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Thursday
Aug252016

Class of 2016 College Summary

Summary Report

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College Map

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Wednesday
May112016

Letters of Rec For College Apps - Class of 2017

Thursday
Mar172016

Spring College Fairs & Info Sessions

 

Spring is the season for college fairs and information sessions ...

New Jersey National College Fair - Meadowlands Exposition Center at Harmon Meadow; April 20 & 21 

Monmouth County College Fair - Brookdale Community College; Monday, April 21; 6:00 pm to  8:00 pm

Ranney School College Fair - Monday, April 25th from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; list of participating colleges and universities

Colleges that Change Lives - New York on May 15th at 1:00 pm; Philadelphia on May 17th at 7:00 pm; Teaneck, NJ on May 18th at 7:00 pm

Exploring Educational Excellence - Princeton; Wednesday, May 25|, 2016 at 7:00 pm | Colleges: Brown, University of Chicago, Columbia, Cornell & Rice

Exploring College Options - Princeton, Tuesday, May 17, 7:00 pm | Woodbridge, Monday, May 23, 7:00 pm | Colleges: Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, UPenn & Stanford

Tuesday
Mar012016

Rising Senior Night 2016

Wednesday
Jan272016

Mid-Year Reports for College Apps

Details about Mid-Year Reports for senior's college applications below ... 

What information is included on the Mid-Year Report?

  1. Your updated transcript  
  2. A standard form completed by your counselor. 

Your updated transcript will include your marking period 1 & 2 grades. It does not include your mid-term exam grades. The updated transcript also includes your final grade for half-year courses (TOK, LEAP, Adv. Experimental Design, etc.). Additionally, the Mid-Year Report Form asks for your updated GPA. Your updated GPA includes all completed classes through junior year + the half-year classes you completed as a senior. Your current grade in full-year senior classes are NOT factored into your updated GPA.

When will Mid-Year Reports be sent?

All Mid-Year Reports will be sent by Friday, February 12th. 

Do I need to submit a request for you to send my Mid-Year Reports?

No, there is nothing for you to do. Your Mid-Year Report will be sent to all of the colleges listed on your "College's I'm Applying To" page in Naviance. The Office Status will be updated as "Mid-Year Submitted."

Why are Mid-Year Reports important?

  • For schools that you've already been accepted to - they are looking to make sure that your strong academic performance has continued in your senior year. College acceptances are contingent upon successful completion of your senior year. Through the Mid-Year Report, colleges are assessing if you've developed a case of "Senioritis." 
  • For schools that you haven't received a decision from or were deferred/wait listed from - showing growth in your academic performance from the end of your junior year has the potential to tip the admission scales in your favor. The Mid-Year Report is also a "marketing opportunity" for you. From the time you submitted your application, are there any new achievements to highlight? This can include awards, scholarships, improved SAT scores or starting a new job. Contact your counselor to discuss any new achievements that could potentially be included in your Mid-Year Report.