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Junior College & Career Planning Parent Forum December 7, 2016 Student Sessions

Junior College & Career Planning Parent Forum December 7, 2016 Student Sessions. December 19, 2016. Junior Year Activities. PSAT/NMSQT October SAT January-June ACT February 28 Search for College or Other Opportunities Build a Strong Academic Record Build a Plan for Senior Year

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Junior College & Career Planning Parent Forum December 7, 2016 Student Sessions

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  1. Junior College & Career PlanningParent ForumDecember 7, 2016Student Sessions December 19, 2016

  2. Junior Year Activities • PSAT/NMSQT October • SAT January-June • ACT February 28 • Search for College or Other Opportunities • Build a Strong Academic Record • Build a Plan for Senior Year • Engage, Serve and Lead in Activities

  3. Mount Tabor School Counselors • A-D Ms. Corey Daniel • E-K Ms. Lowana Wade • L-M Mrs. Colleen Santos-Roberts • N-R Mr. Stan Huck • S-Z Mr. Jake McBride

  4. Grades = GPA Course Rigor Class Rank Activities Service Interests Leadership Accomplishments Talents Recommendations Essays/Personal Statements Career Plans Test Scores What Information do Colleges Use in Making Admissions Decisions?

  5. College Entrance Exams • SAT www.collegeboard.org/register • ACT www.actstudent.org • Community College Placement Testing • Measure Reading and Math Preparation • Most colleges/universities require the SAT or ACT • Most colleges/universities will accept either the SAT or ACT • MTHS juniors will take the ACT and may register for the SAT • Some colleges/universities allow students to apply without SAT/ACT • ACT or SAT scores may be submitted to community colleges in place of other placement tests.

  6. Why Do Most Colleges Require the SAT or ACT ? • Measures critical thinking skills necessary for college success • Measures current levels of educational development • Compares applicants on a standardized measure • Indicates College Readiness • Predicts academic success in college or a particular major (along with high school grades in rigorous academic courses) • Placement into appropriate beginning courses or course levels • Identification for scholarship opportunities

  7. Second Semester Test Dates SAT ACT February 28 (school test) April 8 June 10 Fall 2017-September, October & December • January 21 (Dec 21 deadline) • March 11 • May 6 • June 3 • Fall 2017-September, October, November & December

  8. Class of 2018SAT Test Date Change • Addition of early September 2017 date • Summer registration deadline • Elimination of the January 2018 date • Benefit to Early Action applicants • Weather has caused change/delay of January test

  9. PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Paper Score Report Full Report Online Studentscores.collegeboard.org Access Code

  10. Online Score Report Features • Scores • College Readiness Benchmarks • Skills Insight • National Merit Scholarship Score Index • AP Potential • Practice on Khan Academy

  11. Redesigned PSAT Scores • Total Score • Evidence-Based Reading & Writing Score • Math • Test Scores • Cross-Test Scores • Subscores • NMSC Selection Index

  12. PSAT Score Report • College & Career Readiness Benchmarks • Your Scores: Next Steps • Your Question-Level Feedback • Next Steps online at studentscores.collegeboard.org • Free SAT Practice through Khan Academy • AP Course Connection • Register for the SAT

  13. Redesigned SAT • Evidence-Based Reading and Writing • Reading Test-65 minutes, 52 questions • Writing and Language Test-35 minutes, 44 questions • Math • No Calculator-25 minutes, 20 questions • Calculator-55 minutes, 38 questions • Essay • Read and Comprehend a passage and write an essay analyzing the passage • Optional • Last Test • 50 minutes

  14. How The SAT Is Scored • Total Score (400-1600 scale) • Two Section Scores (200-800 scale) • Three Test Scores (10-40 scale) • Two Cross Test Scores (10-40 scale) • Seven Subscores (1-15 scale) • Essay (optional) Scores (2-8 points)

  15. Total Score • 400-1600 • Combines Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score with the Math score • 200-800 score on each section

  16. Essay Scores • 2-8 points on each of 3 dimensions • Reading • Analysis • Writing • Based on comprehension, analysis and composition skills • Combined scores of 2 independent raters, each of whom assigns a score of 1-4 • Not incorporated into any other scores

  17. ACT • English Test-45 minutes 1-36 • Reading Test-35 minutes 1-36 • Mathematics Test-60 minutes 1-36 • Science Test-35 minutes 1-36 • Writing Test-30 minutes 1-36 • Essay Subscore 2-12 • Composite 1-36 • Average of 4 test scores-does not include writing

  18. English Test • One 75-question, 45 minute test • Measures understanding of conventions of standard written English (punctuation, grammar, usage, sentence structure and rhetorical skills) • Five essays or passages with multiple choice questions • Total Score of 1-36 (benchmark=18) • Usage/Mechanics Subscore • Rhetorical Skills Subscore

