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IB Juniors Presentation- College Workshop. Ms. Coley & Ms. Miller. Countdown to College. November- Talk to your family about college affordability Look for scholarship opportunities http://blogs.spsk12.net/kfhs-guidance/scholarship-information-2/ January-
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IB Juniors Presentation-College Workshop Ms. Coley & Ms. Miller
Countdown to College • November- • Talk to your family about college affordability • Look for scholarship opportunities • http://blogs.spsk12.net/kfhs-guidance/scholarship-information-2/ • January- • Plan to take the next SAT’s/ACT’s • Meet with Ms. Miller • Spring- • Take the SAT’s/ACT’s • June 1 SAT (May 2 reg. deadline) • June 8 ACT (May 3 reg. deadline) • Visit college campuses • Create a resume’ • Prepare for IB & AP exams
College Readiness • Taking challenging courses • Developing writing, speaking, and critical thinking abilities • Adapting to new situations • Time management • Ability to work in groups • Participating in clubs, sports, & showing leadership potential • Summer Programs • http://blogs.spsk12.net/kfhs-guidance/summer-programs/
When Stressed….Strategies to try….. • Study groups • Use your TOK time wisely • Do something differently • Exercise, meditate, yoga, and/or pray • Don’t give up your outlets • Put things into perspective • Seek help
University Recognition • Type in IB or AP credit in search field of the university web page • William & Mary • https://www.wm.edu/admission/undergraduateadmission/applicationprocess/standardizedtesting/apibcredit/index.php • Christopher Newport • http://www.cnu.edu/undergrad/general/ibcam.pdf
Scholarships • Norfolk State Univ- DNIMAS • Science/math majors • GPA 3.2 unweighted • 1500 SAT or 22 ACT • Hampton University • Presidential Scholarship • SAT 1300-1390 (math and reading)/ 29-31 ACT • Full Scholarship • Hampton Scholars • SAT 1200-1290/27-28 ACT • Tuition only • Old Dominion University • Dec. 1 Priority deadline for merit based scholarships, reviewed at point of admission • Feb. 15 Priority deadline to complete FAFSA for need based scholarships
Scholarship Offers • Public Universities • Longwood • ODU • William & Mary • NSU • VCU • CNU • Private • VA Wesleyan • Bridgewater • Hampton • Randolph Macon