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College Planning for Sophomores World Lit Classes
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High SchoolCollege Credits per semester3.512-15 Credits Required for Graduation 24120 - 130 Type of Diploma/Degree Diploma2-yr degree = Associates 4-yr degree = Bachelor’s Hours of Week in Class3512-15 Amount of HomeworkVaries by class24-30 hours per week Number of Tests1 every 2-4 weeks2-3 per semester Amount of ReadingVaries by class1-3 chapters per week for each class
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Junior Year ◦ Research colleges ◦ Research possible majors & careers ◦ Start making college visits – you are allowed 2 excused visit days ◦ Take the ACT Senior Year ◦ Apply to colleges by November 1 st ◦ Apply for scholarships through your college, & local, state, metro, & national awards ◦ Fill out a FAFSA by as early as October
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ALL JUNIORS WILL TAKE A FREE ACT HERE AT SOUTH NEXT SPRING!! English, Math, Science, & Reading ◦ Writing Portion is optional Fees: $39.50 or $56.50 for ACT + Writing ◦ Fee waivers are available!! ALL colleges will accept the ACT Given 6 times per year here @ South Colleges will take your best composite score Can take as many times as you choose Registration packets available in the Counseling Office or register online at www.actstudent.org
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ALL colleges will accept the ACT Some colleges, especially the elite schools, will want you to take a couple of SAT subject tests ◦ Hour-long, content-based tests ◦ Allows you to showcase achievement & interest in specific subject areas where you excel ◦ Allow you to differentiate yourself to colleges & show readiness to study specific majors or programs Recommend you take a certain subject test immediately after completing an AP course Courses in English, Math, History, Science, & Foreign Languages http://sat.collegeboard.com/home
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ACT Prep class offered each semester for ½ credit ACT Prep Days – 3 per year DeVry, Northwest MO State, and Sylvan Learning Centers sometimes offer prep days On-line prep on www.actstudent.org
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Pre-SAT Measures critical reading, math problem- solving, and writing skills Qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program Wednesday, October 19 th here @ South
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Extremely select program based on test scores, GPA, letters of recommendation, classes taken, activities & leadership Top 3% of students who take the PSAT will move on in the competition Commended Scholars September of senior year – notification to Semi- Finalists February of senior year – notification to Finalists Winners are announced in March – June ◦ $2500 National Merit Scholarships ◦ Corporate-sponsored merit scholarships ◦ College-sponsored merit scholarships
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Merit-based awards that can be used at Missouri colleges Top 3% (31+ ACT) = Possible $2500/yr renewable ◦ Funding can change from year-to-year depending on the state budget No application; MO Dept. of Higher Ed will send you a letter spring of senior year if you qualify **Encouraged to always list at least 1 Missouri college on your ACT
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VERY selective – Many highly selective schools only accept around 10% of their applicants Admission Criteria: ◦ Grades / Class Rank ◦ Test Scores ◦ Rigor of classes ◦ Activities, Volunteer Experience, Leadership Positions ◦ Essays ◦ Letters of Recommendation ◦ Personal Interviews ◦ **Connection to alumnae
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Allows you to apply early (usually in Nov.) Receive admission decision well in advance of the usual spring notification date; normally by Dec. or Jan. Sometimes you have a better chance of acceptance than via regular admissions process. Early Decision – You agree to attend the college if it accepts you and offers an adequate financial aid package. ◦ Can apply to only 1 college for Early Decision, but can apply to others for regular admission ◦ If accepted by 1 st choice college, you must withdraw all other applications Early Action – similar to Early Decision, but non-binding ◦ Can choose to commit right away or wait until spring ◦ Can apply to other colleges as Early Action
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Common Application is used by almost 400 colleges – www.commonapp.org ◦ Application ◦ Secondary School Report ◦ Mid-year Report ◦ Final Report ◦ Teacher Evaluations (may be required by colleges) CSS Profile – form used by some colleges to award aid ◦ Used in addition to FAFSA ◦ Can file as early as October 1 of senior year ◦ $25 for 1 st college; $16 for additional colleges
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Air Force, Naval, Military (West Point) Application process starts in spring of junior year Very competitive ◦ Grades & Test Scores ◦ Rigorous Course Load ◦ Physical Aptitude ◦ Activities & Leadership Experience ◦ **Must commit to 5+ years of service after graduation Congressional Nomination ◦ REQUIRED to be admitted to an academy ◦ Contact your local congressional representative
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Extra cord worn at graduation 100 hours of community service Log sheets available in the Counseling Office Return logs to your assistant principal by May 1 st of each school year You can start logging hours now!!
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Leadership opportunity during summer before senior year Mock government Participants from around the state of Missouri Applications available in the spring in the Counseling Office Great résumé builder!!
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FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid Aid is awarded based on income & family size FAFSA not available until October of your senior year Most scholarship money comes from merit scholarships offered through colleges (GPA & ACT) Over 150 scholarships available through the Counseling Office Most are for seniors; some are for juniors Check Guidance Announcements for information & deadlines!
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Check the Guidance Announcements on South’s website www.fastweb.com www.cappex.com www.scholarships.org
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2.5 cumulative GPA by graduation 95% attendance by graduation 50 hours of tutoring ◦ Available during the summer & school year Sign up with Mr. Baier in the Main Office The earlier you sign up, the earlier you can get started!!
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The single BEST way to access information New newsletter every Friday ◦ Copies posted in classrooms and available in Counseling Office ◦ Available on South’s website under Guidance Dept. Scholarships ACT & SAT test dates & Test Prep opportunities Internships, Job Postings, & Volunteer Opportunities Summer Camps & Leadership Retreats
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@BSSCounselors ◦ Important announcements ◦ Upcoming Deadlines ◦ Scholarship & college info ◦ Shout-out’s to Jags doing great things!!
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College admissions officers are watching you!!! A record 40% of college admissions & recruiting offices now visit applicant’s social media pages That number climbs each year!
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Does this post make me look like college material? ◦ Are you dressed appropriately? ◦ Do you appear level headed? ◦ Do you use proper grammar and spelling? Would I say this on television? ◦ Be careful not to trash talk another college or a person Does this post lead to excessive commenting? ◦ Rethink posts that are likely to trigger a barrage of crazy or controversial comments that you’ll have to edit out of your timeline. Is this funny? Is it offensive? Does it require too much explanation? Does everyone need to read this? ◦ Choose your words carefully. What might be intended as inspirational can be interpreted as bragging.
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