Preparing for College
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What your Senior needs to know!
Peekskill High School
Check your graduation
requirements
4 English
4 Social Studies
(Global History I & II + US
History + US Gov/Econ)
3 Math
(Alg. + 2 additional)
3 Sciences
(Lab Science & 2 additional
science)
1 Art/Music
.5 Health
2 Physical Education
1 Foreign Language
Total of at least 22 credits
Passed required Regent
exams
ELA
Global History
US History
Integrated Algebra
Science
Advanced Regents Diploma
Endorsement
Complete at least 3 years of the same foreign language
or 5 units of credit in Art, Music, Business, Technology
or Vocational Education
Pass all required regents exams:
Global History
Algebra
US History
ELA
Living Environment
Pass additional regents exams:
Additional Science
Algebra II
Geometry
Foreign Language
After High School Options
4 year college
2 year college
Vocational/Technical Programs
Military
Work
College Admission Testing
SAT
Scoring:
200-800 on each section
Sections (3)
Verbal, Math, Writing
Math – through Algebra II
Total score = 3 sections
combined
Minus ¼ point for wrong
answers
Average score = 500 per
section
ACT
Scoring:
1-36 on each section
Sections (4/5)
English, Math, Reading,
Science Reasoning, Writing
(optional)
Math includes some pre-calc
Total score = average of each
section score
No penalty for guessing
Average score = 20-21
How to apply for testing & when?
All Juniors should take
either the SAT or ACT for
the first time before the
end of their Junior Year.
Retake in Fall of Senior
Year if needed.
Some schools don’t
require SATs or ACTs….
www.fairtest.org
Where to apply?
SATwww.collegeboard.com
ACTwww.act.org
Next test dates:
ACT December 14th
register by Nov 8th
SAT December 7th,
register by Nov 8th
Preparing for College Admission Tests
Free SAT & ACT Test Prep Field Library of Peekskill
October 12 10:30-2:30pm
October 26 10:30-2:30pm
* Must sign up!
Free Online Courses: College Board’s SAT Online Course
and at ACT.org
Review your PSAT score report
ACT/SAT workbooks in the College/Career Center or for
purchase from bookstores and online
Question of the Day
At collegeboard.com and ACT.org
Two Year vs. Four Year Colleges
Two Year
Transfer Agreements
Lower Cost
Career/Vocational Prep
Community Colleges
have open enrollment
Placement Test Required
Four Year
Higher Degree Awarded
More majors/areas of
study available
Needed for Advanced
Graduate Work
Campus Housing
Availability
Collegiate experience
Your College Options
What is the best fit for you?
Dream and Target
GPA, Your Courses, Test Scores
Cost
Location
Distance from home
Urban, Suburban, Rural
Majors
Athletics, Greek Life, Religion, Cultural
Family Connections
Please log on to:
http://connection.naviance.com/arundelhs
Family Connection features:
Periodic emails & notifications
regarding scholarships, special
opportunities, & more.
Complete a career interest profiler
and explore various careers.
Generate lists of colleges that may
be a good match based on your
GPA & test scores.
See when College Reps will visit
Arundel and sign up to attend.
Request transcripts and track your
transcript and recommendation
requests.
What do colleges consider when they
evaluate applicants?
Academic Record – transcript, which includes current
classes, course history, rigor, GPA, and class rank
Test Scores- ACT or SAT; in some cases SAT II, TOEFL,
Accuplacer
Letters of Recommendation (vary by school)
Essay
Extra Curricular Activities
Leadership
Community Service
Tips for the Application Process
SUNY Soar www.suny.edu/applysuny
General application to apply for all SUNY schools at
one time
CUNY Portal
http://www.cuny.edu/admissions/apply.html
Most colleges have on-line applications or
will accept the Common Application; it is accepted at over
400 schools
www.commonapp.org
Early Decision (binding) vs. Early Action (non-binding)
Resources at Peekskill
Your School Counselor!
College Resource Center
Ms. Gordineer is available every day to help with
scholarships and college searches!
Naviance
College search
Scholarships
Announcements
College visits
Transcript requests
Manage application documents
Evening information sessions during the school year
Financial Aid
All students and parents should fill out a FAFSA. The
FAFSA application is available for a pin on December
1st on line at www.fafsa.gov but will submit January 1st
All forms should be submitted by February 15th to
receive the most aid you are eligible for.
Financial Aid night will be January 29th
Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
New York Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
Many scholarships can only be submitted if a FAFSA
has been completed
Technical/Vocational Programs
Certificate programs available at the community
college and technical college/school
Career Specialized programs leading to employment in
a specific field
Programs available in many areas of study
Adult education programs offered through PNW
BOCES
Military
All military branches require a high school diploma
ASVAB is a required entrance exam
Opportunities for on-the-job training & educational
scholarships
Peekskill Recruitment Center
1045 Park Street, Peekskill NY
Employment
Opportunity to go straight into the work force
Peekskill Career Center
201 James St. Peekskill, NY
New York State Department of Labor website:
Apprenticeship opportunities
Job search assistance
Recruitment events
Coming Events
Peekskill College Fair
October 24th 8-10am at Peekskill High
Hispanic College Fair
November 23rd at 11:30am Fordham University,
Rosehill Campus
HBCU College Fair
November 16th at 10:30am Riverbank State Park
College Admission Representatives visit
Peekskill High in the Fall. Keep track and sign
up on Naviance.
Career Hiring Fair
@ Peekskill High coming soon!
Counselor Contacts
Mr. Lenroy Stevens [email protected]
All grades A-H
Mrs. Jane Thorpe [email protected]
All grades I-L, R-Z
Ms. Erin Arnold [email protected]
All grades M-Z, Pace Program
Questions?