Transcript Welcome to…. Your Junior Year

Welcome to….
Your Junior Year!
Once a Falcon Always a falcon!!
Credits Required for Graduation:
Are you on track?
Subject
Regents
Regents with A.D.
English
4
4
Social Studies
4
4
Math
3
3
Science
3
3
Art/Music
1
1
Health
.5
.5
PE
2
2
LOTE**can do 5 credits in Business,
1
3
Electives
3.5
1.5
Total
22 Credits
22 credits
Tech, Art, Music or BOCES
Regents Exams Required for
Graduation
Subject
Regents
Regents w/ A.D.
English
1- ELA 11
1- ELA 11
Social Studies
2- Global & US
2- Global and US
Math
1-Math
3- Algebra, Geometry and
Trig
Science
1-any science
2- Living Env. & Chemistry or
Earth Science, or Physics
LOTE
0
1
Total
5 exams
9 Exams
Advanced Regents Diploma with
HONOR
 An overall average of 90% or higher on the following exams
 ELA
 Global History
 US History
 Algebra
 Geometry
 Alg II/Trig
 Top 2 Science Exams
 LOTE (if you took LOTE exam)
College credit in High school!
 Niagara Wheatfield offers many classes that you can take to earn college credit
Advanced Placement
NCCC
World History (10th)
Topics in Leadership (10th, 11th, 12th) 3
credits
U.S. History (11th)
Precalculus (11th, 12th) 4 credits
Statistics (11th, 12th)
French 4 (11th, 12th) 3 credits
Studio in Art (11th, 12th)
French 5 (12th) 3 credits
Physics (11th, 12th)
Spanish 4 (11th, 12th) 3 credits
Biology (11th, 12th)
Spanish 5 (11th, 12th) 3 credits
Chemistry (11th, 12th)
Intro/ Adv. Marketing (12th) 3 credits
English: Literature and Composition
(12th)
College Composition I (12th) 3 credits
Macroeconomics (12th)
College Composition II (12th) 3 credits
Government and Politics (12th)
Calculus (12th) 4 credits
Calculus (12th)
Business Law 3 Credits
College Entrance Exams
IMPORTANT JUNIOR
YEAR TESTS
A Quick Review:
PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP
Timeline
November
October
• 1st -ASVAB
• 18th -PSAT
• 27th –ACT
(registration
deadline September
21st)
• 8th-SAT
(registration
deadline October
9th)
February
December
• 6th-SAT (registration
deadline November
6th)
April
March
• 3rd – College
Night @ NW (6:00
PM-8:00 PM ALC)
• 18th – National
College Fair @
Buffalo
Convention
Center – 6-8:30pm
May
• 2nd - SAT @ NW (registration
deadline April 6th)
• Finalize course
selections for senior
year
• 18th- ACT at NW
(registration
deadline March 13th)
June
• 6th- SAT @ NW (registration
Deadline May 8th )
Standardized College Admission Exams
 SAT – Reasoning Test – This SAT is a 3 hour and 45 minute, primarily
multiple-choice test that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities that
develop over time. Many colleges require SAT scores for admission.
 Subject Tests – Subject Tests are one-hour, primarily multiple-choice tests
that measure your knowledge of particular subjects and your ability to apply that
knowledge. Check the requirements of the colleges you are considering. More
selective colleges may require or recommend one or more Subject Tests for
admission or placement.
 ACT – Assessment Test – A group of tests administered by ACT and
required or recommended by many colleges. The tests measure educational
development in English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning and
are given at specified test centers throughout the year.
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NIAGARA WHEATFIELD CEEB CODE: 335-028
SAT Test Center Code: 33-834
ACT Test Center Code – 193630
PSAT Exam
 Saturday- October 18th
 7:30am-11:30am
 Cost: $25- Cash Only!!!
 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 10th
 Sign up in the Counseling Center!
PSAT Exam Content
 Critical Reading: 2-25 Minute Critical Reading Sections
 13 sentence completion
 35 passage based reading
 Mathematics: 2-25 Minute
 28 multiple choice
 10 student produced responses
 Writing: 1-30 Minute Writing Skills Section
 20 improving sentences
 14 identifying sentence errors
 5 improving paragraphs
 Scoring: 20-80 point scale for each section (80 highest possible score)
 Correct answer-earn 1 point
 Incorrect anwer-1/4 point reduced from score
 Omitted questions-no points added, no points reduced
 Incorrect answer on math student produced response- nothing deducted
Calculator Use for PSAT/SAT
 Scientific Calculator
 Graphing Calculator
 Four Function Calculator
Photo Identification
You MUST bring Photo ID
with you when you show up for
the PSAT.
If you DO NOT bring photo
ID, you will NOT be admitted!!
GENERAL TESTING INFORMATION
 Why should I take the SAT or ACT Exams? Most two and four year
colleges require students to take at least one college entrance exam as a requirement to
be considered for admission.
 When do I take the exams? The “rule of thumb” is to take the SAT exam once
in the spring of your junior year and once in the fall of your senior year. Most colleges
will take your highest combined score so it is to your benefit to take them at least one
time. The ACT exam should be taken, once, either in the junior or senior year.
 What is the benefit of taking both the SAT and ACT exams?
Colleges will take either your highest ACT or SAT score. Most kids tend to do better
on one than the other.
 Where do I take the exams? Niagara Wheatfield offers the SAT exam 4 times
during the school year and the ACT exam 3 times during the school year. If you are not
available on those test dates, you may take them at a local area school that offers them
on different dates.
GENERAL TESTING INFORMATION, cont.
