Welcome to Grand Island High School’s Grand Island College Night March 23, 2017 “As for the future, your task is not to foresee it, but to enable it.” -Antoine de Saint-Exupery, author of 'The Little Prince'

Introductions GIHS Counseling Department: Mrs. Mollie Bowers (A - D) Mrs. Christina Kensy (E - K) Mrs. Jacquie Walters (L - Q) Mrs. Sheryl Kavanagh (R - Z) Ali—Contact us with questions about college process

College Night Agenda Welcome and overview by HS Counselors 6:50 - 7:15 Workshop 1 7:20 - 7:45 Workshop 2 7:50 - 8:15 Workshop 3 Ali; Tonight is an overview; March 28th is a more in-depth look at the College Admissions process; Hold all questions for the end—we will leave adequate time for Q & A. Scrap paper can be found in folder for you to write questions as they come up.

Workshops/Presenters Ryan Bloom, UB Kim Buerger, Niagara Community College Kristen Hall, Canisius College Christina Kensy & Jacquie Walters, GIHS Counselors Patrick Lutz, University of Rochester Zachary Rhodes, Buffalo State College Sara Villnave, Niagara University

SAT Test Dates 2016 School Year Registration Deadline SAT & SAT Subject Tests May 6 April 7 June 3 May 9 SAT registration: www.collegeboard.org (cannot take SAT & SAT Subject Tests on same test date) NOTE: Students are encouraged to take the SAT with Writing SAT Test Fee: $45 *SAT with Essay: $57 Subject Test Fee: $26 plus $20 for each additional test To Send Scores: $12.00 Jacquie

ACT Test Dates 2016 School Year Registration Deadline *ACT June 10 May 5 (Late Registration May 6-19) * Indicates that the exam is offered at Grand Island High School ACT Registration: www.actstudent.org NOTE: Students are encouraged to take the ACT with Writing TEST FEES ACT (No Writing) $42.50 *ACT with Writing $58.50 Sign up for BOTH SAT and ACT!

SAT/ACT Information Grand Island will NOT be sending out test scores as we have in the past. For colleges to obtain test scores, students will need to send these scores out officially from the College Board or ACT. When students sign up to take these tests they are able to send out their scores to four colleges for free. Please take advantage of this service. The testing agency will charge a $12.00 fee per college each time a score needs to be sent.

PSAT/NMSQT Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test Test Date PSAT/NMSQT Saturday, October 14, 2017 Why Take the PSAT? To get ready for the SAT On average, students who take the PSAT score higher on the SAT then those who do not take it To receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college study As an 11th grader you are entered into the National Merit Scholarship Corp. competitions for recognition and scholarships Sign-up will be in the Guidance Office

Post High School Planning Handbook Beyond Graduation: Post High School Planning Handbook For Students and Parents Located on the GI Website www.grandislandschools.org Go to: Grand Island High School Academics Counseling Center Information On the left hand side: Beyond Graduation Book

Questions? Christina Please fill out the Feedback Forms before leaving! Thank you for your attendance.

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