Freshman – Sophomore
Parent Meeting
2011
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What is the importance of PSAT score?
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What is the importance of PSAT score?
Timeline of National Merit Scholarship: 50,000
highest scores notified in Sept. for commended
students and semi-finalist. 16,000 semi-finalist take
SAT in fall. By Feb. the finalist are announced.
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What is the importance of PSAT score?
Timeline of National Merit Scholarship: 50,000
highest scores notified in Sept. for commended
students and semi-finalist. 16,000 semi-finalist take
SAT in fall. By Feb. the finalist are announced.
How do PSAT scores relate to SAT scores?
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What is the importance of PSAT score?
Timeline of National Merit Scholarship: 50,000
highest scores notified in Sept. for commended
students and semi-finalist. 16,000 semi-finalist take
SAT in fall. By Feb. the finalist are announced.
How do PSAT scores relate to SAT scores?
How do private and public colleges use SAT scores
for admission and scholarships?
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Colleges accept students that they believe
will be successful on their campus and will
bring diversity to their freshman class
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Colleges accept students that they believe
will be successful on their campus and will
bring diversity to their freshman class
Factors in determining college acceptance:
1) Course Rigor
2) Grades
3) SAT/ACT Scores
4) Extracurricular Activities
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How do students show course rigor?
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How do students show course rigor?
AP classes and when to take them
Week 1
Morning 8 a.m.
Afternoon 12 noon
Monday,
May 2
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Psychology
Tuesday,
May 3
Computer Science A
Spanish Language
Art History
Wednesday,
May 4
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chinese Language and Culture
Thursday,
May 5
English Literature and Composition
Friday,
May 6
German Language
United States History
Japanese Language and Culture
Latin: Vergil
European History
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How do students show course rigor?
AP classes and when to take them
What are the SAT Subject tests? When
should you take them?
Test Name
Oct. 9,
2010
Nov. 6,
2010
Dec. 4,
2010
Jan. 22,
2011
May 7,
2011
June 4,
2011
Literature
x
x
x
x
x
x
United States (U.S.)
History
x
x
x
x
x
x
World History
x
x
Mathematics Level 1
x
X
x
x
x
x
Mathematics Level 2
x
X
x
x
x
x
Biology E/M
(Ecological/Molecular)
x
X
x
x
x
x
Chemistry
x
x
x
x
x
x
Physics
x
x
x
x
x
x
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SAT costs and fee waivers
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SAT costs and fee waivers
College application fee waivers
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SAT costs and fee waivers
College application fee waivers
Students with disabilities must get prior
approval from Collegeboard to get
accommodations. Students can get
extended time 50% or 100%
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Students planning to take a SAT prep class
may want to do so before taking the PSAT in
their junior year. They will get the most
benefit if they have completed an Algebra 2
class
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Students planning to take a SAT prep class
may want to do so before taking the PSAT in
their junior year. They will get the most
benefit if they have completed an Algebra 2
class
We have a list of SAT prep instructors
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The importance of Extracurricular activities.
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The importance of Extracurricular activities.
Colleges look at how committed students are to an
activity:
1) select an activity based on what you
need to develop as a person.
2) pursue activity with true passion.
3) document successes: how have you
developed your intellectual curiosity?
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Take leadership roles when appropriate
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Take leadership roles when appropriate
Establish strong relationships with your
teachers and counselor. Share your
successes with them
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How to read ninth and tenth grade transcripts
9th Grade Transcript
10th Grade Transcript
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How to read ninth and tenth grade transcripts
Diploma requirements
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How to read ninth and tenth grade transcripts
Diploma requirements
Sample Course Sequences
Sample Course Sequence
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How to read ninth and tenth grade transcripts
Diploma requirements
Sample Course Sequences
Sample Course plan for Oregon University
System/NCAA eligibility
Sample Course plan for
Oregon University
System/NCAA eligibility
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How to read ninth and tenth grade transcripts
Diploma requirements
Sample Course Sequences
Sample Course plan for Oregon University
System/NCAA eligibility
Visual/Performing Arts requirement for UC