  19. Mathematics Test • One 60-question, 60 minute test • Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (or Integrated Math 1-3 or Math 1-3) • Calculator use is allowed and recommended • Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=22) • Pre-Algebra/Elementary Algebra Subscore • Intermediate Algebra/Coordinate Geometry Subscore • Geometry/Trigonometry Subscore

  20. Reading Test • One 40-question, 35 minute test • Measures reading comprehension skills • Four prose passages with multiple choice questions • Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=21) • Social Studies/Science Subscore • Arts/Literature Subscore

  21. Science Test • One 40-question, 35 minute test • Measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem-solving skills required in natural science • Content covers biology, chemistry, physics and the earth/space sciences • Emphasizes scientific reasoning skills • Total Score 1-36 (benchmark=24)

  22. Writing Test • One 30-minute essay • Defines an issue with two points of view • Write in response to a question about your position on the issue • Total Score 1-12 • Combined English/Writing Score 1-36 • Optional (decide when your register), but included for School-Based Testing in March

  23. Spring 2016 ACT Administration • All WS/FCS juniors will take the test • Administered on February 28, 2017 • Preadministration date in February • No cost to students/parents • Scores sent to four colleges/universities at no cost • Score Reports are mailed to students

  24. ACT Practice • ACT Practice Test in your packet • PLAN Test and Score Report Review • ACT Practice Workshop • Saturday, Janury 7, 2017 • 8 am to 12:05 pm at MTHS • ACT BootCamp with CapEd • Monday, February 6, 2017 • 4-6 pm in the Media Center

  25. Guessing on the ACT & SAT No points deducted for wrong answers Eliminating wrong answer choices is a good strategy

  26. Student Registration for the SAT • Online Registration at sat.org/register$45.00 • With Essay $57.00 • Mail Registration $54.00 • Unique Situations • Late Registration $45.00 + $28.00 • Wait List Registration $45.00 + $46.00 • Registration materials are available in the Mount Tabor Guidance Office.

  27. Student Registration for the ACT • Online registration at www.actstudent.org $42.50 • Registration with Writing $58.50 • Late registration +$27.50 • Standby registration +$51.00 • Registration Materials are available in the Mount Tabor Guidance Office.

  28. Test Security MeasuresSAT & ACT • Effective with the 2012-13 test year: • You will be prompted to provide an acceptable photo during registration that will appear on your Admission Ticket. • You must present your admission ticket and acceptable ID to enter the test center. • Standby Testing (Wait List) is only available during a short window of time prior to the test date through online registration. • An approved picture identification is required on test day. • A Student ID Form/Letter is available from the Guidance Office if you have no acceptable picture id.

  29. SAT & ACT Score Reporting • Both allow students to send scores to four colleges or universities at registration or soon after the test. • Additional score reports cost $12.00 each • ACT sends individual test date reports • SAT sends all current and previous scores • SAT also provides SCORE CHOICE

  30. Fee Waiver Eligibility SAT ACT 2 ACT fee waivers Cannot be used for late registration • 2 SAT fee waivers • 2 SAT Subject Tests • Can be used for late registration • 4 additional score reports • 4 college application fee waivers made available in your college board account

  31. Disability Services SAT ACT Request for Accommodations Form completed with your school counselor Form submitted when you register for the ACT Approval covers additional test dates Discuss accommodations with your counselor • Online Request made through your school counselor • Approval covers all College Board tests • Discuss accommodations with your counselor

  32. SAT SUBJECT TESTS • Designed to measure students’ knowledge in particular subject areas • Twenty tests in 5 general areas: English, history, languages, mathematics and science • Hour-long, content-based tests • Some colleges use them for admissions, course placement, and advising students about course selection • Students should review the admissions requirements of each college/university of interest • Up to 3 subject tests can be taken on a test date (except March date) • Fee-$26 per registration + $20 per test

  33. Preparation for the SAT • Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving in and out of school • Rigorous Academic Courses • PSAT/NMSQT (review of the Score Report & My College QuickStart) • Getting Ready for the Redesigned SAT (full-length practice test) • CFNC.org (test prep module) • Khan Academy (free full-length SAT & tutorial videos) • College Board Web Site (collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat) • SAT Practice on Khan Academy • Daily Practice App • SAT Practice Tests • SAT Study Groups • Sample Questions • SAT Test Prep Programs • WS/FCS SAT Prep semester course (.50 credit) • Various programs and courses in our community (see your high school counselor)

