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College Preparation Guide for Juniors and Seniors

Information on PSAT and SAT exams, applying for scholarships, FAFSA completion, and maximizing IB recognition for college admissions. Helpful tips and key deadlines provided by professional school counselor Ms. Coley.

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College Preparation Guide for Juniors and Seniors

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  1. IB Presentation Renea Coley Professional School Counselor

  2. Juniors • Take the PSAT’s October 17, cost $14.00 • Deadline to register September 27 • Ms. Haskins- B200 pod • Take the SAT’s in the spring • Use your college board account to prepare • Cont. to play sports, volunteer, show leadership • Talk to your parents about planning college visits • Ms. Miller B200 pod can assist

  3. About the PSAT’s • Tests- critical reading skills, math problem solving, & writing skills • Juniors- National Merit Scholarship consideration • In 2011, the average SAT scores for college bound seniors: • reading score: 497 • math: 514 • writing: 489 • PSAT’s = practice! • Be better than the average!

  4. Seniors • Calendar of key application deadlines • Cont. to look for scholarships • Internal college deadline for scholarships • Apply early • SENDedu and CommonApp (will need my email: reneacoley@spsk12.net) • Keep up your grades • Turn in your resume’ • Ms. Miller in B200 will work with you on the FAFSA

  5. When applying to college: Counselor Forms- give to me with your transcript request Have everything together that you want mailed Allow 5 days for processing Complete the FAFSA in January to be considered for financial aid/scholarships

  6. IB Recognition • Copy this website for determining how schools recognize IB classes/exam scores • http://www.ibo.org/recognition/ • Colleges award credit based on IB/AP scores • IB scores: some award 4, most are 5 or better • AP scores: 3 or better • http://www.ibo.org/diploma/recognition/recognitionpolicy/documents/2011-VirginiaGrid.pdf

  7. Examples of internal scholarships • Howard University’s Presidential Scholarship • SAT 1500-1600 Reading & Math • Hampton University’s Presidential Scholarship • SAT 1300-1390 Reading & Math • Old Dominion University • Merit scholarships awarded through participation honors program • Apply by Early deadlines *GPA* *SAT SCORES*

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