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Stay informed about SAT/ACT test dates, registration deadlines, fees, college acceptance criteria, and tips for choosing and applying to colleges. Make the most of your summer to plan ahead with helpful guidelines.
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SAT/ACT Test* 2015-2016 SAT Fees SAT I: without essay* $43.00 SAT I: With Essay* $54.50 SAT Subject Tests* $26.00Basic registration fee $26.00 Language Tests with Listening $26.00All other Subject Tests $16.00 *Late registration fee $28.00 *Stand-by Late Fee $46.00 HAVE SCORES SENT TO UP TO 4 SCHOOLS From Test FREE! Additional Score Reports to send to colleges $11.25 2015-2016 ACT Fees ACT (No Writing) $38.00 ACT Plus Writing $54.50 HAVE SCORES SENT TO UP TO 4 SCHOOLS From Test FREE! Additional Score Reports to send to colleges $12.00 *Fee Waivers Available in Guidance Office for those who qualify
SAT Tests TEST DATE REGISTRATION LATE REGISTRATION May 7* April 8 April 26 June 4 May 20 May 25 October 1 ? ? November 5 ? ? December ? ? It is recommended Juniors who are considering applying to four year colleges take either the May 7 or June 4 exam of this school year. *MHS is the testing site for this date
SAT Subject Tests: should I take them? • Check to see if any of the colleges you are applying to require SAT subject tests • If you intend to submit an application for the Koplik Certificate of Mastery, you MAY want to take SAT subject tests • Where do I register for the Subject Tests? www.collegeboard.org
American College Test (ACT) It is recommended Juniors who are considering applying to four year colleges take either the April 9 or June 11 exam of this school year. TEST DATE REGISTRATION LATE REGISTRATION April 9 March 4 March 5-18 June 11 May 6 May 7-20 October ? ? December ? ?
Factors to Consider When Choosing a College • Academic Program-majors offered • Admission Criteria: GPA, Scores, required classes • Atmosphere/Climate of the campus • Sports/Intramurals/Clubs/Extracurricular Activities • Location • Size • Housing/dormitories/apartments vs. commuter • Cost
How Many Colleges Should I Apply to? • Most students apply to 4-6 colleges • Reach: Less than 50% chance of admittance • Middle Range: More than a 50% chance of admittance • Safety: Close to, if not, guaranteed admission • Make sure you have at least one “safety” school on your list
Which school is Tim’s “reach”, “middle” or “safety”? Boston College Rhode Island College 75% of applicants admitted SAT: Math: 420-520 SAT:Critical Reading: 410-520 GPA 3.0 4 yrs. English 3 yrs. Math 2 yrs. Science, S.S., F.L. • 79% of applicants are in the top 10% of their class • 95% are in the top quarter of their class • SAT: Math- 640-730 • SAT:CR- 610-700 • GPA 3.7 • 4 years of English, Math, Social studies, Science & Foreign Language Tim’s Profile G.P.A. = 3.1 Rank= 42/190 4 yrs. Eng., Math, Science; 3 yrs. FL & S.S. SAT: M-590 CR: 560 Class President Student Council Executive Board Community Service- 120 hours Varsity tennis team
Tim’s “Reach”? “Middle”? “Safety” Hofstra University Massasoit Community College Open admission H.S. diploma or GED required SATs not required No minimum requirement of core academic courses • 59% applicants admitted • SAT-writing: not req. • Math-540-630 • CR-530-620 • 4 yrs. English • 3 yrs. Math, science, S.S. • 2 yrs. F.L. Tim’s Profile G.P.A. = 3.1 Rank= 42/190 4 yrs. Eng., Math, Science; 3 yrs. FL & S.S. SAT: M-590 CR: 560 Class President Student Council Executive Board Community Service- 120 hours Varsity tennis team
College Acceptance Criteria C = Course Selection R = Recommendations I = Interests T = Tests E = Essay R = Rank/GPA I = Interview A = Awards, recognitions, extracurricular activities
Make the Most of your Summer Plan to come to MHS in the Fall with 4-6 college choices to discuss with your Guidance Counselor. You can determine which schools to apply to by doing the following over the summer: • Attend the MHS College Application Bootcamp (8/8-8/11 12pm-2pm or 5-7pm; OR 8/15-8/18 12pm-2pm or 5pm-7pm) • NAVIANCE- Supermatch, also will use it for sending transcripts and recommedation letters • Search the Internet: School websites, google, collegeboard Read a guidebook/college catalogue • Visit the campus • Take a college course on the campus Begin the application process if you are applying early (November/December). • Review Essay Questions on the Common Application and begin • Review specific colleges’ criteria for entrance and specific Essay Topics • Make a list of people to get letters of recommendation from: Teachers, Counselor, Community, Work, Internship, Etc. If you want to play Division I or II College Sports: Register for NCAA Clearinghouse (S.A.T. code 9999)
Visiting - Things to Consider • Junior year and Senior year: 2 college visit days (can be used for trade school/military) • Go on a Tour: compare schools • Speak with admissions, and students • Bring a list of questions to ask • Ask about special programs • Sit in on a class • Visit a dorm • Have an overnight – athletes, friends etc. • Ask about meal plans
Returning to MHS in the fall • Meet with your guidance counselor in September 2016 to: • Ensure you are taking the required courses for the colleges you are applying to. • Revise/update college list. • Make sure all tasks are done via Naviance and the common application or to instruct you on how to do so in the future. • Ask People to write your letters of recommendation at least two weeks prior to your first deadline (Teachers, Counselor, etc.) • Invite them officially through Naviance. • Add colleges to your Naviance page, “Colleges I’m Applying To.” • Add colleges that use the common application to your common application account. • Match your common application account with your Naviance Account. • You must create your Common Application Account with the same email address that you used to create your Naviance account. • Register for September, October, or November ACT/SAT if you haven’t taken it or if you want to improve your score • Continue to Work on College Essay, Create Resume • Complete the Autobiographical Sketch and Transcript Release Form- • Submit them to your guidance counselor at least TWO WEEKS prior to your first deadline • (Re)-Visit Schools • Attend College Fairs
College Application Deadlines Early Decision – legally binding. If accepted, you MUST attend, and withdraw all other applications (early is November/December) Early Action – non-binding. You can apply to as many schools as interested. If accepted, you may wait to compare financial letters, etc. before deciding Rolling Admissions – no set admissions deadlines date; qualified students accepted until seats are full Tell your guidance counselor what schools you are applying to so you won’t miss your deadlines!
Students on an IEP or 504 Plan • All colleges offer some type of support to students on an IEP • Some schools offer alternative admissions or specialized programs • Go to the Office of Disabilities • Advocate for yourself • Pick up handbook in Guidance on Post-Secondary Planning for Students with Disabilities • Students on a 504 are entitled to get their accommodations at college but you will need to advocate for them
Senior Year Timeline • January – Complete FAFSA and Attend Financial Aid Night • February– Submit Applications for regular decision schools • March – Scholarship Packet available on Guidance Department Website • -college acceptance/decline letters mailed • April – ASVAB- Military Entrance Exam and Interest Inventory • May – KOPLIK Scholarship deadline; • -Universal college notification deadline • September – Check-in with your Guidance Counselor • October – Take, or register for, the SAT/ACT • November- Apply to Early Action/Early Decision Schools • December – Begin applications for regular decision deadlines
Thank you for your attention! We know this is a lot of new information and it can be overwhelming, so we are here to help you through this process. Please see your guidance counselor as often as you need to.
