1. Junior Parent and Student Meetings
April 2017

2. Introduction Bethany Watts – Academic Advisor
13 years at NYOS Charter School

3. Academic Advisor Website
You can find my website on the NYOS Website
Check regularly for updates!

4. SAT Reasoning Test SAT with Essay Cost: $57
Register at
We do not administer the exam at NYOS. Student needs to choose a location to take the test.
Links to test prep materials are available on my website.
Scores take about 20 days to be delivered.

5. SAT Reasoning Test Dates this school year: May 6 June 3
Registration: April 7
Late Registration: April 25
June 3
Registration: May 9
Late Registration: May 24

6. SAT Subject Tests
Subject Tests are hour-long, content-based tests that allow you to showcase achievement in specific subject areas where you excel.
Some colleges require or recommend that you take SAT Subject Tests.
In addition, you can enhance your application, demonstrate knowledge you’ve gained outside the classroom, and potentially place out of introductory courses.

7. SAT Subject Tests
You cannot take the SAT Subject Tests and the SAT on the same test date.
Not all Subject Tests are available each testing date.
You can take up to 3 Subject Tests on one testing day.
20 tests to choose from in the following categories: Mathematics, Science, Languages, History, and English.

9. SAT Test Prep Khan Academy SAT Question of the Day
They use your PSAT scores to build you an individualized study plan.
SAT Question of the Day
Check my website for other test prep websites

10. ACT Cost - $58.50 Take the ACT Plus Writing!
Register at
We do not administer the exam at NYOS. Student needs to choose a location to take the test.
Links to test prep materials are available on my website.
Scores take about 14 days to be posted.

11. ACT Date this school year: June 10 Registration: May 5
Late Registration: May 19

12. ACT

13. SAT & ACT Late Registration
Late registration is available
Additional $28 for SAT is required
Additional $25 for ACT is required

14. SAT and ACT Scores
Scores are available online through your College Board or ACT account.
Scores are usually available 14 (ACT) or 20 (SAT) days after the exam.
Students can have score reports sent to 4 colleges as part of the cost of the exam – HOWEVER, you must request the scores be sent at the time of registration (or within 9 days of the test for the SAT).
If not, they cost $12 (ACT) or $11.25 (SAT) per school to send.

15. SAT or ACT??? ACT questions tend to be more straightforward.
The SAT has a stronger emphasis on vocabulary.
The ACT has a Science section, while the SAT does not.
Calculator can be used on all portions of the ACT, by only on certain portions of the SAT.
The ACT and SAT Writing Tests are optional on test day, but required by many universities.
The SAT is broken up into more sections.
The ACT is more of a "big picture" exam. Questions are more similar to how topics are taught in school.
ACT - 4 sections (English, Math, Reading, Science) plus an Optional Essay (or Writing Test)
SAT - 4 sections (Evidence-Based Reading, Writing, Math without a calculator, Math with a calculator) plus an Optional Essay

16. NYOS High School Code NYOS High School Code: 440347
You will need this number to register for both the SAT and the ACT.
This number is on the home page of my website.

17. College Visits Ms. Watts’ College Visits Site
Juniors and Seniors are allowed 2 days of absences per year for college visits.  When the absence is correctly documented, the 2 days do not count against the student’s attendance record.  
Get your feet on the ground and visit schools!

18. College Applications
Ms. Watts’ Class of 2018 Site

19. Texas Common Application
Over 60 Texas Universities
All public Texas universities
Participating private universities
University of Texas System, A&M System, Texas State, Texas Tech, Midwestern State, Sul Ross, Baylor, Concordia, North Texas, St. Edwards, Schreiner, Austin College, etc.

20. Texas Common Application
Website Includes:
University Contact Information
Details about Essays
Fees
Deadlines

21. New Apply Texas Essays
Essay A:  What was the environment in which you were raised?  Describe your family, home, neighborhood, or community, and explain how it has shaped you as a person.
Essay B:  Some students have an identity, an interest, or a talent that defines them in an essential way.  If you are one of these students, then tell us about yourself.
Essay C:  You’ve got a ticket in your hand – Where will you go?  What will you do?  What will happen when you get there?

22. The Common Application
The Common Application organization has a membership of more than 600 institutions which represents the full range of higher education institutions in the US: public and private, large and small, highly selective and modestly selective, East Coast to West Coast, and even a few international schools.

23. Letter of Recommendation
Ms. Watts’ Letter of Recommendation Site

25. Financial Aid FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Cool Aid 4 College:
Fast Web –
Scholarship Search – see my website for other scholarship options.
Financial Aid Night in September.

26. Timeline of Events
December Turn in baby/child photos to Ms. Watts via
May – Oct. Take senior pictures
October Secure prom location
November Order graduation invitations
November Order caps & gowns
May 2018 Graduation!

27. Expenses Senior Pictures $25 - $250 Invitations $20 - $50
Cap & Gown ~$40
Prom Ticket ~$70
AP Exams $92 each
Graduation Fee $70
Due by 9/22/ Turn in to Ms. Watts

28. Thank You For Coming! Next year is going to be a busy year!
Please feel free to contact me at any time!