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IB Presentation. Renea Coley Professional School Counselor. Juniors. Take the PSAT’s October 17, cost $14.00 Deadline to register September 27 Ms. Haskins- B200 pod Take the SAT’s in the spring Use your college board account to prepare Cont. to play sports, volunteer, show leadership
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IB Presentation Renea Coley Professional School Counselor
Juniors • Take the PSAT’s October 17, cost $14.00 • Deadline to register September 27 • Ms. Haskins- B200 pod • Take the SAT’s in the spring • Use your college board account to prepare • Cont. to play sports, volunteer, show leadership • Talk to your parents about planning college visits • Ms. Miller B200 pod can assist
About the PSAT’s • Tests- critical reading skills, math problem solving, & writing skills • Juniors- National Merit Scholarship consideration • In 2011, the average SAT scores for college bound seniors: • reading score: 497 • math: 514 • writing: 489 • PSAT’s = practice! • Be better than the average!
Seniors • Calendar of key application deadlines • Cont. to look for scholarships • Internal college deadline for scholarships • Apply early • SENDedu and CommonApp (will need my email: reneacoley@spsk12.net) • Keep up your grades • Turn in your resume’ • Ms. Miller in B200 will work with you on the FAFSA
When applying to college: Counselor Forms- give to me with your transcript request Have everything together that you want mailed Allow 5 days for processing Complete the FAFSA in January to be considered for financial aid/scholarships
IB Recognition • Copy this website for determining how schools recognize IB classes/exam scores • http://www.ibo.org/recognition/ • Colleges award credit based on IB/AP scores • IB scores: some award 4, most are 5 or better • AP scores: 3 or better • http://www.ibo.org/diploma/recognition/recognitionpolicy/documents/2011-VirginiaGrid.pdf
Examples of internal scholarships • Howard University’s Presidential Scholarship • SAT 1500-1600 Reading & Math • Hampton University’s Presidential Scholarship • SAT 1300-1390 Reading & Math • Old Dominion University • Merit scholarships awarded through participation honors program • Apply by Early deadlines *GPA* *SAT SCORES*