post secondary preparation plan 1.enter your psat scores: critical reading/ math/ writing. 2.if you...
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Post Secondary Preparation Plan
1. Enter your PSAT scores: Critical Reading/ Math/ Writing.2. If you have taken any MOCK tests, indicate the month/ year.3. Indicate your current long term goals and the highest college degree
you are planning to earn. 4. Fill out one of the following sections:
Planning to attend Montgomery College Planning to attend a 4-year College/University Planning to begin the World or Work
5. Complete the College Test Preparation Plan section Indicate any test preparation program you are planning to
complete Triumph College Admissions On-line Study Guide is FREE In School…refers to a WCHS SAT test prep class Private…refers to private organizations such as Princeton
Review
Junior Class Visit
Let the Journey Begin
Gather information!
Get Organized! We are here to
help!
Today’s Objectives
1. Complete a Postsecondary Preparation Plan.
2. Review the college selection process.
3. Learn how to access and use Naviance.
After Graduation, Then What? Apprentice -
trained in a trade, 1 to 6 yrs.
Trade or technical training - Community college certificate programs, Adult Ed., private schools, Edison Center, EMT/Fire Cadet Program
You Mean There’s More? Military _ ASVAB
Test, MD National Guard, GI Bill, ROTC
College – 4 yr. vs 2 yr.
Work Watching TV in
your room -- not an option
Gathering Information Career Center, Mrs.
Zimmerman - college search
Naviance Results of 10th grade
Bridges interest survey College reps./recruiters College visits Catalogs College Fair in
springtime the Web
What’s in Your College FolderInformation about:
College and Career Planning College Admissions Testing Choosing the Right Colleges for You The College Fair College Visits Getting Recommendations Useful Websites The College Packet Naviance and Scattergrams
How to choose a college
Think about your:Aptitudes (natural talents) Skills (learned abilities)Interests (curiosities)Strengths and weaknessesTest ScoresGPA
Other Considerations:Majors OfferedCostDistance from homeCampusExtracurriculars
SAT versus ACT Math/ Critical Reading/Writing Actual written essay is only
1/3 of the writing section’s score. 2/3 is the multiple choice part.
Measures college success (reasoning) skills
Math is a higher percentage of the SAT than the ACT, includes some Alg. 2
2400 max. score, penalties for guessing
No more analogies in verbal and no quantitative comparisons in math
Bring,#2 pencil, a calculator and a photo ID to the test
Math/Eng./science/reading – weighted equally
Assesses what students have learned in high school
36 max score, NO penalty for guessingWriting section is optional
#2 pencil, a calculator, and a photo ID to the test
Testing Schedules
Prep. work in fall = SAT/ACT in Jan./Feb. and then again in May/June.
Prep. work in spring = SAT/ACT in March and then again in May/June.
Recommended: Take the better test for you 2-3 times. Take both at least once to see which suits you better.
Backup: ACT in Sept., SAT in Oct., sr. year
To Prep. or Not? That Is the Question….
ETS recommends using their SAT guide to practice for the SAT - same with ACT.
See Triumph sheet for free SAT-prep. Familiarity with the test is important. Other prep. sources: books/software from a
store like Barnes and Noble CHS College-Test Prep. course
MCPS SAT Prep. course Private SAT Prep. companies
The College Packet
Counselors use the College Packet to write your letter of recommendation.
Go to the Counseling Department’s homepage to get the College Packet.
Turn in to Mrs. Fabrizio by June 30, 2011!!
The College Packet
Family Connection is a web-based resource for college planning.
Use The Family Connection to identify good college matches for you.
Data is specific to Churchill students.
Linked with Counselor’s Office, a service that we use in the counseling office.
NavianceThe Family Connection
How To Access Naviance
Naviance can be accessed from the link on the Counseling web page.
Every junior has an access code. Login to Family Connection from the Counseling web
page. Use your access code to create a personal account. Access codes can only be used once.
On your first visit, enter your access code in the New User box, then follow on-screen instructions. Use your e-mail address as your User Name once you are registered. Use an appropriate email address.
On following visits, sign in using the Returning User box.
Welcome Screen
Choose “my profile” from the list on the left. You may edit your profile, add parent email, and update information.
Some Things You Can Do With Naviance
College search Compare colleges Access scattergrams Track deadlines Look up schedule of college visits Search for Scholarships Receive communication from Counseling
College Rep Visits
University of Maryland Applicant
James Madison University
Brown Applicant
Reach, Realistic, and Safety Schools
A Reach school is one where you do not fit the profile of the admitted student, or, the school is a top tier school that only admits a very small percentage of applicants.
A Realistic school is one where you do fit the profile of an admitted student.
A Safety school is one where your profile is stronger than that of an admitted student.
College Visits
Juniors and seniors are allowed 5 days for college visits each year. (Total of 10.)
A note from your parents must be submitted to the Attendance Office at least 48 hours prior to the visit.
The note is to be signed by each teacher and your administrator. Students are responsible for making up work missed.
Things to Do this Spring1. Complete your Postsecondary Preparation Plan.
Return to Mrs. Lube.2. Register for SAT and/or ACT.3. Attend the College Fair in April.4. Develop a list of colleges to which you will apply.
Include reach, probable, and safety schools. Make an appt. with Mrs. Zimmerman, invite Mrs. Lube.
5. Pass out pink Teacher Comment forms to teachers who will not be writing your official college recommendation.
6. Visit colleges.7. Complete the “College Packet” by June 30th. 8. If a teacher is taking requests for letter of rec. this
spring, give him/her the “Info. Sheet for a Teacher.”
Things To Do Over Summer Break
Think about topics for your application essays. Do a draft and review with parent(s)/guardian(s) for comments.
Visit colleges, take tours, and have interviews.
Continue to refine your list.
Narrow your college list down to about 10 schools of vary degrees of difficulty for admittance.
Check for on-line applications to become available beginning in late July/August. Go ahead and do your part and submit! It shows you are eager to apply to that school.
Following this advice leads to a self-confident start to your senior year!
No stress because you will be prepared with information to find a college that is a good fit for you!
Congratulations!