1. Newport High School juniors Class of 2018
Counselors:
Laura Klein (A - Cl)
Heather Erickson (Co– Hs)
Diane Lindsay (Hu-Li)
Karen Lalonde (Lia – Pa)
Karen Schulz (Pe - Te)
John VanderMolen (Th-Z)
* this Power Point will be available on the Counseling Website

2. Agenda for Tonight Overview of 11th Grade SAT/ACT
College Considerations
Parent Tips
New Community Service Reporting Tool
Support Services
Questions?

3. Junior Year Goals Academically secure Purposeful
Build a strong, resourceful academic self
Purposeful
Connect current interests with future goals
Start realistic college planning and visiting
Broaden perspective to include others and community
Colleges want students who will make a positive difference for the campus community

4. What’s coming up? Fall Start Researching post-secondary options
College Reps visit NHS - great opportunity!
PSAT: Super Wednesday, October 19th
Performing/Visual Arts Fair (Tuesday, October 25th @ 7:00 p.m.)
NACAC College Fair (Seattle Conv. Center)
Friday, October 21 (9 am. to 12:00 p.m.) & Saturday, Oct. 22 (12:00-4:00)
Winter/Spring
Sign up on-line for SAT/ACT
BSD College Conference (early spring 2017)
Take SAT/ACT at least once (Fee waivers available in the counseling center)
Revised SAT (March is first date)
Visit colleges
Junior Parent Night (Tuesday, May 23, time TBD)

5. PSAT (Revised)
Wednesday, October 8:30 am, during the regular school day. Free! All students are registered
 The PSAT allows you to:
Assess your skills in critical reading, writing and language and math
2 hours 45 minutes, multiple choice, (No penalties for wrong answers)
Get specific suggestions on how to improve your skills before taking the SAT or ACT.
Compare your academic skills with juniors nationally
Practice for the SAT (PSAT scores are not used for college admission)
Predictor of score on SAT
National Merit Scholarship qualifying exam
Ask colleges to send you information (check the box)

6. SAT (revised) vs. ACT Required for Admission by most U.S. colleges
Test is 3 hours and 50 minutes (with essay)
Three sections: Math, Evidence based Reading and Writing, Essay (optional)
All multiple-choice
No penalty for wrong answers
Math: Problem-solving, data analysis, geometry, Trig, Quadratic Equations
Maximum 1600
Collegeboard.org
Required for Admission by most U.S. colleges
Test is about 3 hours and 25 minutes long w/ the optional 30 minute essay
Four sections: English, Math, Reading, Science
No penalty for wrong answers
Math: Some Trigonometry
Maximum 36
Act.org

7. SAT/ACT Test Prep
Collegeboard.org (free test prep and partnership with Khan Academy)
ACT.org
SATprep.org (classes sponsored by NHS honor society and offered on-site at Newport)
Best test prep is to work hard in classes and review PSAT results

8. SAT Subject Tests
Subject Tests are 1 hour long (can take 3 max in one day)
Subjects include History, Math, English, Science, World Languages
May be required or recommended by selective private universities (always check college’s website)
Best to take the exams when class is completed
Note: Check with college - some will want specific subject tests like Math II, depending on intended major

9. Naviance

10. 5 Steps for Choosing a College
1. Self Analysis – know yourself
Naviance & My College Quick Start -College & Career planning based on PSAT results.
2. Start building the list…Look for colleges that are a good FIT for you.
IDEAL-location, climate, size, campus setting, selectivity, majors, activities, religious affiliation, graduation rates, professor availability etc.
3. Gather Information
4. Narrow Down your List
Eliminate the schools that are not a good academic fit
Don’t focus too much on rankings/ratings
List pros and cons of each school
5. Finalize your College List
Visit if possible or visit schools with similar characteristics locally
Determine deadlines and requirements
Start applications (Sept/ Oct of 12th grade)

11. Parent tips for Junior year
Attend BSD College Conference
Visit colleges during mid winter and spring breaks if possible
Start having conversations with your student and be open to their ideas and many options
Don’t rule out possibilities due to cost - yet
Financial Aid Calculator to estimate aid eligibility
Check on merit scholarships
WUE programs
Check out Naviance

12. New Process for Community Service Reporting
X2Vol – access via Naviance
No more paper forms to turn in
Student can log hours directly on Naviance
A verification request will be sent to the non-profit
School approves hours
Students can print service log
Students can find volunteer opportunities
More information and help documents will be posted on our website this fall.

13. NHS Student Support Services
Tutorial Period
Peer Tutors (sign up with Mr. P. Brown)
Academic Coaches in the classroom
ASPEN and Brightspace
Outside Counseling Services (YES, ACRS, etc.)
Ms. Worden in the Career Center

14. Anonymous Reporting
Website
Phone
Text

15. Resource: Counseling Center Website
QUESTIONS?
Resource: Counseling Center Website