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Grade 11 Outreach Counselor Mrs. Samantha LandrySmith

It’s a käkou thing… BUT, we all have our own kuleana!   Grade Level Counselors   College Counselors   Outreach Counselor   Student   Parent   Colleges

Counselor Class of 2013 L - Z Mr. Larry Lee

Sample Transcript: Work in Progress (12 th Grade Courses) Human Anatomy & Physiology2.00 American Satire 1.00 The Psychological Story1.00 Elementary Hawaiian College Algebra1.00 Trigonometry1.00 Beginning `Ukulele1.00 Advanced Speech1.00 Ceramics Sociology1.00

Sample Transcript: Credit Summary Subject AreaReqCmpDef Economics Electives English Health Hawaiian Culture Hawaiian History Languages Mathematics Physical Education Performing Arts Science Speech U.S. History Visual Arts World History TOTAL:

Sample Transcript: GPA Summary (Cumulative GPA) GPA Summary Academic GPA: 2.896

Mr. Bernie Silva Counselor Class of 2013 A - K

P S A T / N M S Q T October 12, 2011 Practice for “SAT” Reading – Math – Writing

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Test Date Regular Registration Postmark Deadline Late Registration Postmark Deadline High School Test Sites Oct. 1, 2011*Sept. 9, 2011Sept. 21, 2011Kamehameha Schools Kapälama Nov. 5, 2011*Oct. 7, 2011Oct. 21, 2010Kamehameha Schools Kapälama, Dec. 3, 2011*Nov. 8, 2011Nov. 20, 2011Kamehameha Schools Kapälama Jan. 28, 2012* Dec. 30, 2011Jan. 13, 2012Kamehameha Schools Kapälama, March 10, 2012* (SAT Exam Only) Feb. 10, 2012Feb. 24, 2012Kamehameha Schools Kapälama, May 5, 2012*April 6, 2012Apr. 20, 2012Kamehameha Schools Kapälama, June 2, 2012May 8, 2012May 22, SAT Reasoning and Subject Test Dates REGISTER ONLINE FOR SAT EXAM – Fee: $49 SAT: Subject Tests – Fee: $22 *KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS KAPÄLAMA CODE:

Test Date Regular Registration Postmark Deadline Late Registration Postmark Deadline High School Test Sites Sept. 10, 2011 Aug. 12, 2011Aug. 26, 2011 Oct. 22, 2011*Sept. 16, 2011Sept. 30, 2011Kamehameha Schools Kapälama, Dec. 10, 2011Nov. 4, 2011Nov. 18, 2011 Feb. 11, 2012* Jan. 13, 2012Jan. 20, 2012Kamehameha Schools Kapälama, April 14, 2012* Mar. 9, 2012Mar. 23, 2012Kamehameha Schools Kapälama, June 9, 2012May 4, 2012May 18, ACT Test Dates REGISTER ONLINE FOR ACT EXAM – Fee: $49.50 (with Writing—recommended) $34 (without Writing) *KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS KAPÄLAMA CODE:

Which College Admission Test: ACT or SAT ? ACT SAT Length 3 hours, 25 min. (with Writing Test) 3 hours, 45 min. Structure 4 Sections (English, Math, Reading, Science), plus optional Writing Test 10 Sections (3 Critical Reading, 3 Math, 3 Writing, 1 Experimental, which is unscored) Score -Composite of 1-36 based on average scores from the 4 test sections -4 scores of 1-36 for each test -Optional Writing Test score of 0-12 (not included in the overall score) -Total score range of based on adding scores from 3 areas (Reading, Math, Writing) -3 scores of for each area -Score of 0-12 for the Essay Wrong Answer Penalty No penalty for wrong answers ¼ point subtracted from raw score for each wrong answer (except for Math Grid-Ins)

Reading Reading Comprehension-Reading Comprehension -Sentence Completions Math -Arithmetic -Algebra -Geometry -Algebra 2 -Trigonometry -Arithmetic -Algebra -Geometry -Algebra 2 Science -Analysis -Interpretation -Evaluation -Basic Content -Problem Solving Not applicable Essay -Optional Final Section -30 minutes -Not included in Composite Score -Final Section -25 minutes -Factored into overall score Which College Admission Test: ACT or SAT ? ACT SAT

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College Counselor Seniors (2012) Ko – Z Juniors (2013) L - Z Mr. Steve Morales

College Research Checklist  Proximity to home or family members  Setting (city, suburban, rural)  Weather  Transportation considerations Location

 Total # of students at the college or university  Average size of the classes  Large lecture classes Size Location College Research Checklist

 Majors offered  Percentage of students graduating in 4 years  Study abroad opportunities  Internship opportunities Size Location Curriculum College Research Checklist

 Safety of area surrounding campus  What is located within walking distance?  On-campus facilities: types and condition Size Location Campus Site Curriculum College Research Checklist

 Public: in-state or out-of-state resident  Private  Availability of financial aid and scholarships Size Location What Else? Curriculum Campus Site College Research Checklist

 Be realistic but not discouraging about college cost  Find a “Financial Safety School” Size Location What Else? Curriculum Campus Site College Research Checklist

College Counselor Seniors (2012) A – Ki Juniors (2013) A - K Mrs. Kathryn Kekaulike

How Colleges Select Students 1. Quality of Program 2. Grade Point Average 3. Rank in Class 4. College Entrance Examinations 5. Intended Major 6. Personal Essay & Presentation of Application 7. Extracurricular Activities 8. Unusual Talents & Abilities 9. Teacher/Counselor Recommendations 10. Other Considerations

College Rep. Visits Check Daily Bulletin on KS Connect Check on the Counseling website Lists are posted in Haleakalä Counseling Center Students must have their teachers sign a college rep. clearance form (available in the Counseling Center) at least 24 hours in advance of the rep. visit.

What Can You Do Now? 1. Join us for Junior Financial Aid Night 2. Check out the counseling department website 3. Help your child register for testing 4. Register for Fastweb.com 5. Read Daily Bulletin to see what scholarships might be available next year. 6. Keep grades up! 7. Attend college representative visits 8. Set financial and geographic boundaries – now! 9. Help your child use summer constructively.

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