CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH CLASS OF 2017 TOM HILL MICHELE MCGROGGAN PART ONE Post-Secondary Planning

OVERVIEW  CB South Guidance Website  Junior Year Timeline  Standardized Testing SAT, ACT, AP  Career & College Search Process Naviance Questions? Text TOMHILL845 to to join the session.

Guidance Homepage Postings PowerPoint presentations Updates * Useful info Links to Naviance * Portal * E-Prep Resources * Contact information

Junior Year Timeline FALLWINTER/SPRINGSUMMER Course selection for senior year (Portal opens January 2016). Call admissions to set up campus tours and visit schools of interest. Meet visiting college admission reps visiting South. Attend District College Fair on March 16 th, South. Register for fall SAT, ACT and SAT Subject tests. PSAT was October Scores available online in December. Take the SAT/ACT & if necessary SAT Subject Tests, AP exams. Start looking at college applications. Naviance: Research careers/majors from surveys completed in 10 th ; update resume and game plan with major. Naviance: College search process. Identify colleges of interest. “Request for Counselor Recommendation”. Naviance: Parent & Student complete “Request for Counselor Letter of Recommendation”. Inquire about recommendations from 11 th grade teachers. Revisit college application essay written in English 11 & fine-tune existing activity resume.

Standardized Testing The “Old” SAT ? The “New” SAT? The ACT?

SAT’s SAT Reasoning Test Old version 1/23/16 Designed to predict freshman year academic success. SAT Subject Tests Some “Very Selective Colleges” may require 2 or more for admission and/or placement. *One hour tests *Can take up to 3 on one test date *Scored on a point scale Available Subject Tests: English: Literature History: US History World History Mathematics: Level 1 Level 2 Science: Biology E and/or M Chemistry Physics Languages: Chinese French, German, Spanish, Italian, Latin, Modern Hebrew, Japanese, Korean

SCORING CHANGES: NO WRONG-ANSWER PENALTY BASED OUT OF range for Math range for Evidence-Based Reading & Writing OPTIONAL ESSAY WITH SEPARATE SCORE SUBSCORES PROVIDED WHAT ABOUT “SUPERSCORING”? The Revised SAT Test at CB South March 5, May 7 and June

ACT ACTstudent.org Test at CB South February 6, 2016 April 9, 2016 Fast Facts… ACT is a viable option for our students. Nationwide, more students take the ACT. The ACT is accepted by all 4-year colleges and universities in the United States. Taken with the optional writing section may exempt one from SAT Subject Tests. Subscores for each section and composite score of 1-36 Designed to predict freshman year academic success.

Quick Comparison SAT (revised) Aptitude Test 3 hours 50 minutes 5 sections/3 tests Writing, Language, Reading, Math, Essay $43.00/$54.50 ACT Curriculum Based Achievement Test 3 hours 25 minutes 5 sections/4 tests English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing, Essay $39.50/$56.50

Test Security Policy SAT ACT Online registration requires student to upload a digital photo, which will be included on a photo admission ticket. Students required to present photo admission ticket and a valid form of ID for admittance to the designated test center and at various times throughout the day. Absence of either document will preclude student from testing. Students must pre-register; standby (walk-in) testing is not permitted, nor will test center changes be permitted on test day.

Testing: “Official Score Report” Most schools will accept scores from the transcript, some do not (most notably PSU). Student contacts/pays testing company to send score report directly to college. Takes about 4-6 weeks When registering, students can request scores be sent to up to 4 colleges for FREE. Some colleges require “official score reports” directly from testing company Is score choice the right choice? Most colleges, if viewing all test results will consider or combine the highest score from each section for a “Super Score”. SAT When registering for any standardized test, be sure to include CB South school code and check Parent Portal to make sure scores have been sent to South (assessment tab).

Advanced Placement (AP) Testing Why take the AP Test? Can be used for college credit and course level placement. May help students “place out” of college courses. May allow students to achieve advanced standing Check individual college policies on credit awards: Administered first 2 weeks of CB South during school day. 18 AP courses offered at CB South

Test-Prep Resources Collegeboard.org (Khan Academy available for free!) ACTstudent.org ePrep (see CBS Librarian to activate account) FREE! Public Library resources SAT/ACT Verbal or Math electives Private SAT Courses- $$ Fairtest.org

Testing Timeline SAT Spring of Junior Year Fall of senior year ACT Spring of Junior Year Fall of Senior Year AP First 2 weeks of May; same year as AP course SAT Subject Tests Immediately following related coursework

Beginning the College Search Process No worries…there are over 5,000 post-secondary schools in the United States from which to choose!

Naviance as a valuable resource Meets all your needs throughout the entire process… Organize and keep personal records Analyze Data Visit College Websites Application links Scholarship list Career and College Search Tools Career Plan Surveys (Completed in 10 th as part of CBSD Graduation Requirements)

Begin Researching Colleges Here… Narrow your search to find the best fit 2 or 4 year Public vs private Coed vs single sex Size of locale Enrollment Location Distance from home Religious affiliation Competitiveness Major Sports & Divisions

Keep a record of your research

Compare yourself to application history of CB South students

Program Planning for 12 th Grade Process begins in January. Check now to make sure you and your student have access to the portal. Maintain rigor and/or add challenging courses.

Moving forward Review and narrow potential career fields Link career choice to college major(s) Link major(s) to colleges based on fit to specific aspects of schools Register for standardized tests Start planning senior year courses Clean up social media footprint Avoid: derogatory comments about others alcohol consumption in photos things that are open for interpretation illegal activities over-exposure in photos plagiarism

Join us again…. FEBRUARY 2, 2016 Program Planning Process, Timeline, College search process, decision factors, types of applications, teacher & counselor recommendations. APRIL 19, 2016 Summer activities, introduction to transcript process, looking ahead to senior year. SEPTEMBER 2016 Senior timeline, transcript request process, teacher/counselor recommendations, financial aid & scholarships, final decisions.

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