RHS Guidance

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SAT Question of the Day Graduate

 

Dates to Remember:

September 11, ACT at RHS. Register by August 7 (late registration ends August 21)

October 9, SAT at RHS.  Register by September 10.

Fall 2010 SAT dates:  October 9 (at RHS), November 6, and December 4 (at RHS)
Fall 2010 ACT dates:  September 11 (at RHS), October 23 (at RHS), and December 11 (at RHS)
2010 PSAT - October 16

2010-2011 Program of Studies

Class of 2011

Nothing Will Give You a "Feel" for a College Better Than The Visit

Why Visit?
How to Prepare for a Visit
Campus Visit Checklist
Planning Checklist

Time to Become Familiar with Online Help:

Naviance Succeed (Enter as "Guest," no ID or password required.)--This site includes data from former RHS students on their college selections/acceptances/choices and analysis Scattergrams that can be used as a comparison tool. Also, College Search, College Lookup, and College Comparison are available.

Colleges that do not use or deemphasize the SAT/ACT.

Timeline for College Admissions

College Board Online has a wealth of information for parents and students including:

  • Cappex provides a lot of information to help with your college search.
  • College Answer has information on preparing, selecting, applying, paying, deciding, and financing.
  • BestCollegePicks.com gives you a "different" kind of a search based upon your personality, strengths, and goals.
  • Princeton Review rates colleges and has lots of other helpful information.
  • Kaplan also offers helpful advice
  • Peterson's Online College Guide is here too!
  • U.S. News and World Report college issue has helpful information
  • NACAC has lots of articles to help in the process
  • Next Step Magazine has articles available for both students and parents
  • School Guide now available online
  • Colleges That Change Lives is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and support of a student-centered college search process.

    • Interested in Studying Visual or Performing Arts? Looking for a college with a specific art major?

    The U.S. Department of Education makes campus security statistics available

    Once You've Narrowed It Down, Check Out the College's Web Site:

    An excellent way to learn about colleges is to attend Open Houses or take a virtual tour!

    Transcript Request form is now here!

    The Student Profile, Parent Brag Sheet, and Activity Sheet will help the guidance counselor with the letter of recommendation.

    Nearly 350 colleges and universities accept the common application.

    Interested in taking courses at CCM? The new NJTransfer website gives you the following information:

    • Which courses to select at a community college
    • Which New Jersey four-year colleges offer equivalent courses
    • How the courses will satisfy four-year degree requirements
    • Where you can transfer your community college courses in New Jersey
    • How to contact a New Jersey college or university if you need information about admissions, transferring courses, or transfer recruitment even

    Attention Athletes--Register online for the NCAA Eligibility Center

    Lots of online resources to help you prepare for the SAT

    PSAT scores are in!  Sign up for Quickstart (www.collegeboard.com/quickstart) to get to your personalized study plan.

    FREE SAT Prep Available to all RHS Students!

    ACT tests are an alternative to SAT tests.

    ACT/SAT Score Comparison Chart

    How Are You Going To Afford It??

    Students in the top 15% of their class may be eligible for full tuition at community colleges through the NJ Stars Program. 

    Free Financial Aid Hotline 800-792-8670

    Parents of 9th, 10th, and 11th graders can get a headstart on financial aid

    Estimate your EFC (Expected Family Contribution)

    College Board Financial Aid has helpful information

    To find % of financial need met and form (grants or loans)--

    1. Go to Collegeboard.com
    2. Type name of college in College QuickFinder box
    3. Click on Cost and Financial Aid box (scroll down)

    Scholarship bulletins: Sept 10, 2009 | Sept. 16, 2009 | Sept. 18, 2009 | Sept. 25, 2009 | Oct. 6, 2009 | Oct. 13, 2009 | October 27, 2009 | November 13, 2009 | December 15, 2009 | January 8, 2010 | January 22, 2010 | February 2, 2010 | February 22, 2010 | March 3, 2010 | April 12, 2010

    Try a fastweb scholarship search

    The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid is here

    Wired Scholar gives you lots of information on how to pay for college and includes a scholarship search.

    The U.S. Department of Education has its own FAFSA website and offers general information on financial aid.

    The New Jersey Higher Education Assistance Authority has information available on programs for New Jersey Students

    Wells Fargo has scholarships available as well as other types of financial aid info

    The largest and fastest free college scholarship search is here.

    Underclass Bulletins: Bulletin 1, Bulletin 2, Bulletin 3, Bulletin 4, Bulletin 5, Bulletin 6, Bulletin 7, Bulletin 8

    FYI--The law requires virtually all male US citizens register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. You can register 3 ways: (1) Answer "Yes" on Line 22 of FAFSA form, (2) Online, or (3) by mail (forms available at your post office)

    FYI--student tutors are available if you need a little extra help (see your guidance counselor)

    Join a club; get involved in Extracurricular Activities

    Need Some Career Info?

    Lots of information available on Anti-Bullying Programs and Agencies with Bully Prevention Missions

    The Roxbury Municipal Alliance Committee (ROMAC) Web Site has lots of interesting information. Their motto is "Working Together for a Drug Free Community."

    Keeping Our Children Safe--

    RHS Phone Number (973) 584-1200

    Emilie Bacchetta, ext. 1244

    Gerri Harrington, ext. 1243

    Jonathan Roman, ext. 1248

    Linda Rosenblatt, ext. 1245

    Stefanie SanEmeterio, ext. 1246

    Jennifer Kenny, Student Assistance Counselor, ext. 1242