1. 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'

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. SAT Test Dates 2016 School Year
Registration Deadline
SAT & SAT Subject Tests
May 6
April 7
June 3
May 9
SAT registration: (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

6. 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:
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!

7. 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.

8. 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

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

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

11. Choose a Workshops that works for you!