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Types of colleges and how they evaluate youTestingCollege SearchesCollege VisitsWhat is a good major for me?How do I look for scholarships?What is everyone else doing?TranscriptsSave the date – upcoming presentationsSpringtime Information

Four Year Colleges and Universities

Community CollegesTrade and Technical SchoolsCareer Schools .

Grades and course selectionTest scores – SAT and ACTTeacher recommendationsCounselor recommendationsEssay and applicationActivitiesCommunity Service

Saturday, October 18, 8 a.mSign up in Counseling Office between 9/29 and 10/10

$ 25 cash – pay on test dayOpportunity to practice for SATInitial screening for NMSQT

If you are a Learning Support Student please make sure you apply for accommodations

Remember you must send your scores directly to colleges, NCAA etc.

• Do I have to take it? • When should I take it?• How do I register?• Collegeboard.org -

$52.50

How is it scored?How can I improve my score?Fee Waiver (students with free and

reduced lunches)How do I send my scores to schools and

the NCAA? Can I pick which scores schools will see?Using your 4 free score reports.What about the ACT? Should I take it?Should I take both?

10/11/1411/8/14* *Not administered at State

High

12/6/141/24/153/14/15** **Subject tests not administered

5/2/156/6/15

Register at act.org5 sections – English, math, reading, science, writing (optional)

Cost - $38 without Writing; $54.50 with Writing

October 25December 13 *February 7April 18 *June 13

*Administered at State High

SAT Subject Tests: Some schools require them for admissions or use as placement tests. You can not take a Subject test the same day you take the Reasoning test. You can take up to 3 subject tests at a time.

AP Exams: Take them in the Spring. You may earn college credit or exempt entry level courses. Each college has its own policy.

www.collegeboard.orgwww.educationplanner.orgSchedule a visit to a campus you are

interested in.Compare colleges as you gain more

knowledge.

Selecting a College – Factors to ConsiderSize, Location, Environment, Facilities,

Admission Requirements, Cost, Academics, Class size, Activities, Sports, Majors

Plan to visit at least one (1) collegeContact the Admissions Offices of the

schools you plan to visitTake your unofficial transcript with youTalk with students other than your

tour guideEvaluate the colleges after each visitAsk questions – see list in packetAttend college rep visits at State High

– list is under “Headlines” on website

A freshman dormitoryClassrooms

(If possible attend a class)The Student CenterDining facilitiesThe librariesThe athletic facilitiesThe music/art studios

NO…..it is important that you take an active role in making this IMPORTANT decision. Penn State is a great university, however, there are many wonderful universities that just might be a better fit for you.

“But my parent works there and I get the discount.”

Did you know that you can attend one of the 14 State Universities for the same cost as you would pay at PSU with the discount? Check them out!

www.passhe.edu

Sticker shock can discourage some students from applying to a certain college. Many small private schools provide substantial merit student aid. Look into the school’s financial aid before you drop your dream school.

What are you good at? What do you enjoy doing?What is important to you?What type of lifestyle do you want?Have you looked at job titles, taken

an interest inventory or looked at the majors that colleges offer?

Many colleges allow you to enter undecided.

www.collegeboard.orgwww.educationplanner.orgwww.Careercruising.com User ID – scasd

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Take a few interest inventories and find out how you compare to others in various occupations.

www.fastweb.comwww.blackexcel.org/100minority.html www.hsf.netwww.fafsa.ed.govwww.pasfaa.orgwww.pheaa.orgwww.finaid.orgIt will take work on your part to secure private

scholarships. You can start now to see what is out there. Other sources of financial aid will come from the college and through the government.

80% 4-Year College/University 8% 2-Year College 12% Other

COLLEGE - UNIVERSITY APPLIED ACCEPTED ATTENDED

PENN STATE 422 411 306

CORNELL UNIVERSITY 38 12 8

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH 37 27 5

LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY OF PA 29 22 6

PENN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY 24 23 16

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA 24 3 1

INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PA 23 22 5

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY 16 4 0

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA 16 5 1

HARVARD UNIVERSITY 16 1 0

DUKE UNIVERSITY 15 1 0

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY 15 14 6

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY 15 0 0

BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PA 14 13 3

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY 14 4 1

SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY 14 13 2

YALE UNIVERSITY 14 1 1

Please review your transcript online. At the end of your Junior year you should have the following:

English/Social Studies - 3 credits eachMath/Science - 3 credits eachHealth 1/2-1 creditsPE 1.4 creditsDrivers Ed .20 creditYou will need 20 hours of community service and

a graduation project by May of your senior year.LET YOUR COUNSELOR KNOW IF YOU ARE

DEFICIENT IN ANY OF THESE AREAS!

Wednesday, October 29th 7 p.m

High School South Auditorium

PSAT/SAT/ACT test information and overview of the college planning process for parents and students

November 19th – 7:30 p.m. – location to be determined

Information for student athletes and their parents regarding playing sports at the collegiate level and the recruiting process.

Junior College Unit - Part Two

Details about the college application processReview SAT, AP, ACTMore on financial aidNCAA requirements

Check your school email on a regular basis and…..

Come meet our wonderful secretaries and check out our

publications.

Any questions now?Make an appointment with your counselor.Talk with your parents/guardians.Talk with brothers, sisters, and/or friends in college.Talk with your teachers, coaches, etc.Keep this packet and read the additional information

attached to your packet.Start to visit the websites and get familiar with

several colleges.