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College Counseling Looking forward Grades 9, 10, 11 Parents November 6, 2018

Goals of College Counseling Help students assess educational and extra- curricular goals and abilities. Help students find the best “match” for their goals, interests, and values. Introduce useful resources to families. Advise students on the college application process.

Current State of Admissions The cost of college: impact on admissions, financial aid, college experience Enrollment strategies: January start, deferred enrollment, General Studies, study abroad, etc. High volume of early applications (ED/EA) Increase in students taking ACT De-emphasis on SAT subject tests Test optional schools

What can you do now? Grades do matter!! Challenging but not overwhelming courses Get to know your teachers Find/sustain a passion Athletic/Arts preparation Read! Read! Read! Use summers productively Visit some colleges

Campus Visits The more a student can see, the better. Start locally (Boston, New England). Visit a range of colleges (size, location, academics). Initially, don’t worry much about selectivity. For younger students, keep it low-key. Consult College Counseling Handbook for more information about visiting colleges.

For Freshmen Focus on Schoolwork Develop strong study skills and habits Find the appropriate level of courses Experiment with activities Read! College counseling workshop in September

CWRA (9th Grade) College and Work Readiness Assessment To assess the efficiency of the school program, not the strength of a student Performance task based Measures problem solving skills, writing effectiveness and mechanics, critical thinking, analysis, scientific and quantitative reasoning, etc.

For Sophomores Meetings with Advisors & College Counselors: Naviance Family Connection accounts & their function Preview of college application process ( “what colleges are seeking in the application process”) Academic assessment & career exploration Course planning Making the most of Thayer opportunities Academics, Arts, Athletics, Leadership, Service

Sophomores - Testing ACT Practice test (optional): December 2nd at Thayer PSAT results – available in December, take again as a junior SAT Subject tests – maybe take Math 1 in June, if completed Geometry

PSAT (10th and 11th) Evidence based reading and writing For practice (SAT) For diagnosis of strengths & weaknesses Scholarship qualification Scores available electronically – the week of December 10th

College Planning Resources Accessible to all PSAT-takers. Interactive score report with answer explanations Personalized SAT preparation through khanacademy.org/sat College and Career-Planning Tools

For Juniors College counseling meeting for parents: Jan. 8, 6 p.m. Meetings with students start in January Small groups & Individual conferences Naviance Family Connection accounts Summit Educational Group – ACT & SAT prep options offered on campus (mailing to arrive in December) Revolution Prep – ACT & SAT prep options online ACT Practice test (optional) – December 2nd at Thayer College fair – Milton Academy, April 28th, 12:30 p.m.

Testing Options and Timeline For Juniors: SAT: March, May, June ACT: February, April, June, July SAT Subject Tests: May, June (math I or 2, U.S. history, sciences, foreign language, English literature)

Resources for Parents & Students Thayer Academy College Counseling Handbook Website (www.thayer.org) Twitter: TACollegeCounseling@PulsiferCCC Email broadcasts and Tiger News Network College Websites Guidebooks College visitors in College Counseling Office (not to conflict with classes) Visit college campuses Contact the college counselors!