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Welcome to Rockland High School Back to School Night September 18,2013

Welcome to Rockland High School Back to School Night September 18,2013. Preparing for Post High School Success. Important Dates to Remember. September 27 - Deadline for Oct 26th ACT test October 3 - Deadline for Nov. 2 SAT October 21 - Financial Aid Night. 6pm

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Welcome to Rockland High School Back to School Night September 18,2013

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  1. Welcome to Rockland High SchoolBack to School NightSeptember 18,2013

  2. Preparing for Post High School Success

  3. Important Dates to Remember September 27- Deadline for Oct 26th ACT test October 3- Deadline for Nov. 2 SAT October 21- Financial Aid Night. 6pm November 13- Parent Conferences January 15- FAFSA Night 4-8 pm May 30- Graduation

  4. Many Options after High School • College • 4 year College or University • Community College • Post Graduate Year (PG)-Prep School • Career/Technical School • Military Service • Trades • Work Our goal is that every graduating senior have a plan! Your choice should be based on career goals, abilities, interests and educational need.

  5. Graduation Requirements Class of 2014 • 22 Total Credits • 4 credits in English • 3 credits in Math • 3 credits in Science • 3 Credits in History • Passing MCAS scores • Math, English, Biology • 25 hours of community service

  6. How do I prepare my child and when? Set Goals Do NOT panic if your child doesn’t know what he/she wants to be. Many things change between age 15-25 Research job interests and what will be required to enter the field of interest Keep in mind that over 30% of jobs your child will be competing for have not yet been created.

  7. What it takes to get into College • Good Grades • Test Scores • SAT and ACT • AP Scores • Involvement in Extracurricular Activities • Passionate involvement and leadership • Essays and Personal Statement • Clearly communicate what your goals are • Ask your English teacher read over your essay before submitting • Letters of Recommendation • Pick a teacher and people who know you best • Standing Out • Leadership and being unique

  8. The College Selection ProcessWhere are you in the Process? Meet w/ counselor and your student to discuss options Narrow choices & make a definitive list of schools Research deadlines/admissions policies & requirements Visit the colleges if you haven’t already done so Complete application & request transcripts Follow up with college to be sure all materials have been received Research financial aid and scholarships opportunities

  9. Key Terms To Know Early Decision= binding, fall deadline Early Action= non binding, fall deadline Regular Admission= winter deadline Rolling Admission= no deadline Open Admission= No admission criteria Deposit Deadline= must notify schools of your decisions to enroll by May 1st

  10. SAT/ACT Information • Register online to sign up for Fall tests • SAT: www.collegeboard.com • ACT: www.actstudent.org • Upcoming SAT Dates • November 2 • Upcoming ACT Dates • October 26 • SAT subject tests: Some colleges may require some subject tests. Check with your college to see if they are required.

  11. Average scores are calculated annually based on the most recent SAT scores of all students of a particular graduating class. • For the class of 2012, average scores are: • Critical reading:496 • Mathematics: 514 • Writing: 488

  12. Average SAT Scores • Curry • 410-500 CR • 410-510 M • 410-210 W • UMass Boston • 470-570 CR • 490-600 M • Salem State • 440-550 CR • 450-540 M • 430-540 W • Western New England • 460-570 CR • 490-600 M • Westfield State • 400-550 CR • 470-560 M • 450-540 W • Bridgewater State • 460-570 CR • 470-580 M • 450-550 W

  13. Average SAT Scores • Amherst College • 660-760 CR • 660-760 M • 670-760 W • Boston College • 610-700 CR • 640-730 M • 630-720 W • Boston University • 570-660 CR • 600-690 M • 590-680 W • Brown University • 650-760 CR • 670-780 M • 660-770 W • Colby College • 630-720 CR • 640-720 M • 630-710 W • Cornell • 630-730 CR • 660-770 M

  14. Average SAT Scores • Dartmouth • 660-770 CR • 680-780 M • 670-780 W • Duke • 660-750 CR • 680-780 M • 660-760 W • University of Virginia • 600-710 CR • 630-760 M • 610-710 W • Virginia Tech • 540-640 CR • 570-670 M • 540-630 W • Yale • 700-800 CR • 700-780 M • 700-790 W

  15. Keeping Tests In Perspective • The college board recently surveyed 4-year colleges to determine what admissions criteria they consider “very important” • School Achievement-83% • Test Scores-59% • Recommendations-19% • Application Essay-17% • Interview-14% • Activities-4%

  16. Common Application Information Nearly 500 Colleges and Universities use the Common Application Make sure you complete ALL supplements for each school Can be completed online at www.commonapp.org

  17. What role should finances play in deciding whether or not to go to college? NONE Remember, do not eliminate any college because of costs before receiving financial assistance information Remember to check college financial aid offices for accurate costs

  18. FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid Complete ASAP after January 1st www.fafsa.ed.gov January 15 from 4-8 at Rockland High School is FAFSA night

  19. CSS/Financial Aid Profile • What is the PROFILE? • Online application that collects information used by certain colleges and scholarship programs to award institutional aid funds. • When Do I file the PROFILE? • You may file as early as October 1st • Who must file the PROFILE? • Check your colleges/programs information to determine whether they require the PROFILE. A complete list can be found on the website • www.collegeboard.org

  20. CSS/Financial Aid Profile • What does the PROFILE cost? • The fee for the initial application and one college or program report is $25. Additional reports are $16. • Limited waivers are granted automatically based on the information provided in the PROFILE application. • The Process: Three Easy Steps • Register • Complete the Application • Submit the Application

  21. Things to do All Year • Work hard all year! • Stay involved • Fall • Meet with your guidance counselor • Check test requirements for each college

  22. Winter • Complete tax forms early • Submit your FAFSA • Receive your Student Aid Report, make corrections • Complete scholarship applications Spring • Review your acceptances and compare financial aid offers- contact school with any questions • Notify school of commitment by May 1st

  23. Rockland High School Senior SAT REVIEW Rockland High School is offering a four-week SAT course for seniors taking the November test. This course will use online materials from the College Board, student data from past SATs and PSATs and review strategies and techniques. This course will take place on Thursday, October 10 Thursday, October 17 Thursday, October 24 Tuesday, October 29 From 7:00-8:30 at Rockland High School The cost of this course will be $25. Register for this course at the Rockland High School Guidance Office (deadline-October 3)

  24. Where do I go if I need help? Your student’s counselor is the best place to start We are here to help you

  25. The Guidance Department is here to help Melanie Shaw- Director- Grade 12 Margie Black- Grade 11 and Grade 10 L-Z Gary Graziano-Grade 10 A-K Denise Davidson- Grade 9 Freea Leahy- School Social Worker Carla Dunn- Guidance Secretary Contact us at 781-871-8410

  26. Welcome to Rockland High SchoolBack to School NightSeptember 18,2013

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