1. Welcome Class of 2019!
School Counseling Department

2. Junior Future Planning Fall 2017

3. Important Factors in College Admissions-Ranked
1. Grades in college prep classes
2. Strength of curriculum
3. Admissions test (SAT and/or ACT)
4. Grades in all classes
5. Essay
6. Students demonstrated interest
7. Counselor recommendation
8. Class rank
9. Teacher recommendation
10. SAT AP exams
11. Portfolio
12. SAT II test scores
13. Extra-curricular activities
14. Work

4. College Admission Testing
Most colleges require students to take college admissions tests
SAT-
ACT-
Both the ACT and the SAT are nationally administered standardized tests that help colleges evaluate candidates.
*Most schools accept either test interchangeably.
You can try a free practice test for the SAT and ACT through or free online prep for the new SAT will be provided through Khan Academy prep/new-sat
*Some colleges require or suggest that students take SAT subject tests (SAT II). Check your college’s websites to see what they require.

5. When should I take the SAT/ACT?
Most juniors take the SAT/ACT in the Fall or Spring. This gives students a chance to get their scores back and retake the test if they want to try and achieve a higher score in June or in the fall.
It is also recommended to take subject tests at the end of your junior year if your colleges require them. The course work is fresh in your mind at the end of the year.

6. Introduction to Naviance
Naviance can help you decide your education/career path
Naviance is a web-based resource for students and parents that encourages and supports post high school career and college planning
Family Connection is specific to our school
Family Connection is linked with Naviance Succeed, a service that is used in School Counseling

7. How Can I Use It? Career Planning College Planning Success Planning
Learning Style Inventory, Interest Inventory, Personality Inventory, Resume Building
College Planning
College Search, Application Process, College Major Exploration, Scholarship/Financial Aid Resources
Success Planning
Personalized Goals and Tasks, Student Planner

8. Steps to access your Family Connection/Naviance Account
Step 1.
Step 2. Select a school
Step 3. Select Osbourn Park HS
Step 4.Our School
Step 5. School Counseling
Step 6. Naviance/Family Connection

9. Student ID #
Date of Birth

10. Complete Academic Plan

12. Update address

14. Complete Survey

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19. Questions?