Senior Resource MeetingsEverything You Need to Know
Fall 2013
Ms. Dean
Ms. Hamilton
Mr. Motley
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What you are doing TODAY
• Pre-assessment (what you already know)
• Complete your Senior plans sheet
• Get info about post-secondary options
• Start Senior Resume
• Post-assessment (what you learned)
Your responsibility from now on
*Complete and submit resume(keep copy)
*Listen to announcements, check email, &
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Check Guidance Webpage frequently
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Prevent Senioritis
Use your planner to create a timeline
Enlist a motivational partner
Add personal due dates to your timeline
Concentrate during the week and play on the
weekend
START your assignments by outlining or reading the
first few lines
Take some short breaks between studying
Know your study habits; incorporate them in your
assignments and studying
Stick to your schedule.
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Double Check Graduation
Requirements
• Do you have the required credits for
graduation?
• Have you passed the necessary SOL’s?
• Do you have sequential electives?
• Have you passed a fine or practical arts
course?
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Graduation Requirements
STANDARD Diploma(minimum 22 credits/
6 SOLS, including specified courses)
– English 9, 10, 11, 12 (2 SOLs- Reading & Writing)
– Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra Functions, or
Algebra II (1 SOL)
– Earth Science, Biology, Environmental Science or
Chemistry (1 SOL)
– World History, US History & Government (1 SOL)
– 1 additional SOL in math, science, or history
– PE/Health 9 and 10
– 2 “Sequential electives” in Fine or Practical Arts
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and 5 Additional Electives
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Graduation Requirements
ADVANCED Diploma (minimum 24 credits/
9 SOLs, including specified courses)
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English 9,10, 11, 12 (2 SOLs- Reading AND Writing)
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II,+ one (2 SOLs)
Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry + one (2 SOLs)
World History I & II, US History & Govt. (2 SOLs)
1 additional SOL in math, science, or history
PE/Health 9 and 10
3 levels of one Foreign Language (or 2 +2)
1 Fine or Practical Arts and 2 Additional Electives
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Make Plans for after
Graduation
Most students:
• Apply to 4 year colleges
• Apply to community college
• Enlist in the military
• Find employment
You have to make the choice that best suits you.
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Know the Requirements
• 4-year colleges require College
Entrance Exams like SAT’s or ACT’s
• Community colleges require VPT
testing
• Military requires an ASVAB
• Employment requires a diploma and
often has screening tests as well
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Career Planning
• Start thinking about what you want
to do for a career.
• Use the resources shared with you
today (Virginia Wizard, etc.)
• Meet with your career coach to
discuss your options.
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Virginia Placement Test
(VPT) Testing
• Determines whether you may take college credit
classes or remedial classes.
• Practice and preparation before sitting for the
test may save you thousands of dollars.
• https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/CollegePrepInfo
.action is one source for practice.
• You DO NOT have multiple opportunities to
take this test, so prepare and do your best!
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Community College Applicants
• Application process should begin by mid-March,
but can take place as late as August.
• Apply online at https://apply.vccs.edu/oa/newuser.action
• Make an appointment to meet with a CC counselor
to select a program of study
• Take an official copy of your transcript with you
when you meet with your CC counselor.
• Take the VPT for placement.
• Take Dual Enrollment classes seriously; the
grades go with you to the community college and
impact your GPA in college as well as high school!
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What kind of test do I take?
• Who should take the SAT and/or ACT?
– Any student planning to go directly to a 4 year college or
university should take at least one, and usually two,
college entrance exams. Schools may designate additional
course specific placement tests (ex. SAT Subject tests).
• Who does NOT need to take the SAT
and/or ACT?
– Students planning to attend community college and/or
transfers to a 4 year school WILL need to take a
"placement" test (VPT) in the spring of/summer after
senior year (after you complete your final math class).
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Planning to attend a 4- year
college or university...
• when should I take the college
placement test?
-if you did not take one in grade 11, sign up
for October testing.
-OR if you need to retake it, do test prep
before, and Retake after completing your
Senior math class--(minimum Algebra 2 for 4 year options).
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Should I take SAT or ACT or both?
Here are the Facts:
SAT
ACT
Type of Test
A reasoning test assessing general
ability and logic.
An achievement test based
largely on what students learn
in their classrooms.
