Junior Parent and Student Meetings April 2017

Introduction Bethany Watts – Academic Advisor 13 years at NYOS Charter School

Academic Advisor Website You can find my website on the NYOS Website Check regularly for updates!

SAT Reasoning Test SAT with Essay Cost: $57 Register at www.collegeboard.com We do not administer the exam at NYOS. Student needs to choose a location to take the test. Links to test prep materials are available on my website. Scores take about 20 days to be delivered.

SAT Reasoning Test Dates this school year: May 6 June 3 Registration: April 7 Late Registration: April 25 June 3 Registration: May 9 Late Registration: May 24

SAT Subject Tests Subject Tests are hour-long, content-based tests that allow you to showcase achievement in specific subject areas where you excel. Some colleges require or recommend that you take SAT Subject Tests. In addition, you can enhance your application, demonstrate knowledge you’ve gained outside the classroom, and potentially place out of introductory courses.

SAT Subject Tests You cannot take the SAT Subject Tests and the SAT on the same test date. Not all Subject Tests are available each testing date. You can take up to 3 Subject Tests on one testing day. 20 tests to choose from in the following categories: Mathematics, Science, Languages, History, and English.

SAT Test Prep Khan Academy SAT Question of the Day They use your PSAT scores to build you an individualized study plan. SAT Question of the Day Check my website for other test prep websites

ACT Cost - $58.50 Take the ACT Plus Writing! Register at www.actstudent.org We do not administer the exam at NYOS. Student needs to choose a location to take the test. Links to test prep materials are available on my website. Scores take about 14 days to be posted.

ACT Date this school year: June 10 Registration: May 5 Late Registration: May 19

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SAT & ACT Late Registration Late registration is available Additional $28 for SAT is required Additional $25 for ACT is required

SAT and ACT Scores Scores are available online through your College Board or ACT account. Scores are usually available 14 (ACT) or 20 (SAT) days after the exam. Students can have score reports sent to 4 colleges as part of the cost of the exam – HOWEVER, you must request the scores be sent at the time of registration (or within 9 days of the test for the SAT). If not, they cost $12 (ACT) or $11.25 (SAT) per school to send.

SAT or ACT??? ACT questions tend to be more straightforward. The SAT has a stronger emphasis on vocabulary. The ACT has a Science section, while the SAT does not. Calculator can be used on all portions of the ACT, by only on certain portions of the SAT. The ACT and SAT Writing Tests are optional on test day, but required by many universities. The SAT is broken up into more sections. The ACT is more of a "big picture" exam. Questions are more similar to how topics are taught in school. ACT - 4 sections (English, Math, Reading, Science) plus an Optional Essay (or Writing Test) SAT - 4 sections (Evidence-Based Reading, Writing, Math without a calculator, Math with a calculator) plus an Optional Essay

NYOS High School Code NYOS High School Code: 440347 You will need this number to register for both the SAT and the ACT. This number is on the home page of my website.

College Visits Ms. Watts’ College Visits Site Juniors and Seniors are allowed 2 days of absences per year for college visits.  When the absence is correctly documented, the 2 days do not count against the student’s attendance record.   Get your feet on the ground and visit schools!

College Applications Ms. Watts’ Class of 2018 Site

Texas Common Application www.applytexas.org Over 60 Texas Universities All public Texas universities Participating private universities University of Texas System, A&M System, Texas State, Texas Tech, Midwestern State, Sul Ross, Baylor, Concordia, North Texas, St. Edwards, Schreiner, Austin College, etc.

Texas Common Application Website Includes: University Contact Information Details about Essays Fees Deadlines

New Apply Texas Essays Essay A:  What was the environment in which you were raised?  Describe your family, home, neighborhood, or community, and explain how it has shaped you as a person. Essay B:  Some students have an identity, an interest, or a talent that defines them in an essential way.  If you are one of these students, then tell us about yourself. Essay C:  You’ve got a ticket in your hand – Where will you go?  What will you do?  What will happen when you get there?

The Common Application www.commonapp.org The Common Application organization has a membership of more than 600 institutions which represents the full range of higher education institutions in the US: public and private, large and small, highly selective and modestly selective, East Coast to West Coast, and even a few international schools.

Letter of Recommendation Ms. Watts’ Letter of Recommendation Site

Financial Aid FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) www.fafsa.ed.gov Cool Aid 4 College: www.coolaid4college.com Fast Web – www.fastweb.com Scholarship Search – see my website for other scholarship options. Financial Aid Night in September.

Timeline of Events December Turn in baby/child photos to Ms. Watts via e-mail May – Oct. Take senior pictures October Secure prom location November Order graduation invitations November Order caps & gowns May 2018 Graduation!

Expenses Senior Pictures $25 - $250 Invitations $20 - $50 Cap & Gown ~$40 Prom Ticket ~$70 AP Exams $92 each Graduation Fee $70 Due by 9/22/17 Turn in to Ms. Watts

Thank You For Coming! Next year is going to be a busy year! Please feel free to contact me at any time! bwatts@nyos.org