Transcript Welcome to…. Your Junior Year

CLASS OF 2013
PLANNING FOR
COLLEGE
YOU SHOULD BEGIN THE COLLEGE
SEARCH PROCESS THE SPRING OF
YOUR JUNIOR YEAR
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THERE IS A LOT TO DO!
DOUBLE CHECK THAT COURSES TAKEN MEET
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, COLLEGE ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS AND IF APPLICABLE
NCAA REQUIREMENTS
SENIOR YEAR COURSES
AND GRADES COUNT!!
-When you plan your schedule, choose courses wisely.
Colleges look at the amount and types of classes you are
taking.
-Consider taking a CAP course or AP course which are college
courses where you can earn college credit.
-Did you know most four year colleges require you to take
foreign language in college? Consider taking the 4th and or 5th
level of foreign language for college credit.
-Colleges request your senior mid year and final grades, so
make sure you are continuing to work hard.
-Early dismissals are only placed in your schedule if it fits. Not
everyone will get an early dismissal, even if you request it.
Courses where you can Earn College
Credit
Listed below are classes offered here at N-W where students can earn college credit from NCCC. Credits are transferrable to most 2 and 4 year colleges.
Course
Credits
Grade
Calculus
4 Credits – NCCC
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Precalculus
4 Credits – NCCC
11,12
College Composition I
3Credits – NCCC
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College Composition II
3 Credits – NCCC
12
Intro/Adv. Marketing
3 Credits – NCCC (for Business Majors only)
10, 11, 12
French 4
3 Credits –NCCC
11,12
French 5
3 Credits – NCCC
12
Spanish 4
3 Credits – NCCC
11,12
Spanish 5
3 Credits –NCCC
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Topics in Leadership
3 Credits – NCCC
10,11,12
NCCC Approx. $59/Credit Hour
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
College Level Classes at NW
Students may earn college credits in AP courses based on their scores on the AP exam. Scores range from 1-5. Credits earned vary by individual colleges.
AP English (12th)
AP World History (10th)
AP US History (11th)
AP Macroeconomics (12th)
AP Government and Politics (12th)
AP Stats (11th,12th)
AP Calculus (12th)
AP Studio Art (11th,12th)
AP Physics (11th,12th)
AP Biology (11th,12th)
AP Chemistry (11th,12th)
NCCC/Niagara University
Seniors who are approved for Early Dismissals, may take courses at Niagara University or NCCC. Students will take regular college courses with college students. The cost
to take courses at NU is $60 per credit hour which is significantly reduced from the regular tuition rate. The cost for NCCC courses is at the regular NCCC tuition
rate which is approximately $130/credit hour. Students should talk with their school counselor if they are interested in taking a course at a college campus.
IMPORTANT JUNIOR YEAR
TESTS
A Quick Review:
PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP
Standardized College Admission Exams
• SAT – Reasoning Test – This SAT is a three-hour,
primarily multiple-choice test that measures verbal and mathematical
reasoning abilities that develop over time. Most colleges require SAT
scores for admission.
• Subject Tests – Subject Tests are one-hour, primarily multiplechoice 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.
When do I take the exams and how
often?
“Rule of thumb”
• SAT Reasoning: Spring of junior year AND
Fall of senior year
• ACT: Spring of junior year OR
Fall of senior year
• SAT Subject Tests: Spring of junior year AND/OR
Fall of senior year IF REQUIRED
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Why take both SAT and ACT?
• Colleges accept SAT and ACT scores equally.
• They accept the higher of the two
• Colleges will take the highest COMBINED SAT
score if a student takes them more than once
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What’s the difference?
ACT
English (1-36)
Mathematics (1-36)
Science (1-36)
Reading (1-36)
Composite (1-36)
No penalty for wrong answers
SAT
*Critical (200-800)
Reading
*Math (200-800)
Writing (200-800)
Overall (600-2400)
Fraction of a point deducted for
wrong answers
*Students should combine Critical
Reading and Math Scores for
total SAT Score.
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ADDITONAL TESTING INFORMATION
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Where do I take the exams? Niagara Wheatfield offers the SAT exam four times during the
school year and the ACT exam three 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.
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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.
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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.
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Score Reporting: When you register for the tests there is a section where you can write in
the codes of the schools that you want your scores sent to. There are some colleges that
require score reporting to come directly from the Collegeboard. In addition, if you are
planning on possibly playing Division 1 or Division 2 sports, you must put the code 9999 in
the score report section , so your scores are sent to the NCAA Clearinghouse. This is
required by the Clearinghouse. At a later date you may request that the Collegeboard send
your scores to a college or the Clearinghouse, but they will charge you a fee.