Sections
Ten Sections:
-3 critical reading
-3 math
-3 writing
Experimental section
Four Sections:
-English
-Math
-Reading
-Science reasoning
Optional Writing
Experimental section
Length
3 hours and 45 mins
2 hours and 55 mins, plus an
additional 30minutes if you
take the writing test
Penalty for wrong
answers?
Yes, so don't guess blindly since you
lose points for incorrect answers
(except the write-in math problems don't leave those blank!)
No, you won't lose points for
wrong answers so don't leave
any blank.
Scoring Method
200 - 800 for each score (R/M/W),
with 2400 as the highest possible
score. 1500 is the national average
(500 each).
1 - 36 for each subject, which
is averaged for the highest
possible score of 36. 21 is
the national average.
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More Facts:
SAT
ACT
Cost
The SAT reasoning test
costs $51, which includes
sending scores to four
colleges
The basic ACT test costs
$36.50 which includes
sending scores to four
colleges. The cost for the
ACT with the writing
section is $52.50.
Are you required to submit
scores to colleges?
Yes. if a student requests
a score report to be sent
to the colleges of their
choice, the report will
automatically be sent and
will include scores for
every SAT the student
has taken.
No. Students can choose
which schools will receive
their scores and which
scores the schools will
see.
www.collegeboard.org
www.actstudent.org
*You must pay to send
additional scores after the
test!
Website
See “Ms. Ham” to sign up!!
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SAT Registration
Deadlines
TEST DATE:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
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September 6, 2013
October 3, 2013
November 8, 2013
December 27, 2013
February 7, 2014
April 4, 2014
May 9, 2014
October 5, 2013
November 2, 2013
December 7, 2013
January 25, 2014
March 8, 2014
May 3, 2014
June 7, 2014
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ACT Registration
Deadlines
TEST DATE:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
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September 27, 2013
November 8, 2013
January 10, 2014
March 7, 2014
May 9, 2014
October 26, 2013
December 14, 2013
February 8, 2014
April 12, 2014
June 14, 2014
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Deadlines
• Remember, as a senior, if you have not already
taken the SAT or ACT and plan on attending a
four year institution, we highly recommend you
take the October 6 (SAT) or October 27 (ACT)
Test!!
*NOTE: The Registration Deadlines for those
test are September 6th and September 27th,
respectively
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Prepare for the
SAT/ACT
• Make sure you take advantage of SAT/ACT
prep prior to the test date
• Averett University is providing a great
upcoming opportunity!
– SAT Prep Workshop
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Where: Averett’s campus in Blount Chapel
Saturday, September 14th, 2013
9am-12pm (check in at 8:15a)
Fee for the event is $10
Email Mrs. Holly Kilby at hkilby@averett.edu to register
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COLLEGE NIGHT
at the Institute
• Tuesday, September 17, 2013,
• at the Institute for Advanced
Learning & Research,
• from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
• You will speak directly with an
admissions recruiter
• Ask about application fee waivers
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Resources for college info
• www.collegeboard.org
www.actstudent.org
• www.vawizard.org
www.cappex.com
• www.accreditedonlinecolleges.org/virginia
COLLEGE NIGHT @ the Institute Sept 17
DRHS College Night in VA– November 7
College visits at DRHS
Listen for them on the Morning and Afternoon announcements
Meet with your school counselor, career coach and college
adviser!
Visit campuses!
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Compile your list of colleges
(typically 4-6)
Factors to consider
• GPA
• Course history
• SAT/ACT scores
• Intended major
• What other factors are important to you?
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What to expect when filling
out an application
Applications vary from college to college, but most require some
or all of the following parts:
-Application Form: Online and/or Paper Applications
-Application Fee: range from $20-$65
-High School Transcript: Your high school sends the transcript
directly to colleges on your behalf.
-Admission Test Scores: SAT/ACT scores
-Letters of Recommendation: Ask a teacher, counselor or
other adult who knows you well. Also, be sure to ask for
recommendations well before the college's deadline.
-Essays: This is often your last opportunity to impress the
admissions counselor to admit you!
Note: Some colleges may ask/require an
interview, audition, or portfolio.
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Make sure you apply to a…
• Reach school: Dream school
• Target school: You fit right in!
• Safety school: Your qualifications
exceed the average.
Aim to apply to 3-5 colleges
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Personal Essay
• Proofread!
