1. Testing, Treasures, and Timelines An Informational Night for Junior and Senior Parents

2. Agenda Testing Options for Juniors and Seniors Post Secondary Planning/Timelines Financial Aid Opportunities Question/Answer Time

3. Testing Options PSAT ACT SAT ASVAB

4. PSAT Pre-SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) What: Test measuring critical reading, math reasoning and writing skills When: Wednesday, Oct 16 (pds 1 – 4) Why: NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP How: Sign up with Mrs. Lupkes with test fee of $15.00 by Oct 9th

5. ACT What: college entrance exam widely accepted nationwide. Covers English, Mathematics, Reading and Science Reasoning (writing test optional) When: Oct 26, Dec 14, Feb 8, April 12, Jun 14 Why: Required entrance exam for most mid- west 4-year and used for placement How: Register online. Cost = $ 36.50 (no writing) $ 52.50 (plus writing)

6. SAT What: College entrance exam. Covers critical Reading, Math and Writing. When: Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7, Jan 25, Mar 8, May 3, Jun 7 Why: Considering going to a prestigious or coastal university How: Registration is online. Cost = $51.00

7. ASVAB(Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) What: 8 subtests When: Wednesday, Oct 29 (pds 1 – 4) Why: Thinking of military or uncertain as to future plans How: Sign up with Mrs. Lupkes by Oct 18th. Cost = free!

8. Post Secondary Planning/Timelines Junior Year Register with NCAA or NAIA in the fall Take ACT by April Research colleges and have 5-6 possibilities Register for the RIGHT classes senior year Start visiting schools Consider retaking ACT over the summer

9. Post Secondary Planning/Timelines Senior Year In the fall apply to 2-3 colleges Retake ACT in the fall

10. Financial Aid Opportunities Scholarships Counselor’s Office Admission’s Office Internet

11. Financial Aid Opportunities Financial Aid FAFSA Apply for Financial Aid January prior to going to college Based on previous years taxes Loans and grants awarded Financial Aid Information Night in January

12. Online Resources www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us http://www.sdmylife.com/

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