“Juniors, I implore you to use the college admissions process…as an opportunity to learn more about yourself; find out who you are as a student, what talents you possess, and most importantly what you want out of your college experience.”
-thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com
Important Factors in the Admission Committee Process
-Transcripts-Test Scores-Essays-Recommendations-Activities-Interviews and Impressions-Expressions of Interest
Standardized Tests-ACT and SAT-Colleges will accept either test-We suggest students take each test at least once-Many require ACT with writing-Take it with writing every time-SAT Subject Tests-Many highly selective schools require them; some recommend them-Score Reporting-ACT and SAT offer score choice; score reports reflect only one testing date
ACT Test Dates2/7/15
4/18/156/13/15
www.act.org
SAT Test Dates3/14/155/2/156/6/15
www.collegeboard.com
Standardized Test Dates
We recommend students take their first test in the Spring of Junior Year
Test Prepration-Free Practice ACT or SAT this Saturday!
-Sign up with Revolution Prep-Spring SAT Prep Class
Junior College Conference-Parents Are Learning How to Sign-up
-Info in Packet-1 Hour Long Meeting with Mrs. Holohan-Try to select a free block if possible
-For a pass see Mrs. Holohan-Conferences will begin in January
The College Conference-Mandatory meeting with Mrs. Holohan and your parents/guardian during school day-College Search Questionnaire on Naviance
-Complete at least 1 week prior to conference-Parent Questionnaire-Transcript and Testing-Action Plan and time line-Suggest colleges to add to your list
Action Plan-Now!-Students: complete College Search Questionnaire in Naviance-Schedule your family’s College Conference (January-May)-Register interest online with colleges and visit colleges, if possible-Consider summer 2015 plans-Create filing system for college material
Late Spring/Summer-Out of State College Fair-Case Studies at Mitty-April 23-Selection of Recommenders-Due in May-Attend Essay Writing Workshop-Mission College Fair-May 7th-Work on First Drafts of Essays
-UC-Davis:Benjamin Ibarra-University of Nevada, Reno: Andre Lawson-Santa Clara University:Sandra Hayes-San Jose State: AJ Lee-Mission College: Susan Monahan-Saint Mary’s College: Natalie Vazquez-MA College of Pharmacy & Health: Alan Beaudin-Saint Louis University: Eric Wilson-Performing Arts: Harriet Katz-Revolution Prep: Brendan Getzell-Financial Aid (Mission College): Katy Fitzgerald