Sophomore Classroom Advising # 3

March 14-15, 2016

Class of 2018

Your StoryStrengths ExplorerResume/Summer PlansStandardized Testing RemindersSurvey

TODAY’S AGENDA

Your StoryShow your interests and

development through your academic story

Your transcript Your test scores

Your passions Your extracurriculars

=YOUR STORY

When you apply to college, your story will be evaluated, not just your numbers (i.e. transcripts and test scores).

Sample student story:

Interested in majoring in graphic arts

Sample Student Story:

Interested in majoring in Graphic Arts

Sample Student Story:

Interested in majoring in Graphic Arts

Extracurriculars:

● School yearbook

● Summer job at local printing shop

● Community college course in animation

● Member of SFHS art and anime club

Sample Student Story:

Interested in majoring in Graphic Arts

So, what do I do, if I don’t know what I want to do?

Strengths Explorer

Family Connection Assessments

● Knowing yourself, your interests, your attitudes, and your abilities is central to finding the right career, major and college. The purpose of searching for colleges is to find the right match.

Strengths Explorer Today’s Activity

Click: View Your Full Report Overview, Theme Details, Action Items

View Related Career Pathways

Pair Share:

● Your top 3 strengths● Any related careers

that interest you● What “Action Items”

you see yourself doing

Resume & Summer Plans

Keep your resume up to date in Family Connection

o Honors and Awards

o Extracurricular Activities

o Community Service

o Summer jobs/ Experiences

o Employment/ Internships

o Hobbies/ Interests

An updated resume is crucial to help understand your story as Lancer

Resume

Resume may be used for:

● College applications● Applying for jobs ● Applying for internships or

summer programs

Your resume should highlight:

● Your interests● Your experience (work,

volunteering, summer programs, sports, etc…)

● Your skills

What are your summer plans?

RESOURCE: sfhs.com/counseling click on “Summer Programs & Internships” tab

Standardized Testing

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Standardized Testing

Access Code

RESOURCE: studentscores.collegeboard.org

See PSAT scores HERE

1.Why are all these colleges emailing me?

2. Why am I getting invitations for summer conventions?

RESOURCE: sfhs.com/counseling

SAT

Reading - 65 minutesWriting and Language - 35 minutesMath w/out Calculator - 25 minutesMath w/ Calculator - 55 minutesWriting (optional) - 50 minutes

Total time: 3 hours & 50 minutes

Scored: 1600 scale

Writing: optional but we recommend it

RESOURCE: collegeboard.org

ACT

English - 45 minutesMath - 60 minutesReading - 35 minutesScience - 35 minutesWriting (optional) - 30 minutes

Total time: 3 hours & 25 minutes

Scored: 1 - 36

Writing: optional but we recommend it

RESOURCE: actstudent.org

SAT vs. ACT - Content

SAT vs. ACT - Scoring

SAT vs. ACT - Essays

Which test is right for me because ALL colleges accept both the ACT and the SAT?

Testing Timeline

RESOURCE: princetonreview.com

Test Optional Schools

RESOURCE: fairtest.org

SAT Subject Tests

You will perform best if you take the test immediately after finishing your last class in the subject.

RESOURCE: subject-tests.com

Sample Student:● Student wants to major in engineering -->

○ This student should take the Math II subject-test after completing Precalculus to show strength in math

SAT Subject Tests

RESOURCE: collegeboard.org

Reminders

REMINDERS:

Sign up for your courses by: March 16th

AP/Honors Contracts DUE to box in counseling by: March 18th

PSAT Paper Scores available: Wednesday, March 16th @ lunch

Keep adding items to your resume

Survey