1. Welcome Parents Class of 2017

2. ACT Test SAT Subject Tests SAT Test

3. Delaware Valley High School School Code (CEEB) 392-635

4. SAT Test May 7, 2016 June 4, 2016 October 2016 November 2016 To register for the SAT test go to https://www.collegeboard.org Cost: $43 or $54.50 with Essay

5. School Code 392-635 Upload Photo Score Reports 4 FREE Test Center Payment Options

6. - gives the student the option to choose which scores (by test date for the SAT and by individual test for SAT Subject Tests) they send to colleges – at no additional cost. http://www.collegeboard.com/html/SCTutorial/index.html

7. SAT Test Evidence-Based Reading and Writing  Sentence Completion  Passage-based Reading Score 200-800

8. SAT Test Mathematics The Math Test will focus in depth on the three areas of math that play the biggest role in a wide range of college majors and careers: Heart of Algebra,Heart of Algebra, which focuses on the mastery of linear equations and systems. Problem Solving and Data Analysis,Problem Solving and Data Analysis, which is about being quantitatively literate. Passport to Advanced Math,Passport to Advanced Math, which features questions that require the manipulation of complex equations. The Math Test also draws on Additional Topics in Math, including the geometry and trigonometry most relevant to college and career readiness.Additional Topics in Math, Score 200-800

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10. http://www. http://www.eligibilitycenter.org/eligibi litycenter.org/

11. Early Decision Early Action Regular Decision Open Admission Wait List Rolling Admission

12. www.commonapp.org Common App / Naviance Account Matching - In order to match your Family Connection and Common App accounts, you need to do the following: Step 1 - Create a Common App account on Common App Online Step 2 - Sign the CA FERPA Waiver & Authorization on Common App Online

13. APPLICATION DO’S & DON’TS Sign on to Naviance – Do this first Follow directions- See Naviance handout Watch deadlines Use Naviance to request: Transcripts, Mid-year reports, Final transcripts Keep Guidance Informed

14. Complete Application Must Include College application – Common App, School Website, or Paper Version. Indicate which on Naviance Transcript Request through Naviance All letters of recommendations through Naviance Essay - IF NEEDED Check or money order, if not paid online Send official score report to college directly from testing entity (SAT, ACT)

15. Your Transcript Includes Class Rank GPA – Weighted 4.0 Scale Historical Grade Listing 9 th – 12 th * Does not include SAT Scores Class of 2017 374 students

16. COLLEGE VISITS Be prompt Tour campus Ask questions Ask about financial aid

17. CAMPUS TOUR Check out - LibraryDining Hall Sit in on classResidence Halls Science LabsSurrounding Computer Centers Community Sports FacilitiesLanguage Labs Office of Disability Services

18. COLLEGE VISITS DURING SCHOOL YEAR Colleges at DVHS Note to attendance office prior to visit Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling (PACAC) Northeast Regional College Fair will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, May 2 nd at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA April 30 th – DVHS 11/12 Cafeteria 6-8 p.m.

19. PAYING FOR COLLEGE Savings Scholarships Grants Loans Work Grants & Work Study Programs

20. FINANCIAL AID Grants Loans Jobs www.fafsa.ed.gov

21. DVHS Financial Aid Night January 2007 DVHS Financial Aid Night October 11, 2016

22. LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS Spring of senior year students will receive a complete listing of all local scholarships. Student responsibility to get applications in on time.

23. ACADEMIES West Point (Army) Air Force Naval Coast Guard Merchant Marines

24. ACADEMIES US citizen Official Pennsylvania Resident Congressional Nomination By July 1 of entering year, must be at least 17 Unmarried Approximately 600 Critical Reading 630 Math Approximately top 20% of class Approximately 3.3 GPA Must pass academy physical requirements and medical examination

25. ASVAB Military exam 8 short tests No charge DVHS - January http://www.military.com/ASVAB

26. College or Technical School Work Military

27. Congratulations!!! You have been accepted.

28. DVHS 11/12 COUNSELORS Mr. Yarem296-1865 A-F Mrs. Blaut 296-1863 G-O Ms. Robinson296-1866 P-Z Ms. Cosentino296-1864 Career Tech Students Mrs. Gartner, Secretary296-1861