Finding the Right Match Rigor of academic Letters of program - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Finding the Right Match

• Rigor of academic • Letters of program recommendation • GPA • College essays • SAT and ACT scores • Demonstrated interest • SAT Subject Tests • Extra curricular activities (sports, • AP tests community service, clubs, etc.)

vs. SAT ACT Reasoning test TEST Content-based test Aptitude Achievement Evidence-Based Reading and Writing FORMAT English Math Math Essay (optional) Reading Science Writing (optional) Reading Test CONTENT Grammar & Usage Writing and Language Test Math Math Reading Essay (optional) Science Reasoning Writing (optional) Math, Critical Reading and Writing ranges 200- SCORING English, Math, Reading, and Science ranges 1- 800; total score ranges 400-1600 36; Composite ACT is average of four sections, ranges 1-36. Yes SCORE CHOICE Yes Arithmetic MATH LEVELS Arithmetic Data Analysis Algebra I & II Algebra I & II Functions Functions Geometry Geometry Trigonometry Formulas are provided in test booklet No formulas provided Every four year school accepts the SAT and ACT

• Internet •Guidance Website •Open houses/College Fairs •Scholarships •College Search Links •College Representative Visit Schedule •Summer Programs and Other Opportunities •NAVIANCE- Family Connection • Contact Colleges • Network • College Fairs

• Reach schools • Target schools • Safety schools

Family Connection “College Search” •Location •Setting •Size •Academic Major •Cost •Sports •Social Life •Selectivity

• Visit Colleges •Open Houses •Information Sessions •Tours • Talk to college representatives •Visits at MHS •Admission Offices • Go to College Fairs • Check out summer opportunities

• A student planning on attending an NCAA Division I or II institution who wishes to participate in intercollegiate athletics must register with NCAA Eligibility Center at www.eligibilitycenter.org • Registration should occur during your junior year

JUNIOR TIMELINE Winter •Meet with your school counselor •Continue to explore Naviance & research post-secondary opportunities •Research and apply for summer college programs, internships, and jobs •Register for college admissions tests •Think about the rigor of your senior year schedule & review the Program of Studies Spring •Build a resume •Register for college admissions tests. Take AP exams and subject tests, if applicable •Visit colleges over spring break •Attend the College Admissions Panel presentation (March 17) & MHS College Fair (April 21) •Sign up for Mock Admissions Interviews •Ask for letters of recommendation •Register on the NCAA website if you are an athlete (www.eligibilitycenter.org) Summer •Continue to visit college campuses and network with admissions counselors, potential employers, and recruiters •Create an essay and finish your resume •Create a Common Application account (www.commonapp.org) •Register for fall college admissions test Test Dates – register online ● SAT & Subject Tests (www.collegeboard.org) ● ACT (www.actstudent.org) ▪ May 7 (Deadline: April 8) ▪ April 9 (Deadline: March 4) ▪ June 4 (Deadline: May 5) ▪ June 11 (Deadline: May 6) Important MHS Events College Admissions Panel- March 17 MHS College Fair- April 21 Mock Admissions Interviews – May 18