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Wilson High School Junior Meeting

Wilson High School Junior Meeting. Preparing students and parents for Senior Year 2014/2015 Thursday May 29, 2014. Agenda. Junior Planning Night Goals Spring/Summer Timeline for Juniors Tiger Paws, Naviance DCPS Graduation Requirements Question and Answer. Junior Family Night Goals.

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Wilson High School Junior Meeting

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  1. Wilson High School Junior Meeting Preparing students and parents for Senior Year 2014/2015 Thursday May 29, 2014

  2. Agenda • Junior Planning Night Goals • Spring/Summer Timeline for Juniors • Tiger Paws, Naviance • DCPS Graduation Requirements • Question and Answer

  3. Junior Family Night Goals • Identify the challenges seniors face balancing the senior year • Understand the post-secondary planning process • Identify the college search and application process • Assist families in becoming an informed support system • Provide resources for students and families

  4. Timeline for Juniors • Meet with your counselor to confirm senior course selection • Register for SAT/ACT • Register with NCAA • Research and consider college options • Visit College campuses • Investigate scholarship opportunities • Research options after High School Graduation

  5. Please note 2014-15 SAT dates are anticipated, not final • Mid October FREE SCHOOL BASED SAT (TBA) • October 11, 12, 2014 • November 8, 9 • December 6, 7 • January 24, 25, 2015 • March 14, 15 • May 2, 3 • June 6, 7 • Students must register online, www.collegeboard.com

  6. ACT Test Dates 2014-15www.actstudent.org • June 14, 2014 • September 13 • October 25 • December 13 • February 7, 2015 • April 18 • June 13 • Students must register online

  7. Tiger Paws: A Pathway to College and Careers • Schedule a meeting with your counselor • Student Brag Sheet available online, due 12/20/2014 • Naviance • College Application Process • Academic Resume • Graduation Requirements

  8. DCPS Graduation Requirements • 4 units English • 4 units Math (includes Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) • 4 units Science (includes 3 lab sciences) • 4 units Social Studies (includes World History 1&2, US History, DC History, US Government • 2 units World Languages • 2 units Career/Technology (CTE) OR College Level Course (AP) • 1.5 units Health & Physical Education • .5 unit Art • .5 unit Music • 1.5 units Electives

  9. College and Career PlanningMaking a College List • REACH Schools- these schools possess many of the features the scholar desires but admissions is very competitive • REALISTIC SCHOOLS- schools that possess the significant features a scholar desires and the probability of admission is slightly better then even • SAFETY SCHOOLS- schools that possess the majority of the features a scholar desires and the probability of admission is highly likely

  10. Understanding College Terminology • Regular admission- Applications are submitted by midwinter deadline. • Rolling Admission- Continuous applications submitted without a deadline date • Early Application- 2 types of early plans-one is binding and the other is nonbinding • Early Decision- Binding commitment is essential to college selection • Early Action- Nonbinding plan requiring submission in early fall

  11. College and Career Planning Campus Visits • Tour the campus • Attend an information session • Schedule an interview if possible • Attend a class • Talk with faculty and students about special interests • Ask questions about DORM LIFE and Internships • Pick up a copy of campus newspaper

  12. College and Career Center Resource • College Visits • College Fairs • College Selection and Guide Books • College/University Brochures • Computer Access for College and Career Searches • Job Information • www.DCPSBridges.com, www.collegeboard.com, www.fastweb.com, www.succeed.naviance.com/wilsonhs

  13. NACAC Tips for ParentsNational Association for College Admissions Counseling • Do learn about the college admissions process • Do discuss restrictions up front • Do not limit choices based on fees • Do remind your child of deadlines • Do listen and offer advise when asked • Do not make decisions for your child • Do encourage and celebrate • Do encourage your child to apply to a variety of schools

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