1. Renea Coley Professional School Counselor

2.  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.  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.  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. 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.  Copy this website for determining how schools recognize IB classes/exam scores  http://www.ibo.org/recognition/ 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. *GPA**SAT SCORES*  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