1. Planning Your Educational Future
Presented By:
Brandywine High
School Counselors

2. Before We Begin… Introductions Electronics off and away
Sign In Sheet – Address
PSAT Results

3. Graduation Requirements
English 4
Mathematics *Algebra 2
Social Studies *US History 3
Science *Biology
World Language 2
Fitness Education 1
Health .5
Career Pathway
Electives
3.5
Total 24

4. Grade Point Average (GPA)
Your grade point average or GPA is the average, on a scale of 0 – 4 of the grades you have received in each marking period, midterm and final exam. It accumulates over 4 years.
Unweighted GPA combines grades you earn in any class.
Weighted GPA combines grades earned in all classes and includes the bonus quality point for taking a more rigorous class.
Honors – 0.5 bonus quality point
AP – 1 bonus quality point

5. Rank
Class rank is the order of students in regard to their performance in their courses of study as compared to peers in the same grade
Determined by weighted GPA
Displayed on transcripts

6. Optional Elective Credits
Delaware Volunteer Credit
90 hours of service = 1 elective credit (can accumulate)
Locate a non-profit agency & paperwork packet through
Provide documentation of 90 hours of service by April 1st to your counselor
Administrative Work Credit
150 hours of work = 1 elective credit (can accumulate)
Bring pay stubs as documentation to your counselor
*Each can only be used 1 time throughout your high school career

7. Factors to Consider 2-year/4-year Major Selectivity Distance Location
Class size/Ratio
Student Body/Diversity
Activities/Sports
Quality of Faculty
Housing
Cost

8. Resources Counselor, Parents, Teachers
Bring agenda to Mrs. Steffin to make an appointment to meet with your counselor. Come before school, after school, or at the end of your lunch.
College Representatives
Sign up in the Library
College Fairs
College Web Sites
Collegeboard.org

9. National Collegiate Athletic Association: NCAA
Eligibility Center determines athletic eligibility for college sports based on GPA and SAT cut scores. Minimum 2.3 GPA required for Division I.
Create an account during 11th grade and submit transcript (fee of $75)
Athletic Aid is only given for Division I and II
to download the College Bound Student Athlete Guide

10. College Admissions Testing
PSAT/NMSQT
11th grade scores could qualify for National Merit Scholarship
Khan Academy – FREE SAT prep course
SAT – Reading and Writing, Math, & Essay. 11th grade State Test. TEST DATE: APRIL 5, 2017
ACT - Reading, English, Math, Science, & *Writing
SAT Subject - $26.00
AP Exams - $93.00, registration in March
Fee Waivers – free/reduced lunch and AVID

11. SAT vs. ACT SAT (New version eff. 3/2016) ACT Cost
SAT (New version eff. 3/2016)
ACT
Cost
$ without writing
$57.00 with writing portion
$42.50 without writing;
$58.50 with writing portion
Subject Areas
Reading, Writing/Language Math, & Essay (optional)
English, Reading, Math, & Science; Writing (optional)
Math Levels
Algebra, Geometry, & Trigonometry
Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry
Timing
3 hours to complete 3 sections, plus 50 minutes for Essay. 154 total questions
2 hours, 55 minutes to complete 4 sections, plus 40 minutes for Essay. 215 total questions
Scores
Each part is worth 800 points for a total of 1600, 2-8 points for Essay
Composite Score out of 36, 1-12 points for Essay
Perspective
Reasoning/Strategy Based; measures skills and knowledge
Straightforward/Curriculum Based; measures content and skills
Format
Multiple Choice & Written Response
Multiple Choice
Wrong Answers
Not Penalized
Registration

12. www.collegeboard.org or www.bigfuture.org
School Day SAT
April 5, 2017
Create an account on: or

13. Campus Visits Admissions Office - Interviews Financial Aid Office
Students
Professors
Classes – building for your major
School Newspaper
Group Tours – Dorms, Dining Hall
Watch a Game

14. Making the Cut – Final Choices
Applying
Safety, Slide and Reach Schools
Deadlines
SEED Scholarship (UD’s A.A. program & Del Tech)
Inspire Scholarship (Del State)
Early Decision (Binding) vs. Early Action (Non Binding)
Recommendation Letters
Suspensions and Arrests
Essays
Interviews

15. Senior Year Continue a challenging academic program
Be responsible for your future – make good choices
Ask for help when needed
Seek out your Counselor for all questions regarding college, career, or military

16. Next Steps Learn how to study, EFFECTIVELY
Get involved and continue or become a “well rounded student”. Take on leadership roles.
Talk with Parents/Guardians
Complete your Student Success Plan
Research and make post high school plans
Have fun while doing it all!! 

17. Questions?