1. Freshman – Sophomore Parent Meeting 2011

2. What is the importance of PSAT score?

3. Timeline of National Merit Scholarship: 50,000 highest scores notified in Sept. for commended students and semi-finalist. 16,000 semi-finalist take SAT in fall. By Feb. the finalist are announced.

4. What is the importance of PSAT score? Timeline of National Merit Scholarship: 50,000 highest scores notified in Sept. for commended students and semi-finalist. 16,000 semi-finalist take SAT in fall. By Feb. the finalist are announced. How do PSAT scores relate to SAT scores?

5. What is the importance of PSAT score? Timeline of National Merit Scholarship: 50,000 highest scores notified in Sept. for commended students and semi-finalist. 16,000 semi-finalist take SAT in fall. By Feb. the finalist are announced. How do PSAT scores relate to SAT scores? How do private and public colleges use SAT scores for admission and scholarships?

6. Colleges accept students that they believe will be successful on their campus and will bring diversity to their freshman class

7. Factors in determining college acceptance: 1) Course Rigor 2) Grades 3) SAT/ACT Scores 4) Extracurricular Activities

8. How do students show course rigor?

9. AP classes and when to take them

10. Week 1Morning 8 a.m.Afternoon 12 noon Monday, May 2 Chemistry Environmental Science Psychology Tuesday, May 3 Computer Science A Spanish Language Art History Wednesday, May 4 Calculus AB Calculus BC Chinese Language and Culture Thursday, May 5 English Literature and CompositionJapanese Language and Culture Latin: Vergil Friday, May 6 German Language United States History European History

11. How do students show course rigor? AP classes and when to take them What are the SAT Subject tests? When should you take them?

12. Test Name Oct. 9, 2010 Nov. 6, 2010 Dec. 4, 2010 Jan. 22, 2011 May 7, 2011 June 4, 2011 Literaturexxxxxx United States (U.S.) History xxxxxx World History x x Mathematics Level 1xXxxxx Mathematics Level 2xXxxxx Biology E/M (Ecological/Molecular) xXxxxx Chemistryxxxxxx Physicsxxxxxx

13. SAT costs and fee waivers

15. College application fee waivers

17. SAT costs and fee waivers College application fee waivers Students with disabilities must get prior approval from Collegeboard to get accommodations. Students can get extended time 50% or 100%

18. Students planning to take a SAT prep class may want to do so before taking the PSAT in their junior year. They will get the most benefit if they have completed an Algebra 2 class

19. We have a list of SAT prep instructors

20. The importance of Extracurricular activities.

21. Colleges look at how committed students are to an activity: 1) select an activity based on what you need to develop as a person. 2) pursue activity with true passion. 3) document successes: how have you developed your intellectual curiosity?

22. Take leadership roles when appropriate

23. Establish strong relationships with your teachers and counselor. Share your successes with them

24. How to read ninth and tenth grade transcripts

25. 9 th Grade Transcript

26. 10 th Grade Transcript

27. How to read ninth and tenth grade transcripts Diploma requirements

29. How to read ninth and tenth grade transcripts Diploma requirements Sample Course Sequences

30. Sample Course Sequence

31. How to read ninth and tenth grade transcripts Diploma requirements Sample Course Sequences Sample Course plan for Oregon University System/NCAA eligibility

32. Sample Course plan for Oregon University System/NCAA eligibility

33. How to read ninth and tenth grade transcripts Diploma requirements Sample Course Sequences Sample Course plan for Oregon University System/NCAA eligibility Visual/Performing Arts requirement for UC