ACT Test Dates and Deadlines
TEST DATE
*April 14, 2012
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ACT
Fees
w/Writing
March 9, 2012
$34.00
$49.50
May 4, 2012
$34.00
$49.50
*October 27, 2012
September 21
$34.00
$49.50
*December 8,
2012
November 2
$34.00
$49.50
February 9, 2013
TBA
$34.00
$49.50
*April 13, 2013
March 8
$34.00
$49.50
June 8, 2013
TBA
$34.00
$49.50
June 9, 2012
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RESGISTRATION
DATE
*Offered at Niagara Wheatfield HS
SAT Test Dates and Deadlines
TEST DATE
RESGISTRATION DATE
SAT
Fees
Subject Tests
March 10, 2012
February 10, 2012
$49
*May 5, 2012
(+Subject Tests)
April 6, 2012
$49
$22 + $11 per subject
test (+$22 for Language
w/ Listening test)
*June 2, 2012
(+ Subject Tests)
May 8, 2012
$49
$22 + $11 per subject
test (+$22 for Language
w/ Listening test)
October 6, 2012
Early September
TBD
TBD
*Nov. 3, 2012
Early October
TBD
TBD
*Dec. 1, 2012
Early November
TBD
TBD
*Offered at Niagara Wheatfield HS
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How to register?
• Online
• www.ACTSTUDENT.org (ACT)
• www.collegeboard.com/mysat. (SAT)
• You can choose to have your scores sent to four
colleges at no additional charge
• If planning on playing D1 or D2 sports makes sure to
have your SAT’s sent directly to NCAA by writing the
code 9999 in the score report section.
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Important Codes
• Niagara Wheatfield CEEB Code
335-028*
• Niagara Wheatfield Test Center Code
• ACT Exam – 193630
• SAT Exams – 33-834
* You must put the CEEB Code on SAT/ACT registration forms or
Niagara Wheatfield will NOT receive your scores!
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WHAT WILL I DO AFTER GRADUATION?
-College?
-Trade school?
-Military?
-Military Academy?
-ROTC?
-Work?
HOW DO I DECIDE?
In order to be well informed, stress free and able to make the right
decision for you, you need to see your
School Counselor and visit the Career Center
NOW!!!!!!
SELECTING A COLLEGE
WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU?
7 KEY FACTORS TO CONSIDER:
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1. PROGRAMS:
Does the college you are considering have your major?
If applicable does it have my choice of sport? Extracurriculars?
Study abroad? Good job placement?
2. COST:
Can I afford it? Do they offer scholarships?
3. CHANCES:
Can I get in? Do I have the grades?
4. LOCATION:
Do I want a big city school or a small town school?
5. SIZE:
Will I be able to learn in a class with 300 students?
Will I do better in a small class?
6. 2 or 4 year:
What type of degree do you need?
If you are going to transfer to a four year school be careful about
which courses you take, so that the credits transfer.
7. Public/Private:
Which is the best choice for you?
COLLEGE VISIT
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Tour classrooms and dorm rooms
Talk with students, faculty
Investigate your academic program
Meet with an admissions counselor
Verify admissions requirements
Inquire about a class visit
Discuss your chances of success: admission,
graduation, placement, etc
• Bring a copy of your transcript (request from
Counseling Center 5 days prior to visit)
• Ask thoughtful, mindful, active questions!
Top Factors in College Admissions
Decisions
(National Association of College Admissions Counseling, 2008)
•Factors
Factors
in College Prep Courses
•Grades
Percentage
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%
Helpful Hints for College Bound Students
• When applying to college choose a safe
school, a realistic school and a reach School
• Group by decision policy
– Early action
– Early decision
– Rolling
– Regular admissions
– Open admissions
– Ask for Letters of Recommendation early
– PAY ATTENTION TO DEADLINES!
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?
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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
Niagara County Community College
• Must apply online
• If you are interested in Nursing, Radiologic Tech or
Animal Management you must apply in September or
sooner. They fill up fast. Also you must have earned at
least a 75 on Chem Regents in order to be eligible.
• Must take a placement test if you did not score higher
than a 75 on your Math or English Regents.
• NCCC does not require SAT, however, if you score well on
the SAT you will not have to take placement test.
• They have a Dual Admission Program. You must tell
your advisor at first meeting if interested.
• Distinguished Student Scholarship
MILITARY OPTIONS
• ROTC
-Start the process NOW
-Offered at over 1,000 colleges
-Very competitive
-In exchange for paid college tuition and a post college career you
agree to serve in the military after graduation.
