1. S B Patil Junior College

2. Begin Now ➲ Stay focused & finish strong ➲ Develop a competitive senior year course of study ➲ Explore appropriate post-secondary options ➲ Research, research, research ➲ Planning to achieve the goal and develop new idea.

3. Consider the Options ➲ Four-year colleges and universities ➲ Two-year colleges ➲ Specialized Schools ➲ Trade, Technical, Business Schools ➲ Employment

4. Search and Decision-Making ➲ Use a variety of resources to develop a list of potential post-secondary schools ➲ Research all options thoroughly using Catalogs, College Guides, “Naviance” & Internet Websites ➲ Attend Open Houses ➲ Schedule Campus Visits ➲ Attend Local Career & College Programs ➲ Check educational Website

5. Things to Consider in the Search ➲ Location ➲ Campus Setting ➲ Size (VHS = 1100) ➲ Student Body ➲ Available Majors ➲ Academic Atmosphere ➲ Financial Aspects ➲ Facilities ➲ Special Services ➲ Athletic Program ➲ Cultural Opportunities ➲ Flexibility to design programs ➲ Special Opportunities - Study Abroad, Internships ➲ Competitiveness ➲ Personal Expectations ➲ Social Environment ➲ Activities available ➲ Transportation

6. What College Admissions Officers Look For ➲ Comprehensive Curriculum/Breadth of Program ➲ Depth of academic program (Honors, AP) ➲ Grades & GPA ➲ Honors & Awards ➲ Test Scores ➲ Recommendations ➲ Essay/Interview ➲ Activities/Jobs/Community Service

7. Be Aware of Minimum Entrance Requirements ➲ English4 years ➲ Mathematics3 years ➲ Science (lab)3 years ➲ Social Studies3 years ➲ World Language2/3 years ➲ Academic Electives 3/5 years ***Requirements will vary – research carefully!***

8. Testing Plan dates wisely for optimum results ➲ PSAT ➲ SAT I: Reasoning Tests ➲ SAT II: Subject Tests ➲ ACT ➲ AP EXAMS ➲ “Prep” Courses-Many options including VHS Afterschool Classes by Math & English Depts Afterschool Classes by Math & English Depts

9. Important Details to Consider Read the fine print and know the terms ➲ “Regular Decision” ➲ “Rolling Admissions” ➲ “Early Decision” ➲ “Early Action” – restrictive vs Non-restrictive ➲ “The Common Application” ➲ “Electronic vs Paper Applications”

10. ATHLETICS & COLLEGE ➲ Divisions I, II, III, IIIA have different regulations and requirements ➲ Students and parents must comply with NCAA Regulations and Core Standards including approved High School courses ➲ Minimum GPA and SAT/ACT Scores ARE ALSO DEFINED and must be met

11. Financing College Education ➲ Discuss Financing of College NOW ➲ Investigate financing options ➲ Preview the current FAFSA & CSS Profile ➲ Look into Scholarships

12. CALENDAR OF EVENTS START A CALENDAR OF IMPORTANT DATES: College Fairs College Fairs Open Houses Open Houses Course Selection for Senior Year Course Selection for Senior Year Testing Testing Visit/Tours Visit/Tours Special Events like Senior College Nights Special Events like Senior College Nights

13. SUMMATION ➲ Use all resources available to explore all post- secondary options ➲ Use Teachers’ Convention Days, Spring Break and Summer Vacation – for researching, visiting & developing an action plan ➲ Take advantage of summer to participate in pre-college programs, community service, or employment

14. S B Patil Junior College S. No. 110, Gat No.1, Ravet, Pune - 412101. Telephone: 020 - 6532 0014 Mobile:+91-9225147867Email: info@sbpatilcollege.com www.sbpatilcollege.com info@sbpatilcollege.com www.sbpatilcollege.com