1. 11 th Grade Parent Meeting

2. COUNSELING OFFICE Counselors: A – Ba Mr. Peelman Be – E Mr. Higgins F – Kh Mrs. Djouha Ki – O Mr. Smith P – Sa Mrs. Poker Sc – Z Mrs. Villani

3. COUNSELING OFFICE Registrar - Mrs. Kitty Burkey, 301-253-7041 Counseling Office Secretary - Mrs. Kris Nelson, 301-253-7037 Career Center - Mr. Ed Martin, 301-253-7045

4. Counseling Office Agenda High School Transcript and Course Selections PSAT, SAT, ACT, and ACCUPLACER Career Opportunities, Career/College Searches, College Fair, Financial Aid, and NCAA The College Application Process

5. Transcripts Transcripts include the following info: - Semester courses and semester grades - Cumulative GPA and cumulative WGPA - Attendance Record - Student Service Learning Hours (75) - Graduation Summary - High School Assessment Results

6. HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS There are 4 High School Assessments (HSA) that must be passed: - Algebra 1 412 - Biology 400 - English 10 396 - NSL Gov. 394 TOTAL 1602

7. DHS COURSE REGISTRATION Course level recommendations done by 1 st semester teachers in January Registration materials to students in early March Students return completed and signed registration card Course offering booklet distributed to all DHS students during registration

8. Senior Schedule Considerations Senior schedule is important in admission decisions Taking AP and honors level courses Seniors must schedule a full schedule Abbreviated schedule for 2 nd semester Internships and OJT Taking college courses Mid-year report process

9. PSAT Results Scores reports mailed early December Scores in Critical Reading, Math, and Writing Skills Determines National Merit awards Analysis given for all answers: - rates the question (e, m, h) - gives the correct answer - gives suggestions on improving skills - test booklets will be returned to students WWW.collegeboard.com/psatextra

12. MCPS Degree Attainment Compared to the Nation Class of 2001 Percentage of High School Graduates Earning a Bachelor Degree Within Six Years Source National Clearinghouse, April 1, 2009

13. Percentage of Graduates in MCPS Classes of 2001—2003 Earning a 4-Year Degree (Data available as of April 2009) Montgomery County Public Schools

14. Key 7: 1650 SAT, 24 ACT College Degree Attainment Rates for MCPS Graduates Percentage of MCPS Students in the Class of 2001 Earning a Four-year Degree by Dec. 2008

15. SAT/ACT Participation/Performance Class of 2008

16. Which Test Should a Student Take? 16 ACCUPLACER SAT ACT

17. What Should We Know about SAT, ACT, and ACCUPLACER? 17 SAT ACT ACCUPLACER College Application TestsCollege Placement Test

18. SAT-ACT-ACCUPLACER

20. SAT Testing Dates Test Date Registration Deadline - Dec 5 October 31 (11/13 late ) –January 23 (DHS) Dec 15 (12/30 late) –March 13 February 4 (2/18 late) –May 1 (DHS) March 25 (4/8 late) –June 5 April 29 (5/13 late)

21. ACT Testing Dates Test Date Registration Deadline –December 12 November 6 (11/20 late) –February 6 January 5 (1/15 late) –April 10 March 5 (3/19 late) –June 12 (DHS) May 7 (5/21 late)

22. ACCUPLACER TEST Montgomery College Placement Test - Can replace SAT or ACT - Available to 12 th grade students in October. (PSAT testing day) - Scored in Reading, Math, and English - Placement determined by scores - Key is 550 in each section for a total of 1650

23. TestingWhenFullyPrepared Testing When Fully Prepared 23 Whether SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER

24. Mock Tests 24 Mock ACT- Nov. 23 Mock SAT- Dec.

25. Test Preparation 25 College Test Prep Course Triumph Other Options-i.e.Kaplan

26. The Essence of the Seven Keys 26 Every student should have an opportunity to go to college, prepared for success!

27. The Essence of the Seven Keys 27 Every student should have an opportunity to go to college, prepared for success! Take AP course(s) to get College- Ready

28. Percentage of Graduates in MCPS Classes of 2001—2003 Earning a 4-Year Degree (Data available as of April 2009) Montgomery County Public Schools

31. Career/College Career Center - Career, College, and Scholarship Searches - Financial Aid: must file the FAFSA - asap after January 1 - file on-line at fafsa.ed.gov - Mr. Martin at 301-253-7045

32. College/Career College Searching - Naviance (TCCi) – December 7-11 - College Fair on April 14 or 15 (Bus only) - NCAA Clearinghouse: - www.ncaa.orgwww.ncaa.org - NCAA eligibility section - School code is 210460

33. College Application Process Spring/Summer 2010 - Gather information and organize - SAT and ACT - College Fair - College Recruiters and Open Houses - College Visits

34. College Application Process College Application - Requesting, completing, and sending applications - Student Information Summary - Transcript Request - Recommendations - Essays

35. What to expect? THE FOUR “D’s” - Delay - Disorganization - Determined to “distance” themselves - Desire for total independence

36. University of Maryland College Park 103 Students applied to Maryland 64 Students were admitted 38 Admitted in Fall; 26 Admitted in Spring 38 Admitted in Fall: - 4.15 WGPA; 1285 SAT 26 Admitted in Spring: - 3.91 WGPA; 1168 SAT