Junior Information & Resources
PSAT/SAT/ACT
Intensify your
College Search
Know and Use the
Resources Available to You
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October 15, 2014
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Junior year PSAT identifies students for the National
Merit Scholarship Program
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PSAT is also a good practice for the SAT
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All Juniors are automatically registered this year, the
cost is added to book fees
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Go to www.collegeboard.org for more information
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Colleges require one of these tests for admission
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Both are accepted at most colleges
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Colleges will select the highest score from either test, so
it is recommended that both tests are taken ~ and each
more than once. Spring of your Junior year is a good
time to take it for the first time.
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Many colleges are “superscoring” both the SAT and ACT
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The ACT and SAT are structured differently, so review
the information on your handout, and check their
websites for details
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When taking the ACT, we recommend taking it with the
Writing section, most colleges will want to see it
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Register online for each of them:
◦ SAT
◦ ACT
www.collegeboard.org
www.act.org
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A photo upload is now required for the SAT and ACT.
Follow the guidelines for acceptable photos – you should
be the only one in the photo. You will not be admitted to
the test room without an acceptable picture.
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Students must bring admission ticket AND picture ID
on test day.
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Stand-by registration is no longer allowed on test day.
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Continue to explore colleges that are of interest to you
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Meet with college representatives when they visit CHS (sign up in
Counseling)
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Attend College Fairs
◦ NACAC College Fair – Sept. 16th, Indiana Convention Center, 9 am-12 pm & 6-8 pm
◦ Hamilton County College Fair – Sept. 24th, Fishers High School, 6:30-8 pm
◦ Indy Westside College Fair – Oct. 1st, Ben Davis High School, 7-8:30 pm
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Schedule campus visits with college admission
offices
Carmel High School encourages students to plan college visits.
Absences for college visits must be prearranged with the Attendance office and
will count against the Skip-a-final program.
Visit when students are on campus, and ask questions of students you see on
campus. Your tour guide will probably be a student and could be a great source
of information.
Design your own trip:
 Make an appointment
 Take a campus tour
 Meet with the admissions office
 Observe a classroom setting
 Bring an unofficial transcript
 Schedule an overnight visit when possible
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Make sure you meet eligibility requirements and that
your counselor is aware.
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Check the NCAA and the NAIA website for details
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Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center
www.eligibilitycenter.org
NAIA Eligibility Center www.playnaia.org
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Your goals may include college, military enlistment,
identifying and applying for jobs, resume development,
interviewing, and more.
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Indiana Career Explorer will help you explore a world of
possibilities, make decisions about your future, and prepare for the
next step in your education and career planning journey.
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Visit the site at: www.indianacareerexplorer.org
◦ Develop a resume of high school activities, award/achievements, community
service, work experience
◦ The access code and instructions can be found in your handout.
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There are so many resources! Learn what is available to you and use
them. We have listed useful internet sites for college, career and
financial aid information in your handout.
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In Like Me – College Admissions and Student Resource Hub
http://inlikeme.com/
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Peterson’s college search
www.petersons.com
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Bigfuture by the College Board
www.collegeboard.org
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College Information Nights:
◦ Two dates to choose from: September 9th or September 24th
◦ 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
◦ Parents are encouraged to attend!
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Financial Aid Night:
◦ January 22nd at 7:00 pm in the Freshman Center Café
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College Fairs:
◦ NACAC College Fair – September 16th,
Indiana Convention Center, 9 am-12 pm & 6-8 pm
◦ Hamilton County College Fair – September 24th,
Fishers High School, 6:30-8 pm
◦ Indy Westside College Fair – October 1st, Ben Davis
High School, 7 pm-8:30 pm
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Utilize the Counseling Center page on the CHS website!
◦ Information for every grade level, tutors, SAT/ACT, scholarships, general college
information, links to resources and more
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College and Career Resource Center
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Extensive information on colleges available
Summer Programs
Scholarship Information
Schedule a meeting with Mrs. Boldt or Mr. Pettibone – Gold Days
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Part-time job listings are posted in the Counseling Office
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Note: Work permits are done in the Main Office
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What would a social media search say about you?
◦ Pictures, postings, links, email addresses
◦ College admissions and future employers may do a search
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- @CHSCollege411
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- Carmel High School College Counseling
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College Admissions Information
Application Deadlines
Scholarships
Financial Aid
College Rep Visits
Summer Programs
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Work hard
◦ Junior year is the last year reflected on your transcript that you send to colleges
next fall.
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Prepare for Standardized Tests (PSAT, SAT, ACT)
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Explore College Options
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Use your resources
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Pay attention to important dates and deadlines
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Sign up to follow the CHS College Info Twitter account @CHSCollege411
and like us on Facebook at Carmel High School College Counseling.
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far more than our abilities.”
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