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Welcome to Rockland High School Back to School Night September 18,2013. Preparing for Post High School Success. Important Dates to Remember. September 27 - Deadline for Oct 26th ACT test October 3 - Deadline for Nov. 2 SAT October 21 - Financial Aid Night. 6pm - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Welcome to Rockland High School Back to School Night September 18,2013

Welcome to Rockland High

School

Back to School Night

September 18,2013

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Preparing for Post High School Success

  

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September 27- Deadline for Oct 26th ACT test

October 3- Deadline for Nov. 2 SAT October 21- Financial Aid Night. 6pm November 13- Parent Conferences January 15- FAFSA Night 4-8 pm May 30- Graduation

Important Dates to Remember

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College 4 year College or University Community College Post Graduate Year (PG)-Prep School Career/Technical School

Military Service Trades Work

Our goal is that every graduating senior have a plan! Your choice should be based on career goals, abilities, interests and educational need.

Many Options after High School

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22 Total Creditso 4 credits in Englisho 3 credits in Matho 3 credits in Scienceo 3 Credits in History

Passing MCAS scoreso Math, English, Biology

25 hours of community service

Graduation Requirements Class of 2014

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Set Goals Do NOT panic if your child doesn’t know what

he/she wants to be. Many things change between age 15-25

Research job interests and what will be required to enter the field of interest

Keep in mind that over 30% of jobs your child will be competing for have not yet been created.

How do I prepare my child and when?

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Good Grades Test Scores

o SAT and ACTo AP Scores

Involvement in Extracurricular Activitieso Passionate involvement and leadership

Essays and Personal Statemento Clearly communicate what your goals areo Ask your English teacher read over your essay before

submitting Letters of Recommendation

o Pick a teacher and people who know you best Standing Out

o Leadership and being unique

What it takes to get into College

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Meet w/ counselor and your student to discuss options Narrow choices & make a definitive list of schools Research deadlines/admissions policies &

requirements Visit the colleges if you haven’t already done so Complete application & request transcripts Follow up with college to be sure all materials have

been received Research financial aid and scholarships opportunities

The College Selection Process

Where are you in the Process?

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Early Decision= binding, fall deadline Early Action= non binding, fall deadline Regular Admission= winter deadline Rolling Admission= no deadline Open Admission= No admission criteria Deposit Deadline= must notify schools of

your decisions to enroll by May 1st

Key Terms To Know

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Register online to sign up for Fall testso SAT: www.collegeboard.como ACT: www.actstudent.org

Upcoming SAT Dates November 2

Upcoming ACT Dates October 26

SAT subject tests: Some colleges may require some subject tests. Check with your college to see if they are required.

SAT/ACT Information

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Average scores are calculated annually based on the most recent SAT scores of all students of a particular graduating class.

For the class of 2012, average scores are: Critical reading:496 Mathematics: 514

Writing: 488

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Average SAT Scores

Curry 410-500 CR 410-510 M 410-210 W

UMass Boston 470-570 CR 490-600 M

Salem State 440-550 CR 450-540 M 430-540 W

Western New England 460-570 CR 490-600 M

Westfield State 400-550 CR 470-560 M 450-540 W

Bridgewater State 460-570 CR 470-580 M 450-550 W

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Average SAT Scores

Amherst College 660-760 CR 660-760 M 670-760 W

Boston College 610-700 CR 640-730 M 630-720 W

Boston University 570-660 CR 600-690 M 590-680 W

Brown University 650-760 CR 670-780 M 660-770 W

Colby College 630-720 CR 640-720 M 630-710 W

Cornell 630-730 CR 660-770 M

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Average SAT Scores

Dartmouth 660-770 CR 680-780 M 670-780 W

Duke 660-750 CR 680-780 M 660-760 W

University of Virginia 600-710 CR 630-760 M 610-710 W

Virginia Tech 540-640 CR 570-670 M 540-630 W

Yale 700-800 CR 700-780 M 700-790 W

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The college board recently surveyed 4-year colleges to determine what admissions criteria they consider “very important” School Achievement-83% Test Scores-59% Recommendations-19% Application Essay-17% Interview-14% Activities-4%

Keeping Tests In Perspective

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Nearly 500 Colleges and Universities use the Common Application

Make sure you complete ALL supplements for each school

Can be completed online at www.commonapp.org

Common Application Information

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NONE Remember, do not eliminate any college

because of costs before receiving financial assistance information

Remember to check college financial aid offices for accurate costs

What role should finances play in deciding whether or

not to go to college?

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid Complete ASAP after January 1st www.fafsa.ed.gov January 15 from 4-8 at Rockland High School

is FAFSA night

FAFSA

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What is the PROFILE?o Online application that collects information used

by certain colleges and scholarship programs to award institutional aid funds.

When Do I file the PROFILE?• You may file as early as October 1st

Who must file the PROFILE?o Check your colleges/programs information to

determine whether they require the PROFILE. A complete list can be found on the website

o www.collegeboard.org

CSS/Financial Aid Profile

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What does the PROFILE cost?o The fee for the initial application and one college or

program report is $25. Additional reports are $16.o Limited waivers are granted automatically based on

the information provided in the PROFILE application. The Process: Three Easy Stepso Registero Complete the Application o Submit the Application

CSS/Financial Aid Profile

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All YearWork hard all year! Stay involved

Fall Meet with your guidance counselor Check test requirements for each college

Things to do

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Winter Complete tax forms early Submit your FAFSA Receive your Student Aid Report, make corrections Complete scholarship applications

Spring Review your acceptances and compare financial aid

offers- contact school with any questions Notify school of commitment by May 1st

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Rockland High School Senior SAT REVIEW

Rockland High School is offering a four-week SAT course for seniors taking the November test. This course will use online materials from the College Board, student data from past SATs and PSATs and review strategies and techniques. This course will take place on Thursday, October 10

Thursday, October 17

Thursday, October 24

Tuesday, October 29From 7:00-8:30 at Rockland High SchoolThe cost of this course will be $25.

Register for this course at the Rockland High School Guidance Office (deadline-October 3)

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Your student’s counselor is the best place to start

We are here to help you

Where do I go if I need help?

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The Guidance Department is here to helpMelanie Shaw- Director- Grade 12Margie Black- Grade 11 and Grade 10 L-ZGary Graziano-Grade 10 A-KDenise Davidson- Grade 9Freea Leahy- School Social WorkerCarla Dunn- Guidance SecretaryContact us at 781-871-8410

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Welcome to Rockland High

School

Back to School Night

September 18,2013