1. NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS CLASS OF 2017 Counselors: Laura Klein (A –C) Heather Erickson (D– I) Diane Lindsay (J-Lo) H. Truong Nguyen ( Lu-Ni) Karen Schulz (No - St) John VanderMolen (Su-Z) * this Power Point will be available on the Counseling Website

2. Agenda for Tonight  Overview of 11 th Grade  SAT/ACT  College Considerations  Parent Tips  Support Services  Questions?

3. Junior Year  Academics – make the most out of your classes and access help when needed  Exploration – interests, getting involved!  Assessments: PSAT/SAT/ACT  Challenge and growth opportunities  College exploration and visits  Learning life management (sleep too)

4. What’s coming up?  Fall  Start Researching post-secondary options  College Reps visit NHS - great opportunity!  PSAT: Super Wednesday, October 14 th  Performing/Visual Arts Fair (Tuesday, September 29 @ 7:00 p.m.)  NACAC College Fair (Seattle Conv. Center) Friday, October 16 (9 am. to 12:00 p.m.) & Saturday, Oct. 17 (12:00-4:00)  Winter/Spring  Sign up on-line for SAT/ACT  BSD College Conference, Wednesday February 10 th @ NHS (6pm)  Take SAT/ACT at least once (Fee waivers available in the counseling center)  Revised SAT (March is first date)  Visit colleges  Junior Parent Night (Thursday, May 26, time TBD)

5. PSAT (Revised)  Wednesday, October 14 th @ 7:30 am, during the regular school day. Free! All students are registered  The PSAT allows you to:  Assess your skills in critical reading, writing and language and math  2 hours 45 minutes, multiple choice, (No penalties for wrong answers)  Get specific suggestions on how to improve your skills before taking the SAT or ACT.  Compare your academic skills with juniors nationally  Practice for the SAT (PSAT scores are not used for college admission)  Predictor of score on SAT  National Merit Scholarship qualifying exam  Ask colleges to send you information (check the box)

6. SAT (revised) vs. ACT  Required for Admission by most U.S. colleges  Test is 3 hours and 50 minutes (with essay)  Three sections: Math, Evidence based Reading and Writing, Essay (optional)  All multiple-choice  No penalty for wrong answers  Math: Problem-solving, data analysis, geometry, Trig, Quadratic Equations  Maximum 1600  Collegeboard.org  Required for Admission by most U.S. colleges  Test is about 3 hours and 25 minutes long w/ the optional 30 minute essay  Four sections: English, Math, Reading, Science  No penalty for wrong answers  Math: Some Trigonometry  Maximum 36  Act.org

7. SAT/ACT Test Prep  Collegeboard.org (free test prep and partnership with Khan Academy)  ACT.org  SATprep.org (classes sponsored by NHS honor society and offered on-site at Newport)  Best test prep is to work hard in classes and review PSAT results

8. SAT Subject Tests  Subject Tests are 1 hour long (can take 3 max in one day)  Subjects include History, Math, English, Science, World Languages  May be required or recommended by selective private universities (always check college’s website)  Best to take the exams when class is completed  Note: Check with college - some will want specific subject tests like Math II, depending on intended major

9. What is Naviance? Our web-based tool for students & parents Naviance is a great tool for career and college research. It helps students…  Set personalized goals  Explore career options  Search for colleges  Apply for scholarships  Track their admissions status  Find info about upcoming news & events  ALL Juniors are registered

10. Naviance

11. 5 Steps for Choosing a College 1. Self Analysis – know yourself  Naviance & My College Quick Start -College & Career planning based on PSAT results. 2. Start building the list…Look for colleges that are a good FIT for you.  IDEAL-location, climate, size, campus setting, selectivity, majors, activities, religious affiliation, graduation rates, professor availability etc. 3. Gather Information 4. Narrow Down your List  Eliminate the schools that are not a good academic fit  Don’t focus too much on rankings/ratings  List pros and cons of each school 5. Finalize your College List  Visit if possible or visit schools with similar characteristics locally  Determine deadlines and requirements  Start applications (Sept/ Oct of 12 th grade)

12. Parent tips for Junior year  Attend BSD College Conference  Visit colleges during mid winter and spring breaks if possible  Start having conversations with your student and be open to their ideas and many options  Don’t rule out possibilities due to cost - yet  Financial Aid Calculator to estimate aid eligibility  WUE programs  Use Naviance

13. NHS Student Support Services  Tutorial Period  Peer Tutors (sign up w/Mr. Brown, Dean)  Academic Coaches in the classroom  ASPEN and Brightspace  Outside Counseling Services (YES, ACRS, etc.)  Ms. Worden in the Career Center

14. Anonymous Reporting 14 Website Email Phone Text

15. QUESTIONS? Resource: Counseling Center Website