• Have an English teacher review it so
you can do revisions
• Use your essay to set yourself apart,
don’t repeat what is already on the
application.
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Teacher Recommendations
• DO NOT wait until the last minute.
• When you approach a teacher, you can begin by
saying…
“Do you feel that you would be able to write a
positive recommendation for me?”
• Give teachers a due date and a resume or list of
your activities.
• Provide instructions on what to do with the
finished letter. Ex: mail it directly, seal it and
return it to you, etc.
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How to Get a Good Recommendation
Letter…
Ensure your letter writer has all the information they need
to write a strong positive letter of recommendation.
Provide them with:
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A copy of the letter requirements given by the committee
requesting the letter
Your senior resume( activities, offices, community service)
Honors and recognition you have received
Work experiences including volunteer work
A one or two sentence description of your academic or
professional goals
Any additional information they request
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Meet your college
application deadlines!!!!
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Graduate of Merit:
Objectives:
• To provide prospective employers with an avenue to evaluate
candidates for employment
• Area businesses stress to graduates the need for qualities
essential to employment success
• Recognition in school and community
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Graduate of Merit:
Components to get points in any given year:
• Grade Point Average (GPA) Minimum 3.0
• Total Courses (full course load)
• Course Work (no failures)
• Attendance (cannot miss over 9 days in a school year)
• Conduct (no suspensions)
• Community Service (Minimum 25 hours for 10 points;
Max 50 points for determining eligibility)
• School Activities (minimum 4 in a year)
***To be recognized as a Graduate of Merit, a student
must earn a minimum of 170 points AND must have
achieved each component at least once in h.s.
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Graduate of Merit:
Deadlines/Recognition/Acknowledgement:
* Today- note on your plan form or let me know
• September meeting TBA- confirm intent to
participate and submit activities resume
• December- turn in community service log
• March 2013-March 2014-community service for
scholarship purposes
• Each recipient will be honored in May during a
ceremony/banquet attended by the students,
parents, sponsors and school officials.
• Permanent notation will be located at the
respective schools and businesses.
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COLLEGE ATHLETICS
NCAA
NAIA
To play at a Division 1 or 2 College
To play at one of the 300 colleges,
or University, you must register
you must register with the NAIA
Eligibility Center.
with the NCAA Clearinghouse.
To qualify for athletic scholarships,
To qualify for athletic scholarships,
you must meet 2 of the 3
you must meet a minimum GPA
minimum requirements listed
for CORE academic courses and
below:
SAT/ACT scores.
1) 2.0 Cumulative GPA,
For Division 2, 2.0 and 820 on SAT
2) 860 on SAT (Reading and Math
(Reading and Math only) or 68 sum
only) or 18 composite score on
on ACT (Eng, math, rdg & science).
ACT,
For Division 1 requires a 2.5 with
3)Graduate in the top half of
820 SAT (see sliding scale)
your high school class.
Use NCAA Code 9999 registering
Use NAIA Code 9876 registering
for the SAT or ACT to send scores.
for the SAT or ACT to send scores.
~($70 registration fee or fee waiver)
~($70 registration fee or fee waiver)
“On-time” graduation &
“broken leg test”
Planning to Enlist?
• You must meet numerous qualifications. (physical, emotional,
legal, and academic)
• Recruiters are trained to determine eligibility.
• ASVAB is designed to measure suitability for your military
career training. Practice and prepare in advance.
• Talk to all four branches before making a decision and be
certain to read the fine print.
• Take advantage of early entry programs.
• Know the terms of your commitment and recognize the
seriousness of breaking those terms.
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DRHS Guidance
www.pcs.k12.va.us/drhs/AcademicPages/Guidance.html
OR google “Dan River HS Guidance”
• Fall Senior Survey
• Senior Resume
• Letters of
Recommendation
• Scholarship ListingsUpdated monthly,
Due soon listed first,
Master list included,
Scholarship drawer in
Counseling Department
*Transcript or Counselor
Recommendation
Requests must be turned
into Guidance 3 days in
advance
Poor Planning on Your
Part does NOT
constitute an
Emergency
on Our Part!
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Events to remember
• Averett SAT Prep Workshop- Sept. 14, 9-12
• College Night @ the Institute-Sept 17, 7 PM
• DRHS College night – November 7
• Financial aid workshop – December TBD
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Questions?
“You may be whatever you resolve to be.”
-General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson
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