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College Awareness. Preparing Your Son to be College Ready Class of 2014. Agenda. Saint Louis Graduation Requirements Understanding Your Son’s 4 Year Plan at Saint Louis Becoming College Ready NOW Understanding the PSAT, SAT, and ACT NCAA Eligibility Requirements. GRADUATION.
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College Awareness Preparing Your Son to be College Ready Class of 2014
Agenda • Saint Louis Graduation Requirements • Understanding Your Son’s 4 Year Plan at Saint Louis • Becoming College Ready NOW • Understanding the PSAT, SAT, and ACT • NCAA Eligibility Requirements
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Understanding the PSAT • What? • Preliminary SAT • Measures 3 Areas: Critical Reading, Math, Writing Skills • Integral component of the college readiness pathway • Why? • Improve teaching and learning • Prepares students for the SAT • Increases participation in Advanced Placement Program • Provide entry into scholarship programs, including National Merit Scholarship Program (96th percentile) • When? • October 13, 2011
Using Your PSAT Results My College Quickstart Demo
Understanding the SAT, ACT • What? • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) • 3 Areas: Critical Reading, Math, Writing Skills • Why? • Used by all 4 year universities as a requirement for admission • When? • Spring semester of junior year • How? • CollegeBoard
NCAA Requirements • NCAA Clearinghouse required for all scholar-athletes • 8th grade classes DO NOT COUNT toward NCAA eligibility
NCAA Requirements • NCAA Worksheet • Core Class GPA and SAT Matrix • Approved NCAA Classes
Additional Resources • College Visits • Career Day • Colleges recruit scholar-athletes!! • College Talks: • With college counselors • With parents and family • College Fair- April 28, 5-8pm • Build your college portfolio – • Construct a resume, college essay • Colleges of interest • Letters of recommendation • Personal goals • Community Outreach beyond SLS