• Military Academies
-Start the process NOW
-VERY competitive
-Once you graduate you become an officer in the military
• Enter the Military after graduation
-You should contact a recruiter
School Counseling Website has more information and website
addresses
TRADE SCHOOLS
Are you interested in working in any of the trade
areas such as Cosmetology, Plumbing, Auto,
Heating and Cooling etc? If so:
-Consider a trade school. Trade Schools are
different from regular colleges because at
most trade schools you take only the courses
directly related to your field of choice.
-Can go to BOCES after you graduate but must
pay tuition.
-Stop by the Career Center for more information
WORLD OF WORK AFTER
GRADUATION
• Civil Service Positions
-Employment through the federal, state, or city
government
-Must take civil service exam to be considered
• Check the want ads or attend Job Fairs
• Contact the Employment Training Office
through Niagara County. They can assist you
in making a resume and finding employment.
• Websites and additional info on our website
SENIOR YEAR
• SEPTEMBER
-Visit Career Center to finalize College Choices
-Begin working on college applications or trade school applications which
are due to the Counseling Center by October 31st.
-Register for the October ACT and/or November or December SAT’s.
-Register for the SAT subject test if required by your college of choice.
-Request Letters of Recommendation from teachers
• OCTOBER
- College Applications into the Counseling Center by Oct. 31st
-Complete Trade School Applications
-If you are going into the military contact a recruiter
- If you are going into the work force immediately after graduation
begin making a plan. Visit the Career Center for Assistance.
Check out the Counseling Website for information on Agencies that can
assist you in finding employment
SENIOR YEAR
• NOVEMBER
-Contact schools to make sure your application is complete
• DECEMBER
-Attend Financial Aid Night at NW
• JANUARY
-Complete FAFSA application at fafsa.ed.gov
-Check with prospective colleges about any additional
financial aid forms that may need to be completed.
• FEBRUARY
-If you submitted FAFSA in January then you should be
receiving your SAR report
• MARCH/APRIL
-Acceptance letters and Financial Aid packages arrive
- Most schools ask for final decision and payments by May 1st.
SENIOR YEAR
• MAY
-After you made your final decision, notify the other
colleges to tell them that you will not be attending.
-Double check deadlines for housing, financial aid,
etc.
• JUNE
-Have final transcripts sent to college
GRADUATION!!!
WEBSITES AND RESOURCES
• ALL THIS INFORMATION AND MORE IS
AVAILABLE ON THE COUNSELING CENTER
AND CAREER CENTER WEBSITE
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK WHERE YOU CAN ALSO
FIND VALUABLE INFORMATION!!!!!!
What is the suggested deadline for
turning applications into the
Counseling Center?
Answer: October 31st of Senior Year
Be ready to apply when
you return in September !
TRUE OR FALSE
Colleges will look at your grades for
Senior Year
Answer: True
(Colleges request final transcripts for
all students)
The most important factor in College
Admissions is:
A. SAT/ACT scores
B. Grades in Core Classes (math, Eng, social
studies, science and foreign language)
C. Grades in all classes
D. Letters of Recommendation
Answer: B – your grades in your core classes.
Which College Entrance test has a
Science section?
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B.
C.
D.
The ACT
The SAT
Neither
Both
Answer: A. The ACT
You should take the SAT:
A. In the spring of Junior Year
B. In the fall of Senior Year
C. At least two times
D. All of the above
Answer: D – All of the above!
Which of these NCCC Programs fills up
quickly?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Culinary Arts
Nursing
Computer Aided Design
Liberal Arts – Math/Science
Answer: B – Nursing
Apply early to Nursing! Animal Management
and Rad Tech too!!
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
COLLEGE
GPA
SAT
ACT
Alfred State University
80-90
900-1140
9-25
SUNY Binghamton
91-96
1200-1370
27-32
SUNY Brockport
88-93
1040-1180
22-25
Buffalo State
84-90
950-1100
20-24
Canisius College
86-94
1020-1220
22-27
Cornell University
95-98
1350-1500
30-34
SUNY Cortland
88-94
1060-1200
23-26
Daemen College
89-91
1040--1100
23-25
Duke University
98-100
1330-1530
29-34
SUNY Fredonia
87-92
1040-1200
22-26
SUNY Geneseo
91-96
1290-1390
28-30
Harvard
98-100
1400-1580
31-34
NiCCC
High School Diploma
N/A
N/A
Niagara University
89-92
950-1140
19-26
SUNY Oswego
85-91
1040-1190
21-25
SUNY Potsdam
84-92
1000-1180
19-21
RIT
93-96
1110-1310
24-28
St. Bonaventure
86-90
980-1160
20-23
St. John Fisher
85-90
1000-1120
22-25
Syracuse University
92-95
1200-1350
26-28
University at Buffalo (UB)
89-95
1120-1270
25-29