Transcript Class of 2012
Class of 2013
Are You Preparing for Life after High School?
I can…
• • • • Identify where the common application is and use it as necessary Check my credits earned and those necessary to “walk the stage” in June Compare my record to the requirements for an Honors Diploma Meet the requirements and deadlines for admission and scholarships for my desired post secondary options
Mandatory Paperwork for Graduation
• • • • The Petition Form for Graduation must be on file The 2013 Honors Diploma Checklist must be on file Senior packet overview… Forms are available @ www.bbhcsd.org
Click on News from Counselors, then Senior Section
Honors Diploma
• • • • • • • • 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math 4 credits of Science (must have Chemistry & Physics) 4 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of World Language or 2 credits of 2 different world languages 1 credit of Fine Arts 3.5 GPA 27 ACT or 1210 SAT (combined score of critical reading and math sections only) * can only miss one of the criteria listed above
Standardized Tests
ACT (taken by 73% of class of 2011) www.actstudent.org
SAT (taken by 39% of class of 2011) www.collegeboard.com
ACT
• • • • • • • • • • Is a content-based test that is 3 and one half hours in length ACT is offered 6 times per year 5 section exam with NO penalty for incorrect answers English (focuses on grammar) Math (curriculum up through trigonometry) Reading (prose fiction, social science, humanities, and natural science) Science (charts and experiments) Writing (optional, but highly recommended) Most popular exam in the Midwest Scored 1-36 for each section
SAT
• • • • • • • • • • Is a REASONING TEST that is 3 hours and 45 minutes in length SAT is offered 7 times per year 10 section exam (3 in critical reading, 3 in math, 3 in writing and one experimental section) SECTIONS GET PROGRESSIVELY MORE DIFFICULT!!
PENALTY FOR INCORRECT ANSWERS…1/4 of a point will be deducted Math (curriculum through geometry and Algebra 2) Critical Reading/Verbal (sentence completion, short & long critical reading passages, reading comprehension) NO SCIENCE Writing (an essay question, grammar, usage, and word choice) Scored 200-800 per section, added together for combined score
So which one do you take?
• • We recommend taking both at least once to see how you score Princeton Review Assessment (PRA) helps determine which exam you would score higher • www.princetonreview.com/pra
Why was the PRA created?
• • The majority of colleges and universities accept either the SAT or the ACT. Your testing strengths may be better suited for the style and format of one test over the other. But, tradition and geography have created "SAT Country" and "ACT Country" where the other test is just not taken (and in some cases not even known about).
The PRA to give you the chance to "meet" both the SAT and ACT in less than 4 hours. The PRA has seven 25-minute sections and one 30–minute SAT essay section.
SAT Subject Tests
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How Colleges Use Them
Make admission decisions. Determine how well prepared you are for different college programs. Place you in appropriate-level courses. Advise you on subject course selection. NOT REQUIRED BY ALL COLLEGES, BUT CERTAINLY RECOMMENDED WHERE INDICATED!
Test Prep Options
• • http://www.kaptest.com
• http://www.4tests.com/exams • http://www.testpreppreview.com
• http://www.number2.com/ • Cuyahoga County Public Library… • http://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/stdbackpage.a
spx?id=9817 And, as available, prep class before school in the IDL…stay tuned to BEE-TV
Factors considered in admissions’ offices across the country
• • • • • • • • • • • Class rank (6-semester cumulative) Demonstrated leadership Employment status during high school Extra- and co-curricular involvement First-generation college student status Grade point average Legacy status (family members that have graduated the school) Letters of recommendation Life experiences Obstacles overcome Potential contributions to diversity (breadth of experience, geography, ideology, lifestyle, race/ethnicity, socio economic status, world view) • • • • • • • • Quality of high school (% of graduates going to 4-year colleges) Significant extenuating circumstances Socioeconomic status Special abilities, talents, and achievements Standardized test scores Strength of high school curriculum (depth in each subject area, honors or accelerated courses, AP/IB courses) Strong, ongoing commitment to social service and/or volunteer activities Writing ability
College/Career Readiness Factors
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Grades in College Prep Courses Strength of Curriculum Admission Test Scores (ACT/SAT) Grades in All Courses Essay or Writing Sample (can get you over the hump!) 74.9% 61.5% 54.3% 52.1% 26.6%
Teacher Recommendation 21.1% Student Demonstrated Interest (Interview) 20.9% Counselor Recommendation 20.4%
Application Package
We include: 1. Transcript 2. School Profile 3. Senior year schedule & Quarter grades (if requested) 4. School Counselor Recommendation Letter (if required)
Recommendation Letters
• • • Check with individual school for requirements Counselor will write one if required!!
If OSU is your only common application school, designate as such on purple transcript request form
Resumes/Activity records
• • • • • • Leadership roles/events planned Honors and Awards Community Service Summer Activities/Internships Employment Special research projects/independent studies
Admissions Timelines
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Early Decision
• • Ethical agreement signed by parent, counselor and student Student MUST meet individually with counselor to obtain signature •
Early Action
• Apply early, will get an earlier response •
Rolling Admission
• Once file is complete, response will take 4-6weeks.
College Selection Process
• • • • • Know yourself and what is important to you!
Know your credentials and the realistic choices you have earned!
Take advantage of resources College Fairs in the summer and fall College reps in the lunch periods next year
Your real BFF for the year…
www.bbhcsd.org
News from your Counselors, Senior Section
State University Criteria
University of Akron Averages for the Academic Profiles of entering Class of 2012 GPA: 3.1
ACT: 20 - 26 Bowling Green University Central State University GPA: 3.25
GPA: 2.4
ACT: 19 - 24 ACT: 16 University of Cincinnati Cleveland State University GPA: 3.44
GPA: 3.12
ACT: 22 - 27 ACT: 18 - 24 Kent State University GPA: 3.22
ACT: 20 - 25 ** Some colleges within these universities are very competitive and require a much higher GPA for entrance into a specific major.
State University Criteria
Miami University OSU GPA: N/A ACT: 25 - 30 GPA: N/A ACT: 27 – 31 Ohio University Wright State University GPA: 3.3 ACT: 21-26 Shawnee State University GPA: N/A ACT: 19-23 University of Toledo GPA: 3.09
ACT: 19 – 24 GPA: 3.06 ACT: 19 - 26
Writing Essays
• • • • Start early by creating ideas to write about Essays are evaluated by interest and accuracy Use specific examples in your composition PROOFREAD AND GET IT REVIEWED!!
Scholarship searches
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FASTWEB.COM
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SCHOLARSHIPS.COM
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PETERSONS.COM
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COLLEGETOOLKIT.COM
Common Application
• ALL COMMON APPLICATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU SEND YOUR OWN TEST SCORES TO THE COLLEGES!!
• https://schoolforms.commonapp.org/Common App/FAQ.aspx
FAQs from common application
• • • • • • 4.0 scale Weighted Rank only reported if in top 10% otherwise rank not reported 440-740-4720 440-740-4704 (fax) Must include: Counselors’ emails are last name, first initial @bbhcsd.org
Senior schedule recommendations, (direct from admissions counselors…)
• • Keep your grades up throughout the entire year!
Take strong and competitive classes during your senior year i.e. math, science, and world language classes
“acceptance is contingent on performance throughout ALL years of high school .”
POLICE YOURSELF!!
What You Should Do Now!!
• • • • • • make campus visits and a decision as to which colleges you will apply October 17, 2012 Senior Visitation Day View applications, deadlines, and procedures for prospective colleges and begin!!
apply to at least one college in Ohio Register and take ACT and/or SAT Make individual appointment if needed