Transcript JUNIOR COLLEGE PLANNING - Red Bank Regional High School

College Conference
2014
Outline of Presentation
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Academic Scheduling/Review
PSAT
Standardized Testing
Naviance
Extracurricular Activities and Community Service
Teacher Recommendations
Student Athletes
Exploring College options
Campus Visitations
Questions
Academic Scheduling/Review
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Transcript-what courses have I taken?
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Have I challenged myself to take advanced
levels such as AP, IB and Honors Courses?
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Have I made my best effort in my classes?
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What’s my GPA?
PSAT
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My College QuickStart
www.collegeboard.com/quickstart
My
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Online Score Report
SAT Study Plan
College Matches
Major and Career Matches
SAT I, SAT Subject and ACT
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SAT I-Reasoning Test-Three parts: Critical Reading,
Mathematics and Writing
www.collegeboard.com
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SAT Subject tests-one hour-subject: biology, French,
History, math, etc.
www.collegeboard.com
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ACT-alternate option to the SAT-Consists of four multiplechoice tests: English, Reading, Math and Science;
optional writing test but is not part of composite score;
possible score of 36
www.act.org
SAT vs. ACT
SAT
vs.
ACT
reasoning test
Type of Test
content-based test
reading, vocabulary,
grammar & usage,
writing, and math
Content Covered
grammar & usage, math,
reading, science
reasoning, and writing
(optional)
arithmetic, data analysis, Math Levels
algebra I and II,
functions, geometry;
formulas are provided in
the test booklet
arithmetic, algebra I and
II, functions, geometry,
trigonometry; no
formulas are provided
typically about four
weeks before the test
date
Registration
deadline?
typically about five to six
weeks before the test
date
May, June, Oct., Nov.
Dates RBR Offers
April, June, Oct.
www.collegeboard.com
More Information
www.actstudent.org
How to use the Naviance Website
•You must have internet access in order to use this site.
•Go to rbrhs.org and click “Naviance” under “Quicklinks”
•Explore colleges
•Track college applications and data
•Complete the self-assessment and resume
•Search for scholarships
•Sign up for college visits
•Not sure what to major in in college?
•Take the Career Interest Profiler
Extracurricular Activities
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Clubs
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Sports
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Religious/volunteer/community service groups
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Leadership positions are a bonus!
Teacher Recommendations
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May/June of
junior
year—decide
who to
Hi Ms.
Smith!
Thanks so
much for writing my
ask
college letter of
recommendation. Just
as a reminder, I’m
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PERSON
hoping
to havefirst!
my
applications out by ……..
Thanks again!
Sincerely,
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Joe Jones
an
electronic request/reminder on Naviance
Student-Athletes
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Sign up with the NCAA Clearinghouse now
if you plan to play intercollegiate sports
either Division I or II
www.eligibilitycenter.org
Explore College Options
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Complete the College Super Match or the
College Search on Naviance
Identify Safety,
Target and Reach
schools
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Save your search
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Add schools of interest to your prospective
college list
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Schedule a meeting with your counselor to
discuss your college list
Things to Consider
Is there an Honors Program?
 Visit a dormitory and/or friend
 Sample the dining hall food
 Talk about tuition and financial aid
 Ask about the freshman retention and 4-5
year graduation rate
 Double check entrance requirements for
admission-Am I suited for this school
academically?
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Campus Visitations
Research college/university
 Schedule a tour with their admissions office
 Meet admissions counselors
 Consider sitting in on a class (if possible)
 Talk to a professor or student from the
department of the major in which you are
interested
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QUESTIONS????
Thank you for attention!
If you have any further questions or
concerns, discuss them with your school
counselor!