What to expect in the remaining 3 semesters of high school in regards to the college application process.
Francis Scott Key High School
Regional Night
January 21
Lacey Headley-School Counselor, Class of 2017
Brian Chaapel- School Counselor, Class of 2019

• 4 Year College or University
• 2 Year School
• Military
• World of Work
• Technical or Trade School
• Police or Fire Academy
• Family Business

Junior Spring & Summer
• Review your high school transcript.
• Register to take the SAT or ACT.
• Research college requirements and search for prospective schools.
• Research Estimated Family Contribution.
• Register for SAT or ACT. (*Select to send scores to college where you plan to apply during registration)
• Schedule a campus visit with admissions or attend Open House event.
• Meet with college reps during Key Time.
• Organize materials.
• Identify college application deadlines.
Senior Fall
• Identify college application deadline.
• Request Letters of
Recommendation from teachers and counselor.
• Set up application accounts
(Common Ap, Send EDU, etc.)
• Provide any necessary forms to
Mrs. Headley to complete.
• Sign up for SAT or ACT. (*Select to send scores to colleges where you plan to apply during registration)
• Attend Financial Aid workshop.
• Complete FAFSA form (October 1st)
• Apply to colleges to meet the Early
Action deadline!
• Research scholarship opportunities
(university and local).
• Apply for Hill Scholar Program.
Senior Spring
• Continue to work hard academically, colleges review final grades.
• Apply for scholarships.
• Pay deposit to indicate intention by
May 1st.
• Complete Community College
Application.
• Take placement tests (*depending on SAT scores)

Finding the Right Fit
• Location
• Distance from home/ accessibility
• Urban vs. Rural
• Size
• Small, Mid-Size, Large
• Average Class Size
• Relationships with professors
• Cost
• In State vs. Out of State Tuition
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Financial Aid
• Estimated Family Contribution
• Two Year or Four Year
• Community College vs. University

Finding the Right Fit
• Private or Public
• Cost
• Affiliations
• Prestige
• Academics
• Major Options
• Academic match
• Student Life
• Athletics, Greek Life, Travel Abroad Opportunities, Dining hall,
Housing Amenities, etc.

Finding the Right Fit
• Review your high school transcript
• Weighted & Unweighted GPA
• Standard, Honors, & AP level courses
• Tests
• ACT or SAT
• Placement/ Accuplacer Test
 Match your performance with average test scores and
GPA of current freshman class using college websites

separate)

SAT
(Aptitude)
Reading and Writing (200-800)
Math (200-800)
Essay (Optional, scored
Total Score Range 400-1600
ACT
(Achievement )
English (1-36)
Math (1-36)
Reading (1-36)
Science (1-36)
Optional Writing Test (factored in to English portion)
Subject Tests
• Required by some colleges
• There are 20 SAT Subject Tests available in
5 general areas: English, History, Math,
Languages, & Science
 Total Score 4-36
Newly Designed SAT to start March 2016
Reading
Writing
Math
Accuplacer/ Placement Test
 Student performance determines placement into remedial or college level courses.
 SAT Scores may exempt students from having to take the placement exam.
 May only be taken twice in a 2 year period .

 Take the test after completing English 11/ AP Lang and
Algebra II
 Register through www.CollegeBoard.com
or www.actstudent.org
 The FSK School Code is 211042.
 A photo ID is required when registering and at test site.

• School Counseling Department
• Teachers
• Key Time Information Sessions
• Online Resources
• SAT Practice Sites
• www.collegeboard.org
• Smartphone Apps
• College Websites
• Admissions Offices
• Schedule a Tour
• Open House Opportunities

School 1
College Information Chart
School 2 School 3 School 4 General Information
School Name
School Type
Location
Size
Requirements
SAT Req.
ACT Req.
Other Standarized Test Req.
GPA Req.
AP Info
Finances
Estimated Total Cost
Non-Academics
Clubs/Sports
Greek Life
Campus Visit
When
School 5

8.)
9.)
10.)
5.)
6.)
7.)
2.)
3.)
4.)
College Name
1.)
Location Size Cost Required Test
Average
SAT
Average
GPA
Application
Deadline
Common
Application
Application Forms (Counselor
Form, Secondary School
Report, etc.)
Application
Fees PROS CONS