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Welcome Parents Class of 2018

Welcome Parents Class of 2018. Work. Military. College or Technical School. SAT Test. ACT Test. SAT Subject Tests. SAT Test March 11, 2017 May 6, 2017 June 3, 2017 Anticipated test dates in August, October, and November 2017

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Welcome Parents Class of 2018

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  1. Welcome Parents Class of 2018

  2. Work Military College or Technical School

  3. SAT Test ACT Test SAT Subject Tests

  4. SAT Test March 11, 2017 May 6, 2017 June 3, 2017 Anticipated test dates in August, October, and November 2017 To register for the SAT test go to https://www.collegeboard.org Cost: $45 or $57 with Essay

  5. School Code 392-635 Test Center Upload Photo Payment Options Score Reports 4 FREE

  6. Score Choice - gives the student the option to choose which scores (by test date for the SAT and by individual test for SAT Subject Tests) they send to colleges – at no additional cost. http://www.collegeboard.com/html/SCTutorial/index.html

  7. Redesigned SAT Test • Evidence-Based Reading and Writing • Score 200-800 • Mathematics • Score 200-800 • Essay (Optional) • Reading Score 2-8 • Analysis Score 2-8 • Writing Score 2-8

  8. How to prepare for the sats Take practice tests through collegeboard.org Download the Daily Practice App for the new SAT Personalized SAT practice on Khan Academy

  9. LOOK AT IT! WEBSITES www.collegeboard.org www.actstudent.org www.educationplanner.com www.petersons.com www.collegenet.com www.fastweb.com www.march2success.com http://connection.Naviance.com/delawarevhs http://dvsd.schoolwires.net/Page/470

  10. NCAA http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/eligibility-center • Communicate with coach regarding athletics and counselor regarding eligibility

  11. Early Decision Early Action Regular Decision Open Admission Rolling Admission Wait List

  12. Common App / Naviance Account Matching - In order to match your Family Connection and Common App accounts, you need to do the following: Step 1 - Create a Common App account on Common App Online Step 2 - Sign the CA FERPA Waiver & Authorization on Common App Online NOTE: To avoid issues with matching, be consistent and careful when entering identifying information on your Common App (DOB and full legal name- do not use nicknames). www.commonapp.org

  13. APPLICATION DO’S & DON’TS • Sign on to Naviance – Do this first • Follow directions- See Naviance handout • Watch deadlines • Use Naviance to request: Transcripts, Mid-year reports, Final transcripts Keep Guidance Informed!

  14. Completed Application Must Include • College application – Common App, School Website, or Paper Version. Indicate which on Naviance • Transcript Request through Naviance • All letters of recommendations through Naviance • Essay - IF NEEDED • Payment • Send official score report to college directly from testing entity (SAT, ACT)

  15. Your Transcript Includes Class Rank Class of 2018 402 students GPA – Weighted 4.0 Scale Historical Grade Listing 9th – 12th * Does not include SAT Scores

  16. COLLEGE VISITS • Be prompt • Tour campus • Ask questions • Ask about financial aid

  17. CAMPUS TOUR Check out - Library Dining Hall Sit in on class Residence Halls Science Labs Surrounding Computer Centers Community Sports Facilities Language Labs Office of Disability Services

  18. COLLEGE VISITS DURING SCHOOL YEAR • Colleges at DVHS • Note to attendance • office prior to visit • Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling (PACAC) Northeast Regional College Fair will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, May 1st at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA • Pike County Career/College Night held at DVHS, date TBA- Spring 2017

  19. PAYING FOR COLLEGE • Types of Financial Aid • Scholarships • Grants • Loans • Work Grants & Work Study Programs www.fafsa.ed.gov

  20. DVHS Financial Aid Night January 2007 DVHS Financial Aid Night November 8, 2017

  21. LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS • Spring of senior yearstudents will receive a complete listing of all local scholarships. • Student responsibility to get applications in on time.

  22. ACADEMIES • West Point (Army) • Air Force • Naval • Coast Guard • Merchant Marines

  23. ACADEMIES • US citizen • Official Pennsylvania Resident • Congressional Nomination • By July 1 of entering year, must be at least 17 • Unmarried • Approximately 600 Critical Reading 630 Math • Approximately top 20% of class • Approximately 3.3 GPA • Must pass academy physical requirements and medical examination

  24. ASVAB • Military exam • 8 short tests • No charge • DVHS - January http://www.military.com/ASVAB

  25. Congratulations!!! You have been accepted.

  26. DVHS 11/12 COUNSELORS Ms. McTernan 296-1865 A-F Mrs. Blaut 296-1863 G-N Ms. Robinson 296-1866 O-Z Ms. Cosentino 296-1864 Career Tech Students Mrs. Gartner, Secretary 296-1861

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