- Juniors- College Information Night

1. -Juniors-College Information Night

2. College Selection Process • Program of Studies Booklet • College Handbook • www.collegeboard.org/quickstart • www.virginiawizard.com

3. College Selection Process • http://www.collegexpress.com • Educationplanner.org • www.myhscounselor.org

4. Things To Do Now • Maintain academic rigor in schedule • Maintain high academic performance • Take SAT, ACT, SAT II (if needed) • Participate in a “productive” summer activity • Plan campus visits

5. Things To Do Now • Take virtual tours • Prepare your resume • Ask two teachers and one community person to do letters of recommendation • Register with NCAA Clearinghouse

6. Things To Do Senior Year • Take SAT, ACT, SAT II (if needed) • Maintain or improve academic standing • Attend senior meetings with counselors • Visit colleges • Meet with college representatives when they visit SHS

7. Things To Do Senior Year • Complete college applications • Early Decision • Early Action • Rolling Admission • Regular Decision

8. Things To Do Senior Year • Research scholarships • Fastweb.com • SHS Website—guidance page • Complete the FAFSA

9. Things Colleges Consider • Grades *Junior year and 1st semester of senior year are very important* • Rigor of courses/schedule • SAT/ACT scores • Extracurricular involvement • Letters of recommendation

10. Things For You To ConsiderAbout Colleges/Universities • Type • Size • Location • Demographics of student body • Selectivity • Majors/Minors

11. Things For You To Consider About You • Self Assessment VIRGINIA WIZARD