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Framingham High School Junior College Night 4/9/2013

Framingham High School Junior College Night 4/9/2013. Understand the importance of Junior year Begin planning for the college application process Learn about helpful resources that will help navigate the college search process The FHS Guidance Department is your best resource!.

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Framingham High School Junior College Night 4/9/2013

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  1. Framingham High School Junior College Night 4/9/2013

  2. Understand the importance of Junior year Begin planning for the college application process Learn about helpful resources that will help navigate the college search process The FHS Guidance Department is your best resource! Evening’s Objectives. . .

  3. Everyone has a plan. . . • Two or Four Year College • Postgraduate Year • Technical school/professional license • Work • Military • Gap/Interim Year

  4. Requirements. . . FHS Class of 2014 Graduation Requirements: Proficiency in MCAS Math and English, a passing grade in Science/Technology/ Engineering MCAS and 22 Credits that include: • 4.0 credits of English • 3.0 credits of Mathematics • 3.0 credits of Science (2 lab courses) • 3.0 credits of Social Studies (Modern World History, US I and US II) • 2.0 credits of World Language • 1.5 credits of PE • 0.5 credits of Health • 5 credits of Electives **Minimum requirements for State College admission**

  5. Standardized Testing. . . SAT Reasoning Test: • SAT measures academic aptitude • Areas tested: Math, Verbal & Writing Skills SAT Subject Test – Required at many selective schools: • Single, one hour, subject tests to demonstrate specific knowledge We recommend the following: • Junior Year • SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests - May and / or June • Senior Year • October, November and/or December

  6. Standardized Testing cont. . . ACT: • Measures academic achievement • Areas tested: Math, Reading, Writing & Science • You must take ACT Plus Writing We recommend the following: • Junior Year-April/June • Senior Year- September through December TOEFL: • Test Of English as a Foreign Language • Advised if English is not your first language • Begin process as soon as possible

  7. Preparing for Standardized Testing. . . Purpose: • College Admission • Preparation • Already taken PSAT twice at FHS • Prep Classes (Most helpful right before the test/between tests) • Information about Prep Classes is available on the FHS Guidance website Cost: • Fee Waivers are available to those who qualify • Please see your counselor if needed

  8. Test Dates SAT DATES: May 4, 2013, SAT and SAT Subject Tests (Reg. Deadline 4/5) June 1, 2013, SAT and SAT Subject Tests (Reg. Deadline 5/2) SAT Registration:  www.collegeboard.org ACT DATES: April 13, 2013 (Reg. Deadline March 8) June 8, 2013 (Reg. Deadline May 3) ACT Registration:  www.act.org

  9. College Terminology. . . • Types of Applications: • Early Decision (ED) • Early Action (EA) • Restrictive (EA) • Regular Deadline • Rolling • Reach, Target, Safety • Public vs. Private

  10. Researching Colleges. . . Naviance: • How to use it • Use your student’s Id and Password to explore! • http://connection.naviance.com/framingham Things to consider in your search: • Location • Major • Size • Academics/support services

  11. How to Search?? • Naviance can help you locate majors and match them with colleges! • Under careers, select a field of interest • At the bottom of the page, select “find colleges” • Drawback – many, many colleges, but a great starting point! • Naviance “scattergram” is Framingham High students ONLY!

  12. Search (continued) Another important factor to be considered in your search – COST! • Net Price Calculator - https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/resource/net_price_calculator.asp#Template Financial Aid Support from FHS • Financial Aid Night in Fall, Iris Godes (Oct.) • FAFSA College Goal Sunday, January 2014 • After the Acceptance, held in April

  13. Recommendations and Essay. . . Teacher Recommendations: • What teachers to ask? • Junior year teachers are best • When to ask? • Before the summer Essay: • Choose the topic wisely • Proofread, proofread, proofread! • Have a teacher help you edit

  14. College Visits • Framingham High School welcomed 100 colleges to it’s college and career center in 2012! • Keep your eyes out for the college visit calendar! • Posted on the Guidance website • Posted on the bulletin board in front of the library • In Class of 2014 homerooms! • Visit the CACC to get a pass to visit a college representative – must have permission from teacher!

  15. Future IMPORTANT Dates . . . College Fairs • NACAC National College Fair – • BCEC – 4/30and 5/1 • NEACAC Fair: Merrimack College– 5/13 • NEACAC Fair: Assumption College– 5/14 • NEACAC Fair: Stonehill College– 5/15 Guidance Support • Senior College Night in the Fall • Nuts and Bolts with students during lunch, after school • Accuplacer • Individual appointments

  16. Guidance Counselor = Your BEST RESOURCE! • Anna Uricchio • auricchio@framingham.k12.ma.us • Ext. 27504 • Katie Dandurand • kciukaj@framingham.k12.ma.us • Ext. 27506 • Linda MacDowell • lmacdowe@ framingham.k12.ma.us • Ext. 27508 • Lindsey Monaco • lmonaco@ framingham.k12.ma.usExt. 27564

  17. Thank you for coming!

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