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Lawrence High School Presents:
Focus on YOUR FutureJames Luciano,
Hobart & William Smith [email protected]
Christopher Flores, College of Mount St. Vincent
Freshman Year Take strongest course-
load possible Get involved in extra-
curricular activities Participate in
community service activities
Get to know your teachers and counselor
Maintain high grades – first year is important
Develop strong study habits/skills
Work on communication skills
Explore career interests
Sophomore Year Work towards continued academic
success Explore career interests and options Maintain strong academic course-load Engage in meaningful activities and
programs
Make a list of college majors that interest you; research these majors & different careers
Take the PSAT/NMSQT possibly Take SAT Subject Tests if
applicable Consider a summer pre-college
program
Sophomore Year
Begin to Develop Your Resume-- Involvement in and out of school Clubs & organizations Sports Community service Religious groups Work experience Internships/Summer Experiences Take Leadership Roles
Clubs & Activities (examples)
Marching Band Student Government Yearbook FHA Drama/Theater African American Club Art Club Environmental Club Hebrew Culture Club Key Club
SADD Video Film Making Club Lawrencian Photo Club Stage Crew Literary Magazine Flag Drill Team Supply Club DECA Model Congress
Interscholastic Athletics
Cheerleading Cross Country Football Soccer Golf Tennis Volleyball
Basketball Bowling Wrestling Gymnastics Winter Track
Fall Sports Winter Sports
Spring Sports
BaseballBadmintonLacrosseSoftballTennisTrack
NEW YORK STATE DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Regents Diploma:
English: 4 credits 1 Regents ExamSocial Studies: 4 credits 2 Regents ExamsMath 3 credits 1 Regents ExamScience 3 credits 1 Regents ExamThe Arts 1 creditHealth ½ creditWorld Language 1 creditPhysical Ed. 2 creditsElective creditsTotal: 22 credits
NEW YORK STATE DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Advanced Regents Diploma:
English: 4 credits 1 Regents Exam Social Studies: 4 credits 2 Regents Exams Math 3 credits 3 Regents Exam Science 3 credits 2 Regents Exam The Arts 1 credit Health ½ credit World Language 3 credits 1 FLAC Exam Physical Ed.2 credits Elective credits Total: 22 credits
Junior Year
Maintain highest grades possible Continue taking challenging courses Take PSAT (October) Seriously consider college and career
options Attend college fairs and visit campuses Take SAT, Subject Tests & ACT Exams Explore summer programs
Identify college factors which are important to you & research schools
Meet with your high school counselor to discuss all of these in order to start “building your list” of schools of interest
Start looking for scholarships Meet with your Guidance Counselor NCAA Eligibility (if applicable)
Senior Year Continue to earn strong grades Continue taking challenging courses Take SAT & ACT test if applicable Ask teachers for letters of Recommendation early Complete Senior Resume Write College Essay(s) Complete College Applications in a timely fashion Be sure to Follow-up with Colleges Financial Aid Forms (FAFSA & CSS Profile) Complete any and all Scholarship Applications Attend all informational meetings Finalize college choice VISIT COLLEGES
Meet with college reps at school, tour college campuses, attend college fairs & programs
If you are a college-bound athlete, file with the NCAA Clearinghouse
Consider a summer pre-college program/course and/or do some volunteer work
Getting Started Early is Important
What will you do when you graduate?
Begin gathering information about schools, college and universities
There are over 4000 US colleges to choose from
Factors to Consider when Choosing a College
Atmosphere – what are the students like, what are the “traditions”, coed, church affiliation, appearance of campus, in state/out of state mix
Location – distance from home, geographic, urban/rural Size – large/small, college vs. university Community – where you will also “live for four years Support Services - Cost – tuition, room, board, travel, personal ,books Extra-curricular activities
Types of Decisions Early action – Apply early, Notified early&
you have until May 1 to decide; can apply to other schools
Early decision –Is a Binding Contract, Apply early, Notified early. You must withdraw all other applications if accepted.
Rolling admissions –Usually notified four to six weeks after applying; you have until May 1 to decide
Regular decision – usually notified by mid-April; until May 1 to decide
About the SAT When Is It Offered?
The SAT is given 7 times per year How Long Is It?
3 hours, 45 minutes How Is It Scored? *Score Choice*
There are 3 sections: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing. Each section is scored from 200 to 800. The lowest score you can get on the SAT is a 600; the highest score is a 2400.
How Do I Register to Take the SAT?Visit www.collegeboard.com
About SAT Subject Tests QUESTION TYPES Exclusively multiple-choice. Some
language tests involve a listening component. When SHOULD YOU TAKE IT? You can take an SAT
Subject Test at any point in your high school career. Many take math Subject Tests in the fall of their senior year. Other tests, like sciences and languages, should be taken right after finishing related subjects in school.
HOW IS IT SCORED? Scale of 200-800. HOW LONG IS IT? One hour per test. HOW TO REGISTER? www.collegeboard.com
About the ACT HOW IS IT SCORED?A composite score
between 1 and 36 is given based on the average of 4 sections
HOW LONG IS IT? Actual testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes; but with the added 30 minute Writing Test, total testing time is 3 hours, 30 minutes
HOW TO REGISTER? www.act.org
Sections of the ACT ENGLISH 75 multiple-choice questions 45
minute section MATH 60 multiple-choice questions 60 minute
section READING 40 multiple-choice questions 35
minute section SCIENCE 40 multiple-choice questions 35
minute section WRITING* 1 optional essay 30 minute section
*Strongly suggest take with writing
How Can Your Guidance Office Help You?
Individual Student and/or Parent Meetings
Junior Interview Focus on Your
Future and Follow-Up
Financial Aid Night Holler
College Handbook for Juniors
Naviance & Career Cruising
Scholarship Bulletins College Trips College Rep. Visits
Important Resources Naviance: www.connection.naviance.com/lawrenceny
(see your counselor for username name and id) Career Cruising www.careercruising.com
Username: Lawrence Password: Careers
www.collegeboard.com www.act.org www.scholarships.com www.fastweb.com www.fairtest.org
Factors which may be used in Admissions
Strength of academic program, including the senior year
Grades and grade trends GPA (in academics) Standardized tests
(SAT/ACT/SAT II/AP) Recommendations
Essays Personal Essay/statement Interview (required or informational) Extracurricular Activities Community Service/Volunteering Leadership/Special Talents Specific requirements for specific
programs (i.e. Engineering, Pharmacy)
Things to Avoid Letting others make the choice for
you Procrastination and waiting too long
to apply Deciding not to apply because you
think you would not be accepted Choosing “Big Name” over “Best
Fit”
Conclusion Get started early! Get Involved Research college & career options Attend College Planning Conferences &
College Info Sessions Develop a Plan Set up campus visits Work closely with your guidance
counselor
Conclusion Grades Matter: 9, 10, 11 & 12! Read newspapers, magazines & books that interest
you Utilize resources: counselor, teacher, parents, peers,
boss, coach, college admissions counselors, etc… Be a role model! Spend at least one hour away from technology a night Keep a journal: goals, thoughts and notes Eat well, exercise and sleep!
Questions?
Thank you for coming!