NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL
JUNIORS
CLASS OF 2017
Counselors:
Laura Klein (A –C)
Heather Erickson (D– I)
Diane Lindsay (J-Lo)
H. Truong Nguyen ( Lu-Ni)
Karen Schulz (No - St)
John VanderMolen (Su-Z)
* this Power Point will be available on the Counseling Website
Agenda for Tonight
Overview of 11th Grade
 SAT/ACT
 College Considerations
 Parent Tips
 Support Services
 Questions?
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Junior Year
Academics – make the most out of your
classes and access help when needed
 Exploration – interests, getting involved!
 Assessments: PSAT/SAT/ACT
 Challenge and growth opportunities
 College exploration and visits
 Learning life management (sleep too)
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What’s coming up?
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Fall
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Start Researching post-secondary options
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College Reps visit NHS - great opportunity!
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PSAT: Super Wednesday, October 14th
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Performing/Visual Arts Fair (Tuesday, September 29 @ 7:00 p.m.)
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NACAC College Fair (Seattle Conv. Center)
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Friday, October 16 (9 am. to 12:00 p.m.) & Saturday, Oct. 17 (12:00-4:00)
Winter/Spring
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Sign up on-line for SAT/ACT
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BSD College Conference, Wednesday February 10th @ NHS (6pm)
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Take SAT/ACT at least once (Fee waivers available in the counseling center)
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Revised SAT (March is first date)
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Visit colleges
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Junior Parent Night (Thursday, May 26, time TBD)
PSAT (Revised)
Wednesday, October 14th @ 7:30 am, during the regular school
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day. Free! All students are registered
 The PSAT allows you to:
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Assess your skills in critical reading, writing and language and math
2 hours 45 minutes, multiple choice, (No penalties for wrong answers)
Get specific suggestions on how to improve your skills before taking the
SAT or ACT.
Compare your academic skills with juniors nationally
Practice for the SAT (PSAT scores are not used for college admission)
Predictor of score on SAT
National Merit Scholarship qualifying exam
Ask colleges to send you information (check the box)
SAT (revised)
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Required for Admission by most
U.S. colleges
Test is 3 hours and 50 minutes
(with essay)
Three sections: Math, Evidence
based Reading and Writing,
Essay (optional)
All multiple-choice
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No penalty for wrong answers
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Math: Problem-solving, data
analysis, geometry, Trig,
Quadratic Equations
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Maximum 1600
Collegeboard.org
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ACT
Required for Admission by most
U.S. colleges
Test is about 3 hours and 25
minutes long w/ the optional 30
minute essay
Four sections: English, Math,
Reading, Science
No penalty for wrong answers
Math: Some Trigonometry
Maximum 36
Act.org
SAT/ACT Test Prep
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Collegeboard.org (free test prep and partnership
with Khan Academy)
ACT.org
SATprep.org (classes sponsored by NHS honor
society and offered on-site at Newport)
Best test prep is to work hard in classes and review
PSAT results
SAT Subject Tests
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Subject Tests are 1 hour long (can take 3 max in one
day)
Subjects include History, Math, English, Science, World
Languages
May be required or recommended by selective
private universities (always check college’s website)
Best to take the exams when class is completed
Note: Check with college - some will want specific
subject tests like Math II, depending on intended
major
What is Naviance?
Our web-based tool for students & parents
Naviance is a great tool for career and college
research.
It helps students…
 Set personalized goals
 Explore career options
 Search for colleges
 Apply for scholarships
 Track their admissions status
 Find info about upcoming news & events
 ALL Juniors are registered
Naviance
5 Steps for Choosing a College
1. Self Analysis – know yourself
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Naviance & My College Quick Start -College & Career planning based on PSAT results.
2. Start building the list…Look for colleges that are a good FIT for you.
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IDEAL-location, climate, size, campus setting, selectivity, majors, activities, religious
affiliation, graduation rates, professor availability etc.
3. Gather Information
4. Narrow Down your List
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Eliminate the schools that are not a good academic fit
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Don’t focus too much on rankings/ratings
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List pros and cons of each school
5. Finalize your College List
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Visit if possible or visit schools with similar characteristics locally
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Determine deadlines and requirements
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Start applications (Sept/ Oct of 12th grade)
Parent tips for Junior year
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Attend BSD College Conference
Visit colleges during mid winter and spring breaks if
possible
Start having conversations with your student and be
open to their ideas and many options
Don’t rule out possibilities due to cost - yet
Financial Aid Calculator to estimate aid eligibility
WUE programs
Use Naviance
NHS Student Support Services
Tutorial Period
 Peer Tutors (sign up w/Mr. Brown, Dean)
 Academic Coaches in the classroom
 ASPEN and Brightspace
 Outside Counseling Services (YES, ACRS, etc.)
 Ms. Worden in the Career Center
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Anonymous Reporting
Website
Email
Phone
Text
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QUESTIONS?
Resource: Counseling Center Website