PREPARING FOR COLLEGE
JUNIORS SPRING 2014
Ms. Christine Stamberg
College Counselor Room 195-E
cstamberg@schools.nyc.gov
FHS Website:
www.flushinghighschool.org
UPCOMING COLLEGE TRIPS & EVENTS
March 26thLong Island University, Brookville
 March 27th
St. Joseph's College, Brooklyn
 April 2nd
CUNY Brooklyn College, Brooklyn
 April 11th
SUNY Old Westbury, Old Westbury
 Career Extravaganza - Come and speak with
professionals and learn about different careers on
Saturday, March 29th.
Register at Flushinghighschool.org at College and
Career Pathways page
 Princeton Review SAT Prep – Flushing HS is offering
an after school SAT prep class at a cost of $399.
Please see Ms. Stamberg for enrollment information.
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DO NOW:
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Write down the name of your dream
college.
Write down the name of a college you
think you can be accepted to.
Write down the name of the college
you know you can be accepted to.
SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST/ACT
What is the SAT and ACT?
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The SAT tests student’s basic knowledge in reading,
writing, and math.
The ACT test is a national college admissions exam that consists of
English, mathematics, reading and science subject areas.
BOTH are universally accepted for college admission.
Why take the SAT or ACT?
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Most four year colleges require an admissions test like the SAT.
Used with GPAs and high school transcripts, SAT scores allow
colleges to fairly compare applicants.
The ACT helps in making yourself visible to colleges and
scholarship agencies
The ACT test does not penalize wrong answers and Writing section
is optional.
SAT’S/ACT’S - CONTINUED
Register for the SAT’s @ www.collegeboard.org
SAT DATES Register by
$51
May 3
April 4, 2014
June 7
May 9, 2014
Register for the ACT’s @ www.act.org
ACT DATES Register by
$52.50
April 12
March 7, 2014
June 14
May 9, 2014
FEE WAIVERS are AVAILABLE!
•SAT and ACT waiver covers the registration fees
•You must receive free or reduced priced lunch
Resume & Extracurricular Activities
Join Clubs & Teams
 Volunteer in and outside of school
 Be ACTIVE!
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CHOOSING A COLLEGE
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING…
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Type of college
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Size
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Location
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Majors
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Cost and financial aid
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Campus life
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Admissions criteria
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Retention and graduation rates
http://www.collegeboard.org,
http://www.anycollege.com,
http://www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
Visit individual school’s website
COLLEGE SEARCH
•Visit College Open Houses
•Attend College Fairs
•Search & Apply for Scholarships
COLLEGE SEARCH- CONTINUED
FHS College Fair on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 from 2:00 to
4:00pm in the Students’ Gymnasium, Flushing, NY.
 National College Fair
 Sunday, April 6, 2014
 11:00am - 4:00pm
 Jacob Javits Convention Center of New York
 Register today at www.gotomyncf.com
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TECHNOLOGY
Create a professional email account, such as:
jsmith@yahoo.com , johnsmith@gmail.com, js1993@aol.com
The Virtual World is transparent! What you think is private
might not be so!
OVER THE SUMMER!
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Tour colleges—in person and virtually through
www.campustours.com.
Write your college essay(s). Verify your colleges need them.
Create a resume that includes all of your jobs and extracurricular
activities.
Ask your teachers, coaches or employers for letters of
recommendation.
Enjoy your summer internship, youth employment, or volunteer work.
Save Money- Your senior year will be your most expensive year.
(senior dues , SAT’s, college application fees, prom, senior trip,
yearbook, senior ring, college application fees, postage, etc.).
YOUR FHS YOUTH LEADERS :
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Five Youth Leaders staff the College and Career
Office daily. They are trained to help you
register for the SAT and ACT, can distribute fee
waivers, assist you navigate career planning
websites, discuss financial aid and can help by
sharing their own college planning stories.
 Afia Adigyaa, Samuel Chan, Yuan
(Julie) Jin, Angela Omongos and
Andres Ramirez
LET’S REFLECT …
What are 3 things you need to know about
College as a Junior?
1. _________________________
2. _________________________
3. _________________________