1. 11 th grade parent meeting ACT scoreback night Damascus High School November 19, 2015

2. Tonight’s Agenda  College preparation information/timeline  Mock ACT results interpretation

3. Junior Year and College Preparation  Counselors will be meeting with all juniors individually to discuss post high school plans and PSAT and Mock ACT results.  Counselors will then make a determination as to which test (SAT or ACT) is the best fit for your child and propose a targeted date for testing.  All students must take an SAT, ACT, or the Accuplacer exam by the end of junior year (new Maryland state requirement for college and career readiness).

4. College Preparation Timeline  A reference for upcoming events  Guide to keep students on track with planning

5. Timeline for Testing/College Preparation Damascus High School Grade 11: Fall:  PSAT or Accuplacer  Khan Academy registration  Naviance college information-how to sign up for recruiter visits  Mock ACT  Mock ACT scoreback meeting  End of November-December: individual meetings with counselors re: test of best fit and timing

6. Spring:  Naviance supermatch college search, about me (resume, game plan)  College fair  College visits  Consider SAT II subject tests if your colleges/universities require them for admission  Take the SAT or ACT  College application video  Ask teachers for letter of recommendation  Individual meeting with your counselor and parents to discuss the college application process. Fill out grid worksheet.

7. Summer between junior and senior year:  View college application video again  Narrow down list of schools  Visit schools  Remind teachers about letter of recommendation  Work on college essays, complete the senior information summary and finish resume in Naviance  Complete common application (if applicable) and match to Naviance account

8. Grade 12: Fall:  Meet with Mrs. Carey to request your transcripts  Attend large group meeting to review the college application process  Attend “open lab” sessions to work on college applications  Counselors will check in to get an application update (October)  Take the SAT/ACT/Accuplacer again, if needed (September/October)  Talk to teachers about letters of recommendation Spring:  Counselors will check in to get an application update (January)  Counselors will get another application update (March)

9. Mock ACT Results Interpretation….