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College Presentation for Ninth and Tenth Grade Parents

College Presentation for Ninth and Tenth Grade Parents. Tonight’s Program. Not designed for underclassman to ‘get started’ on the college process. Opportunity to learn more about: Our College Counseling program What colleges look for in applicants Course, testing, and summer planning.

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College Presentation for Ninth and Tenth Grade Parents

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  1. College Presentationfor Ninth and Tenth Grade Parents

  2. Tonight’s Program Not designed for underclassman to ‘get started’ on the college process. Opportunity to learn more about: Our College Counseling program What colleges look for in applicants Course, testing, and summer planning

  3. College Counseling at Friends Our Approach Focus on finding the “right fit” Process of self discovery A valuable learning experience Our Program Comprehensive Individualized Supportive

  4. Junior Year College Representatives Visit Friends in the Fall Junior College Night in January Junior Seminar Classes (Self Evaluation, Research) Individual Meetings Parent Coffees in March and May College Fair in April for Juniors

  5. Senior Year Case Studies Event in September Senior Parent College Night in September College Representatives Visit Friends in the Fall Senior Seminar Classes (Application) Individual Meetings Parent Coffee in October Financial Aid Presentation in November Transition to College Talk in March & May

  6. Our Message to Underclassmen Focus on the here and now. High school is an important time of academic and personal growth. Take advantage of all that Friends and New York City have to offer. Explore interests in and out of the classroom. Develop meaningful relationships with your teachers, coaches, advisors and peers.

  7. Discover passions and deepen your commitments. Strive to achieve your personal best. In doing so, your college profile will fall into place.

  8. For example… Interested in physics? Ask your teacher for outside reading resources. Check out the Robotics Club or Theory of Everything. Consider a summer program to explore STEM fields. Add a Technology elective. Discuss taking AP Physics as a junior with your advisor.

  9. Interested in English and writing? Add the Creative Writing elective. Submit to the Lit Mag and/or paper. Join the staff as an editor. Consider sitting for the AP English exam(s) in the junior year. Submit your writing to online competitions like Scholastic. Explore a summer program like the Kenyon Young Writers.

  10. What are Colleges Looking for? Academics Standardized Testing Extracurricular Activities

  11. Academics Freshman grades do matter. An upward trend in academics is viewed positively. Attendance and Service are recorded on the transcript.

  12. Sample Transcript

  13. Course Selection Options for rising sophomores. Schedule is fairly set. AP World History Options for rising juniors. AP US History Note: Courses in AP English are not offered, but juniors may sit for the exam.

  14. Three key points to consider Interest Challenge Ability to be Successful

  15. Do colleges understand…. the rigor of Friends? Yes the grading system? Yes the curriculum offerings and limitations? Yes

  16. Standardized Testing PSSS & Essay Workshop PSAT Practice ACT Subject Tests SAT vs. ACT

  17. SAT vs. ACT SAT ACT English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing Tends to be more straightforward Broken into four sections Science section Trigonometry included No guessing penalty Score out of 36 Practice Test: Mock ACT • Critical Reading, Math, and Writing • Logic and reasoning test • Broken into ten sections • Example: Start with writing, then CR, Math, back to CR, etc. • Guessing penalty • ¼ point • Score out of 2400 • Practice Test: PSAT and PSSS

  18. Extracurricular Activities Underclassman Explore and experiment with different clubs and activities. Upperclassmen Deepen commitment and even take on leadership within a select few activities. Colleges are looking for well-rounded classes, not necessarily the well-rounded student.

  19. Summer Activities Plan summer activities wisely. Options abound: Employment Volunteer Work Academic Enrichment Travel/ Cultural/ Language Programs Outdoor/ Experiential Education Explore potential areas of interest through course work or internships.

  20. Isn’t there anything we should do now? Purchase a college guidebook (one not 20). Informally visit/ tour college campuses when en route for a vacation or other trip. Periodically check the College Counseling Web Board on the Friends Seminary website.

  21. Questions? Thank you for coming!

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