Robert D. Edgren High School GUDIANCE OVERVIEW Michael Keitt, Counselor Seniors: A- Magby MeSharn Joseph, Counselor Seniors: Mahoney- Z

Four-Year College Requirements

Four-Year College Entrance Requirements The entrance requirements for a 4-year college or university are fairly consistent and typically include a high school diploma and acceptable standardized test scores..

Four-Year Entrance Requirements Cont’d 4 English (college prep) 3 Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, a fourth higher level math is strongly recommended. 3 Laboratory Sciences (Two must be selected from Biology I, Chemistry I or Physics I ) 2-3 Foreign Language (must be the same) 3 Social Sciences (to include US History, and American Government) 1 Fine Arts 2 Academic Electives (must be taken from the following fields: Computer Science, English, *Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Humanities, Laboratory Science or Math)

FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTS SAT & ACT Booklet page 7. For all 4-year colleges in SC, either of these tests are used for admission. Pre-SAT in 10th – PSAT Pre-ACT in 10th – PLAN Dates for either test and deadlines – page 7. Share information about current SAT vs. New SAT.

The New SAT® THE NEW SAT® More focused, clear, and useful. Better reflects the work students are doing in school. Better measures the skills and knowledge needed to be ready for college and career. Connects students with opportunities, including free practice tools on Khan Academy® and college application fee waivers for income-eligible students.

What’s different about the new SAT®? WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT THE NEW SAT®? TO SHOW YOU, WE’VE COMPARED THE PREVIOUS SAT VERSION TO THE NEW SAT.

The current SAT® compared to the new SAT® Previous SAT Total testing time: 3 hours, 45 min. 4 sections: Critical Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Essay Essay: Required Penalized for wrong answers Score scale: 600 to 2400 New SAT Total testing time: 3 hours (+50 minutes if taking the SAT with Essay) 2 sections (3 with SAT Essay): Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math Essay: Optional No penalty for guessing Score scale: 400 to 1600; Essay scored separately SAT FEE WAIVERS WILL CONTINUE TO BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL ELIGIBLE STUDENTS TO USE WITH EITHER VERSION OF THE SAT.

For more information FOR MORE INFORMATION About the redesigned SAT® : sat.org/new About SAT practice on Khan Academy: satpractice.org For general SAT info: sat.collegeboard.org @OfficialSAT

2016- 2017 SAT Test Dates and Deadlines 1st Semester Normal Deadline Late Registration* October 1, 2016 September 1, 2016 Sept 20, 2016 November 5, 2016 October 7, 2016 October 25, 2016 December 3, 2016 November 3, 2016 November 22, 2016 January 21, 2017 December 21, 2016 January 10, 2017

What is the ACT? Accepted at all colleges and universities. The ACT is an achievement test – it measures what you know now. The ACT tests students in the areas of English, math, science, reading and writing. A total ACT score is a composite score (an average of each section combined for a total score). Students recommended to take the ACT are often those who have a combination of both college preparatory courses and non-college preparatory courses.

Visit the following website http://www.act.org/ ACT Taking Strategies Read directions for each test carefully. Read each question carefully. Answer the easy questions first. Use logic in more difficult questions. Answer every question. Review your work. Be precise in marking your answer document. Erase completely. Visit the following website http://www.act.org/

2016- 2017 ACT Test Dates and Deadlines 1st Semester Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline September 10, 2016 August 5, 2016 August 6-9, 2016 October 22, 2016 September 16, 2016 September 17-30, 2016 December 10, 2016 November 4, 2016 November 5-18, 2016

ASVAB

ASVAB The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is designed to help students learn more about themselves and the world of work, identify and explore potentially satisfying occupations, and develop an effective strategy to realize their goals.

NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/

Financial Aid Programs     Federally-Funded Financial Aid Programs (See your packet for more information)   Federal Pell Grants Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) Federal Work-Study (FWS) Federal Perkins Loans Federal Stafford Loans - Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans – Unsubsidized Federal Parents Loans to Undergraduate Students (FPLUS) Financial Aid Workshop    

USING THE INTERNET TO SEARCH FOR FINANCIAL AID

RECOMMENDED WEBSITES http:// www.fafsa.ed.gov Fast Web http://www.fastweb.com College Board CSS-Profile http://www.collegeboard.org Sallie Mae Scholarships http://go.salliemae.com/scholarship/default.aspx Federal Student Aid Application http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

“College 101”

A very important fact that beginning college students should be aware of is that . . . . . . their freshman year in college will NOT be 13th grade.

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