James Franko, Riverside Brookfield High School Thom Golden, Vanderbilt University Michael O’Connor, New Trier High School *Following results are from a self-selected group of 250 colleges that visited New Trier and completed a visit questionnaire Fact Sheets and beyond – What high school counselors need to know from college representatives visiting

Quick Quiz What percent of colleges and universities visiting high schools in the area “superscore” the ACT? a.) 0-15% b.) 15-30% c.) 30-45% d.) over 45%

Fall 2012 Survey Does your school “super score” the ACT?

Quick Quiz What percent of colleges and universities visiting high schools in the area use the writing portion of the ACT? a.) 0-15% b.) 15-30% c.) 30-45% d.) over 45%

Fall 2012 Survey Does your school require the writing portion of the ACT?

Quick Quiz What percent of colleges and universities visiting high schools in the area consider demonstrated interest? a.) 0-15% b.) 15-30% c.) 30-45% d.) over 45%

Fall 2012 Survey Does your school take into account demonstrated interest of the applicant?

Quick Quiz What percent of colleges and universities visiting high schools in the area offer merit scholarships? a.) 0-15% b.) 15-30% c.) 30-45% d.) over 45%

Fall 2012 Survey Does your school offer merit scholarships?

Quick Quiz What percent of colleges and universities visiting high schools in the area recalculate transcripts to use the data they like? a.) 0-15% b.) 15-30% c.) 30-45% d.) over 45%

Fall 2012 Survey Does your school re- calculate transcripts to use the data that is relevant?

Quick Quiz What is the percent of schools that offer admission through through the Early Decision Process? a.) 0-15% b.) 15-30% c.) 30-45% d.) over 45%

Fall 2012 Survey, Does your school offer admission through Early Decision?

Quick Quiz What percent of colleges and universities visiting high schools in the area count Advanced Placement courses for admission? a.) 0-15% b.) 15-30% c.) 30-45% d.) over 45%

Fall 2012 Survey Does your school count Advanced Placement courses for admission?

Quick Quiz What percent of colleges and universities require or even recommend the SAT Subject test for admission? a.) 0-15% b.) 15-30% c.) 30-45% d.) over 45%

Fall 2012 Survey What is your school’s policy on SAT Subject tests?

A look back two years…

Superscore the ACT… Fall, respondents Fall, 2012, 234 respondents

Use the writing section of the ACT? Fall, 2010Fall, 2012

Track Demonstrated Interest Fall 2010, 135 respondents Fall 2012, 244 respondents

Merit based awards Fall, respondents Fall 2012, 233 respondents

Recalculate Grade Point Average Fall 2010, 245 responsesFall 2012, 233 responses

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