1. JUNIOR CAREER PROGRAM T F U U R E F U U T R E

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4. Know yourself -- (Self Assessment) Research options for college or career Narrow down options to your top choices Investigate your top selections Call, write, visit schools and surf the web for info!

5. Four Year Colleges - 45.4% of AHS students start at a 4 year school Community Colleges / Two-Year Colleges Full-Time Employment Military - Academies or Enlistment Trade/Business/Technical Schools Apprenticeship Programs: Earn while you learn

6. SAT I (Reasoning Test) Take in spring of junior year and fall of senior year www.sat.collegeboard.com Cost = $52.50 (waivers available for those on F/R Lunch) Offered at Annandale on 5/2 ACT Take in spring of junior year and fall of senior year www.actstudent.org Cost =$38.00 without writing plus writing =$54.50 (waivers available for those on F/R Lunch) Offered at Annandale on 4/18 TOEFL When English is not native language and SAT I verbal scores may be affected by language difference Taken on computers at test center sites See your counselor for more information STATE U.

7. What's the difference between SATs and ACTs? ACTSAT Length3hrs 25 min3hrs 45 min Structure4 sections:10 sections: English3 Critical Reading Math3 Math Reading3 Writing Science1 Experimental which is unscored ScoringComposite of 1-36 based on average scores from the 4 tests sections Total score range of 600-2400 based on adding scores from 3 subjects 4 scores of 1-36 for each test3 scores of 200-800 for each subject Optional Writing Test score of 0-12 (not included in the overall scoreScore 0-12 for the Essay Wrong Answer PenaltyNo penalty for wrong answers 1/4 point subtraction from your raw score for each wrong answer (except for Math Grid-Ins) Sending Score HistoryYou decide which score is sent *some colleges require you to send all scores, check with the college to be sure ReadingReading Comprehension Sentence Completion MathArithmetic Algebra Geometry Algebra II Trigonometry ScienceAnalysisNone Interpretation Evaluation Basic Content Problem Solving EssayOptional Final SectionFirst Section 30 minutes25 minutes Not included in Composite ScoreFactored into overall score Topic of importance to high school studentsMore abstract topic

8.  SAT II (Subject Tests) Take up to 3 subject tests on one testing date Tests knowledge of particular academic disciplines Scores used for placement, sometimes for admissions Check each school’s admissions requirements Popular schools that like/require SAT II tests www.sat.collegeboard.com STATE U.

9.  SAT II (Subject Tests) cont… Popular schools that like/require SAT II tests STATE U. George Washington University Recommended [Req Special Programs] (2) Required: SAT or ACT with Writing 2 SAT Subject Tests are required in science and mathematics for the Seven Year BA/MD program. The Honors Program recommends 2 Subject Tests. Georgetown UniversityRecommended [STRONGLY] (3) Required: Georgetown requires the SAT or ACT and does not consider the Writing scores from either test. STRONGLY Recommended: 3 SAT Subject Tests. Breadth of subjects recommended. Foreign language and subjects of interest to the student are recommended. Georgetown requires applicants submit all College Board and ACT scores. University of VirginiaRecommended Required: SAT or ACT with Writing Recommended: 2 SAT Subject Tests are strongly recommended. For students intending to study the sciences, one of the Subject Tests in Math is recommended. Washington & Lee UniversityRecommended [STRONGLY] (2) Required: SAT or ACT with Writing Recommended: 2 SAT Subject Tests in different subjects strongly recommended. "[Subject Tests] can provide our admission committee with useful information as we seek to distinguish between the many highly qualified applicants."

10. ON TEST DAY  You must register for the exam BY THE DEADLINE!  NO test day, location or test type changes allowed  Register at least a month in advance of the test date  You MUST present an admission ticket and you MUST present an ACCEPTABLE ID  Your name on your registration form MUST match your photo ID  If you do not have BOTH admission ticket AND valid ID you will NOT be allowed to test

11. THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT WHAT ID YOU CAN USE/NEED:  Make sure your photo ID is valid  Expired IDs are not acceptable (not even last year’s school id will be accepted)  Credit cards with photos are not acceptable  Photo copies of IDs are not acceptable

12.  Find out which colleges offer majors in the areas of study for the careers that interest you Family Connection  Find out the admissions requirements of each college: Academic record: GPA & strength of program Test scores: SAT I and II, ACT Letters of recommendation, interviews Also important: your activities, special talents, community service, athletic abilities, diversity, legacy

13.  Look at 3 types of colleges: Reach schools: academic/financial stretch Match schools: likely to meet your needs and accept you Backup schools: fairly certain to accept you  Where do YOU stand vs. the school’s standards?

14.  Identify your requirements for selecting colleges: Cost Size Academic competitiveness Setting -- urban, rural, suburban Academic programs NCAA division and sports offered Campus life

15.  Open admissions, but do require placement tests  Prepare for employment or transfer to 4-year college  Certificate of completion or associates degree  Have honors, college prep, remedial and ESOL options  Offer lower tuition, no expense for room & board  Seniors can apply to the Pathway to the Baccalaureate Program for additional support in HS and at NOVA and help with transferring to a 4 year college or university (see your counselor for more information).

16. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard Qualifications: Age 17-35, US citizen or permanent resident, high school graduate Physical condition: Height, weight and vision requirements; must pass medical exam Aptitude: 3-hour ASVAB test at high school Character: Screen out delinquency, arrests, drugs www.militarycareers.com

17.  Requires pre-candidate application for each service academy or ROTC this SPRING  Recruiters advise to take both SAT and ACT  Visit the service academy in the summer (some have summer programs)  Get in top physical shape  See Ms. Roth for more information

18. Work for a specific amount of time in return for instruction in a trade, art, or business. Receive supervised and structured on-the-job training See Ms. Roth for more information

19. If you are thinking about playing a sport for a Division I or Division II college:  Speak with your coach  Be sure to register for the NCAA clearing house http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp  Speak with your counselor and/or Mr. Valencia for more information

20. Start your research today, don’t delay! Time is flying!