Planning Your Educational Future Presented By: Brandywine High School Counselors

Before We Begin… Introductions Electronics off and away Sign In Sheet – Address Pre-Test

Graduation Requirements English4 Mathematics4 Social Studies *US History 3 Science *Biology 3 World Language2 Fitness Education1 Health.5 Career Pathway3.5 Electives3 Total24

Grade Point Average (GPA) Your grade point average or GPA is the average, on a scale of 0 – 4 of the grades you have received. You have an un-weighted GPA and a weighted GPA. The un-weighted GPA combines all letter grades you earn in any class. The weighted GPA combines grades earned in all classes with the exception of RtI, Student Mentor and Student Aide. Honors – 0.5 bonus quality point AP – 1 bonus quality point

Setting the Stage Assessing interests, abilities, values and personality

Preparing at the High School Level Rigorous/Challenging Academic Schedule Strengthen Study Skills Balance Academics, Sports, and Work Begin/Increase Extracurricular Activities

Factors to Consider when Choosing a College or University Cost Selectivity 2-year/4-year Major areas of study Distance Class size Location Student Body Activities/Sports Quality of Faculty Housing

Resources Counselor, Parents, Teachers College Representatives Sign up in the Counseling Office College Fairs College Web Sites  Collegeboard.org  Fastweb.com

National Collegiate Athletic Association: NCAA Eligibility Center determines athletic eligibility for college sports based on GPA and SAT cut scores Create an account during 11th grade and submit transcript (fee of $75) Students who took Conceptual Math cannot compete with freshmen year athletics. These students are recommended to attend a Community College at a Division III school first, then they can transfer and play. Athletic Aid is only given for Division I and II to download the College Bound Student Athlete Guide

NCAA - terms Full Qualifier: May practice, compete, and receive athletic aid (scholarship) in the first year of enrollment at a Division I college or university. Academic Redshirt: May practice but may NOT compete in the first regular academic semester of college. Can still receive athletic aid (scholarship) in the first year of enrollment. Nonqualifier: Cannot practice or compete in the first year of enrollment and cannot receive athletic aid (scholarship).

NCAA – continued…. Full QualifierAcademic RedshirtNonqualifier 16 Core Courses: Ten must be complete by the end of 11 th grade. Seven of the 10 must be in English, Math, or Science. Complete 16 core courses Does not meet requirements for Full Qualifier or Academic Redshirt status. Minimum Core-Course GPA of 2.3 Meet the sliding scale requirement of GPA and ACT/SAT score.* Meet the sliding scale requirement of GPA and ACT/SAT score.* *Visit for more information and SAT cut scoreswww.eligibilitycenter.org

College Admissions Testing PSAT/NMSQT 11 th grade scores could qualify for National Merit Scholarship Use My College QuickStart to analyze results & prep for SAT at SAT - Critical Reading, Math & Writing $54.50 – Score out of 2400 total points ACT - Reading, English, Math, Science *Writing $38.00 or $54.50 with writing – Score out of 36 total points SAT Subject - $26.00, $18.00 for each additional exam Fee Waivers – free/reduced lunch and AVID

SAT vs. ACT SAT (New version eff. 3/2016) ACT Cost$54.50 for all three parts $43.00 without writing $38.00 without writing; $54.50 with writing portion Subject AreasReading, Writing/Language Math, & Essay (optional) English, Reading, Math, & Science; Writing (optional) Math LevelsAlgebra, Geometry, & Trigonometry Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry Timing3 hours to complete 3 sections, plus 50 minutes for Essay. 154 total questions 2 hours, 55 minutes to complete 4 sections, plus 40 minutes for Essay. 215 total questions ScoresEach part is worth 800 points for a total of 1600, 2-8 points for Essay Composite Score out of 36, 1-12 points for Essay PerspectiveReasoning/Strategy Based; measures skills and knowledge Straightforward/Curriculum Based; measures content and skills FormatMultiple Choice & Written Response Multiple Choice Wrong AnswersNot Penalized Registrationwww.CollegeBoard.orgwww.ACTStudent.org

Information about the New SAT Reading – multiple choice section based on evidence-based literature, history, social science and science passages and informational graphics Writing and Language – multiple choice section to edit and improve written passages Math – multiple choice and grid-in responses based on problem solving, data analysis, and multi-step questions. Formulas are provided and calculators are allowed for some parts. Essay (optional) – Read a passage, explain how the author builds an argument, support your explanation with evidence-based claims

School Day SAT March 2, 2016 Create an account on: collegeboard.org or bigfuture.org

Campus Visits Admissions Office - Interviews Financial Aid Office Students Professors Classes – building for your major School Newspaper Group Tours – Dorms, Dining Hall Watch a Game

Making the Cut – Final Choices Applying  Safety, Slide and Reach Schools  Deadlines Early Decision (Binding)/Early Action (Non Binding) Recommendations Essays Interviews

Senior Year Continue a CHALLENGING academic program Be responsible for your future – make good choices Ask for help when needed Seek out your Counselor for all questions regarding college, career, or military

Next Steps Learn how to Study EFFECTIVELY Get involved and continue or become a “well rounded student” Talk with Parents/Guardians Review transcript for accuracy and requirements Complete your Student Success Plan Research and make post high school plans Have fun while doing it all!!

Questions? Post-Test