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11 th Grade Parent Meeting. Counselors: A – Ba Mr. Peelman Be – E Mr. Higgins F – Kh Mrs. Djouha Ki – O Mr. Smith P – Sa Mrs. Poker Sc – Z Mrs. Villani. COUNSELING OFFICE. COUNSELING OFFICE. Registrar - Mrs. Kitty Burkey, 301-253-7041
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Counselors: A – Ba Mr. Peelman Be – E Mr. Higgins F – Kh Mrs. Djouha Ki – O Mr. Smith P – Sa Mrs. Poker Sc – Z Mrs. Villani COUNSELING OFFICE
COUNSELING OFFICE • Registrar - Mrs. Kitty Burkey, 301-253-7041 • Counseling Office Secretary - Mrs. Kris Nelson, 301-253-7037 • Career Center - Mr. Ed Martin, 301-253-7045
Counseling Office Agenda • High School Transcript and Course Selections • PSAT, SAT, ACT, and ACCUPLACER • Career Opportunities, Career/College Searches, College Fair, Financial Aid, and NCAA • The College Application Process
Transcripts • Transcripts include the following info: - Semester courses and semester grades - Cumulative GPA and cumulative WGPA - Attendance Record - Student Service Learning Hours (75) - Graduation Summary - High School Assessment Results
HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS • There are 4 High School Assessments (HSA) that must be passed: - Algebra 1 412 - Biology 400 - English 10 396 - NSL Gov. 394 TOTAL 1602
DHS COURSE REGISTRATION • Course level recommendations done by 1st semester teachers in January • Registration materials to students in early March • Students return completed and signed registration card • Course offering booklet distributed to all DHS students during registration
Senior Schedule Considerations • Senior schedule is important in admission decisions • Taking AP and honors level courses • Seniors must schedule a full schedule • Abbreviated schedule for 2nd semester • Internships and OJT • Taking college courses • Mid-year report process
PSAT Results • Scores reports mailed early December • Scores in Critical Reading, Math, and Writing Skills • Determines National Merit awards • Analysis given for all answers: - rates the question (e, m, h) - gives the correct answer - gives suggestions on improving skills - test booklets will be returned to students WWW.collegeboard.com/psatextra
MCPS Degree AttainmentCompared to the Nation Percentage of High School Graduates Earning a Bachelor Degree Within Six Years Class of 2001 Source National Clearinghouse, April 1, 2009
Percentage of Graduates in MCPS Classes of 2001—2003 Earning a 4-Year Degree(Data available as of April 2009) Montgomery County Public Schools
Key 7: 1650 SAT, 24 ACT College Degree Attainment Rates for MCPS Graduates Percentage of MCPS Students in the Class of 2001 Earning a Four-year Degree by Dec. 2008
SAT/ACT Participation/Performance Class of 2008
Which Test Should a Student Take? ACCUPLACER SAT ACT 16
What Should We Know about SAT, ACT, and ACCUPLACER? College Application Tests College Placement Test SAT ACT ACCUPLACER 17
SAT Testing Dates • Test DateRegistration Deadline - Dec 5 October 31 (11/13 late) • January 23 (DHS) Dec 15 (12/30 late) • March 13 February 4 (2/18 late) • May 1 (DHS) March 25 (4/8 late) • June 5 April 29 (5/13 late)
ACT Testing Dates • Test Date Registration Deadline • December 12 November 6 (11/20 late) • February 6 January 5 (1/15 late) • April 10 March 5 (3/19 late) • June 12 (DHS) May 7 (5/21 late)
ACCUPLACER TEST • Montgomery College Placement Test - Can replace SAT or ACT - Available to 12th grade students in October. (PSAT testing day) - Scored in Reading, Math, and English - Placement determined by scores - Key is 550 in each section for a total of 1650
TestingWhenFullyPrepared Whether SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER 23
Mock Tests Mock ACT- Nov. 23 Mock SAT- Dec. 24
Test Preparation College Test Prep Course Triumph Other Options-i.e.Kaplan 25
The Essence of the Seven Keys Every student should have an opportunity to go to college, prepared for success! 26
The Essence of the Seven Keys Every student should have an opportunity to go to college, prepared for success! Take AP course(s) to get College- Ready 27
Percentage of Graduates in MCPS Classes of 2001—2003 Earning a 4-Year Degree(Data available as of April 2009) Montgomery County Public Schools
Career/College • Career Center - Career, College, and Scholarship Searches - Financial Aid: must file the FAFSA - asap after January 1 - file on-line at fafsa.ed.gov - Mr. Martin at 301-253-7045
College/Career • College Searching - Naviance (TCCi) – December 7-11 - College Fair on April 14 or 15 (Bus only) - NCAA Clearinghouse: - www.ncaa.org - NCAA eligibility section - School code is 210460
College Application Process • Spring/Summer 2010 - Gather information and organize - SAT and ACT - College Fair - College Recruiters and Open Houses - College Visits
College Application Process • College Application - Requesting, completing, and sending applications - Student Information Summary - Transcript Request - Recommendations - Essays
College Application Process • What to expect? THE FOUR “D’s” - Delay - Disorganization - Determined to “distance” themselves - Desire for total independence
University of MarylandCollege Park • 103 Students applied to Maryland • 64 Students were admitted • 38 Admitted in Fall; 26 Admitted in Spring • 38 Admitted in Fall: - 4.15 WGPA; 1285 SAT • 26 Admitted in Spring: - 3.91 WGPA; 1168 SAT