1. College Planning What is the value of an SAT Score? Making your scores count! Mrs. Beth Moore WCPS College Readiness Specialist

2. What are mid-range scores? For ALL freshman enrolled at the school there are 25% that scored higher and 25% that scored lower High performers get $

3. Mid Range SATACTMid Range SATACT MathVerbalWritingMathVerbalWriting Maryland PublicPopular out-of-state Bowie State University460-520470-530 430-500 Gettysburg College610-690 Choppin State University400-470400-460 Penn State University: Main Campus530-630560-670 540-640 Frostburg State University440-540 420-52017-18 Penn State University: Mont Alto410-520410-530 400-500 Morgan State University410-490 400-48015-19 Shepherd University460-560450-540 19-24 Salisbury University530-600540-620 530-60022-26 Shippensburg University440-530440-540 420-51017-22 St. Mary's College of Maryland560-680540-650 550-670 University of Virginia610-720630-740 620-72028-32 Towson University490-580500-590 21-25 Virginia Tech540-640570-670 540-630 University of Baltimore430-540420-510 410-52016-20 West Virginia University490-570480-590 21-26 University of Maryland: Baltimore County540-640570-670 530-63024-29 University of Maryland: College Park580-680610-720 28-32 Maryland Private University of Maryland: Eastern Shore390-470390-480 380-46016-19 Hood490-600480-600 470-59020-22 McDaniel490-610500-610 20-27 Ivy Johns Hopkins640-740670-770 650-75030-33 University of Pennsylvania 660-750690-780 670-77030-34 Scores for college admission

4. State University estimated annual cost of attendance tuition + room and board= $24,736 Net Price Calculator

5. GPA 3.2 / SAT 1050 estimated grant and aid = $7,250 Compare the net price for each of your colleges through the College Board site.

6. GPA 3.2 / SAT 1320 estimated grant and gift aid = $9,650 What is your SAT score worth?

7. GPA 3.75 / SAT 1320 estimated grant and gift aid = $11,300 What is your GPA worth?

8. GPA 3.8 / SAT 1340 / ACT 30 $12,500 for 4 years Search each college webpage for scholarships * Expected Family Contribution from FAFSA

9. GPA 3.5 / SAT 1220 / ACT 27 $6,000 for 4 years What is the value of preparing for the SAT?

10. PSAT / NMSQT® You took the PSAT so you are ready for My College QuickStart™ See your scores and your projected SAT score Review questions you got wrong - and why Practice for the NMSQT or the SAT Focus your study time Save your college searches Hints: 1.Use your school username and student ID as your log-in so you can remember it! 2.Lost your score code? See your counselor. 3.Show your determination and use the TCA program to prepare.

11. SAT® Spring of Junior year Skills Insight Skills Insight - Focus on your weaknesses (not what you already know) to increase your score. Select a subject and a score range. Free PracticeFree Practice - Make a study plan. Hints: 1.Before you pay to take the SAT, see your counselor for a free practice test. 2.Your results are directly linked to your effort. See your counselor, set your goals, make a study plan, and GO FOR IT!

12. Ready to step-up your game? 5 Steps to Success with TCA's Online CoursesTCA's Online Courses 1.Understand the test reduce your stress when you know what to expect 2.Take a full-length test understand your skills and weaknesses 3.Score and analyze enter your answers to get a score and skill report 4.Review skill deficiencies practice with targeted lessons and quizzes 5.Rework Diagnostic Test develop your test taking strategies and build your confidence Hints: 1.Every WCPS High School student has a TCA account 2.Both Username and Password are your Student ID 3.See your College Prep Teacher or Counselor to schedule a practice test 4.Just 10 hours of quality time in TCA can increase your SAT score by over 100 points!

13. TCA FinalPrep Block 2 hours to review the week before your test.

14. ACT® an alternative college entrance exam The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. The ACT has up to 5 components: English, mathematics, reading, science, and an optional writing test. The ACT is scored based on the number of correct answers with no penalty for guessing.

15. Quality resources to help you reach your college goals are just a few clicks away. www.YourFutureStartsNowWCPS.com Or visit the WCPS homepage and click on: College and Career Readiness

16. Questions? How do I navigate the road to college? Speak with your College Prep Teacher, Career Tech, Counselor, or contact WCPS College Readiness Specialist – Mrs. MooreMrs. Moore