Junior College Planning
Night
Immaculate High School
February 9, 2011
Methods of Communication
 Email
(blue form)
 Wednesday Envelope
 Naviance (see your activation codes on
green paper)
Senior Course Registration
Where will you find
course registration materials?
www.immaculatehs.org
Academics
Curriculum
Course Registration Materials
Senior Course Registration
What materials will you find?
2011-2012
Course Description Guide
Course Selection Form
Please list two alternative electives
Course Prerequisite Guide
Senior Course Registration
When will these materials become
available on the website?
February 16th , 2011
Senior Course Registration
What do you need to do
with these materials?
Review Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate, a student must have earned 23.5 credits,
including the following requirements:
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Religion
English
Science
Mathematics
World Language
Social Studies
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4 credits
4 credits
3 credits
3 credits
2 credits
3 credits
including 1 credit in American History and .5 credit in American
Government
Physical Education
Fine or Performing Arts
Community Service
1.5 credits
1 credit
25 hours per year
Senior Course Registration
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What do you need to do with these materials?
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Review Graduation Requirements
Make your course selections
Only select courses in which you have achieved the course
prerequisite with your first semester grade
If at the end of the year, you achieve the course prerequisite, you
can request the course be added to your schedule at the
Guidance Office
Bring your course selection sheet to your JUNIOR COLLEGE
PLANNING MEETING – Appointment Slip
Now on with the
show!!!!
From among the thousands
of colleges in the country,
how do you go about
choosing just a handful to
apply to?
How much time to you have
to select those colleges?
Now through September 2011
Self-Evaluation / Family Discussion
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Location
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Type of institution
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Do you prefer a urban, suburban or rural setting?
Special Areas of Interest
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Do you want a small college with 2000 students or a large university
with 15,000?
Campus Setting
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How much money can you afford?
School size
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Liberal arts college, business school, technical college, large university
Finances
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In what geographic area do you want to attend school?
Particular sport, study abroad, ROTC program or co-op program
Major
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Do you have a tentative major?
Start Your Research
 Internet
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Naviance
Websites with college search engines
Individual college websites
 College
Fairs
 Campus Visits
Start Your Research
 Internet
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Naviance
Start Your Research
 Internet
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Naviance
Websites with college search engines
Internet Research
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Websites with College Search Engines
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Naviance (will demo at your individual Conference)
www.collegeboard.com
• Home of the SAT/PSAT & AP Tests
• A great college match maker, also great information on college majors and
careers
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www.princetonreview.com
• You need to set up a free account, not as in-depth but worth investigating
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www.collegeview.com
• A more simple search engine but can produce some interesting results
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www.fastweb.com
• The famous scholarship search website is also pretty good for college
searching. You need to set up free account. There is a lot of advertising on
the site, just say no to their offers.
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www.studentsreview.com
Provides a lot of information from students about their schools. Students grade
their schools in a variety of different areas and write reviews.
Start Your Research
 Internet
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Naviance
Websites with college search engines
Individual college websites
Start Your Research
 Internet
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Naviance
Websites with college search engines
Individual college websites
 College
Fairs
College Fairs
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Admission representatives from a variety of
colleges are all gathered in one place, just
waiting to answer your questions.
 National Assoc. for College Admission
Counseling
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National College Fairs
Performing & Visual Arts College Fairs
www.nacacnet.org
• Events & Training
• College Fairs
National College Fairs
Spring 2011 Schedule
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Springfield, MA Eastern States Exposition
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1 - 4 pm
9 - 12 pm
New York, NY Jacob Javits Convention CTR
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Sunday, March 6
Monday, March 7
Sunday, April 10 11 - 4 pm
Hartford, CT Connecticut Expo Center
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Tuesday, March 15 9 – 11:30 am & 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Wednesday, March 16
9 – 11:30 am
Performing & Visual Arts
College Fairs
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Designed for students interested in pursuing
undergraduate & graduate study in the areas of
music, dance, theater, visual arts, graphic
design & other related disciplines.
 Attendees learn about educational opportunities,
admission & financial aid and portfolio days.
