3.  Rank these colleges in order of preference by Tri West High School Graduates. 1. Ball State University 2. Indiana 3. IUPUI 4. IVY Tech 5. Purdue

4. 1. IUPUI 2. IVY Tech 3. Ball State 4. Purdue 5. Indiana

5. 1. Searching and Selecting a College 2. College Representatives & College Visits 3. Applying to a College 4. Transcripts 5. Getting Accepted to a College 6. College Admission Decisions 7. SAT/ACT testing 8. NCAA Clearinghouse

6. INTERNET SITES

9. Recruit during the Fall Semester Come to Tri-West to recruit you Here during Bruin Time Here on October 28 th (Mini College Fair) Sign up through Mr. Marshall’s class Listen to announcements Will announce who is coming and when Sign up in the Guidance Office to attend Attend

10. Seniors are allowed two (2) per year None in the month of May Call the college Admission’s Office to schedule your visit. Provide five (5) days written prior notice to the Guidance Office Pick up the College Visit Form from Mrs. Miller Have parent/guardian call Mrs. Collins the day before Return College Visit Form, signed by your tour guide, to the Guidance Office

11. 1. Academic Programs 2. Facilities & Technology 3. Retention Rate 4. Career Placement Rate 5. Reputation 6. Size/Enrollment 7. Location 8. Extracurricular Activities and Social Life 9. Cost vs. NET COST

19. 1. Go to your counselor 2. Bring 1. Counselor’s page (if applicable) 2. 2 stamps 3. Request that your transcript be sent to: 1. College or colleges you are applying to 4. Transcript and Counselor Page will be sent out within 24 hours. 5. Wait for your acceptance letter.

20. 1. Admitted 1. Will receive an “offer sheet” in March/April. 2. Deferred 1. To an alternate program choice 2. To a regional campus. 3. To IVY Tech. 3. Pending 1. Need more information. 1. 7 th Semester Grades. 2. Improved test scores. 4. Denied 1. Program too competitive. 2. Did not meet academic expectations.

24. 2015-2016 Test Dates TestRegular Registration Deadline (postmark/submit by) October 3SAT & Subject TestsSeptember 4 November 7SAT & Subject TestsOctober 9 December 5SAT & Subject TestsNovember 5 January 23SAT & Subject TestsDecember 28 March 5SAT only (New Test) February 5 May 7SAT & Subject TestsApril 8 June 4SAT & Subject TestsMay 4

28. Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning ?s more interpretive 3 subjects: CR, M, Wr No Science 10 smaller sections Writing portion required Penalty for wrong answers 2400 = Maximum score 1500 = Average score Academic Achievement ?s more straightforward 4 subjects: E, M, R, Sc Includes Trigonometry 4 big sections Writing portion optional No penalty for guessing 36 = Maximum score 22 = Average score

29. 1. CEEB Code for Tri-West H.S. = 152645 2. Paper Applications are in the Guidance Office 3. SAT Reasoning Test = $54.50 1. Fee Waivers are available for those who qualify 4. ACT Plus Writing Test = $56.50 1. Fee Waivers are available for those who qualify 5. Accommodations can be used by those who qualify for both the SAT and ACT. 6. Have the testing company send your scores to the colleges you are applying for. 1. Some colleges will not accept scores from the high schools. Example = Purdue University