The College SelectionThe College Selection Process Process

Counseling Department – Irondequoit High SchoolCounseling Department – Irondequoit High School

Junior Year CalendarJunior Year Calendar

Senior Year CalendarSenior Year Calendar

Internet ResourcesInternet Resources

SAT/ACT Registration Websites College Board Onlinehttp://www.collegeboard.comSearch for colleges and scholarships, explore careers, practice SAT and AP questions, SAT registration, send

additional score reports, or apply to colleges all on one site.ACThttp://www.act.orgInformation for Life’s Transitions. Registration for ACT online. Send additional score reports.

College Information/SearchesBridgeshttp://www.bridges.com Web-based version of Bridges which is the college/career decision making package available all IHS computers. This

site can be accessed using access ID: 1028082 & Password: Y2y7a2M4College Board Onlinehttp://www.collegeboard.comSearch for colleges and scholarships, explore careers, practice SAT and AP question, SAT registration , send

additional score reports, or apply to colleges all on one site.CollegeNEThttp://www.collegenet.comSearch for colleges/universities that match your specific criteria: location, size, cost, major and link directly to the

college site. Apply to college on-line.Peterson’s Education Centerhttp://www.petersons.comSearch the Peterson’s databases. Request Information, download applications, and interact with faculty and

administrators.

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Financial Aid & ScholarshipsFAFSA on the WEBhttp://www.fafsa.ed.govComplete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. ***You must first access http://pin.ed.gov to receive a pin number

before you can file on-line.Fastweb.comhttp://www.fastweb.comGreat free service sign up and receive updates on scholarship information.FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Pagehttp://www.finaid.orgAn excellent, comprehensive financial aid site.HESC.comhttp://www.HESC.comProvides information on NYS Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), Scholarship programs and

more.Rochester Area Community Foundationhttp://racf.orgThis is a local scholarship database site. You can search by school and course of study.

Special InterestsNCAA Registrationhttp://www.ncaa.orgOfficial NCAA site for athletes who want to explore college optionsNCAA Guide for College-Bound Student Athletehttp://www.ncaaclearinghouse.netSite used for student-athletes to become eligible for participation in Division 1 or 2 college athletics. Fee: $30Studyabroad.comhttp://www.studyabroad.comInterested in studying or doing an internship abroad? Try this site!

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College ApplicationsApplication Processing Center for SUNY Schoolshttp://www.suny.edu/studentThis site will allow students to apply on-line to the State Universities of New York via the Internet. They can also download the supplemental

application.The Common Applicationhttp://www.commonapp.orgThis application can simplify the college application process to 255 different colleges. Check to see if the college you are applying to is participating.

Career Information/SearchesBridgeshttp://www.bridges.comWeb-based version of Bridges which is the college/career decision making package available on all IHS computers. This site can be accessed using

access ID: 1028082 & Password: Y2y7a2M4Acinet.orghttp://www.acinet.orgHelps people make better, more informed career choicesCareerec.comhttp://www.careercc.comLearn more about careers that interest you, colleges you can attend, salaries, etc.Jobprofiles.comhttp://www.jobprofiles.orgExperienced workers tell what it is like to work their particular job (the awards, stresses and challenges)Occupational Outlook Handbookhttp://www.bls.gov/ocoThis website gives a description of what workers do on the job, the training and education needed, earnings, and job prospects.Armed Forceshttp://www.armedforcescareers.com/enlistedopportunities.htmlResearch opportunities in the armed forces. This website also includes information on the military academies, ROTC and scholarships.ASVABhttp://www.asvabprogram.comThis website gives more information about the ASVAB career exploration assessment.

Activity RecordActivity Record

• Already given to juniors• Needs to be completed and returned for National Honor Society

consideration.

College Entrance ExamsCollege Entrance Exams

• Purpose – Compares students who come from vastly different backgrounds

• Registration and Deadlines

• Retesting

• SAT Subject Tests

TEST EXAMDATE

DEADLINE/REGISTRATION

FEE WHO SHOULD TAKE THESE TESTS?

SATScholastic Aptitude

Test CEEB CODE - 334810

TEST CENTER - 33-812

Jan. 26, 2008March 1, 2008May 3, 2008June 7, 2008

Dec. 26, 2007Jan. 29, 2008April 1, 2008May 6, 2008

$43.00for each test

(Late registration fee is $22.00)

Juniors should take theMarch, May or June test.

SAT SUBJECTTESTS

Jan. 26, 2008May 3, 2008June 7, 2008

Dec. 26, 2007April 1, 2008May 6, 2008

$28.00 - 1 Test $36.00 - 2 Tests$44.00 - 3 TestsLanguage test

with listening an additional

$20.00

Juniors completing study in AP class or non-continuing subject.

Be sure to check the SAT Registration packet carefully for information on which subjects are given on specific dates.

ACTAmerican College Test

CEEB CODE - 334810TEST CENTER - 196690

June 14, 2008Option to take ACT

Assessment Plus Writing is available for all 2007-2008 test dates

May 9, 2008 $30.00 for each test(Late registration

fee is $18.00)$44.50for each ACT

Assessment Plus Writing

Important Testing DatesImportant Testing Dates

Campus VisitsCampus Visits

• No Substitute for Seeing the College Yourself• Try to Visit when Classes are in Session• Call Admissions Offices in Advance• Before Visiting Get Familiar with the College by

Using Websites or Print Information• Have a Prepared List of Questions• Talk to Students