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Junior Parent College Meeting USA/Canada: Testing, Counseling, Choosing

Junior Parent College Meeting USA/Canada: Testing, Counseling, Choosing. Agenda. Spring Semester. Testing. TEST Preparation. ASP Mean SAT Results. SAT Math: 636 SAT Critical Reading: 609 SAT Writing: 626. SAT & ACT Test Dates. SAT & SAT IIs 2012: January 28, May 5, June 2 ACT

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Junior Parent College Meeting USA/Canada: Testing, Counseling, Choosing

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  1. Junior Parent College Meeting USA/Canada: Testing, Counseling, Choosing

  2. Agenda

  3. Spring Semester

  4. Testing

  5. TEST Preparation

  6. ASP Mean SAT Results • SAT Math: 636 • SAT Critical Reading: 609 • SAT Writing: 626

  7. SAT & ACT Test Dates SAT & SAT IIs • 2012: January 28, May 5, June 2 ACT • 2012: Feb 11 (w/o writing), April 14, June 9

  8. Getting Started: Counseling • Required Orientation Meetings (February) • First Individual Meeting with Counselor (assigned once group meeting is completed) • Review graduation requirements and academic record • Initial list of colleges • Parents encouraged to attend • Second Individual Meeting with Counselor • Data sheet submitted • Explore personal qualities, goals and interests • Revise initial list of colleges

  9. Getting Started: Parent Contribution • Parent Data Sheet: How I see …. • Download from the ASP website under College Guidance. Preferably completed by second student meeting

  10. College Planning and Prep • Visit University Website • Participate in meetings with visiting university representatives • Utilize college guidebooks • Plan college visits • Consider summer programs • Talk with alumni, friends, relatives, contacts

  11. Selecting a College • Genuine interest • College type (size, private, public, liberal arts, co-ed) • Location • Academic Environment (competitiveness, majors, core curriculum) • Campus Life (housing, social life, athletics) • Expenses/Costs • Entrance requirements: Safe/Target/Reach (8-10 schools)

  12. EARLY Admissions • Early Decision • Early Action • Rolling Admissions

  13. Evaluating the Applicant

  14. ACADEMIC • Quality of courses • Grades • Position on the class (Grade Distribution and Weighted GPA) • Standardized Test Scores • Recommendations • Awards

  15. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ENGAGEMENT • Seek evidence of meaningful involvement • Emphasis on depth, not breadth

  16. Uniqueness • Personal essay • Interview • Recommendations • Special Talents

  17. Alumni Connections • In most cases, parents or grandparents • Loyalty to institution

  18. Contribution to Diversity • Minority students • International students • Geographic distribution • Gender

  19. Character • Ethical and responsible citizens • Contributing members of society • Future leaders in a global society

  20. University Priorities • Enrollment plans • Development

  21. Selective College Admissions • These colleges deny between 70 and 90% of applicants, many more than admitted • Academic success is required but not sufficient for admission • Your chances are doubled if you have differentiation • Examples of differentiation include: minority status, alumni affiliation, athletic recruitment, award-winning achievements, outstanding leadership, exceptional talent and, to some extent, international exposure

  22. Admission to CANADA • Appeal of Canadian universities • Each school has specific admission requirements • Application deadline varies from January to March • IB Diploma candidates are not required to submit SAT scores • AP and USA high school diploma applicants must submit SAT, including SAT IIs, or ACT scores • Applications made to specific faculties

  23. Admissions to the UK • Applications submitted via UCAS to study a specific course within university • In most cases, IB Diploma or 4 AP exams required • Scottish unis will often admit with a high school diploma and SAT scores • Conditional offers will be based on predicted exam results

  24. Financial Aid • Net price calculator • Need-based • Loans • Scholarships & Grants • Work-study programs • Non-Need Based • US Citizens • FAFSA • Profile • College application • International Students • Collegeboard Financial Aid Supplement

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