1. 2019 Junior Parent Night The College Admissions Process

2. College Application Trends
State of College Admissions Report (NACAC)
The high school transcript is the most important variable in the admissions process
Students’ grades and the academic rigor of their course loads weigh more heavily in decisions to admit than standardized test scores, high school class rank, or demonstrated interest in attending.
The top factors in the admission decision were:
Student’s High School Record
Strength of curriculum – academic rigor
Standardized admission test scores
Extracurricular involvement

3. Transcript
Colleges will look at the types of courses, the level and grades received
Senior year classes and grades are important! Incorporate 4 Academic units/Carnegie units into your schedule
Colleges will look for improvement and/or consistency

4. Advanced Course Enrollment Form
An “ACE” form must be used for schedule variations:
To double in a math or science course
To request review for qualifying for an advanced course
The “ACE” form is currently available on the EBHS Counseling Department webpage, under “Scheduling”
All “ACE” forms must be submitted by April 26, 2019 to be considered for a schedule variation
Students may complete a maximum of two ACE forms

5. Summer Advancement Form
To advance in a course over the summer, you must request approval from the appropriate department chair through the Summer Advancement form.
The only courses available for advancement are:
~ Geo w/Trig H
~ Chemistry H
~ Physics H
The Summer Advancement form is currently available on the EBHS Counseling Department webpage, under “Scheduling”
All Summer Advancement Forms must be submitted by April 26, 2019 to be considered for summer advancement.

6. Matrix for Honors Placement
Please review the honors matrix for each individual course to determine eligibility for honors level placement.
All information can be found in the course guide on ebnet.org under Scheduling.
Remember: to request review for advanced level course placement, you must complete an ACE form!
Due April 26, 2019

7. Timeline - Juniors Winter/Spring – 2018-2019
Register for and take SAT (collegeboard.org)/ACT (act.org)
Counselors will be meeting with juniors for interviews and scheduling
Online course requests for senior year – completed by:
February 11, 2019
Use Naviance for College/Career Interest searches
Ask ONLY 2 teachers for letters of recommendation (in person; find out what they require) by May 31st, 2019
Complete brag sheet by May 31st, 2019
Visit colleges!

8. Timeline (continued) Summer – 2019
Register on Common Application over the summer (commonapp.org). Begin filling out the application (check website for updated application)
Narrow down college interest list
Work on essays
Visit colleges!
Fall – 2019
Attend Senior Parent Night in September
School counselors will meet with seniors about application process
Complete and submit applications

9. College Admissions Testing
SAT I/Reasoning Test
Dates
*March 9th SAT I only
*May 4th
*June 1st
August 24th
Register at:
ACT
Dates
February 9th
*April 13th
June 8th
July 13th
Register at:
*EBHS testing site

10. Testing Information
Students may take the ACT, SAT, and SAT II Subject tests more than once
It is the student’s responsibility to request official test scores from ACT/SAT

11. Prospective Division I & II student athletes must register
NCAA - Athletics
Prospective Division I & II student athletes must register
no later than June of their junior year
Student Athletes Enrolling in College August 2020:
Minimum Requirements for Division I [Full Qualifier]
2.3 GPA in NCAA core courses (
980 SAT (Reading & Math)
75 ACT (sum score)
16 Academic/Carnegie units, 10 prior to 7th semester
Minimum Requirements for Division II [Full Qualifier]
2.2 GPA in NCAA core courses
920 SAT (Reading & Math)
70 ACT (sum score)
16 Academic/Carnegie units

12. College Selection What are you looking for in a school?
Traditional college vs. Trade school/Vocational program
Two year vs. Four year
Academics, Special Programs, Extracurriculars, Study Abroad, etc.
Location- urban, suburban, rural
Size- Small [<2000], Med [2-5000], Large [ ], Very Large [>15000]
Campus Style- bus to class or one main road?
Distance from home
Public or Private
Religious affiliation
Co-ed or Single sex
Cost/Financial Aid options

13. Naviance Demonstration of Super Match feature

14. Vocabulary Reach- Target- Safety
Early Admission: Early Action vs. Early Decision
Rolling Admission

15. Resources & Reminders Resources:
School Counselor- We are here for you!
Explore local College Fairs
→ EBHS College Fair April 4, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Campus Visits
Naviance: utilize SuperMatch for exploring colleges
Reminders:
Register for SAT/ACT/SAT II
Brag Sheet due May 31st, 2019
Accessible on Naviance and the EBHS Counseling website