SALUDA HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR INFORMATION NIGHT for the Class of 2013

1. SALUDA HIGH SCHOOLJUNIOR INFORMATION NIGHTfor the Class of 2013 C. Bryan Vacchio, Director of Guidance (864) 445-3011 bvacchio@saludaschools.org

2. The Mighty P’s! Plan ahead. Punctuality with deadlines. Pursue assistance from your counselor. Procrastination is NOT allowed.

3. COLLEGE SELECTIVITY EXAMPLES ALL TECHNICAL COLLEGES Lander, USC-Aiken, Francis Marion Clemson, USC, College Of Charleston Furman, Wofford Duke, Vanderbilt, Carnegie-Melon

4. Important Spring Test Dates SAT Dates: March 10, May 5, June 2 ACT Dates: April 14, June 9 ***THE S.H.S. TESTING CODE IS 411790*** 2-year college plan ASSET/COMPASS: Taken during senior year.

5. SAT vs. ACT BASIC FEES: 2010-2011ACT: $33 without writing, $48 with writing ($21 late registration fee)SAT: $47 ($71 if registering late) CONTENTACT: English (75 questions,) Mathematics (60,) Reading (40,) Science Reasoning (40,) and Writing (1 prompt.)SAT: Critical Reading (67 questions,) Mathematics (54,) and Writing (49 questions and 1 essay.) SCORINGACT: scores based on number of correct answers; no penalty for guessingSAT: scores adjusted for guessing; penalty for most incorrect responses SCORE SCALESACT: 1-36 for each of four sections; Composite: 1-36 (average of four)SAT: 200-800 on each of three areas; Total: 600-2400 (sum of three.)

6. How You Can Prepare Register On The Test Agencies’ Websites SAT: www.collegeboard.com ACT: www.actstudent.org Online Tutorials; Practice Tests SAT/ACT workshops -SALUDA HIGH SCHOOL MARCH 8TH - USC-Columbia (summer) - Lander (starts 1/25) - Kaplan (online or classroom) - SC Virtual School (SAT prep class) - Private tutoring -SAT prep academy Review your past PSATs Visit your local bookstore

7. DUAL ENROLLMENT vs. AP DUAL ENROLLMENT PROS- Taking college courses without the cost of tuition (must pay for the books) - Actual college experience - Guaranteed college credit (C or above) - Heavily weighted into GPA DUAL ENROLLMENT CONS - Credit may not transfer to another college - May impact your college GPA, essential for SC Scholarship students AP PROS- Recognized globally - Free to takes courses (must pay for the AP exam; $90) - Heavily weighted into GPA - Does not impact your college GPA AP CONS- No guarantee of college credit (must pass AP exam)

8. Life Scholarship(2-year colleges)

9. S.C. Scholarships(initial requirements – 4-year colleges)

10. LIFE & Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Enhancements • Must major in specified areas. • Must take specified math & science classes during freshman year. • LIFE – could receive up to $7,500 per year beginning sophomore year. • Palmetto Fellows – could receive up to $10,000 per year beginning sophomore year.

11. S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance • 2-year Technical & Junior colleges • Enroll in minimum of 6 credit hours each semester in certificate, degree, or diploma program • Cannot receive LIFE scholarship

12. METHODS OF KEEPING UP WITH YOUR STUDENTS AND ALL THINGS SHS GUIDANCE SHS Guidance Webpage SHS Guidance Facebook page Parent Portal

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