ★ Complete the FAFSA - opens October 1, 2020.

Naviance.com A program designed to help students and parents with the career and college search process. Students and parents have their own login information. CollegeBoard.com A website designed to assist students and parents with college searches, scholarships, SAT preparation and registration. ACT.org Website to register for the ACT.

Helpful Programs for College & Career Exploration

Factors to consider when choosing a college

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Reach School - A college that you have a

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Match School - A college that you are

pretty likely to get into because your test scores and/or high school grades fall right into the middle range when you look at the school's profile.

Safe School - A college that you will

almost certainly get into because your test scores and/or high school grades are well above average when you look at the school's profile.

In-state School - at least 1 Maryland

school for in-state financial aid

• pportunities

How many college applications???

While there is no magic number , between 3-9 is usually enough. It should be a combination of reach, match, safety & Maryland schools

Early Decision

(binding agreement)

Early Action

(early deadline and most popular)

REgular Admission Rolling Admission Open Admission

Transcripts

Parental/guardian permission is required prior to sending transcripts to colleges. The Transcript Request Form must be fully completed and submitted to Ms. Malner in the Counseling Department. Students and parents can find the from in the Life After High School packet*, or ask in the Counseling Department. Allow for 4 weeks from submission of the Transcript Request Form for processing.

Tasks to complete over the summer

Continue to research and visit, if possible, colleges of interests and schedule interviews. Identify Colleges I’m Applying T

• Begin applications. The Common

Application typically opens August 1st Write application essays Complete SSL hours, if needed

Helpful Websites

Class of 2021 Counseling Department Website www.connection.naviance.com/einstein www.collegeboard.org www.actstudent.org www.commonapp.org www.fafsa.gov www.finaid.org www.fastweb.com www.khanacademy.com www.princetonreview.com www.prepscholar.com

Special Considerations for the Class of 2021

Current Seniors Q & A

Sachi SakanIWA University of Vermont Major: Data Science

Caroline Robertson (IB diploma Candidate) Bryn Mawr Major: Undecided Sarah Nyarko Towson University Major: Health Education w/ concentration in community health w/ minor in healthcare Mgmt. Sherry chen University of Maryland by way of MC Major: Neuroscience Psychology w/ minor in dance Graviela Hernandez-sosa American University Major: Film & Media Arts Sana Rabbani Montgomery College Major: Business

Tyrese Hoskins Towson Major: Psychology