  34. Preparation for the ACT • Reading, Writing, and Problem Solving in and out of school • Rigorous Academic Courses • PLAN (comprehensive score report & test booklet) • Preparing for the ACT Test (full-length practice test) • CFNC.org (test prep module) • ACT Free Practice Resources at www.act.org/theact/testprep • ACT Question of the Day • Sample Test Questions • Test Tips & Test Descriptions • ACT Affordable Practice Resources • ACT Online Prep • ACT Kaplan Online Prep

  35. Test Day Preparation • Be well-rested. • Eat breakfast. • Bring acceptable photo ID and admission ticket. • Bring several #2 pencils with good erasers. • Bring an acceptable calculator with fresh batteries. • Bring healthy snacks. • Arrive at the test center by 7:45 am (for February 28th ACT, arrive at school well before 8:55 and find your test room). • Know you should answer all questions because points are not deducted for guessing. • Believe that you will do your best.

  36. Scoring the SAT • Test Score 400-1600 • Section Scores 200-800 • Evidence-Based Reading and Writing • Math • Essay Scores 2-8 points on each area • Reading • Analysis • Writing • Percentiles for each Score

  37. Scoring the ACT • Students receive a score for each part of the test and a Composite Score • For example: Score Nat’l %ile State %ile • English 25 79 88 • Mathematics 24 73 82 • Reading 22 61 73 • Science 23 70 81 • English/Wriitng 23 70 -- • Writing(2-12) 10 • COMPOSITE 24 74 84

  38. SAT Score Reports • Only mailed to home if requested • Available online at College Board Account • Usually 2-3 weeks after test date • Available to student’s high school through online account • Sent Electronically to Colleges/Universities • Select up to 4 schools for regular fee • Additional cost for each school beyond 4 • Score Choice services • Most colleges/universities require that scores are received directly from the College Board

  39. ACT Score Reports • Available online at ACT Web Account • About 2 weeks after test date • Multiple Choice scores available first • March Score Report Mailed to Home • Set up ACT Web Account with ACT ID • Mailed to Students’ High School • Sent Electronically to Colleges/Universities • Select for up to 4 schools for regular fee • Additional cost for each school beyond 4 • Most colleges/universities require that scores are received directly from ACT

  40. How Do Colleges/Universities Use SAT/ACT Scores • Admissions Decisions • Scholarship Decisions • Course Placement • Program Placement • Course Exemption

  41. Comparison of Colleges/UniversitiesMiddle 50% ERW M Appalachian State 570-620 560-640 Winston-Salem State 430-500 450-510 UNC-Chapel Hill 650-730 630-730 UNC-Greensboro 510-610 510-570 North Carolina Central 440-520 440-510 Wake Forest 650-730 630-750 Davidson College 670-750 650-750 Shaw University 360-450 360-440

  42. Comparison of Colleges/Universities Middle 50% Composite Range Appalachian State 23-28 Winston-Salem State 17-19 UNC-Chapel Hill 27-32 UNC-Greensboro 20-25 North Carolina Central 17-29 Davidson College 29-32 Shaw University 13-17

  43. UNC Minimum Admissions Requirements • English, Math, Science, Social Studies • Foreign Language (2 units) • 2.5 weighted Grade Point Average • SAT = 880 or ACT = 17 • Information at collegeboard.org/bigfuture or the institution web site helps understand how competitive they will be for admissions

  44. Community College Admission Requirements • High School Graduation (transcript) • SAT or ACT scores welcomed for placement • Placement Testing • Allied Health/Nursing • Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nursing (RIBN)-FTCC & WSSU

  45. Applying to College • College or University Web Sites • College Foundation of North Carolina • Common Application • Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success

  46. College Planning during Junior Year • Take rigorous courses and earn good grades • Register for and take the SAT and/or ACT • Involve yourself in school activities • Involve yourself in community service activities • Seek opportunities to be a leader • Seek enrichment opportunities now and during the summer

  47. College Planning During Junior Year • Explore Colleges & Universities • www.collegeboard.org/bigfuture • www.cfnc.org • College & University Web Sites • Admission Information • Application Process • Financial Aid & Scholarships • Student Life • Athletics-Arts-Activities

  48. Visit Colleges & Universities • Attend Spring Visit Days or Weekends • Schedule Visit with Admissions • Prepare with Online Resources • Engage • Ask Questions

  49. Learn About Financial Aid & Scholarship Opportunities • Merit-Based Scholarships • Need-Based Financial Aid • Understand College Expenses • Compare College Costs • FAFSA • CSS/Profile • Net Price Calculators

  50. Learn About Financial Aid & Scholarship Opportunities • Scholarship Information Sources • Mount Tabor Scholarship Update at web site • College & University web sites • www.fastweb.com • Financial Aid Information Sources • www.cfnc.org • www.studentaid.ed.gov • www.fafsa.ed.gov

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