Sacred Heart High School Junior College Night Presentation CLASS OF 2020 January 16, 2019

How to start the college search

CHOOSING FIT What is important? Location Academics Size Campus Appeal Social Life Total Cost – Including aid

www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search Go on college websites Go to college fairs Search schools by major Speak to others about college Seek out help from the guidance counselor

Sacred Heart High School College Website www.shhscollegeoffice.weebly.com

Can I get in? Most Selective Highly Selective 1400 SAT (Reading & Math) 32 ACT Composite 96 +GPA Highly Selective 1300 SAT (Reading & Math) 29 ACT 93+ GPA Harvard, Yale, Brown, Dartmouth, Princeton, Cornell, Columbia, Univ. of Pennsylvania, Univ. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Virginia, Georgetown, Duke, Colgate, Northwestern, Bucknell, Univ. of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt. New York University Villanova Holy Cross, Babson, Union Fordham, Lafayette, Lehigh Binghamton, Northeastern, Clemson, Stony Brook, Boston University

1200 SAT (Reading & Math) 26 ACT 89+ GPA Moderately Selective Very Selective 1200 SAT (Reading & Math) 26 ACT 89+ GPA Moderately Selective 1050 SAT (Reading & Math) 22ACT 83+ GPA Loyola Md., Fairfield, Providence, Marist, Quinnipiac, Univ. of Vermont, Univ. of Conn., Univ. of Maryland, Univ. of Delaware, Bentley, CUNY Hunter, CUNY Baruch, Siena College. Manhattan College, Iona College, Pace Univ., St. John's Univ., Univ. of Rhode Island, Univ. of Scranton, Sacred Heart University, Univ. of New Hampshire, SUNY Albany, St. Joseph Univ.

Less Selective 930 SAT (Reading & Math) 19 ACT 80 GPA preferred Concordia College, College of Mt. St. Vincent, St. Bonaventure Univ., St. Thomas Aquinas College, Dominican College, LaSalle, Mercy College

What Are Colleges Looking For? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-OLlJUXwKU

What factors do college admission officers review? Grades Strength of high school courses Admission test scores Essay Teacher and Advisor Recommendations Class percentile Student’s demonstrated Interest Personal accomplishments Interview (optional) Personality characteristics Course progress

APPLICATION PIECES General Application (www.commonapp.org) Essay Supplemental Essays Recommendations Resume Financial Aid (FAFSA/CSS Profile) Transcript/School Profile SAT/ACT Scores (www.fairtest.org)

High School Transcript Courses: Colleges want to see you took 4 yrs of Math and 4 yrs of science 2 years of a language GPA : weighted and simple Class rank: Sacred Heart does not rank

Common Application www.commonapp.org College admissions application platform that allows prospective undergraduate students to submit applications to multiple affiliated post-secondary institution in the same database Different fees ( $25-90) Opens August 1

Common App Essay 1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. [No change] 2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? [Revised] 3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome? [Revised] 4. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution. [No change] 5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others. [Revised] 6. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more? [New] 7. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design. [New]

Recommendations Students should ask the teacher personally Start in the Spring Follow up emails Ask 2 weeks in advance before first deadline FERPA Sacred Heart’s Policy: Students are not allowed to see recommendations counselor or teachers write

What I upload Students Profile Transcript Counselor Recommendation : Must have Brag Sheet 2 weeks before Deadline

ACT Math, Science Reading and English Optional : Writing Each section is graded on a 1-36 scale The four sections are averaged to make the composite score 3 hour test Cost $50.50 Cost with writing $67 Cost allows students to send scores to four schools www.act.org

ACT Test Dates ACT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline September 8, 2018 August 12, 2018 August 26, 2018 October 27, 2018 September 28, 2018 October 14, 2018 December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 19, 2018 February 9, 2019 January 11, 2019 January 18, 2019 April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 25, 2019 June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 20, 2019 July 13, 2019* June 14, 2019 June 24, 

SAT Math and Reading Section Optional Writing Portion Each section ranges from 200 to 800 Total Score : 1600 3 hours Cost : $47.50 With Writing $64.50 Fees include the cost of sending the scores up to 4 schools, if requested within nine days of having taken the exam www.collegeboard.org

SAT Test Dates Test Date Normal Registration Late Registration Score Release Aug 25, 2018 Jul 27, 2018 Aug 10, 2018 Sept 13, 2018 Oct 6, 2018 Sep 7, 2018 Sep 21, 2018 Oct 25, 2018 Nov 3, 2018 Oct 5, 2018 Oct 19, 2018 Nov 22, 2018 Dec 1, 2018 Nov 2, 2018 Nov 16, 2018 Dec 20, 2018 Mar 9, 2019 Feb 8, 2019 Feb 22, 2019 Mar 28, 2018 May 4, 2019 Apr 5, 2019 Apr 19, 2019 May 23, 2018 Jun 1, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 17, 2019 June 20, 2018

SAT PREP www.khanacademy.org www.princetonreview.com www.kaptest.com

Test Optional www.fairtest.org

Types of Admission Options Early Decision (ED) Early Action (EA) Binding contract Can only apply to 1 Deadlines Nov 1st and 15th Decisions come in December Not required to attend if accepted Deadlines Nov 1st or 15th Decisions come earlier but students do not have till deice till May 1st

Student is notified of the admission decision shortly Regular Admissions Rolling Admissions Deadlines are between January – March Receive all applications before making decisions Generally notify candidates between March 1 – April 15th Student is notified of the admission decision shortly after his/ her credentials are complete May not have a deadline

Next steps for students… Sign up to take the SAT in the spring Begin a search for financial aid sources Make an appointment with your counselor Develop a lost of 15 to 20 colleges that are of interest to you Stay open to all possibilities Take the SAT

Summer Register with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Get your FSA ID Visit Colleges Create a resume Start Essay Create common App Account Visit some local colleges Look into scholarship opportunities

Senior year Narrow your list of colleges to between 5 and 10 Take the SAT Test again Be sure to have SAT scores sent to colleges Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Complete the CSS Profile Request recommendations Put final touches on college essays Complete CUNY application before Thanksgiving Create a master list that includes Test and Fees College Application due dates High School Application Processing deadline

Next steps for parents… Make sure your child is: Taking a challenging course load Balancing time between academics and extracurriculars Visiting College Campuses Making Contacts in Admissions Setting up Interviews (Optional) Notifying the College Office if they qualify for fee waivers Keeping track of deadlines both for the college office and for each individual college Working on essays AND any supplements necessary Make sure you are: Applying NOW for any accommodations that may be needed on college entrance exams. (Only if your child has an IEP or 504 Plan) Checking over your child’s application for errors Encouraging them to send in applications in advance of deadlines Ensuring that your child sends scores at least 4-6 weeks before the deadline Getting tax forms and other financial information gathered for the financial aid process

Future Events Wednesday February 27th at 6 PM Admission Panel: SUNY, CUNY, Manhattan, Manhattanville, IONA, and College of Mount Saint Vincent Wednesday March 27th at 6 PM Financial Aid Night with Michael Turner from Higher Education Service Corporation

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