 How do I register for the exams? You may pick up a registration packet
either in the Counseling or Career Centers or you may register online. You can register
for the SAT at www.collegeboard.org and the ACT at www.actstudent.org It is YOUR
responsibility to make sure you register for the exam before the registration deadline.
 You MUST bring Photo ID AND your registration form to the exam or you
will not be admitted!!!!!!
 Is the writing section on the ACT and SAT exam optional? The
writing exam IS optional for the ACT exam, however it is NOT optional for the SAT.
Many colleges are now requiring a writing score for any kids planning on entering
college in the fall of 2006 and after.
 What are the SAT Subject Tests? These are specific subject area tests that
some of the more competitive colleges may require you to take. You must check with
the colleges you are applying to see if they are required.
 How do I receive the test accommodations stated on my IEP or
504 Plan? You must fill out an additional application and have your accommodations
approved in advance of taking the exams. See your counselor to pick up the
accommodation form.
Top Factors in College Admissions
Decisions
(National Association of College Admissions Counseling, 2008)
Factors
Factors
 inPercentage
Grades
College Prep Courses
Percentage
80%
Strength of Curriculum
64%
Standardized Tests
58%
Grades in All Courses
52%
Essay/Writing Sample
26%
Demonstrated Interest
22%
Counselor Recommendation
21%
Teacher Recommendation
20%
Interview
11%
Student Activities
7%
Subject Tests (AP, etc)
7%
Values- Identify College Characteristics
 Distance from home
 Size: small, medium, large
 Location: suburban, urban, small town, rural
 Majors and educational programs
 Scholarship Opportunities
 Academic reputation
What should I be Doing Now?
 Visit Career Center
 College representatives- in Career Center
 College fairs- September 25th- at NCCC (6:30-8)
 Parents, students, and alumni
 Volunteer – Get Involved!
 Take PSAT, SAT,ACT Exams
 Counseling website
 Professionals in the field of interest- Do Internships or
shadowing!!
College Visits in Career Center
 September 25
 September 25
 September 30
 October 1
 October 8
 October 8
 October 10
 October 23
 October 23
Cazenovia
Houghton College
Alfred University
WNY Consortium
Gannon University
Keuka College
Clarkson University
D’Youville
St. John Fisher
10:30
12:30
1:00
11:00
11:00
11:30
9:30
8:30
9:30
College Visits Cont’d
 October 23rd
 October 27
 October 30
 November 5
 November 12
Medaille College
SUNY Geneseo
Mercyhurst
St. Bonaventure
U of Pitt-Bradford
10:30
10:30
11:00
12:30
9:00
There are things you should know…
Useful Websites
ACT Registration - www.actstudent.org
Interest Inventory,College, Career Search – www.bridges.com
SAT Registration/College searches - www.collegeboard.com
Financial Aid and Scholarships - www.finaid.org , or www.fafsa.gov
NW Counseling and Career Center - www.nwcsd.k12.ny.us
College Searches - www.petersons.com
SUNY Schools - www.suny.edu
Common Application www.commonapp.org
College Information Night
February 3rd , 2015
 The Niagara Wheatfield High School Counseling and Career
Centers will host a College Information Night for parents of
Juniors and Sophomores on February 3rd, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in
the ALC. Admissions Counselors from 5 local colleges and
universities will be on hand for a panel discussion on the college
admission's process. These counselors will also be available later in
the evening for individual questions. There will also be a session
on Standardized Tests (SATs/ACTs) and Financial Aid.
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Parents and students are
encouraged to attend!
9th Annual Buffalo National College Fair
When: March 18th,2015 6pm-8:30pm
Where: Buffalo Convention Center
Cost: FREE!
Students and parents will have the opportunity to meet face to
face with over 200 college admission representatives from local
schools and schools throughout the country who will be able to
answer questions and provide informational handouts
 Multiple information sessions will be taking place throughout the
evening for information on financial aid, essay writing, NCAA
requirements, and many more aspects of the college preparation
process
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 This is a great opportunity to get even more questions answered and
learn about all of your options!
NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse
 Division 1 & 2 must meet eligibility
 NCAA: www.eligibilitycenter.org
 Fee
 Request your transcript
 When do I register?
 You can register anytime after you compete 6 semesters of high school. Most
students will register at the beginning of their senior year
 How do I qualify to participate in sports at a D I or II school?
Complete minimum of 16 core courses
Take your SAT or ACT
Eligibility is determined by sliding scale
You MUST have your SAT or ACT scores sent to NCAA directly from
collegeboard or ACT. Scores on a high school transcript will NOT be
accepted
 NCAA code is 9999
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Options for the Military
 ROTC
 Reserve Officers Training Corps
 Program offered at many colleges and universities
 Visit http://www.goarmy.com/rotc.html for information
 Military Academies
 Prepare for a career in the armed forces
 Army, Navy Air Force, Marines
 Entering the Military after graduation
 Discuss options with your family
 Contact a recruiter for more information
Trade Schools
 Trade Schools differ from other schools by typically only
taking classes directly related to your field
 BOCES programs
 Cosmetology, Plumbing, Auto, Heating and Cooling,
Conservation, Food Service, Welding, etc.
 Can attend BOCES after graduation, but must pay tuition
 See Mrs. Reed for more information!
Employment after Graduation
 Read the Want Ads regularly
 Attend Job Fairs
 Civil Service Positions
 Employment through the federal, state, or city government
 Must take Civil Service Exams
 Contact the Employment Training Office through Niagara
County
 Get assistance with resumes and finding employment
WHERE DO I TURN TO ASK
QUESTIONS?
•COUNSELOR
•CAREER CENTER
•COLLEGE WEBSITES