Information Session September 14, 2016 Junior Night Information Session September 14, 2016

Tonight’s Agenda Transcripts and GPA Graduation Requirements PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, ACT College Search first steps Junior Timeline Upcoming events Resources for you

Official Transcript What is it? Your official academic record Lists all high school courses you have taken, total credits earned, and semester/year grades for each class. Shows annual grade point average (GPA) and cumulative GPA

Remember – You only use semester/year grades. Calculate your GPA Your official school GPA is based on your semester grades for courses taken in grades 9- 12. Each letter grade has a point value Honors and AP courses are weighted and have a higher point value Add up the point value for each class and divide by the number of classes Remember – You only use semester/year grades.

2016-17 Grading Scale Values Letter A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D F Number 97-100 93-96 90-92 87-89 83-86 80-82 77-79 73-76 70-72 67-69 65-66 <65 Points (regular) 4.3 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 Points (Honors/AP 5.3 5.0 4.7

Graduation Requirements 3 diplomas General Diploma (Gen) College Preparatory Diploma (CP) Advanced Preparatory Diploma (AP)

Graduation Requirements Subject *Advanced College Prep General English 5 credits Math 4 (Pre-Cal) 3 (Alg.II) 3 Social Studies 4 Science 4(H.Chem+) 3(Chem) Modern Foreign Language Fitness/ Driv.Ed and Health 2 Arts/Communications Electives 7 8 9 Total 32 30 28 Community Service/10 hours per year *Advanced diploma must include three AP classes

PSAT/NMSQ The PSAT will be administered to all juniors on November 2, 2016 during 1st and 2nd periods Registration will begin in October at school Cost: tbd (usually around $14) Forms and payment should be given to Mrs. Lacks in the US office

Benefits of the PSAT/NMSQT Preparation for the SAT Scholarship opportunities (National Merit Scholarships) Feedback on academic skills College information through Student Search Service

To Prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT Use PSAT Prep Booklet Visit CollegeBoard.org/PSAT for more practice Bring 2 #2 pencils and a calculator

SAT Testing Take this spring (or earlier) and again in the summer or fall. Register online at www.collegeboard.org Practice for SAT Khan Academy SAT Prep SAT Prep Booklet Daily SAT Prep App for iPhone Private companies offer test prep classes and online tutoring for a fee

ACT Testing Take this spring (or earlier) and again in the summer or fall. Register online at www.act.org Practice for ACT Use ACT Test Prep booklet Use website for practice questions and tests

SAT/ACT Testing Dates SAT ACT Nov. 5 (reg. by Oct. 7) Dec. 3(reg. by Nov. 3) Jan 21. (reg. by Dec. 21) Mar. 11 (reg. by Feb. 10) May 6 (reg. by Apr. 7) Jun 3 (reg. by May 9) Register for SAT here Oct. 22 (reg. by Sept. 16) Dec. 10 (reg. by Nov. 3) Feb. 11 (reg. by Jan.13) April 8 (reg. by Mar. 3) June 10 (reg. by May 5) Register for ACT here

College Search First Steps Go to www.collegeboard.org. Create a user id and password. (You already have one if you have registered for the SAT) Use college search tab to explore more than 3800 colleges and universities. Narrow down your choices using filters

Fall Research schools Study hard – your GPA is important Junior Timeline Fall Research schools Study hard – your GPA is important Attend H-SC College Night Take PSAT Create/update activity list

Winter Junior Timeline Study hard and do well on exams Make an SAT/ACT Prep Plan and register for tests online Study hard and do well on exams Stay involved in activities and community service, seek leadership opportunities Continue researching colleges

Spring Junior Timeline Take the SAT/ACT Visit college campuses—sign up for tours, open houses, interviews, and classroom visits Spring junior meetings with Mrs. Vick Athletes: Register with NCAA Clearinghouse online if considering D-I or D-II athletics

Summer Junior Timeline Visit more colleges Decide which colleges to which you will apply (create folder for each) Research app deadlines for those schools Work on applications, essays, and Common App.

Fall of Senior Year Junior Timeline Take SAT/ACT in Oct. if needed Make early decision/early action application decisions Senior meeting with Mrs. Vick Request 2 teacher recommendations Submit all applications before Christmas break

UPCOMING EVENTS Hampden-Sydney College Night October 5, 2016 7:00 p.m., Kirby Fieldhouse

College Admissions Visits UPCOMING EVENTS Fuqua on-campus College Admissions Visits Look for posters in guidance and watch daily announcements

School email…download Outlook app Daily announcements (get on list) Resources Fuqua School website “College Resources” page School email…download Outlook app Daily announcements (get on list) Emails for Class of 2018 Guidance resource room Direct mail from schools

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