Junior College Information Night

Timeline for Admissions Admission Testing- Spring of Junior Year Admission Testing- Spring of Junior Year If students need to retake, take by Dec. of Senior Year Summer Between JR/SR Year-Explore Colleges Summer Between JR/SR Year-Explore Colleges Apply in Fall/Winter of Senior Year Apply in Fall/Winter of Senior Year Hear back from college Dec- April Hear back from college Dec- April Jan. 1- Fill out FAFSA for financial aid Jan. 1- Fill out FAFSA for financial aid May 1- National deadline to commit to colleges May 1- National deadline to commit to colleges Visit the our Website for a detailed timeline Visit the our Website for a detailed timeline

Options for Post High School 4 Year College/University 4 Year College/University Community College Community College Trade School Trade School Internship Internship Work Work Military Military Other Other

Community College Financial Cost Financial Cost Transfer to a 4-year university Transfer to a 4-year university Learn job skills and receive training necessary to enter the job market Learn job skills and receive training necessary to enter the job market Explore various subject areas while you are deciding on a major or career field Explore various subject areas while you are deciding on a major or career field

What are you looking for? See the Handout “Criteria for Selecting a College” Type of School Type of School Size of Campus Size of Campus Location/Environment Location/Environment Competitiveness Competitiveness Admissions Requirements Admissions Requirements Faculty Faculty Facilities and Equipment Facilities and Equipment Services and Programs Services and Programs Financial Cost—Don’t let cost prevent applying Financial Cost—Don’t let cost prevent applying

Questions to Ask Yourself… Does the college have the major(s) or program(s) I want? (What if I change my mind?) Does the college have the major(s) or program(s) I want? (What if I change my mind?) Does it have the activities/sports I want? Does it have the activities/sports I want? Will I enjoy living in the dorms/surrounding city/the student culture for 4 years? Will I enjoy living in the dorms/surrounding city/the student culture for 4 years? How likely am I to meet the college admission requirements? How likely am I to meet the college admission requirements? Will the college help me achieve my educational and personal goals? Will the college help me achieve my educational and personal goals?

Opportunities to Learn about Colleges Visit college campuses Visit college campuses College Admission Counselors at BCS in the fall and spring College Admission Counselors at BCS in the fall and spring Local College Fairs Local College Fairs Local College Nights Local College Nights

Primary Factors in Admission Grades in College Prep Courses Grades in College Prep Courses Standardized Admissions Tests (SAT/ACT) Standardized Admissions Tests (SAT/ACT) Academic Rigor Academic Rigor Grades in All Courses Grades in All Courses Class Rank Class Rank

SAT/ACT College entrance exams College entrance exams Both are accepted by all 4 year colleges and universities Both are accepted by all 4 year colleges and universities Submit to scores to schools Submit to scores to schools Ways to prepare for the Tests: Ways to prepare for the Tests: Websites Websites Books Books Classes Classes

SAT Critical Reading ( ) Critical Reading ( ) Mathematics ( ) Mathematics ( ) Writing ( ) Writing ( ) Composite Score: Composite Score: Time: 3 hr. 45 min. Time: 3 hr. 45 min.

ACT English English Mathematics Mathematics Reading Reading Science Reasoning Science Reasoning Writing (optional) Writing (optional) Composite Score: 1-36 Composite Score: 1-36 Time: 2 hr. 55 min. Time: 2 hr. 55 min.

SAT Subject Tests Required by some private schools and UC system Required by some private schools and UC system A test designed to measure your knowledge in a particular subject area A test designed to measure your knowledge in a particular subject area The best time to take the SAT 2 is toward the end of the year as the student is completing the course The best time to take the SAT 2 is toward the end of the year as the student is completing the course Time: 1 hr. Time: 1 hr.

Factors that Tip a Decision Essays Essays Recommendations Recommendations Extracurricular Activities/ Community Service Extracurricular Activities/ Community Service Special Talents, Interests, Skills Special Talents, Interests, Skills Work Experience Work Experience

What is in an Application? Personal Information Personal Information Transcripts Transcripts Test Scores Test Scores School Report School Report Personal Essays Personal Essays Recommendations Recommendations

BCS Graduation Requirements vs. College Entrance Requirements BCS Graduation College Entrance* English 8 semesters 4 years Math 6 semesters 3 years including algebra, geometry, and advanced math Science 4 semesters 2 years Lab Science Lab Science 1 year Social Studies 7 semesters 3 years Bible 4 semesters Occ. Ed. 2 semesters Fine Arts 2 semesters 1 year Health 1 semester P.E. 4 semesters Foreign Language 2 years

Student Responsibility It is extremely important for students to take ownership of the college application process. It is extremely important for students to take ownership of the college application process. Colleges want to see that students are independent and interested in the college. Colleges want to see that students are independent and interested in the college.

What else you can do…  Visit Colleges  Look over your transcript  Make sure it is correct  Start working on a resume/activity list (sample on BCS Counselor Website)  Maintain a single address  Appropriate, professional addresses, only!

Western Undergraduate Exchange Students who are residents of WICHE states (Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education ) may enroll at participating two- and four-year college programs outside of their home state at a reduced tuition rate. Washington Washington Oregon Oregon California California Idaho Idaho Nevada Nevada Montana Montana Wyoming Colorado New Mexico North Dakota South Dakota Alaska

Helpful Resources BCS High School Counseling Website BCS High School Counseling Website College Search Web Sites College Search Web Sites Registration for SAT/Requesting Official Scores: Registration for SAT/Requesting Official Scores: Registration for ACT/Requesting Official Scores: Registration for ACT/Requesting Official Scores:

Where to Go For Help Make an appointment with Ms. Hofland to go over specific questions or concerns Make an appointment with Ms. Hofland to go over specific questions or concerns Complete the Parent Interview about “ME” Complete the Parent Interview about “ME” Stop by the Counseling Office Stop by the Counseling Office (425) ext. 107 (425) ext Visit: Visit: index.php?node=career_counseling_office