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Welcome to Palmyra High School

Welcome to Palmyra High School. Guidance Information for 11 th and 12 th grade students and parents. Palmyra High School Guidance Department. Ms. Samantha Crean A – I Ms. Elisa Di Lolle -Bassett J-Q Ms. Kara Shore R-Z Ms. Linda Boyd Secretary.

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Welcome to Palmyra High School

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  1. Welcome to Palmyra High School Guidance Information for 11th and 12th grade students and parents

  2. Palmyra High School Guidance Department • Ms. Samantha Crean A – I • Ms. Elisa Di Lolle -Bassett J-Q • Ms. Kara Shore R-Z • Ms. Linda Boyd Secretary

  3. 11th Grade Activities • PSAT in October • Study • Activities • SAT and ACT tests • Open House programs in spring • College and Career Programs

  4. RESOURCES • TEACHERS • COUNSELORS • WEBSITES • SCHOLARSHIP Newsletters PA Bulletins

  5. Selecting a College • Know Yourself (personally/academically) • Visit College (contact admissions/request an interview/talk to students/attend open house programs) • Finalize Application Plans • Use School Resources

  6. Average SAT scores? Tests required? Average financial aid? Average class size for major? % of students who live on campus? Freshmen guaranteed housing? % of students who graduate in 4 years? Do professors teach freshmen/undergrads? % of professors that are adjunct vs. full-time? 1st year retention rate? “Top 10 Questions to Ask”

  7. The College Application Process

  8. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions • Early Decision • Early Action • Rolling Admission • Regular Admission Deadline

  9. The College Application • High School Transcript • Grade Point Average • College Essays • Standardized Test Scores

  10. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS • SAT/SAT II/ACT RESULTS • TRANSCRIPTS (rank/GPA/courses taken/activities) • RECOMMENDATIONS • ESSAY • INTERVIEW, ASSESSMENTS, PORTFOLIO REVIEW • COMPLETED APPLICATION • APPLICATION FEE

  11. High School Transcript • Official record of high school work • Transcript is cumulative: 9th – 12th grade • Transcript starts in 9th grade – every course and grade counts! • Forwarded student’s college/university in summer of senior year

  12. Grade Point Average • District, Weighted, Ranking GPA • Types of Courses: Regular College Prep Honors Advanced Placement

  13. College EssayWhat should I write?What do they want me to write about? • Don’t write what you think others want to hear. Answer the question honestly. • Write about something personal that you can be passionate about. • It it’s the first time you’ve thought about it, don’t write your college essay about it.

  14. What is Two or Three Times? • The recommended number of times that a student should take the SAT I. (Ted Fiske, Author/Education Expert)

  15. Extracurricular Activities • Participation in activities throughout grades 9 – 12 is most important. • Community service is “hot” item! • Quality participation in one or few activities • Leadership role

  16. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS • TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE DEADLINE • Application • Recommendations • Essay • Application Fee • Transcript Request

  17. Meeting College Costs • Merit-Based Scholarships www.FASTWEB.com www.finaid.org www.collegeboard.org

  18. Meeting College Costs • Need-Based Financial Aid Grants Loans FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (January 1 of senior year) www.FAFSA.Ed.gov Expected Family Contribution Need = Cost of Attendance - EFC

  19. Thank you for your attention to your student’s future! Palmyra High School Guidance Department

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