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College 101

College 101. Presented by Tracy Prater, College Specialist Spain Park High School. EXHALE. Why/When Taking the ACT or SAT. College Admissions Scholarships Do I retake…Do I make that my job?. College Entrance Exam - ACT. ACT – www.act.org $35 for Registration

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College 101

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  1. College 101 Presented by Tracy Prater, College Specialist Spain Park High School

  2. EXHALE

  3. Why/When Taking the ACT or SAT • College Admissions • Scholarships • Do I retake…Do I make that my job?

  4. College Entrance Exam - ACT • ACT – www.act.org • $35 for Registration • Highest Possible Score – 36 • The National Average – 20 • Subject Areas • English – 75 Questions – 45 Minutes • Math – 60 Questions – 60 Minutes • Reading – 40 Questions – 35 Minutes • Science – 40 Questions – 35 Minutes • Optional Writing (Required for many schools) – 30 Minutes

  5. College Entrance Exam - SAT • SAT – www.collegeboard.com • $47 for Registration • Highest Possible Score – 2400 • The National Average – 1500 • Subject Areas • Writing – 200 to 800 Possible Score • Math – 200 to 800 Possible Score • Critical Reading – 200 to 800 Possible Score

  6. 2014-2015 ACT Testing Dates 9/13 10/25 12/13 2/7 4/18 6/13

  7. Eligibility • Register Online - $60 • www.eligibilitycenter.org • Official Test Scores MUST be Sent from ACT and/or SAT • Use Code 9999 • The Higher the ACT and/or SAT Score, the Lower the GPA has to be for Eligibility • 16 Core Courses are Required for Division I – Only core courses are used to compute the GPA

  8. Eligibility • www.eligibilitycenter.org • Register online • Keep track of your account and your eligibility process

  9. What Can College Do For Your Child

  10. Where to Find Information • http://spainparkhigh.al.hch.schoolinsites.com/ • “Tracy Prater” Faculty Page • Scholarships • College Visits • ACT Prep • Summer Opportunities • Senior Info • Articles • Announcements

  11. I Tweet! @SP_College_Info

  12. Where to Find More Information Financial Aid Profile: www.collegeboard.com Matching Students to Scholarships: www.fastweb.com Contact the Individual Colleges/University Scholarship Offices as soon as possible for additional scholarship information. Remember that official school websites end in .edu

  13. College Admissions Process • Varies with College • Early Decision (Binding) • Early Action (Non-Binding) • Regular Decision (Non-Binding) • Contact College Admissions Office or visit the College Website

  14. Common Application • Check website: www.commonapp.org • No requests for transcripts necessary

  15. Recommendations • Provide Resume and Senior Packet Info. • Provide College Form if available • Give at least 3 Weeks Notice • For December 15 – January 10 deadlines, give all information to Mr. Prater by November 22

  16. Application Notes/Tips • Every piece of the puzzle should be a new piece • Do not be a “Super Senior” there is no magic number • Work the funnel • Let your student take the initiative

  17. College Visits • ALWAYS Contact College Admissions office to schedule visit • Pick up an excused visit form in Mr. Prater’s office 2 weeks in advance (I will get the visit excused with our attendance office) • Seniors - 5 School Days Allowed for College Visits

  18. THE NACAC National College Fair • September 14, 2014 • BJCC • Colleges and Universities from across the nation • Register Online

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