2. 1. Searching and Selecting a College 2. College Representatives & College Visits 3. Transcripts 4. SAT Testing 5. ACT Testing 6. College Options Questionnaire

3. 1) Types 1) 4-Year Public = BSU, ISU, IU, IUPUI, PU, USI (6) 2) 4-Year Private = Franklin, Wabash, (31) 3) 2-Year Public = Vincennes & IVY Tech 4) Private Trade = ITT Tech, P.J.’s Beauty 2) Differences PublicPrivate Tuition is lessTuition is more Financial aid is lessFinancial aid is more Larger student bodyStudent body is smaller

4. INTERNET SITES

12. Recruit during the Fall Semester Come to Tri-West to recruit you Here during Bruin Time Listen to announcements Will announce who is coming and when Sign up in the Guidance Office to attend Attend College Fair on October 28, 2015

13. Juniors are allowed two (2) per year None in the month of May Call the college Admission’s Office to schedule your visit. Provide five (5) days written prior notice to the Guidance Office Pick up the College Visit Form from Mrs. Miller Have parent/guardian call Mrs. Collins the day before Return College Visit Form, signed by your tour guide, to the Guidance Office

16.  Overall grades in academic coursework  Grades related to intended major  Strength of student's overall high school schedule  Trends in achievement  Class rank  Overall grade point average  Core grade point average (English, academic math, laboratory science, foreign language, speech)  SAT or ACT scores including writing section. Test scores must be sent electronically from the testing agency. (PURDUE)  Ability to be successful in intended major  Essay  Personal background and experiences  Information provided by high school guidance counselor  Time of year the student applies  Space availability in the intended program  8 semesters of Math above the Pre-Algebra level (Purdue & IU)

17. 1. Aptitude Test = testing your reasoning and verbal skills. 2. 3 content areas = Critical Reading, Math, & Writing 3. Essay Required 4. Questions can be difficult to understand 5. Penalty for wrong answers 6. Combined Score 1. 600-2400 2. 1500 = average

21. 2015-2016 Test Dates TestRegular Registration Deadline (postmark/submit by) October 3SAT & Subject TestsSeptember 4 November 7SAT & Subject TestsOctober 9 December 5SAT & Subject TestsNovember 5 January 23SAT & Subject TestsDecember 28 March 5SAT only (New Test) February 5 May 7SAT & Subject TestsApril 8 June 4SAT & Subject TestsMay 4

22. 1. Achievement Test = measures what you know 2. 4 content areas = English, Math, Reading, Science 3. Essay is optional 4. Questions are more straightforward 5. No penalty for guessing 6. Composite score 1. 1-36 2. 21 is average

26. 1. CEEB Code for Tri-West H.S. = 152645 2. Paper Applications are in the Guidance Office 3. SAT Reasoning Test = $54.50 1. Fee Waivers are available for those who qualify 4. ACT Plus Writing Test = $56.50 1. Fee Waivers are available for those who qualify 5. Accommodations can be used by those who qualify for both the SAT and ACT. 6. Have the testing company send your scores to the colleges you are applying to. 1. Some colleges will not accept scores from the high schools. Example = Purdue University

27. 1. Start researching colleges 2. Conduct 2 college visits 3. Attend college representative visit meetings 4. Take the SAT or ACT Exams 5. Start researching scholarships 6. Get yourself in position for a good Senior year