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

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

3. 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

4. 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
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.

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. 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

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

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

11. SAT Testing
Take this spring (or earlier) and again in the summer or fall.
Register online at
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

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

13. 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

14. College Search First Steps
Go to 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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.

19. 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

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

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

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

23. Follow me on Twitter for college admissions information, tips, and reminders
#FSCollegeInfo

24. College Visits Schedule ACT information Flyer
Handouts
College Fair
College Visits Schedule
ACT information Flyer
PSAT and ACT Prep Booklets