1. How to Plan for your Future and Higher Education

2. Post High School What are my options? 4-Year College Community College Vocational Training Military Service Job Market

3. How to Decide Complete a search www.waytogoRI.org www.bigfuture.org www.collegeplanningcenter.org Research by using websites and requesting literature Attend a College Fair Visit Schools! During April Vacation Summer Open Houses

4. What are colleges looking for? Challenging courses High GPA’s and class rank Good SAT or ACT scores Extracurricular activities i.e. Sports, Clubs, Work experience Community Service

5. SAT Registration Process Take the SAT May 2 nd or June 6 th Go to www.collegeboard.org to register (SAT is $52.50) Choose a location (test not offered at Chariho) Don’t forget to indicate you attend Chariho School Code:400270 (used for all applications) Prep courses available See Guidance for list of outside options PLATO Lab For credit courses SAT Math SAT Critical Reading & Writing

6. SAT Test Security Provide acceptable photo during registration (This photo will be on your Admission Ticket) Photo must be clear, properly focused and correct exposure Be taken in full face view, directly facing the camera The photo must match how you will look on the day of the test and in your photo ID Must present Admission Ticket with Photo ID to enter the test center Standby test takers will not be admitted Changes to test center, test date or test type will not be permitted on test day.

7. ACT Information Accepted as an alternate to the SAT Register at www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org Tests four areas (English, Math, Reading, Science) + an optional writing section April 18 & June 13 Cost $38 (additional $16.50 for writing)

8. Common Application www.commonapp.org Start working on application August 1st Can be used to apply to over 550 colleges Teachers/Guidance submit LOR/Transcript online Invite them EARLY Provide a resume if requested Essay questions remain the same this year start planning early 650 word limit Proofread your writing, NO acronyms

9. Any Special Circumstances?? Athletes planning to participate in Division I or II athletics Military Academies Colleges in foreign countries Etc...... see your individual guidance counselors

10. Helps you organize your thoughts Allows you to recognize your skills and interests Should be neat/easy to read Absolutely no errors. typographical, spelling, grammar, punctuation No lying, embellishing the truth Include a heading (name, address, phone #, email) Highlight extra-curricular activities (both in and outside of school), awards/accomplishments, work experience and community service Update as necessary Creating a Resume

11. Name Address Telephone Number Email Address Extra-Curricular Activities: Class Council (Member) - 9, 10, 11, 12 Class Council (Treasurer) - 11, 12 Yearbook Staff - 11, 12 Chemistry Team - 11 Soccer - 9 Track and Field – 9, 10, 11, 12 Captain - 12 Cross Country – 10, 11, 12 Boy Scouts – 9-12 Awards and Accomplishments: Mathematics and the Natural Sciences from the Society of Women Engineers - 11 Presidential Academic Fitness Award - 11 Eagle Scout – 12 Work Experience McDonald’s Crew Worker – 11 Lifeguard at Misquamicut Beach – summers 10, 11 Community Service Volunteered at Immaculate Church CCD – 11, 12 Volunteered at St. James Pantry - 10 Westerly Hospital - 9

12. Chariho High School http://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/chsguidmain What interesting and useful things will you find under the guidance link? College Planning Guide Scholarships (check often) College Fair Links Way to Go link College Planning Center College and Career Links and much, much more!!

13. Evening Program For Parents When? Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 6:30pm Where? High School Library