Sophomore Night
JANUARY 14, 2015
6:30 PM
Welcome!
The College Counseling Department: Additional Support
Mrs. Karen Parise
Student Assistance
Counselor
Mrs. Mary Novak
Administrative Assistant
Introductory Remarks
An Extended
Apology to High
School
Sophomores….
Jon Boeckenstedt,
Associate Vice President,
Enrollment Management
De Paul University
Introductory Remarks
College Application Overview
Components:
Application & fee
Transcript
Standardized Tests
Extracurricular Record
Essays
Teacher and Counselor Recommendations
Scheduling Process
Honors/AP Applications:
Available online
Social Studies &Science require applications from all students
Due January 23 (or 1/16 for Science)
Online Schedule Request/Electives Dates:
February 12-19: Students enter elective preferences on Net Classroom
Visit the Course Descriptions and be informed!
Counselor/Student Meetings: Feb 23-May 1
Standardized Tests
The Role of Standardized Tests
 2014 PSAT Results
Changes to the SAT: March 2016
Score out of 1600 instead of 2400
◦ Writing will be optional and scored on a separate scale
◦ Test will be shorter now
◦ Score Report will include subscores and cross-test scores
Wrong answers will no longer be penalized
Questions based on real world context
◦ Use published work and founding documents
◦ No more obscure vocabulary words
Preparation:
Current sample questions are available online
Students can practice with Khan Academy beginning in May 2015.
Changes to the PSAT – October 2015
Score out of 800 in each section, max score of 1600
◦ Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
◦ Reading
◦ Writing and Language
◦ Math
Wrong answers will no longer be penalized
Longer test
Knowledge tested will mirror that of SAT
Preparation:
◦ Sample questions are now available.
◦ A full practice test will be available in March 2015.
Standardized Tests: Timeline
Junior Year:
October: PSAT
January – June: First SAT and/or ACT
May or June: Subject Tests*
Senior Year:
September –December SAT or ACT
*Subject Tests are only required by some highly selective universities. Sophomores currently
in AP classes should consider AP tests this year.
How will you spend your summer?
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College Visits?
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Summer school?
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Summer job?
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Junior Justice Project?
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Enrichment Programs?
This semester…
Counselor meetings for Naviance
Careers
Roadtrip Nation
Personality Test
College Search
Parents can use Naviance, too!
In the Future…
JUNIOR YEAR
◦ Group and Individual Student Meetings
◦ College Rep Meetings @ Brophy:
Juniors may attend 3
◦ Spring Essay Workshop
◦ Spring parent meetings (optional)
◦ Naviance navigation
SENIOR YEAR
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Naviance navigation
Nuts and Bolts Application Help
Essay Review
Application Workshops After School
(Sept/Oct)
◦ College Rep Meetings @ Brophy: Seniors
may attend 5
◦ Financial Aid Night
Upcoming Events…
March 19: Coffee Chat, 7:45 AM, Great Hall
August: Junior Parent Meeting at back to school night
August: In-State University Night….Class of ‘16 is welcome!
Fall College Fair @ Brophy