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Senior Year
Senior Year
The senior year is extremely busy with the college
admissions process, financial aid, and scholarship
applications.
Deadlines are crucial. There will be many this year,
so make a list
The senior year courses should be challenging, and
it is critical to maintain good grades.
Stay involved with school activities
Attend Open Houses
Understand the different types of
admissions and the timelines
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Rolling Admissions
You are accepted a few weeks after your application
has been submitted
• Regular Decision
Submit application anytime (usually by Feb. 1st)
• Early Decision
Deadline is usually in Oct. or Nov.
Cannot apply anywhere else (unless rejected) and
you are committed to that school
• Early Action
Deadline is usually in Oct., Nov., or Dec.
No commitment to the school
Can still apply to other schools
MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
22 Units of Credit
COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS VARY
4 UNITS OF ENGLISH
1)
ENGLISH 9
2)
ENGLISH 10
3)
ENGLISH 11
4)
ENGLISH 12 or COLLEGE ENGLISH
or VOTECH ENGLISH
REGENTS
4 UNITS OF SOCIAL STUDIES
1) SOCIAL STUDIES 9
2) SOCIAL STUDIES 10
3) SOCIAL STUDIES 11
GLOBAL REGENTS
US HISTORY
REGENTS
4) ECONOMICS/GOVERNMENT
3 UNITS OF SCIENCE
1) EARTH SCIENCE
REGENTS
2) LIVING ENVIRONMENT
REGENTS*
3) CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, VOTECH SCIENCE,
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE,
OCEANOGRAPHY or ADVANCED CHEMISTRY
* DENOTES ADVANCED
REGENTS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
3 UNITS OF MATH
1) ALGEBRA
REGENTS
2) GEOMETRY
REGENTS
3) INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA,
ALGEBRA 2*, APPLIED MATH, VOTECH
MATH, PRE-CALCULUS, OR JCC CALCULUS
* ALGEBRA 2 HAS A REGENTS EXAM THAT IS NEEDED FOR THE
ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA
FOREIGN LANGUGE
SPANISH I
PROFICIENCY*
* MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
SPANISH II
SPANISH III
REGENTS**
**NEEDED FOR ADVANCED REGENTS DIPLOMA
2 UNITS PHYSICAL EDUCATION
1/2 UNIT HEALTH
1 UNIT ART OR MUSIC OR DDP
REGENTS REQUIREMENTS
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must pass all
exams to graduate
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1) English
2) Global Studies
3) US History
4) Math
5) Science
5 regents
ADVANCED REGENTS
REQUIREMENTS
English
Global Studies
US History
Algebra & Geometry & Algebra 2
Any two science exams
Foreign Language
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*must pass all exams with at least a 65
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Class Rank and GPA
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Student with the highest overall average is
ranked “one” in that class. Student with the
second highest overall average is ranked “two”,
etc.
 Final class rank will be determined following 3rd
quarter report card of senior year.
 When determining class rank, courses that are
of Regents or college level are given a weighted
value.
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Regents course – 1.03
College/AP course – 1.06
Ex. 92 (Biology) = 95
92 (JCC English) = 98
COLLEGE/SCHOLARSHIP
REQUIREMENTS
(TYPICALLY)
4 UNITS ENGLISH
4 UNITS SOCIAL STUDIES
3 UNITS MATH
3 UNITS SCIENCE
2-3 UNITS FOREIGN LANGUAGE
ACT/SAT
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES
COMMUNITY SERVICE
SAT/ACT
When should you (re)take the SAT or ACT?
Fall of your
Senior year
The SAT
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SAT is $51.00
 You can sign up online at sat.org/register
 Photo now required
 Fee waivers available if you qualify – check
with Mrs. Hazelton in the Guidance Office.
The ACT
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ACT without Writing is $36.50
 The ACT with Writing is $52.50
 Photo upload is now required
 Fee waivers available if you qualify –
check with Mrs. Hazelton in the Guidance
Office.
ACT
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VS.
Science reasoning section
Math includes trigonometry
Vocabulary less important
Entirely multiple-choice
No guessing penalty
English grammar tested
Math accounts for 25% of
your score
Easy and hard questions
mixed within sections
Based on high school
curriculum
SAT
•No Science Section
•No Trigonometry Questions
•Vocabulary Emphasized
•Non multiple-choice
questions included
•Guessing penalty
•Math accounts for 50% of
your score
•Questions go from easy to
hard in most sections
Test Scores
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The ACT
Top score of 36
Average score is around 20
English
Math
Reading
Science
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The SAT
Critical Reading 200-800
Math
200-800
Writing
200-800
(Essay score of 2 – 12, 1/3 of writing score)
(Multiple-choice 20 – 80, 2/3 of writing score)
Final score is average of all
four sections
Average score of 1400-1500
For a top score of 2400
Preparing for the SAT
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Guidance office reference
Online tests http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/
 The
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free practice tests
Official SAT Online Course
www.collegeboard.com
Interactive lessons
Practice tests
Fee
Preparing for the ACT
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Online Prep – actstudent.org/onlineprep
Practice tests with real ACT test questions
Practice essays for the new optional ACT Writing Test, with realtime scoring
Comprehensive content review for each of the ACT's four required
tests—English, Math, Reading, and Science
Diagnostic test and personalized Study Path
Anywhere, anytime access via the Internet
Website: actstudent.org/testprep
Each day they post a new question
Attention!
