1. Welcome to…. Your Junior Year!
Once a Falcon Always a Falcon!!

2. Credits Required for Graduation: Are you on track?
Subject
Regents
Regents with A.D.
English 4
Social Studies
Math 3
Science
Art/Music 1
Health .5 PE 2
LOTE**can do 5 credits in Business, Tech, Art, Music or BOCES
Electives
3.5
1.5
Total
22 Credits
22 credits

3. Regents Exams Required for Graduation
Subject
Regents
Regents w/ A.D.
English
1- ELA 11
Social Studies
1 Social Studies
Global and US History
Math
1-Math
3- Algebra, Geometry and Trig
Science
1-any science
2- Living Env. & Chemistry or Earth Science, or Physics
LOTE 1
Exams
1 Additional Regents
Total
5 exams
9 Exams

4. Advanced Regents Diploma with HONOR
An overall average of 90% or higher on the following exams
ELA
Global History
US History
Algebra
Geometry
Alg II/Trig
Top 2 Science Exams
LOTE (if you took LOTE exam)

5. College credit in High school!
Niagara Wheatfield offers many classes that you can take to earn college credit
Advanced Placement
NCCC
World History (10th)
Precalculus (11th, 12th) 4 credits
U.S. History (11th)
French 4 (11th, 12th) 3 credits
Statistics (11th, 12th)
French 5 (12th) 3 credits
Studio in Art (11th, 12th)
Spanish 4 (11th, 12th) 3 credits
Physics (11th, 12th)
Spanish 5 (11th, 12th) 3 credits
Biology (11th, 12th)
Intro/ Adv. Marketing (12th) 3 credits
Chemistry (11th, 12th)
College Composition I (12th) 3 credits
English: Literature and Composition (12th)
College Composition II (12th) 3 credits
Government and Politics (12th)
Calculus (12th) 4 credits
Calculus (12th)
AP Stats 3 Credits

6. Stay Informed! Connect with your class on Remind
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7. College Entrance Exams
IMPORTANT JUNIOR YEAR TESTS
A Quick Review:
PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP

9. Timeline October November December March April February June May
6th – SAT
2nd – WNY College Consortium at NW
2nd – ASVAB
10th – PSAT
27th – ACT
1st – NW
8th – ACT
3rd – NW
February
March
April
Finalize course selections for senior year
13th – NW
20th – National College Fair
9th – NW
7th – NW College Night
9th- ACT
May
June
MAY 4th – NW
1ST – NW
8th- ACT

10. Standardized College Admission Exams
SAT – This SAT is a 3 hour plus a 50 minute Optional essay, primarily multiple-choice test that measures Reading, Writing, Math.
Subject Tests – Subject Tests are one-hour, primarily multiple- choice tests that measure your knowledge of particular subjects and your ability to apply that knowledge. Check the requirements of the colleges you are considering. More selective colleges may require or recommend one or more Subject Tests for admission or placement.
ACT – A group of tests administered by ACT and required or recommended by many colleges. The tests measure educational development in English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning with an Optional essay.
Most colleges require SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admission.
NIAGARA WHEATFIELD CEEB CODE:
SAT Test Center Code:
ACT Test Center Code –

11. PSAT Exam Wednesday, October 10th 7:45 am – 11:50 pm
Cost: $16 cash or checks made payable to NWCSD
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 1ST
Sign up in the Counseling Center!

12. PSAT Exam Content Reading: 60 Minutes Mathematics- 70 Minutes
47 Multiple Choice Questions
Mathematics- 70 Minutes
1- 25 minute section with NO Calculator
1- 45 minute section WITH calculator
40 multiple choice questions
8- student produced responses
Writing: 35 Minutes
44 passage-based revising and editing questions with multiple choice responses
NO POINTS DEDUCTED FOR WRONG ANSWERS!!

