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Jump Start to College Planning for Juniors

Jump Start to College Planning for Juniors. Reed College Portland, OR. Reed College Portland, OR. How will I be evaluated by colleges?. Grades in college prep classes The rigor of the classes you take Your SAT or ACT scores Your personal essay

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Jump Start to College Planning for Juniors

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  1. Jump Start to College Planning for Juniors Reed College Portland, OR Reed College Portland, OR

  2. How will I be evaluated by colleges? • Grades in college prep classes • The rigor of the classes you take • Your SAT or ACT scores • Your personal essay • Extra-curricular involvement – on campus and/or in the community • Letters of recommendation Colgate College Hamilton, NY Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI

  3. What should I do in my junior year? • Learn about the SAT and ACT tests. Which test is right for you? • Sign up for your tests and plan to complete them in the spring semester. • Take SAT Subject Tests, if appropriate. • Explore Naviance as a college search tool. • Be prepared for your junior meeting with your counselor. • Keep an open mind about college choices. • If possible, visit some colleges. • Keep studying! • Pursue your passions! UC Berkeley University of Washington Seattle, WA NYU New York, NY

  4. SAT , ACT or Both? ACT SAT • A reasoning test – problem solving • Covers basic geometry and algebra • No science • Vocabulary, analytical reading • One graded essay (25-minutes) • 200 – 800 points per section, added • Lose ¼ point for a wrong answer • 10 sections - 3 ¾ hours of testing • A content-based test – achievement • Math up to trigonometry • Science – charts and experiments (25 min) • Grammar & syntax, recall reading questions • One optional writing test • 1 – 36 points for each section, averaged together for composite score • No penalty for wrong answers • 5 sections - 3 ½ hours of testing Denison College Granville, Ohio

  5. SAT –www.collegeboard.com Test dates: January 26 March 9 May 4 June 1 ACT -- www.actstudent.org Test dates: February 9 April 13 June 8 Signing up for the SAT or ACT Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana

  6. Should I take Subject Tests? • Subject Tests are optional for most colleges. • However, some colleges recommend subject tests, and others require them. • Some colleges require specific subject tests if you are applying to a particular major, i.e. Engineering. • If you are currently in an AP class, you should consider taking the Subject Test this spring. U.S. History, Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, • Math Level 2, Foreign languages Cornell University Ithaca, New York MIT Dorms Cambridge, Massachusetts

  7. How can I prepare for these tests? • Both the Collegeboard and ACT offer freeor low-cost sample test questions, questions of the day, and practice tests. • Private test-prep companiesoffer group and individualized test prep instruction. You can get a list of these companies from the College Center.

  8. BHHS – our PTSA works with local test prep companies to provide very low-cost test prep and practice test services. Next session: Saturday, February 23rd, “Reading in the Trenches” – Tackling Critical /Analytical Reading • Self-paced online free test prep --- Study Island www.studyisland.com User name: Y.Name@bhhs Password: Your permanente school identification number Test prep – more options…

  9. What is a “right fit” college? “Right fit” refers to finding a college that meets many of your individual expectations and needs and best supports your academic and personal growth. Begin thinking about what kind of environment you prefer, and how you learn best. - Do you like snowy, cold winters? - Brilliant Fall color? - - Palm trees and sunshine? -Do you prefer to stay in California, or study at a school far from home? Boston College Chestnut Hill, Mass. SOKA University Aliso Viejo, California

  10. “Right fit”…… Academic Setting Do you learn best is small, seminar-type classes where you know your teachers well and have plenty of interaction with both teachers and classmates? Or, are you OK with larger classes, often conducted in a lecture hall where you meet separately in smaller groups with teaching assistants who can answer your questions? Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin 1,500 undergrads University of Wisconsin,Madison, WI 29,000 undergrads, 9,300 grad students

  11. Right fit………Large or small college? Urban, suburban, or far from everything? How about a college right in the middle of a large city? Suffolk University – downtown Boston 5,800 undergrads Suffolk University – Boston, MA 5,800 undergrads Seattle University – Seattle WA. 5,500 undergrads The George Washington University – Washington D.C. 10,000 undergraduates, located in the center of Wash DC The George Washington University, Wash D.C 10,000 undergrads

  12. “Right fit…..” How about a small college, near an urban area? Pitzer College – Claremont, CA 1,100 undergrads, 35 miles from Los Angeles Elon University – High Point, NC 5,000 undergrads, 30-min from Greensboro or Durham and Chapel Hill Sarah Lawrence University – Bronxville, NY 1,300 undergrads, 30-min from Manhattan

  13. “Right fit”…… Maybe a school in a charming, college-town setting? University of Missouri – Columbia Missouri (pop. 90,000) Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon -- pop. 53,000 California State Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo, CA pop. 45,500

  14. What are the types of colleges, and which one is best for me? • Public colleges and universities • Private colleges and universities • Research institutions, such as USC and Stanford • Small, comprehensive universities, such as Loyola Marymount • Small, specialized schools, such as Harvey Mudd and Cal Tech • Small, liberal arts colleges, such as Pomona and Occidental. Purdue University -- West Lafayette, Indiana 31,000 undergrads 7,500 grad students Guilford College – Greensboro, North Carolina 1,400 undergrads

  15. Low student-to-teacher ratios that foster collaboration and personal attention. A commitment to undergraduate education that focuses on the liberal arts and sciences. An environment that emphasizes the benefits of community, personal growth, participation and involvement. High acceptance rates to professional and graduate degree programs. What is a “small, liberal arts college?”Small, liberal arts colleges share these qualities: Bryn Mawr College – Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 1,300 undergrad women Whitman College – Walla Walla, WA 1,500 students

  16. “Right fit” ….how rigorous an academic environment are youcomfortable with??

  17. Is Division I or Division II sports important to you? “Right fit” …..What about the fun stuff? University of Tennessee – Nashville, TN The Ohio State University – Columbus Ohio Are you interested in Greek life? How about nearby skiing?

  18. Are you ready to get started? You already have all the tools you’ll need …..

  19. Your KEY to exploring colleges! • Check out “SuperMatch College Search” to find colleges that match your interests and preferences. Learn about colleges that match your academic gpa and test scores. Search for colleges by – Location …. Size of college ….. Majors…. GPA and SAT scores needed.. Sports teams….. Fraternities/Sororities… and much more…. https://.connection.naviance.com/bhhs

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