27th is the registration deadline
for the October 26th ACT
 September
3rd is the registration deadline for
the November 2nd SAT
 October
Career Searching
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Guidance office has several reference
books
www.princetonreview.com
This site lists many career options and a
little background information about certain
careers
www.collegeboard.com
This site has information on careers and
majors for college. Everyone who took the
PSAT has a free membership to MY
COLLEGE QUICKSTART
College Quickstart
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My College QuickStart includes
these features:
My Online Score Report – An
enhanced score report that allows you
to review each test question, your
answer, and the correct answer with
answer explanations.
My SAT Study Plan – A customized
SAT study plan based on your
PSAT/NMSQT test performance,
highlighting skills for review and
practice.
My College Matches – A starter list of
colleges based on your home state
and indicated choice of major.
My Major & Career Matches –
Personalized lists of majors and
careers plus access to a personality
assessment that suggests other
compatible possibilities.
College Admissions Check-List
 Required
Tests and Courses
 Essays
 Resumes
 Letters
of recommendation
 Deadlines
 College credit for classes taken in high
school
Academic Checklist
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Degrees/programs offered
Majors
Clubs/Associations
Career placement services
Internship opportunities
Financial Check List
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Cost of attending college
 Grants (do not need to be paid
back)
 Loans (have to be paid back)
 Employment (work-study)
 Academic and need-based
scholarships
 Deadlines
 FAFSA (ASAP after Jan. 1st)
 FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
SPONSORED BY SUNY
FREDONIA 12/11/13 @ 7PM
Applying for Financial Aid
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Request a federal PIN at now @ www.pin.ed.gov
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Fill out the 2012-13 FAFSA on the Web Worksheet in
December (Do Not Mail this Worksheet)
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Complete FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov in January
2011! DON’T WAIT UNTIL TAXES ARE FILED
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Print the confirmation page
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Use the link to apply for TAP
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Keep records
FAFSA4caster
Lets students and parents
receive an early estimate
of eligibility for federal
student aid. It will increase
knowledge of the financial
aid process and provide
an opportunity to
investigate other sources
of aid (e.g.; grants,
scholarships).
http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
FAFSA4caster
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Provide general information about federal
student aid
 Foster early awareness and create familiarity
with the financial aid application process and
form
 Serve as an early analysis tool informing
college affordability
 Reduce the time required to submit the
"official" financial aid application in the
student's senior year and beyond
Financial Aid cont.
EFC is determined by
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Student’s income and assets
Parent’s income and assets
Size of family
Number of children in college
Annual Cost minus EFC = Need
Visit www.collegeboard.com to use the award comparison calculator
Questions for families to ask
and not assume!!
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How do outside awards affect the aid package?
What is the school’s policy on non-custodial
parents?
What is the average student debt level?
Are the scholarships/grants renewable each
year?
How might awards change in future years?
What happens if financial circumstances
change?
Financial Aid Facts of Life for Families
Don’t rule out a school
just because of its cost!
 Apply to one or two
financially “safe” schools.
 Meet deadlines!
 Keep copies of all forms
filed.
 Student loans are a way
of life.
 Families should save as
much as they can. No
amount is too small!
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Plan ahead! Think about
how you will pay for each
year of the student’s
program.
Appeal if circumstances
change.
Look at all financing
options—start with those
offered by the college at
which the student
enrolls!
Don’t assume—ask!
Early application is
critical
Scholarship Checklist
High School Guidance Office
 Organizations your parents
belong to
 Places of employment
 Search the web
www.fastweb.com
www.schoolsoup.com
Announcements at school
 Colleges you are applying to
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Campus Life Check-list
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Who attends the
college
Sports
Music
Theater
Art
Library
Publications
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Extracurricular
Activities
Housing
Health services
Counseling services
Safety information
Community
information
College Visits
 Go
now while the
weather is still
nice!!!!
 Look
online for the
Open House dates
QUESTIONS TO ASK A COLLEGE:
•What activities and services are available to help
students get settled (academically and socially during
their first year?
•How big are the classes?
•How easy is it to meet with faculty?
•Are you able to register for the classes you want?
•What is the total cost of attending the college?
•Are all freshmen assigned an academic counselor?
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
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good rule is that when you think turkey you
should be completing your college
applications.
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
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Complete all parts
Proof-read your essays
Have someone else proof your essays
Allow 2-3 weeks for someone to write you a
letter of recommendation
Request an Official Transcript
Copy everything that you mail
Request a Final transcript at the end of the year
12th Grade Checklist
 Apply
to 3-5 colleges (have a back-up plan)
 Take or re-take SAT or ACT
 Research and apply for scholarships
 Keep grades up and stay involved in
activities
 Complete FAFSA in January
 Choose a college and send in all paperwork
QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU!