1. MIDDLEBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE PLANNING CLASS OF 2017 1

2. SAT/ACT TEST* 2015-2016 SAT Fees SAT I: without essay* $43.00 SAT I: With Essay*$54.50 SAT Subject Tests*$26.00 Basic registration fee$26.00 Language Tests with Listening $26.00 All other Subject Tests $16.00 *Late registration fee$28.00 *Stand-by Late Fee$46.00 HAVE SCORES SENT TO UP TO 4 SCHOOLS From Test FREE! Additional Score Reports to send to colleges$11.25 2015-2016 ACT Fees ACT (No Writing) $38.00 ACT Plus Writing $54.50 HAVE SCORES SENT TO UP TO 4 SCHOOLS From Test FREE! Additional Score Reports to send to colleges$12.00 *Fee Waivers Available in Guidance Office for those who qualify

3. SAT TESTS TEST DATEREGISTRATION LATE REGISTRATION May 7*April 8April 26 June 4May 20May 25 October 1?? November 5?? December?? It is recommended Juniors who are considering applying to four year colleges take either the May 7 or June 4 exam of this school year. *MHS is the testing site for this date

4. SAT SUBJECT TESTS: SHOULD I TAKE THEM? Check to see if any of the colleges you are applying to require SAT subject tests If you intend to submit an application for the Koplik Certificate of Mastery, you MAY want to take SAT subject tests Where do I register for the Subject Tests? www.collegeboard.org

5. AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST (ACT) It is recommended Juniors who are considering applying to four year colleges take either the April 9 or June 11 exam of this school year. TEST DATE REGISTRATION LATE REGISTRATION April 9March 4March 5-18 June 11May 6May 7-20 October?? December ??

6. FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A COLLEGE Academic Program-majors offered Admission Criteria: GPA, Scores, required classes Atmosphere/Climate of the campus Sports/Intramurals/Clubs/Extracurricular Activities Location Size Housing/dormitories/apartments vs. commuter Cost

7. HOW MANY COLLEGES SHOULD I APPLY TO? Most students apply to 4-6 colleges Reach: Less than 50% chance of admittance Middle Range: More than a 50% chance of admittance Safety: Close to, if not, guaranteed admission Make sure you have at least one “safety” school on your list

8. WHICH SCHOOL IS TIM’S “REACH”, “MIDDLE” OR “SAFETY”? BOSTON COLLEGE 79% of applicants are in the top 10% of their class 95% are in the top quarter of their class SAT: Math- 640-730 SAT:CR- 610-700 GPA 3.7 4 years of English, Math, Social studies, Science & Foreign Language RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE 75% of applicants admitted SAT: Math: 420-520 SAT:Critical Reading: 410-520 GPA 3.0 4 yrs. English 3 yrs. Math 2 yrs. Science, S.S., F.L. Tim’s Profile G.P.A. = 3.1 Rank= 42/190 4 yrs. Eng., Math, Science; 3 yrs. FL & S.S. SAT: M-590 CR: 560 Class President Student Council Executive Board Community Service- 120 hours Varsity tennis team

9. TIM’S “REACH”? “MIDDLE”? “SAFETY” HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY 59% applicants admitted SAT-writing: not req. Math-540-630 CR-530-620 4 yrs. English 3 yrs. Math, science, S.S. 2 yrs. F.L. MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Open admission H.S. diploma or GED required SATs not required No minimum requirement of core academic courses Tim’s Profile G.P.A. = 3.1 Rank= 42/190 4 yrs. Eng., Math, Science; 3 yrs. FL & S.S. SAT: M-590 CR: 560 Class President Student Council Executive Board Community Service- 120 hours Varsity tennis team

10. COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA C = Course Selection R = Recommendations I = Interests T = Tests E = Essay R = Rank/GPA I = Interview A = Awards, recognitions, extracurricular activities

11. MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER Plan to come to MHS in the Fall with 4-6 college choices to discuss with your Guidance Counselor. You can determine which schools to apply to by doing the following over the summer:  Attend the MHS College Application Bootcamp ( 8/8-8/11 12pm-2pm or 5-7pm; OR 8/15-8/18 12pm-2pm or 5pm-7pm)  NAVIANCE - Supermatch, also will use it for sending transcripts and recommedation letters  Search the Internet: School websites, google, collegeboard Read a guidebook/college catalogue  Visit the campus  Take a college course on the campus Begin the application process if you are applying early (November/December).  Review Essay Questions on the Common Application and begin  Review specific colleges’ criteria for entrance and specific Essay Topics  Make a list of people to get letters of recommendation from: Teachers, Counselor, Community, Work, Internship, Etc. If you want to play Division I or II College Sports: Register for NCAA Clearinghouse (S.A.T. code 9999)

12. Junior year and Senior year: 2 college visit days (can be used for trade school/military) Go on a Tour: compare schools Speak with admissions, and students Bring a list of questions to ask Ask about special programs Sit in on a class Visit a dorm Have an overnight – athletes, friends etc. Ask about meal plans VISITING - THINGS TO CONSIDER

13. RETURNING TO MHS IN THE FALL Meet with your guidance counselor in September 2016 to: 1.Ensure you are taking the required courses for the colleges you are applying to. 2.Revise/update college list. 3.Make sure all tasks are done via Naviance and the common application or to instruct you on how to do so in the future.  Ask People to write your letters of recommendation at least two weeks prior to your first deadline (Teachers, Counselor, etc.)  Invite them officially through Naviance.  Add colleges to your Naviance page, “Colleges I’m Applying To.”  Add colleges that use the common application to your common application account.  Match your common application account with your Naviance Account.  You must create your Common Application Account with the same email address that you used to create your Naviance account. 4.Register for September, October, or November ACT/SAT if you haven’t taken it or if you want to improve your score Continue to Work on College Essay, Create Resume Complete the Autobiographical Sketch and Transcript Release Form- Submit them to your guidance counselor at least TWO WEEKS prior to your first deadline (Re)-Visit Schools Attend College Fairs

14. COLLEGE APPLICATION DEADLINES Early Decision – legally binding. If accepted, you MUST attend, and withdraw all other applications (early is November/December) Early Action – non-binding. You can apply to as many schools as interested. If accepted, you may wait to compare financial letters, etc. before deciding Rolling Admissions – no set admissions deadlines date; qualified students accepted until seats are full Tell your guidance counselor what schools you are applying to so you won’t miss your deadlines!

15. STUDENTS ON AN IEP OR 504 PLAN All colleges offer some type of support to students on an IEP Some schools offer alternative admissions or specialized programs Go to the Office of Disabilities Advocate for yourself Pick up handbook in Guidance on Post- Secondary Planning for Students with Disabilities Students on a 504 are entitled to get their accommodations at college but you will need to advocate for them

16. SENIOR YEAR TIMELINE January – Complete FAFSA and Attend Financial Aid Night February– Submit Applications for regular decision schools March – Scholarship Packet available on Guidance Department Website -college acceptance/decline letters mailed April – ASVAB- Military Entrance Exam and Interest Inventory May – KOPLIK Scholarship deadline; -Universal college notification deadline September – Check-in with your Guidance Counselor October – Take, or register for, the SAT/ACT November- Apply to Early Action/Early Decision Schools December – Begin applications for regular decision deadlines

17. Thank you for your attention! We know this is a lot of new information and it can be overwhelming, so we are here to help you through this process. Please see your guidance counselor as often as you need to.