1. PUTNAM VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL “College Board” Mr. Campion Mrs. Davino Mrs. Kilduff

2. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN TODAY Information provided on the college board website including the information below: Information provided on the college board website including the information below: www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com Registering for the SAT exam Registering for the SAT exam Create a college board account Create a college board account College planning calendar College planning calendar College essay tips College essay tips Scholarship search Scholarship search Finding a college – Factors to consider when selecting a college Finding a college – Factors to consider when selecting a college College questionnaire College questionnaire

3. Registering for the SAT & SAT Subject Test/Creating a College Board Account 1. College Board Tests: 1. College Board Tests: PSATPSAT SATSAT SAT Subject TestsSAT Subject Tests 2. My Organizer: Create a free account: Sign up 2. My Organizer: Create a free account: Sign up 3. Create a “College” page on Microsoft Word with all of your college usernames and passwords. Include your College Board username and password today. 3. Create a “College” page on Microsoft Word with all of your college usernames and passwords. Include your College Board username and password today.

4. College Planning Calendar For Juniors Fall: Fall: Take the PSATTake the PSAT Start your college searchStart your college search Begin thinking about financial aidBegin thinking about financial aid Winter Winter Get ready for the SATGet ready for the SAT Schedule your spring SAT or SAT Subject testSchedule your spring SAT or SAT Subject test Spring Spring Explore collegesExplore colleges Prepare for AP ExamsPrepare for AP Exams Plan ahead for the summer and senior yearPlan ahead for the summer and senior year Summer Summer Keep up your momentum: visit colleges, take campus tours, request informationKeep up your momentum: visit colleges, take campus tours, request information

5. College Essay Tips College Essay Tips *Writing an effective college essay Scholarships Scholarships *Completing a scholarship search

6. FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN SELECTING A COLLEGE Location Location Student Population Student Population Majors Offered Majors Offered Admissions Criteria Admissions Criteria Athletics Athletics Study Abroad Programs Study Abroad Programs Campus Life Campus Life Cost of Tuition/Scholarships Available Cost of Tuition/Scholarships Available

7. Questionnaire Please pair up with the person next to you and complete the questionnaire Please pair up with the person next to you and complete the questionnaire

8. Summarize& Q & A