Newport High School juniors Class of 2018

1. Newport High School juniorsClass of 2018 Counselors: Laura Klein (A - Cl) Heather Erickson (Co– Hs) Diane Lindsay (Hu-Li) Karen Lalonde (Lia – Pa) Karen Schulz (Pe - Te) John VanderMolen (Th-Z) * this Power Point will be available on the Counseling Website

2. Agenda for Tonight • Overview of 11th Grade • SAT/ACT • College Considerations • Parent Tips • New Community Service Reporting Tool • Support Services • Questions?

3. Junior Year Goals • Academically secure • Build a strong, resourceful academic self • Purposeful • Connect current interests with future goals • Start realistic college planning and visiting • Broaden perspective to include others and community • Colleges want students who will make a positive difference for the campus community

4. What’s coming up? • Fall • Start Researching post-secondary options • College Reps visit NHS - great opportunity! • PSAT: Super Wednesday, October 19th • Performing/Visual Arts Fair (Tuesday, October 25th @ 7:00 p.m.) • NACAC College Fair (Seattle Conv. Center) • Friday, October 21 (9 am. to 12:00 p.m.) & Saturday, Oct. 22 (12:00-4:00) • Winter/Spring • Sign up on-line for SAT/ACT • BSD College Conference (early spring 2017) • Take SAT/ACT at least once (Fee waivers available in the counseling center) • Revised SAT (March is first date) • Visit colleges • Junior Parent Night (Tuesday, May 23, time TBD)

5. PSAT (Revised) • Wednesday, October 19th @ 8:30 am, during the regular school day. Free! All students are registered  The PSAT allows you to: • Assess your skills in critical reading, writing and language and math • 2 hours 45 minutes, multiple choice, (No penalties for wrong answers) • Get specific suggestions on how to improve your skills before taking the SAT or ACT. • Compare your academic skills with juniors nationally • Practice for the SAT (PSAT scores are not used for college admission) • Predictor of score on SAT • National Merit Scholarship qualifying exam • Ask colleges to send you information (check the box)

6. SAT (revised) vs. ACT • Required for Admission by most U.S. colleges • Test is 3 hours and 50 minutes (with essay) • Three sections: Math, Evidence based Reading and Writing, Essay (optional) • All multiple-choice • No penalty for wrong answers • Math: Problem-solving, data analysis, geometry, Trig, Quadratic Equations • Maximum 1600 • Collegeboard.org • Required for Admission by most U.S. colleges • Test is about 3 hours and 25 minutes long w/ the optional 30 minute essay • Four sections: English, Math, Reading, Science • No penalty for wrong answers • Math: Some Trigonometry • Maximum 36 • Act.org

7. SAT/ACT Test Prep • Collegeboard.org (free test prep and partnership with Khan Academy) • ACT.org • SATprep.org (classes sponsored by NHS honor society and offered on-site at Newport) • Best test prep is to work hard in classes and review PSAT results

8. SAT Subject Tests • Subject Tests are 1 hour long (can take 3 max in one day) • Subjects include History, Math, English, Science, World Languages • May be required or recommended by selective private universities (always check college’s website) • Best to take the exams when class is completed • Note: Check with college - some will want specific subject tests like Math II, depending on intended major

9. Naviance

10. 5 Steps for Choosing a College 1. Self Analysis – know yourself • Naviance & My College Quick Start -College & Career planning based on PSAT results. 2. Start building the list…Look for colleges that are a good FIT for you. • IDEAL-location, climate, size, campus setting, selectivity, majors, activities, religious affiliation, graduation rates, professor availability etc. 3. Gather Information 4. Narrow Down your List • Eliminate the schools that are not a good academic fit • Don’t focus too much on rankings/ratings • List pros and cons of each school 5. Finalize your College List • Visit if possible or visit schools with similar characteristics locally • Determine deadlines and requirements • Start applications (Sept/ Oct of 12th grade)

11. Parent tips for Junior year • Attend BSD College Conference • Visit colleges during mid winter and spring breaks if possible • Start having conversations with your student and be open to their ideas and many options • Don’t rule out possibilities due to cost - yet • Financial Aid Calculator to estimate aid eligibility • Check on merit scholarships • WUE programs • Check out Naviance

12. New Process for Community Service Reporting X2Vol – access via Naviance • No more paper forms to turn in • Student can log hours directly on Naviance • A verification request will be sent to the non-profit • School approves hours • Students can print service log • Students can find volunteer opportunities • More information and help documents will be posted on our website this fall.

13. NHS Student Support Services • Tutorial Period • Peer Tutors (sign up with Mr. P. Brown) • Academic Coaches in the classroom • ASPEN and Brightspace • Outside Counseling Services (YES, ACRS, etc.) • Ms. Worden in the Career Center

14. Anonymous Reporting Website Email Phone Text

15. QUESTIONS? Resource: Counseling Center Website