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Junior College Night

Junior College Night. The College Selection Process. A Strategy - Not an Exact Science. Setting the tone The process is ongoing Each student and family travel at their own pace There is a series of activities to follow in the exploration phase of the process.

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Junior College Night

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  1. Junior College Night The College Selection Process

  2. A Strategy - Not an Exact Science • Setting the tone • The process is ongoing • Each student and family travel at their own pace • There is a series of activities to follow in the exploration phase of the process. • It is a private process, please respect each family’s choice about sharing information • Developing a broad based list : safe, solid, stretch

  3. Self-Evaluation • Realistic assessment of a student’s academic records • Understanding a student’s interests and values • Appreciation of a student’s learning style • Identify college/academic expectations • Assessing co-curricular activities and special talent • Special talent candidates should contact relevant college contact person

  4. College Characteristics • Size • Location • Campus Setting • Housing • Type of Institution • Enrollment Patterns • Student Body Type

  5. Majors • Activities • Special Programs • Return Rate • SAT/ ACT Average Scores • Costs, Tuition/Room and Board/ Fees/Books • Academic Course Requirements • Tests Required

  6. Guidance Role • Individual Student Meetings • Parent Meetings • Junior Seminars • Breakfast Meetings • College Computer Search • Senior Course Schedule • School Web Site for Scholarships • Naviance

  7. WHAT IS NAVIANCE • Resource for students and parents accessible from home computer • Provides Ardsley-specific data related to college acceptances • Uses individual student GPAs and standardized test scores to formulate a realistic list of college choices • Resume Builder organizes student’s high school activities • Facilitates online submission of college materials

  8. College Planning • How can Naviance help students find a college? • College Search Feature • Scattergrams • College acceptance statistics • Overlaps • College Compare • College Visits to Ardsley H.S • Resources

  9. University of Connecticut

  10. Lehigh University

  11. Compare Me

  12. Resources for Exploration • Guidebooks • Web Sites • The Ardsley High School web site • Students who attend a particular college, neighbor, family member, friend • College Visits • Naviance

  13. Standardized Tests • Colleges want some form of independent assessment • SAT Reasoning Test • SAT Subject Test • ACT • Documentation for students needing accommodations

  14. COLLEGE BOARD TESTING SCHEDULE AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING SCHEDULE • SAT TEST DATESREGISTRATION DEADLINES • March 9th SAT Reasoning Test only February 8th • May 4th SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject April 5th • June 1nd SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject May 2th • October SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject To be determined • November SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject To be determined • December SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject To be determined • January 2014 SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject To be determined  • ACT TEST DATESREGISTRATION DEADLINES • April 13th March 8th • June 8th May 3rd • September 21st To be determined • October 26th To be determined • December 14th To be determined • TOEFL Candidates: Please see counselor for exact date and locations.  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS • May 6th - May 17th, 2013 

  15. Schedule of ActivitiesWinter of Junior Year • Realistic self-evaluation • Selection of appropriate senior courses • Finalize testing schedule ( SAT Reasoning, ACT, SAT Subject) • Visit guidance office • Visit college web sites • Acquire college review/guide book

  16. Schedule of ActivitiesSpring of Junior Year • Attend college meetings, attend the Southern Westchester College Fair on Monday, April 29th at the County Center • Plan college visits • Take SAT or ACT • Make tentative decision about an Early Action/Decision plan • Start to work on Guidance materials

  17. Schedule of ActivitiesJunior Year Summer • If testing reveals a weak spot, plan a program of self-improvement • Continue college visits • Begin to acquire applications • Think about essay topics • Early applicants should make a definite choice

  18. College Trends • Increase in number of applicants • Emphasis on Diversity • Geographic • Ethnicity • Socioeconomic • Special Admits • Strength of Applicant Pool • Money does matter

  19. College Trends • In the high school class of 2005 there were more than 3,000,000 graduates, more graduates than the “ Baby Boomer” generation. This generation is called the Baby Boomer Echo • In that generation 50% of high school graduates went to college • Today ,70% of high school graduates go to college • Colleges have not increased the size of their classes to accommodate the increase in the number of students who want to attend • The number of graduates plateaus until the class of 2017

  20. College Trends • More applications are submitted by each applicant. Over 70% are submitting three or more applications. • Family incomes increased by 127% since 1980 alternatively college tuition increased by 375%. • Colleges are rated by the number of students who applied and were rejected.

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