13. Calculator Use for PSAT/SAT
Scientific Calculator
Most Graphing Calculators
Four Function Calculator(not recommended)

14. Getting Your PSAT Results
You will need to give an address on the day of the test in order to receive scores electronically
You will receive your scores electronically
You will need to create a Collegeboard account to access your scores
BE SURE to keep your username and password, you may need to access collegeboard in the future.
Score Range is

15. GENERAL TESTING INFORMATION
Why should I take the ACT or SAT Exams? Most two and four year colleges require students to take at least one college entrance exam as a requirement to be considered for admission.
When do I take the exams? The “rule of thumb” is to take the ACT and/or SAT exam once in the spring of your junior year and once in the fall of your senior year. Most colleges will take your highest combined score so it is to your benefit to take them at least one time.
What is the benefit of taking both the ACT and SAT exams? Colleges will take either your highest ACT or SAT score. Most kids tend to do better on one than the other.
Where do I take the exams? Niagara Wheatfield offers the SAT exam 4 times during the school year and the ACT exam 2 times during the school year. If you are not available on those test dates, you may take them at a local area school that offers them on different dates.

16. GENERAL TESTING INFORMATION, cont.
How do I register for the exams? You may register online . You can register for the SAT at and the ACT at It is YOUR responsibility to make sure you register for the exam before the registration deadline. Paper registration packets are also available, please see your counselor or go to the Career Center.
You MUST bring Photo ID AND your registration form to the exam or you will not be admitted!!!!!!
Is the writing section on the ACT and SAT exam optional? The writing exam IS optional for the ACT and SAT exam.
What are the SAT Subject Tests? These are specific subject area tests that some of the more competitive colleges may require you to take. You must check with the colleges you are applying to see if they are required.
How do I receive the test accommodations stated on my IEP or 504 Plan? You must fill out an additional application and have your accommodations approved in advance of taking the exams. See your counselor to pick up the accommodation form.

17. ASVAB Testing
All Juniors will be offered the ASVAB on Tuesday, October 2ND (Periods 1-4)
The ASVAB is an aptitude and interest inventory used to help identify possible college majors and career paths

18. Top Factors in College Admissions Decisions (National Association of College Admissions Counseling, 2008)
Factors
Percentage
Factors
Percentage
Grades in College Prep Courses
80%
Strength of Curriculum
64%
Standardized Tests
58%
Grades in All Courses
52%
Essay/Writing Sample
26%
Demonstrated Interest
22%
Counselor Recommendation
21%
Teacher Recommendation
20%
Interview
11%
Student Activities 7%
Subject Tests (AP, etc)

19. Values- Identify College Characteristics
Distance from home
Size: small, medium, large
Location: suburban, urban, small town, rural
Majors and educational programs
Scholarship Opportunities
Academic reputation

20. What should I be Doing Now?
Visit Career Center
College reps at NW, Trades Fair, Career Days, Career Speakers, Military Fair
Career searches
Parents, students, and alumni
Volunteer – Get Involved!
Take PSAT, SAT,ACT Exams
Counseling and Career Center websites
Professionals in the field of interest- Do Internships or shadowing!!

21. Upcoming Events
College Fair- NCCC Thursday, September 20TH 2018, – 6:30 – 8:00 PM US Service Academy Information Night –Clarence High School Thursday, September 20th, 2018 – 6:30 PM Brown, U of Chicago, Columbia, Cornell, Rice Information Night- Buffalo Niagara Marriot Monday, September 24th, :00 PM Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, Stanford University Information Night- Buffalo Niagara Marriott Sunday, September 30th, :00 PM WNY Colleges at NW - ALC October 2ND 2018– 11:00 – 11:40 am Tufts University, Vanderbilt University, Vassar College Information Night – Buffalo Niagara Marriott Monday, October 15th – 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Trades Fair at NW – ALC November 1, 2018 – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Military Fair at NW – ALC November 6TH – 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Alumni Visitation Day at NW December 21st, 2018 – 11:00 – 11:50 AM

22. College Visits Career Center for September
Alfred University September 20th 8:00 AM Keuka College September 20th 8:45 AM Paul Smith’s College September 20th 9:30 AM Cleveland Inst of Art September 20th 11:45 AM Saint Michael’s September 20th 12:30 PM SUNY Canton September 20th 1:30 pm SUNY Potsdam September 25th 12:30 PM Le Moyne College October 1st 10:15 AM WNY Colleges at NW October 2nd 11:00 AM Hobart & Wm Smith Colleges October 4th 11:00 AM Univ. of Rochester October 9th 8:00 AM Canisius College October 9th 8:45 AM

