JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT
OCTOBER 10, 2013
Presented by:
Mrs. Tracey Martin, Counselor
JUNIORS IT’S TIME TO GET READY….
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Class visits Sept. 23-24
Develop a plan for after HS
 Junior Planning Guide
(parents, have you seen this?)
 Sign up for PSAT test
 Sign up for SAT/ACT testing
 Take advantage of the College
Representative visits!
 Individual student meetings
with counselor to review
transcript, credits etc.
WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?
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Work
 Military
 Technical/Trade School
 Apprenticeship programs
 Community or Junior College
 guaranteed transfer agreement w/ 4
year schools in Virginia
 4-year College or University
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Public or Private
HOW TO DECIDE?? KNOW YOURSELF
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Consider Values
 Ambitions
 Achievements
 Academic Strengths
 Interests
 Standout Talents
 Help your child
recognize their
strengths
THE MOST SUCCESSFUL CAREER & MAJOR IS
THE ONE THAT YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT!
What are
your
skills?
Find a
career /
major
that fits
here
What are
your
passions?
COLLEGE TESTING
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SAT I’S AND SAT II’S (only select colleges want
SAT II’s) ($51.00)
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ACT’S ($50.50)
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SIGN UP ONLINE- www.collegeboard.org or
www.actstudent.org
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Fee waivers available
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KWHS is now a testing site!
ACT OR SAT?
SAT
* TEN SECTION EXAM
* 3 EA. RDG, MATH,WR
* ESSAY A MUST
* SCORES 200 - 800
* MATH TO ALG 2
* PENALTY FOR
WRONG ANSWERS
ACT
* FOUR TEST EXAM: ENG.,
MATH, RDG, SCIENCE
* ESSAY OPTIONAL
* SCORES 1 - 36
* MATH TO TRIG
* NO PENALTY FOR
WRONG ANSWERS
SAT PREP CLASSES
• COST VARIES FROM COMPANY TO
COMPANY
• PARENT/STUDENT CHOICE TO USE
• FREE HELP ONLINE
• OFFICIAL SAT STUDY GUIDE,
REAL ACT STUDY GUIDE
• CAN ORDER PRACTICE
BOOKS ONLINE FOR A
CHEAPER COST
MORE SAT/ACT HELP:
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EVERY COLLEGE WILL TAKE SCORES
FROM EITHER OR BOTH TESTS
PREPARE FOR THE TESTS
SAT- QUESTION & ANSWER SERVICE IN
OCT., JAN., & MAY- EXTRA FEE
ACT TIR (TEST INFORMATION RELEASE)
SERVICE IN APRIL & JUNE- EXTRA FEE
TAKE BOTH TESTS- BETTER YOUR
CHANCES
OTHER TESTING…
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AP SUBJECT TESTS- $87 NOW COULD SAVE
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS LATER
CLEP TESTING- COLLEGE LEVEL EXAM
PROGRAM- $80 PER TESTWWW.CLEP.COLLEGEBOARD.ORG
SAT SUBJECT TESTS- TAKE THEM ALONG WITH
AP TESTS OR CAN TAKE OTHER SUBJECTS
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SHOWS COLLEGES YOUR STRENGTHS
CAN SAVE MONEY LATER
CAN SKIP LOWER LEVEL CLASSES
FREE COLLEGE FAIRS
KWHS VACRAO College Fair Oct. 17
9am-11am
 National College Fair in Washington DC
on Nov.6 9-12noon and 6-8pm- more
information at www.nacacnet.org
 CIAA Fair at Matoaca High Nov. 16
10am-1pm
 Collegeweeklive.com- virtual college fair
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SPRING/SUMMER TASKS
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SIGN UP ONLINE FOR SAT’S/ACT’S
NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER SIGN UP
ROTC/ MILITARY ACADEMY APPLICATIONS
DOWNLOAD COLLEGE APPLICATIONS AND
START WORKING ON THEM
IF SO INCLINED, START ESSAYS
CREATE RESUME (go to www.vawizard.org for
resume builder or see counselor for samples)
DECIDE ON EARLY ACTION/EARLY DECISION
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Early Action – not binding
Early Decision - binding
SUMMER TASKS (CONT.)
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BY SEPTEMBER, PUT TOGETHER A LIST OF SCHOOLS
YOU WANT TO APPLY TO
 INCLUDE IN YOUR LIST…
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Safety School = 100% sure you will get in (check with your
counselor and check average test scores and GPA)
Probably School = good chance of getting in, but not 100%
Reach School = grades and test scores SLIGHTLY below the
school’s averages
WE RECOMMEND STUDENTS APPLY TO 4 SCHOOLS.
 SEARCH FOR SCHOLARSHIPS- LIST OF WEBSITES IN
BOOKLET & ON HANDOUT & in POT ‘O GOLD
FREE RESOURCES
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FREE resourcesOpportunities Guide
 College Handbook
 CCC & Mrs. Martin
 Handouts from tonight
 Next Step U magazinenextstepU.com
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ART, MUSIC, OR
THEATRE MAJORS
CHECK THE COLLEGE WEBSITES TO
SEE IF THERE ARE ADDITIONAL
COLLEGE APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS
 ART- You may have a portfolio to
complete. See you art teacher for help.
 MUSIC/THEATER- You may have an
audition to do.
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CONSIDERING OUT OF STATE SCHOOLS?
Look at the Academic Common Market
 Provides access across state lines for
programs not available in a student’s
home state (receive in-state tuition rates)
 More than 1,900 programs available
 Go to www.sreb.org for more information
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FINANCIAL AID
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COUNSELOR/CAREER CENTER
GRASP- SUSAN TEERLINK
COLLEGE WEBSITES
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT (DEC. 3 @ KWHS)
SUPER FAFSA WEEK- FEB 1- 8 , 2014
http://www.vasfaa.org/ - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
WEBSITES (I.E. FINAID.ORG,
MERITAID.COM, FAFSA.ED.GOV)
OPPORTUNITIES BOOKLET- ecmc.org
FINANCIAL AID CONTINUED:
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MOST PARENTS OVERESTIMATE
COLLEGE COSTS BY 300%
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STICKER PRICE IS NOT USUALLY THE
ACTUAL PRICE YOU PAY
NEVER RULE OUT A SCHOOL BECAUSE OF
COST ALONE
COMPARE COSTS BEFORE APPLYING
GET ADVICE FROM COLLEGE FINANCIAL
AID OFFICES
COMPLETE THE FAFSA
JUNIOR PACKET
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I WILL USE THIS TO WRITE LETTERS OF
RECOMMENDATION
 STUDENTS FILL OUT THE
AUTOBIOGRAPHY & RESUME
 PARENTS FORM
 TEACHERS FORM
 PEER FORM
 EVERYTHING DUE BY END OF JUNE
RESOURCES
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Books recommended by College
Admissions Deans:
In! College Admissions and Beyond: The
Experts Proven Strategy for Success by
Lillian Leuterman & Jennifer Bloom
 Letting Go: A Parents Guide to
Understanding the College Years by Karen
Coburn and Madge Treeger
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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!
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NEWSLETTERS AND OTHER RESOURCES
TO TAKE HOME WITH YOU
ATTENDANCE SHEET
QUESTIONS?
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL OR EMAIL IF
YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER TONIGHT
COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT- MARCH 13