Performing & Visual Arts
College Fairs
 Boston,
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Wed., November 2, 2011 7:00 – 9:00 pm
 New
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MA -- Boston Center for the Arts
York, NY – Jacob Javits Center
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Virtual College Fair
College Week Live presents a virtual college
fair on March 23 and 24 at
www.collegeweeklive.com
Tips for Attending A College Fair
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Make a list of colleges to visit
Try to research the schools before the fair
Write up a short list of questions – not easily
found in standard college materials
Talk person-to-person with the representative –
the same person that makes the admission
decisions
Fill out a reply card
Bring a tote bag for materials
Start Your Research
 Internet
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Naviance
Websites with college search engines
Individual college websites
 College
Fairs
 Campus Visits
The Campus Visit
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The absolute best way to find out what a college
is all about.
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THE COLLEGE SEARCH PROCESS IS A
TWO WAY STREET
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This is AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE –
Think about what is most important to you in
selecting a college
The Campus Visit
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to go when school is in session
SPRING BREAK IN APRIL - GREAT TIME!
Many colleges can accommodate weekend
visits
you plan a road trip – don’t plan to visit
more than two schools in one day.
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Advance planning with the Admissions Office
makes all the difference
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Meet with someone in the Admissions Office
Attend an information session
Tour the Campus
Talk with as many students as you can
Have a meal in the cafeteria
Pick up copies of the student newspaper
The Campus Visit
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possible,
Sit in on a class
Ask if you can talk with someone in one of
your interest areas: professor, coach or
Director of a musical group
Some possible questions to ask
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How did you get involved in student activities?
What goes on during the weekends and do a lot
of students go home?
How accessible are faculty members?
How is the food?
Are the athletic facilities open to all students or
just athletes?
More Questions
 How
are you challenged academically?
 What
do you like most about the college,
what do you like the least?
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you had to do again, would you still
choose this college AND WHY?
If you meet with an Admissions
Counselor, ask them for their
business card and make sure
you follow up with an email or a
note.
MAKE SURE YOU WRITE
DOWN SOME NOTES ON
YOUR VISIT!!!!!
The Interview
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On-Campus, Regional, Alumni
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will …Some won’t
advantage
Be on time
Do your homework
Prepare a list of questions
Be prepared to talk about your academics,
interests, hobbies, goals and WHY YOU ARE
INTERESTED IN THE COLLEGE
THE INTERVIEW
To see some sample interview
questions that you might be asked, go
to the document library on Naviance.
College Admissions Testing
The two most
common college
admissions tests
are the SAT
Reasoning Test
and the ACT Test.
College Admissions Testing
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SAT Reasoning Test: assesses the critical thinking skills
students need for academic success in college—skills
that students learned in high school; reading, writing, and
mathematics. Results are accepted by most 4-year
colleges and universities in the U.S.
ACT test and ACT Plus Writing: assesses high school
students' general educational development and their
ability to complete college-level work in four skill areas English, Mathematics, Reading and Science. Results are
accepted by all 4-year colleges and universities in the
U.S.
ACT
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v.
3 hours 25 minutes
5 Sections
Science Section
Includes Trigonometry
Essay last section for 30 min. not
inc. in composite score
Composite Score of 1-36 and
scores of each section 1-36 +
writing 0-12
No penalty for wrong answers
You decide which test date
scores to send
SAT
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3 hours 45 minutes
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10 sections
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No Science Section
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Doesn’t inc. Trigonometry
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Essay first for 25 min. inc. in
overall score
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Total score of 600-2400 and
score of 200-800 for each section
+ writing 0-12
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¼ point penalty for wrong answer
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You decide which test date
scores to send
ACT Pilot Program
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Wednesday, April 27 all juniors at
high schools in the Diocese of
Bridgeport will take the ACT test.
 There will be no cost to parents
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scores will be reportable to colleges
New - SAT Score Choice
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A new score-reporting feature launched in spring
2009
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Students can select which scores they send to
colleges by sitting (test date) for the SAT and by
individual test for SAT Subject Tests™.
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Scores from an entire SAT test will be sent—scores
of individual sections from different sittings cannot be
selected independently for sending.
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Check out the Score Choice Information on the
College Board website
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Students are responsible for sending their scores to
colleges.
Test Dates
ACT
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April 27 – All juniors will
take in school at no cost
June 11
September
October
Register at
www.actstudent.org
SAT
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March 12
May 7 - IHS Test Site
June 4
October
November - IHS Test
Site
Register at
www.collegeboard.com
SAT Subject Tests
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SAT Subject Tests: (formerly know as the SAT II) are
designed to measure your knowledge and skills in
particular subject areas, as well as your ability to apply
that knowledge. The five general subjects are English,
History, Sciences, Foreign Languages and
Mathematics.
