Academic Record

Standardized Testing

Extra Curricular Activities/Community

Community College• Associate’s Degree• Transition to a four year college

Vocational SchoolMilitaryWorkforce

$21,000MORE PER YEAR

The average amounta college graduate earns over those with only a high school diploma.

Resource: 2013 college board publication

GPAClass rank (___of 299 students)Course rigor

Admissions counselors take into consideration a holistic view of the total student package but give primary emphasis to his/her academic record noted on the high school transcript and student’s standardized test scores.

Curriculum• The scope, sequence and rigor of each course taken• The relevance of the courses to the applicant’s

intended undergraduate major.

• Academic performance• Grading patterns• Recommendations • Self-Presentation 1) personal essay

2)personal attributes 3) admissions interview• Activities 1)in school 2) in the community 3)

summer experiences 4)leadership experiences 5)special talents 6)volunteer experiences

• Group affiliations• Sports• School clubs• Musical and Artistic Involvement

• Community Service

Honors courses are designed to provide more academic rigor and will therefore demonstrate to college admissions officers your willingness to challenge yourself. Their increased rigor will also prepare you for the courses you will encounter in a college setting.

Advanced PlacementAdvanced courses also provide more academic rigor and can demonstrate to college admissions officers not only your ability to handle college-level courses but also your willingness to take on a challenge.

PSAT, ACT, SAT, and Subject Tests

There are several types of institutions to consider which include:• Public• Private• Ivy League

A public college/university is an institution that is predominantly funded by public means through the Federal, State or City government.

Federal • West Point

State • Montclair State, William Paterson, SUNY

City• Hunter College - CUNY

Private colleges/universities are institutions not operated by governments, although many receive tax breaks, public student loans, and grants.

• These include Fairleigh Dickenson, Dominican, Columbia, NYU, Princeton, St. Thomas Aquinas, Syracuse, New England College.

The Ivy League is an athletic conference composed of sports teams from eight private institutions of higher education in the north east. The conference name is also commonly used to refer to those eight schools as a group.

• Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University.

Personal Preferences Personal Preferences Cont.

Cost Housing

Location Research

Major Study Abroad

School Size Internships/Co-ops

Athletics/NCAA Classification Reputation

Selectivity Name Recognition

Type of School Fit of School

There are three categories to keep in mind when deciding on which colleges to apply to. (Based on academic record and SAT/ACT scores).

Reach

Target/possibleSafe

Reach schools are schools that students apply to where they do not meet at least one of the admissions criteria; SAT/ACT score, GPA.

Unrealistic Reach(Less than 15% acceptance rate)

Realistic Reach

Schools that students apply to in which they meet all of the admissions requirements.

Please note: If applying to specialized programs such as medicine, engineering, architecture, nursing, PT, OT, Speech Pathology, etc, - The requirements may supersede the regular admissions requirements for a given school.

Schools that students apply to in which they far exceed the minimum admissions requirements.

Regular AdmissionRolling AdmissionEarly ActionEarly Decision BHS Guidance Department Deadline – Dec. 1st

This will be discussed in detail during Junior Parent Conferences and at Senior Parent Night next school year.

INSTITUTIONAL PRIORITIES TRANSCRIPT – Do you challenge yourself? SAT’s / SAT Subject Tests / ACT Leadership PASSION 1ST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS DIVERSE SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS WOMEN IN RESEARCH INDEPENDENT THINKING PROACTIVE STUDENTS UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS UNPOPULAR MAJORS Extra-curricular activities and community service

TYPES OF STANDARDIZED TESTS

PARCCPSAT SAT

SAT II SUBJECTS TESTSACT

What is the PSAT?-It's a standardized test that provides information regarding college and career readiness-Juniors have taken PSAT this past October-Serves as an entry point to National Merit Scholarships-Good predictor for future SAT test score without any preparation.-Indicates strengths and weaknesses to help prepare for SAT.

How Do I Read the PSAT Scores?

‐The PSAT measures your child’s abilities in Twoareas: Evidenced‐ Based Reading & Writing and Math‐Scores range from 160 to 760 points for each section‐PSAT scores are meant to serve as predictor of College and Career readiness.  Those who meet the Benchmark are on track. Reading 360, math 470

Let’s look at John’s PSAT Scores for 10th gradeRange 160 to 760Evidenced based Evidenced Based (470)Reading and Writing (360) Math

420 530John’s estimate PSAT 11 grade score is score:

Reading Math Estimated 400 to 510 500 to 630Actual 480 590

John estimated SAT score if he score range 200-800Reading writing Math

450-560 550-670

The SAT is a test that most colleges require for admission.

