Transcript Junior College Unit Class of 2010

Patty Devecka
Suzanne Lyke
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Types of colleges and how they evaluate you
Testing
College Searches
College Visits
What is a good major for me?
How do I look for scholarships?
What is everyone else doing?
Transcripts
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Springtime Information
 Four Year Colleges and Universities
 Community Colleges
 Trade and Technical Schools
 Career Schools
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 Grades and course selection
 Test scores – SAT and ACT
 Teacher recommendations
 Counselor recommendations
 Essay and application
 Activities
 Community Service
 Saturday, October 18, 8 a.m
 Sign up in Counseling Office between
9/29 and 10/10
 $ 25 cash – pay on test day
 Opportunity to practice for SAT
 Initial screening for NMSQT
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Do I have to take it?
When should I take it?
How do I register?
Collegeboard.org $52.50
Remember you must send your
scores directly to colleges, NCAA
etc.
If you are a Learning Support Student please make sure
you apply for accommodations
 How is it scored?
 How can I improve my score?
 Fee Waiver (students with free and reduced
lunches)
 How do I send my scores to schools and the
NCAA?
 Can I pick which scores schools will see?
 Using your 4 free score reports.
 What about the ACT? Should I take it?
 Should I take both?
 10/11/14
 11/8/14*
*Not administered at State High
 12/6/14
 1/24/15
 3/14/15**
 5/2/15
 6/6/15
**Subject tests not administered
 Register at act.org
 5 sections – English, math, reading,
science, writing (optional)
 Cost - $38 without Writing; $54.50 with
Writing
 October 25
 December 13 *
 February 7
 April 18 *
 June 13
*Administered at State High
 SAT Subject Tests: Some schools require them for
admissions or use as placement tests. You can not
take a Subject test the same day you take the
Reasoning test. You can take up to 3 subject tests at a
time.
 AP Exams: Take them in the Spring. You may earn
college credit or exempt entry level courses. Each
college has its own policy.
 www.collegeboard.org
 www.educationplanner.org
 Schedule a visit to a campus you are interested
in.
 Compare colleges as you gain more knowledge.
Selecting a College – Factors to Consider
Size, Location, Environment, Facilities,
Admission Requirements, Cost, Academics,
Class size, Activities, Sports, Majors
 Plan to visit at least one (1) college
 Contact the Admissions Offices of the
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schools you plan to visit
Take your unofficial transcript with you
Talk with students other than your
tour guide
Evaluate the colleges after each visit
Ask questions – see list in packet
Attend college rep visits at State High
– list is under “Headlines” on website
 A freshman dormitory
 Classrooms
(If possible attend a class)
 The Student Center
 Dining facilities
 The libraries
 The athletic facilities
 The music/art studios
 NO…..it is important that you take an active role in
making this IMPORTANT decision. Penn State is a
great university, however, there are many wonderful
universities that just might be a better fit for you.
 “But my parent works there and I get the discount.”
Did you know that you can attend one of the 14
State Universities for the same cost as you would
pay at PSU with the discount? Check them out!
www.passhe.edu
 Sticker shock can discourage some
students from applying to a certain
college. Many small private schools
provide substantial merit student aid.
Look into the school’s financial aid
before you drop your dream school.
 What are you good at?
 What do you enjoy doing?
 What is important to you?
 What type of lifestyle do you want?
 Have you looked at job titles, taken an
interest inventory or looked at the majors
that colleges offer?
 Many colleges allow you to enter undecided.
 www.collegeboard.org
 www.educationplanner.org
 www.Careercruising.com
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Take a few interest inventories and find out
how you compare to others in various
occupations.
 www.fastweb.com
 www.blackexcel.org/100minority.html
 www.hsf.net
 www.fafsa.ed.gov
 www.pasfaa.org
 www.pheaa.org
 www.finaid.org
It will take work on your part to secure private
scholarships. You can start now to see what is out
there. Other sources of financial aid will come from the
college and through the government.
80% 4-Year College/University
8% 2-Year College
12% Other
COLLEGE - UNIVERSITY
APPLIED
ACCEPTED
ATTENDED
PENN STATE
422
411
306
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
38
12
8
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
37
27
5
LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY OF PA
29
22
6
PENN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
24
23
16
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
24
3
1
INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PA
23
22
5
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
16
4
0
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
16
5
1
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
16
1
0
DUKE UNIVERSITY
15
1
0
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
15
14
6
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
15
0
0
BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PA
14
13
3
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
14
4
1
SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY
14
13
2
YALE UNIVERSITY
14
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 Please review your transcript online. At the end of
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your Junior year you should have the following:
English/Social Studies - 3 credits each
Math/Science - 3 credits each
Health 1/2-1 credits
PE 1.4 credits
Drivers Ed .20 credit
You will need 20 hours of community service and a
graduation project by May of your senior year.
LET YOUR COUNSELOR KNOW IF YOU ARE
DEFICIENT IN ANY OF THESE AREAS!
 Wednesday, October 29th 7 p.m
 High School South Auditorium
 PSAT/SAT/ACT test information and
overview of the college planning
process for parents and students
 November 19th – 7:30 p.m. – location to be
determined
 Information for student athletes and their
parents regarding playing sports at the
collegiate level and the recruiting process.
Junior College Unit - Part Two
 Details about the college application
process
 Review SAT, AP, ACT
 More on financial aid
 NCAA requirements
Check your school
email on a regular
basis and…..
Come meet our wonderful
secretaries and check out our
publications.
 Any questions now?
 Make an appointment with your counselor.
 Talk with your parents/guardians.
 Talk with brothers, sisters, and/or friends in college.
 Talk with your teachers, coaches, etc.
 Keep this packet and read the additional information
attached to your packet.
 Start to visit the websites and get familiar with
several colleges.