College Preparation Update
Special Edition for Juniors - June 3, 2020
Hello 11th Grade Families!
We hope the resources in this newsletter will assist you with post graduation planning. This update is specific for juniors as it includes a presentation on how to approach post graduation planning normally presented live in 11th grade English classes. In addition you will find information on college searches and writing resumes in Naviance, writing the college essay, requesting letters of recommendation, and registering for SATs. If you have any questions, counselors are available by email during the school day.
Students with last names A-C
Mrs. Fredericks - bfredericks@htsd.us
Students with last names D-Me
Mrs. Mulhern - lmulhern@htsd.us
Students with last names Mf-Z
Please also visit the school counseling page on the HTHS website https://www.haddontwpschools.com/Page/282.
Time Sensitive - Priority SAT Registration
Direct from the College Board website:
Students who registered for the June SAT or Subject Test and didn't cancel their registration can transfer their registration now to any available administration. Students in the high school class of 2020 or 2021 who do not have SAT scores can register now for the August, September, and October SAT or SAT Subject Test.
Later this week, registration for the August, September, and October tests will open for all students.
Colleges and Universities with Test Optional/Test Flexible Policies
With high school students having limited options to sit for SAT or ACT exams due to COVID 19, many colleges & universities are maintaining or creating Test Optional or Test Flexible policies for the Class of 2021. Fair Test is an organization that publishes an updated list of schools with such policies (whether permanent or temporary). While this list is a helpful resource, please refer to the websites of colleges and universities for the specifics on their policies. http://fairtest.org/university/optional
SAT and ACT Testing Updates
For SAT registration & updates https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat?navId=www-sat
For ACT registration & updates https://www.act.org/content/act/en.html
Spring 2020 Junior Post Graduation Planning Slide Show
College Search and Resume Tools in Naviance
The College Essay
Asking Teachers for Letters of Recommendation
1- Ask the teacher in person (or via email during Remote Learning).
2- Once the teacher confirms give the the completed College Recommendation Form attached.
3- Invite the teacher in Naviance.
4-Follow-up with a thank-you note or email to the teacher.
Visiting Colleges
Junior Questionnaire
Hey Juniors! If you haven't already, please complete the Junior Questionnaire.