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JUNIOR PARENT VIRTUAL MEETINGS. FALL. INTRODUCTION. We are trying a different format for our morning parent meetings this year. Thank you for visiting our website to stay informed. Please click below to learn more. AGENDA. I Post High School Planning II Evening Programs
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INTRODUCTION We are trying a different format for our morning parent meetings this year. Thank you for visiting our website to stay informed. Please click below to learn more.
AGENDA I Post High School Planning II Evening Programs III Standardized Testing IV Registration
POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING The goal is to get here, But then what?
POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING Things to do: 1. Attend evening student/parent program on Oct. 22 2. Meet with Marybeth Kravets, College Counselor Call 224-632-3060 to make appt. 3. Meet with college reps in CCRC - check for times and dates on Naviance website, daily announcements, or bulletin board outside CCRC
UPCOMING EVENTS Check the counseling dept calendar for evening programs: http://dhs.dist113.org/COU/Pages/ImportantDates.aspx
ACT • Curriculum-based test covering: - English - Math - Science Reasoning - Reading - Writing (optional, but recommended each time)
ACT • Register on-line at www.act.org • Watch test dates and deadlines carefully • Must apply separately for testing accommodations: http://www.act.org/aap/disab/index.html
SAT: REASONING • 3 components covering: - Critical Reading - Math - Writing • Register at www.collegeboard.com • Study guides available in the CCRC • Read this if accommodations needed: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg/ssd.html
SAT SUBJECT TESTS • Each test is one hour covering a specific subject • Some selective colleges require up to 3 as part of application process • Check with the college to see how many and what subjects they require • Subject tests cannot be taken on the same day as the SAT reasoning test
PSAT • Sophomores and juniors eligible • Scholarships and National Merit awards tied to the test if taken during junior year • Can be considered a “practice” for the SAT • Register in bookstore at cost of $13