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These tests are only offered a few times a year. Check
College Board Website for test dates and locations.
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When should you take Subject Tests? Most students
take Subject Tests toward the end of their junior year or
at the beginning of their senior year. Refer to the
College Board website for specific information
regarding each subject test.
Test Preparation
There are many options available…
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SAT or ACT free test prep booklets – available in
guidance office
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SAT or ACT test prep books or online prep courses.
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Kaplan SAT Online Prep for FREE at kaptest.com/kas
access code KAS00124 on the payment and
confirmation page
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Practice SAT/ACT test this Saturday at 9:00 at IHS with
individual score consultation on February 15.
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Kaplan at IHS: SAT for May 7
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Private Tutors - list available in Guidance
Please see Kaplan flyers in your folder.
Where Do We Go From Here?
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Individual Student/Parent Conference with
Counselor – beginning March 1- check your
folder for appointment slip
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Teacher Recommendations – students should
ask their teachers this spring
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Senior Application Night – September 2011
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Financial Aid Night – Fall 2011
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Junior/Senior Forms – find these on Naviance
on the home page in the document library
Request for
Recommendation
Brag
Letter
Student
Activities
Resume
The Student Athlete
All students desiring to play collegiate
athletics with a Division I or II school
must be determined eligible to play by
the NCAA Eligibility Center
Division III does not subscribe to the
NCAA Eligibility Center
NCAA Eligibility Center
www.eligibilitycenter.org
What is the NCAA Eligibility Center?
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An independent organization that reviews the
academic records of all prospective college
student-athletes
 Determines if incoming freshman meet the NCAA
minimum standards to play college athletics
 A minimum standard only for athletics eligibility. It
is not a guide to qualifications for college
admissions.
Five Parts of Initial Eligibility
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Graduation from high school
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Minimum ACT or SAT test score
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Completion of 16 core courses
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Minimum core grade point average
5.
Completion of Amateurism Certification
Questionnaire
NCAA Registration
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The 24 page 2010-2011 Guide for the College-bound
Athlete is available at www.eligibilitycenter.org
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Students must register at www.eligibilitycenter.org
during junior year. A $65 fee will need to be paid online
with a credit card.
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Immaculate High School CEEB code 070125
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Students must have their official SAT or ACT scores
sent to the eligibility center directly from the testing
agencies via Eligibility Code 9999.
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Student must give a transcript request form to the
Guidance Office to trigger transcript being sent to NCAA
Eligibility Center at the end of junior year. The NCAA will
not process a transcript with fewer than 6 semesters
represented.
Class of 2011 Acceptances to Date
Assumption College Binghamton University ♦ Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ♦
Boston College ♦ Cabrini College ♦ Central Connecticut State University♦ Chestnut Hill
College ♦ Colgate University ♦ Delaware Valley College ♦ Drew University ♦ Duquesne
University ♦ Eastern Connecticut State University ♦ Endicott College ♦ Fairfield
University ♦ Florida Atlantic University ♦ Fordham University ♦ Hartwick College ♦
Hofstra University ♦ Iona College ♦ Johnson & Wales University ♦ La Roche College ♦
Loyola University Maryland ♦ Manhattan College ♦ Marist College ♦ Massachusetts
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences ♦ Monmouth University ♦ Mount Saint Mary
College ♦ Mount Saint Mary's University ♦ Northeastern University ♦ Norwich University
♦ Pennsylvania State University, University Park ♦ Providence College ♦ Quinnipiac
University ♦ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ♦ Roger Williams University ♦
Sacred Heart University ♦ Saint Anselm College ♦ Saint Michaels College ♦ Salve
Regina University ♦ Siena College ♦ St. John's University – Queens ♦ State University of
New York at Albany ♦ Stevenson University ♦ Stonehill College ♦ Susquehanna
University ♦ Syracuse University ♦ The University of Findlay ♦ The University of Scranton
♦ University of Bridgeport ♦University of Connecticut ♦ University of Hartford ♦ University
of Maine ♦ University of Massachusetts, Amherst ♦ University of Massachusetts,
Dartmouth ♦ University of New Hampshire ♦ University of New Haven ♦ University of
Rhode Island ♦ University of South Carolina ♦ University of Vermont ♦ Villanova
University ♦ Wentworth Institute of Technology ♦Western Connecticut State University ♦
Western New England College
“College is a match to
be made, not a prize to
be won.”
- Frank Sachs,
Dir. Of College Counseling,
The Blake School