The SAT is a reasoning test. It measures basic knowledge of critical reading,

math and optional writing. 3 hours plus optional writing essay 50 minutes Composite score from 400 to 1600 points (Essay:

reported in 3 dimensions, each 2–8). Most students take it for the 1st time in the their

junior year and the 2nd time in their senior year.

Students take the SAT Subjects Tests to demonstrate to college their mastery of specific subjects such as English, history, mathematics, science, and foreign language. The content of each test is not based on any one approach or curriculum but rather evolves to reflect current trends in high school course work.

This test is optional for most colleges, but some more selective colleges required it for admission consideration. (check college’s website)

Students can take one, two, or three test on a single test date. Colleges that require test usually request student to choose 2 subject tests.

Each subject test takes one hour. Subject tests are offered six times a year. All subjects tests consist of multiple-choice

questions, but some have unique features or formats.

Test Date SAT Subject Tests Available

Registration Dateline

Late Registration

March 2, 2016* No February 13, 2016

March 5, 2016 N0 February 5, 2016 February 23, 2016

May 7, 2016* Yes April 8, 2016 April 26, 2016

June 4, 2016* Yes May 5, 2016 May 25, 2016

*BHS administers March 2, May 7 , JUNE 4

Registration Fee $43 and $54.50 with essayLate Fee $28

Fee waivers are available

To register log onto www.sat.collegeboard.org

The ACT is a content-based testThe multiple-choice tests cover four skill

areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science (writing optional)

2 hours and 55 minutes + 40-minute essay (optional)

Scores range from 1-36 for each sectionThe Writing Test which is optional,

measures skills in planning and writing a short essay.

Test Date Registration Dateline Late Registration

April 9, 2016 @ BHS March 4, 2016 March 5-18, 2016

June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 7-20, 2016

Online registration FeesACT (No Writing) $39.50ACT Plus Writing $56.50

Late Fee $25

To register log onto www.actstudent.org

Test fee waiver is available for students on the Federal Free or Reduce Lunch Program or other government subsidized program.

Students that have an IEP are eligible for test modifications (contact child’s case manager).

Student are required to send their standardized test score directly from their SAT and/or ACT account to the colleges they are applying to.

High School student athletes who want to continue to participate in competitive athletics at the college level must satisfy the NCAA Eligibility rules for Division I and II institutions as a freshmen.

The NCAA Eligibility Center certifies the Academic and amateur credentials of all students who want to play sports at an NCAA Division I or II institution as a freshmen. In order to practice, play and receive an athletic scholarship, students need to meet certain academic benchmarks. An additional certification process exists to make sure the student is still an amateur, which is necessary in order to compete.

Academic Credentials + Amateurism Status = College Eligible

ACADEMIC INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENT MUST BE MET IN ORDER FOR STUDENT TO BE ABLE TO PRACTICE, PLAY AND RECEIVE A POSSIBLE SCHOLARSHIP AT AN NCAA DIVISION I OR II COLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.

DIVISION I- Graduate from high school;-Complete a minimum of 16 core courses;-Present the required GPA and a qualifying test score on either the SAT or ACT( see sliding scale on www.eligibilitycenter.org)-Complete the amateurism questionaire and request final amateurism certification.

DIVISION II- Graduate from high school;-Complete a minimum of 16 core courses;-Present a minimum 2.00 core-course-GPA score -Present a minimum 820 SAT score(CR and MATH only) or 68 sum ACT score qualifying test score on either SAT or ACT: -Complete the amateurism questionaire and request final amateurism certification.

Student athlete should register starting at the end of junior year by visiting www.eligibilitycenter.org

Once student is registered, student should request from his/her counselor to send their transcript to the NCAA Eligibility Center

In addition, student must send their SAT and/or ACT score directly from their college board or ACT student account to the NCAA Eligibility Center.

JUNIOR CONFERENCEThe third week of February, each school counselor will schedule a

junior conference with each of their counselee and parent. During the middle of February, a letter will be mailed to each parent with the date and time of their child’s conference. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend this conference as important information will be discussed such as course selections for next school year along with career and college planning.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE BHS JUNIOR PARENT HIGHT

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