Transcript Preparing for College

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
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2 Physical Education
1 Foreign Language
Total of at least 22 credits
Passed required Regent
exams
 ELA
 Global History
 US History
 Integrated Algebra
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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:
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Global History
Algebra
US History
ELA
Living Environment
 Pass additional regents exams:
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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?