1. North Babylon High School Guidance Department Class of 2009 College Information Night “ Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” - William Jennings Bryan

2. Guidance Counselors Mrs. Kristin LoefflerA – Cg Mrs. Kristin LoefflerA – Cg Mrs. Lucy SavareseCh-Fz Mrs. Lucy SavareseCh-Fz Mrs. Milagros McCauleyGa-Kh ELL Mrs. Milagros McCauleyGa-Kh ELL Ms. Dana KulynychKi-Mz Ms. Dana KulynychKi-Mz (Mrs. Jessica Babino) Mrs. Kelley Bowman Na-Sb Alt. School Mrs. Kelley Bowman Na-Sb Alt. School Mrs. Mary KrimitsosSc-Z Mrs. Mary KrimitsosSc-Z

3. Choosing a college that’s right for you! Things to consider: Things to consider:  variety of programs offered  admissions requirements  tuition and fees  location (home/away, city/suburb/rural)  size (overall campus size, faculty/student ratio)  type of school (public/private)  athletics (types of sports, NCAA division)  extra-curricular activities and social life  professional accreditation  freshman retention rate  internships/job placement

4. What colleges consider (Order of importance will vary by school.) Transcripts Transcripts Course Selections Course Selections GPA - Academic Grades GPA - Academic Grades Tests – SAT I, SAT II and ACT Tests – SAT I, SAT II and ACT Extracurricular Activities – Activity Sheet due to your counselor no later than June 2 nd ! Extracurricular Activities – Activity Sheet due to your counselor no later than June 2 nd ! Teacher Recommendations Teacher Recommendations - You should begin requesting recommendations this year. - Your counselor will write you a recommendation as well. You must return the “Student Profile” by June 2 nd! return the “Student Profile” by June 2 nd! The College Essay The College Essay The Interview The Interview Class rank Class rank

5. Importance of College Visits Provides an opportunity to discuss the admissions criteria with the professionals Provides an opportunity to discuss the admissions criteria with the professionals Great opportunity to tour campus and observe the atmosphere Great opportunity to tour campus and observe the atmosphere Ask questions Ask questions Meet informally with students Meet informally with students Visit while school is in session to truly “get the feel” of the campus Visit while school is in session to truly “get the feel” of the campus Try to sit in on a class, and/or shadow a student Try to sit in on a class, and/or shadow a student Check out dormitories if you are planning to go away Check out dormitories if you are planning to go away

6. College Admissions Testing SAT – Scholastic Aptitude Test ~ A measure of critical thinking skills and assesses how well you analyze and solve problems.  Scores between 600 and 2400  3.75 Hours – 9 Sections  3 Math  3 Critical Reading  1 Experimental  2 Writing Skills  Sentence Completions and Critical Reading  Multiple Choice  Algebra I, Algebra II, & Basic Geometry  Writing Component

7. College Admissions Testing SAT II – Subject Exams  Required by some competitive colleges  Should be taken upon completion of course of study ACT – American College Testing  Measures academic achievement in English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning

8. Testing Accommodations Students with a 504 accommodation or an IEP are eligible for accommodations on their SAT/ACT. Students with a 504 accommodation or an IEP are eligible for accommodations on their SAT/ACT. Students must obtain the eligibility form from the Guidance Office. A 504 accommodation or IEP at NBHS does not automatically guarantee accommodations on the SAT/ACT. Students must obtain the eligibility form from the Guidance Office. A 504 accommodation or IEP at NBHS does not automatically guarantee accommodations on the SAT/ACT. The eligibility form must be submitted to your guidance counselor prior to the registration due date. The eligibility form must be submitted to your guidance counselor prior to the registration due date. The appropriate testing service for students with disabilities will review and approve the accommodations. The appropriate testing service for students with disabilities will review and approve the accommodations.

9. Admissions Programs Early Decision Early Decision Binding Agreement Binding Agreement Student applies to their first-choice college early in the fall usually by Nov.1 st. Student applies to their first-choice college early in the fall usually by Nov.1 st. Accepted students are notified by early December. Accepted students are notified by early December. Students that are not accepted may be deferred for admission later in the senior year. Students that are not accepted may be deferred for admission later in the senior year. Early Action Early Action Non-Binding Agreement Non-Binding Agreement Similar application / notification timetable as Early Decision Similar application / notification timetable as Early Decision Accepted candidates have until May 1 st to accept or decline the offer of admission. Accepted candidates have until May 1 st to accept or decline the offer of admission. Applicants that are denied admission outright are not automatically deferred for later consideration. Applicants that are denied admission outright are not automatically deferred for later consideration. Regular Admissions Regular Admissions - Please be mindful of specific application deadlines. - Please be mindful of specific application deadlines. Rolling Admissions Rolling Admissions - College applications are accepted until enrollment is met. - College applications are accepted until enrollment is met. Students must notify their counselor as early as possible if they are applying for Early Decision or Early Action.

10. NCAA The NCAA Eligibility Center (formerly the NCAA Clearinghouse) standardizes the initial eligibility requirements for all prospective Division I and Division II student athletes based upon: - high school “core curriculum” - grade-point average - SAT / ACT scores Student athletes should be working closely with their high school coaches, and working on promoting themselves to colleges and universities. *** NEW WEBSITE*** Please visit https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter or the Guidance Department for the 2008-2009 NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete. https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter

11. The Timeline For College Admission Grade 11 Spring:- Take the SAT/ACT - Visit colleges and attend college fairs - Meet with your counselor to discuss your plans - Ask teachers for letters of recommendation - Submit “Activity Sheet” and “Student Profile” no later than June 2 nd Summer:- Continue visiting colleges - Request applications from schools - Narrow down your list of colleges Grade 12 Fall:- Submit completed applications by mid-November - Early Decision/Early Action applications due by mid-October - Take the SAT/ACT again, or SAT II’s if required - Check for scholarship information in the Guidance Office

12. The Application Packet  Will include: Application Application Fees Fees Transcript Transcript Activity Sheet Activity Sheet 1 st Quarter Grades 1 st Quarter Grades College Essays College Essays Courses in Progress Courses in Progress Recommendation Letters Recommendation Letters School Profile School Profile

13. Important Dates April 8 th : Mini College Fair – 7 pm, NBHS cafeteria April 8 th : Mini College Fair – 7 pm, NBHS cafeteria April 12 th : ACT (registration deadline – March 7 th ; late registration – March 21) April 12 th : ACT (registration deadline – March 7 th ; late registration – March 21) May 13 th : Western Suffolk Counselors Association College Fair 2008 @ Huntington Hilton – parent/student session 6:00 – 8:30 May 13 th : Western Suffolk Counselors Association College Fair 2008 @ Huntington Hilton – parent/student session 6:00 – 8:30 June 2 nd : Student Profile and Activity Sheet due to your guidance counselor June 2 nd : Student Profile and Activity Sheet due to your guidance counselor June 7 th : SAT (registration deadline – May 6 th ) June 7 th : SAT (registration deadline – May 6 th )

14. Use the computer to help your college search Please visit the “Guidance Info” link for a comprehensive list of online resources, updates, and downloads at: Please visit the “Guidance Info” link for a comprehensive list of online resources, updates, and downloads at: www.northbabylonschools.net

15. Best wishes for a successful and rewarding senior year!