Junior College Information Night
Timeline for Admissions
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Admission Testing- Spring of Junior Year
If students need to retake, take by Dec. of Senior Year
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Summer Between JR/SR Year-Explore Colleges
Apply in Fall/Winter of Senior Year
Hear back from college Dec- April
Jan. 1- Fill out FAFSA for financial aid
May 1- National deadline to commit to colleges
Visit the our Website for a detailed timeline
Options for Post High School
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4 Year College/University
Community College
Trade School
Internship
Work
Military
Other
Community College
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Financial Cost
Transfer to a 4-year university
Learn job skills and receive training necessary to
enter the job market
Explore various subject areas while you are
deciding on a major or career field
What are you looking for?
See the Handout “Criteria for Selecting a College”
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Type of School
Size of Campus
Location/Environment
Competitiveness
Admissions Requirements
Faculty
Facilities and Equipment
Services and Programs
Financial Cost—Don’t let cost prevent applying
Questions to Ask Yourself…
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Does the college have the major(s) or
program(s) I want? (What if I change my mind?)
Does it have the activities/sports I want?
Will I enjoy living in the dorms/surrounding
city/the student culture for 4 years?
How likely am I to meet the college admission
requirements?
Will the college help me achieve my educational
and personal goals?
Opportunities to Learn about
Colleges
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Visit college campuses
College Admission Counselors at BCS in the fall
and spring
Local College Fairs
Local College Nights
Primary Factors in Admission
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Grades in College Prep Courses
Standardized Admissions Tests (SAT/ACT)
Academic Rigor
Grades in All Courses
Class Rank
SAT/ACT
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College entrance exams
Both are accepted by all 4 year colleges and
universities
Submit to scores to schools
Ways to prepare for the Tests:
Websites
 Books
 Classes
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SAT
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Critical Reading (200-800)
Mathematics (200-800)
Writing (200-800)
Composite Score: 600-2400
Time: 3 hr. 45 min.
ACT
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English
Mathematics
Reading
Science Reasoning
Writing (optional)
Composite Score: 1-36
Time: 2 hr. 55 min.
SAT Subject Tests
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Required by some private schools and UC
system
A test designed to measure your knowledge in a
particular subject area
The best time to take the SAT 2 is toward the
end of the year as the student is completing the
course
Time: 1 hr.
Factors that Tip a Decision
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Essays
Recommendations
Extracurricular Activities/ Community Service
Special Talents, Interests, Skills
Work Experience
What is in an Application?
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Personal Information
Transcripts
Test Scores
School Report
Personal Essays
Recommendations
BCS Graduation Requirements vs. College
Entrance Requirements
BCS Graduation
College Entrance*
English
8 semesters
4 years
Math
6 semesters
3 years including algebra,
geometry, and advanced
math
Science
4 semesters
2 years
Lab Science
1 year
Social Studies
7 semesters
Bible
4 semesters
Occ. Ed.
2 semesters
Fine Arts
2 semesters
Health
1 semester
P.E.
4 semesters
Foreign Language
3 years
1 year
2 years
Student Responsibility
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It is extremely important for students to take
ownership of the college application process.
Colleges want to see that students are
independent and interested in the college.
What else you can do…
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Visit Colleges
Look over your transcript
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Make sure it is correct
Start working on a resume/activity list (sample
on BCS Counselor Website)
Maintain a single e-mail address
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Appropriate, professional email addresses, only!
Western Undergraduate Exchange
http://wue.wiche.edu/
Students who are residents of WICHE states (Western Interstate Commission for
Higher Education ) may enroll at participating two- and four-year college programs
outside of their home state at a reduced tuition rate.
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Washington
Oregon
California
Idaho
Nevada
Montana
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Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
North Dakota
South Dakota
Alaska
Helpful Resources
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BCS High School Counseling Website
College Search Web Sites
Registration for SAT/Requesting Official Scores:
www.collegeboard.com
Registration for ACT/Requesting Official Scores:
www.act.org
Where to Go For Help
Make an appointment with Ms. Hofland to go
over specific questions or concerns
 Complete the Parent Interview about “ME”
 Stop by the Counseling Office
 (425) 454-4028 ext. 107
 shofland@bellevuechristian.org
 Visit: http://www.bellevuechristian.org/
index.php?node=career_counseling_office
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