23. College Visits Career Center for October
NCCC October 11th 8:00 AM St. John Fisher October 11th 12:30 PM Miami University October 12th 9:30 AM Gannon University October 12th 10:15 AM SUNY Geneseo October 15th 10:15 AM Mercyhurst October 23rd 10:15 AM D’Youville October 25th 11:00 AM Hilbert College November 8th 8:45 AM St. Bonaventure University November 8th 12:30 PM University of Pittsburgh – Bradford November 9th 9:30 AM

24. WNY Colleges Visit to NW
Tuesday, October 2, :00 – 11:40 am ALC Colleges Attending: Alfred State Hilbert College Alfred U Houghton College Bryant and Stratton Jamestown Community College Buffalo State Medaille College Canisius NCCC Daemen Niagara University D’Youville St. Bonaventure Erie Community College Trocaire College SUNY Fredonia University at Buffalo Genesee Community College Villa Maria College

25. There are things you should know…
Useful Websites
ACT Registration -
Interest Inventory, College, Career Search –
SAT Registration/College searches -
Financial Aid and Scholarships - , or
NW Counseling and Career Center -
College Searches -
SUNY Schools -
Common Application

26. College Information Night
February 7th 2019
The Niagara Wheatfield High School Counseling and Career Centers will host a College Information Night for parents of Juniors and Sophomores.
Admissions Counselors from 5 local colleges and universities will be on hand for a panel discussion on the college admission's process. These counselors will also be available later in the evening for individual questions.
There will also be a session on Standardized Tests (SATs/ACTs) and Financial Aid.
 Parents and students are encouraged to attend!

27. 10th Annual Buffalo National College Fair
When: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 & Thursday, March 21, 2019 
Where: Buffalo Convention Center
Cost: FREE!
Students and parents will have the opportunity to meet face to face with over 200 college admission representatives from local schools and schools throughout the country who will be able to answer questions and provide informational handouts
Multiple information sessions will be taking place throughout the evening for information on financial aid, essay writing, NCAA requirements, and many more aspects of the college preparation process
This is a great opportunity to get even more questions answered and learn about all of your options!

28. NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse
Division 1 & 2 must meet eligibility
NCAA:
Fee
Request your transcript
When do I register?
You can register anytime after you compete 6 semesters of high school. Most students will register at the beginning of their senior year
How do I qualify to participate in sports at a D I or II school?
Complete minimum of 16 core courses
Must complete 10 core courses by end of Junior Year
Take your SAT or ACT
Eligibility is determined by sliding scale
You MUST have your SAT or ACT scores sent to NCAA directly from collegeboard or ACT. Scores on a high school transcript will NOT be accepted
NCAA code is 9999

29. Other Post
High School
Options!

30. Options for the Military
ROTC
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Program offered at many colleges and universities
Visit for information
Military Academies
Prepare for a career in the armed forces
Army, Navy Air Force, Marines
US Service Academy Information Night –Thursday, September 20th, Clarence High School
Entering the Military after graduation
Discuss options with your family
Contact a recruiter for more information
Attend NW Military Fair – Tuesday, November 6th, ALC

31. Trade Schools
Trade Schools differ from other schools by typically only taking classes directly related to your field
BOCES programs
Cosmetology, Plumbing, Auto, Heating and Cooling, Conservation, Food Service, Welding, etc.
Can attend BOCES after graduation, but must pay tuition
Attend NW Trades Fair – Thursday, Nov 1st , ALC
See Ms. Szegda for more information!

32. Employment after Graduation
Read the Want Ads regularly
Attend Job Fairs
Civil Service Positions
Employment through the federal, state, or city government
Must take Civil Service Exams
Contact the Employment Training Office through Niagara County
Get assistance with resumes and finding employment

33. WHERE DO I TURN TO ASK QUESTIONS?
COUNSELOR
CAREER CENTER
COLLEGE WEBSITES

34. Have a GREAT year!
Make the most of it…
You’re almost there!