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Parent University I:

Parent University I:. How do I make sure my child is competitive in college admissions?. Junior Year. Critical Year for Success SAT – on your own ACT – once with the school for free Begin researching colleges Major of your choice? Are you competitive? Visit! Scholarships – begin search

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Parent University I:

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  1. Parent University I: How do I make sure my child is competitive in college admissions?

  2. Junior Year • Critical Year for Success • SAT – on your own • ACT – once with the school for free • Begin researching colleges • Major of your choice? • Are you competitive? • Visit! • Scholarships – begin search • CFNC.org • Fastweb.com

  3. What do colleges look at? • Rigor of high school course work • GPA – demonstrated success in rigorous courses • Test Scores • Have you shown an interest in them? In your major? • How well rounded are you?

  4. A Note About Test Scores • ACT vs. SAT • When to test? • Begin junior year, especially if in a Math course. • Super Scoring • Colleges take the highest combination of scores if you test more than once.

  5. How does my child stack up?

  6. Let’s Stay in Touch • Make an Appointment • Hours specifically for parents – Tuesdays 4pm-6pm • Call or email (kkremer@duplinschools.net) • Twitter • Follow me for important announcements, summer opportunities and deadlines • @dechscounseling • Monthly Parent Universities • What topics would most benefit you? Email ideas!

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