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Preparing for college and beyond Curriculum Night Jan 2014

Preparing for college and beyond Curriculum Night Jan 2014. Standard Diploma 22 standard credits 4 English 4 Social Studies 3 Math 3 Science 2 Health & PE 5 Electives (Must include 1 fine art or career/tech elective; and 2 sequential electives) 1 Econ & Personal Finance

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Preparing for college and beyond Curriculum Night Jan 2014

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  1. Preparing for college and beyondCurriculum Night Jan 2014

  2. Standard Diploma 22 standard credits 4 English 4 Social Studies 3 Math 3 Science 2 Health & PE 5 Electives (Must include 1 fine art or career/tech elective; and 2 sequential electives) 1 Econ & Personal Finance Verified credits (6) Advanced Diploma 26 standard credits 4 English 4 Social Studies 4 Math 4 Science 2 Health & PE 3 World Language (or 2x2) 1 Fine art or career tech 1 Econ & Personal Finance 3 other electives Verified Credits (9) Standard vs. Advanced

  3. What do colleges want? • Strong academic record • Standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, SAT subject tests) • Extracurricular, Athletic, and Community Involvement • Well-prepared application package - essays/personal statements - teacher/counselor recommendations

  4. College Entrance Exams • ACT (American College Test) • Consists of five subjects: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing • Writing component is optional (though recommended) • Top composite score is 36 • SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) • Consists of three subjects: Verbal, Math, Writing • Each test is scored on a scale of 200-800 • TEST FEE WAIVERS are AVAILABLE if your receive FREE/REDUCED lunch!! • Take the SAT and/or ACT in the Spring of 2014

  5. Junior Timeline • Winter 2014 – Begin exploring Family Connection as a research tool for college and careers • February/March 2014 – Register for college entrance exams SAT or ACT • Spring - Summer 2014 – Visit colleges, start college essays, and compile a college list. Counselors will be meeting juniors individually at this time for course registration. • September 2014 – Tentative college list is submitted • October 2014 – Early Decision/Early Action requests for transcripts and counselor recommendations are submitted to school counselor

  6. “What if I’m not ready to go to college?” • Gap Year • Military • Apprenticeship programs (through FCPS ACE) • Two-year Colleges/Community Colleges • Employment

  7. FCPS 24-7 and Family Connection • To get to Family Connection you must enter through your Blackboard/FCPS • 24‐7 account (http://fcps.blackboard.com). Click on Family Connection logo.

  8. Use Family Connection

  9. Before you know it…

  10. Resources • For college/career counseling: • Renee Foster Career Center Specialist • Amy Marketos Student last namesA-Cer • Camilo Cardona Ces – Gom • Lan Nguyen Gon – Lin • Madelein Doudaklian Lio – Ort • Evan Carter Osa – Sey • Patti Welch Sez – Z • Joanne PerduIntervention Counselor

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