Senior Parent Meeting

August 14, 2014

Introduction

Bethany Watts – Academic Advisor

11 years at NYOS Charter School

Academic Advisor Website

You can find my website on the NYOS Website

Check regularly for updates!

SAT Reasoning Test

Cost: $52.50 Register at www.collegeboard.com We do not administer the exam at NYOS.

Student needs to choose a location to take the test.

Test Prep Materials: http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/?affiliateId=default&bannerId=satpracticehome

SAT Subject Tests

Subject Tests are hour-long, content-based tests that allow you to showcase achievement in specific subject areas where you excel.

Some colleges require or recommend that you take SAT Subject Tests.

In addition, you can enhance your application, demonstrate knowledge you’ve gained outside the classroom, and potentially place out of introductory courses.

SAT Subject Tests

You cannot take the SAT Subject Tests and the SAT on the same test date.

Not all Subject Tests are available each testing date.

You can take up to 3 Subject Tests on one testing day.

http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-subject-test-dates

SAT Subject Tests

Basic Fee - $26+ Language w/ Listening (per test) - $26 + All Other Subject Tests - $16

SAT Reasoning Test

2014/2015Test Dates

TestRegular

Registration Deadline

Late Registration

Deadline

October 11, 2014 SAT & Subject Tests September 12, 2014 September 30, 2014

November 8, 2014 SAT & Subject Tests October 9, 2014 October 28, 2014

December 6, 2014 SAT & Subject Tests November 6, 2014 November 24, 2014

January 24, 2015 SAT & Subject Tests December 29, 2014 January 13, 2015

March 14, 2015 SAT only February 13, 2015 March 3, 2015

May 2, 2015 SAT & Subject Tests April 6, 2015 April 21, 2015

June 6, 2015 SAT & Subject Tests May 8, 2015 May 27, 2015

SAT Scores Delivered

2014/2015

Test Dates

Scores Available on the SAT

Website

October 11 October 30

November 8 November 25

December 6 December 23

January 24 February 12

March 14 April 2

May 2 May 21

June 6 June 25

Seniors Should Register for the October SAT!

The test is on October 11, 2014. Registration Deadline is September 12,

2014. Late Registration Deadline (+ $24) is

September 30, 2014. Get scores online by October 30, 2014.

SAT Question of the Day

Sign up for the SAT Question of the Day!!!

http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day

ACT Cost - $54.50 Late Fee - $24 Take the ACT Plus Writing! Register at www.actstudent.org We do not administer the exam at

NYOS. Student needs to choose a location to take the test.

Test Prep: http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/

ACT

Test Date Registration  Deadline

Late Registration Deadline

(Late Fee Required)September 13, 2014 August 8, 2014 August 22, 2014

October 25, 2014 September 19, 2014 October 3, 2014

December 13, 2014 November 7, 2014 November 21, 2014

February 7, 2015** January 9, 2015 January 16, 2015

April 18, 2015 March 13, 2015 March 27, 2015

June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 22, 2015

SAT or ACT???

ACT questions tend to be more straightforward.

The SAT has a stronger emphasis on vocabulary.

The ACT has a Science section, while the SAT does not.

The ACT tests more advanced math concepts.

The ACT Writing Test is optional on test day, but required by many schools.

The SAT is broken up into more sections.

The ACT is more of a "big picture" exam.

Information from http://www.princetonreview.com/sat-act.aspx

NYOS High School Code

NYOS High School Code: 440347

You will need this number to register for both the SAT and the ACT.

SAT Saturday Academy

Preparing For the SAT

Audience

The SAT Saturday Academy is designed for seniors who will be taking the SAT in October or November of this year.

SAT Test Dates: October 11, 2014 November 8, 2014

Due to the tight timeline for college admissions, NYOS will only be able to accommodate seniors for these sessions. NYOS may host another Academy in the future that

will be open to sophomores and juniors.

Overview

We hope to accomplish the following with the SAT Saturday Academy: Provide an overview of the SAT Reasoning Test and

SAT Subject Tests Equip students with resources available to them to

prepare for the SAT Use assessment data to help students create a

personalized plan for studying Address the content topics covered on the SAT Expose students to the question types frequently

seen on the SAT Give many opportunities for practice with material

covered on the SAT

Academy Schedule

The SAT Saturday Academy will be held in the NYOS cafeteria each Saturday from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. Session 1: September 6

• Diagnostic Pre-Test• Getting to Know the SAT: Purpose, Instructions, and

Strategies/Resources Session 2: September 13—Math Focus Session 3: September 20—Reading Focus Session 4: September 27—Writing Focus and Benchmark

Assessment Session 5: October 4—Utilize Results: Create Custom Study

Plans Students would maximize the benefits of this program by

attending all 5 sessions. Therefore, students signing up for the program are expected to attend each session.

Cost and Registration

FREE!

Registration information will be on my website on Monday, August 18, 2014.

Texas Common Application

www.applytexas.org Over 60 Texas Universities

All public Texas universitiesParticipating private universities

University of Texas System, A&M System, Texas State, Texas Tech, Midwestern State, Sul Ross, Baylor, Concordia, North Texas, St. Edwards, Schreiner, Austin College, etc.

Texas Common Application

Website Includes:University Contact InformationDetails about EssaysFeesDeadlines

The Common Application

www.commonapp.org “The Common Application organization has

a membership of more than 400 institutions which represents the full range of higher education institutions in the US: public and private, large and small, highly selective and modestly selective, and East Coast, West Coast, and every region in between. They have also welcomed their first two international members.”

Application Deadlines

Application Deadlines for Public Texas Universities for the year 2015 – 2016.

List compiled by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

This list will be posted on my website and in my office as soon as it is made available.

Financial Aid

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)www.fafsa.ed.gov

Fast Web – www.fastweb.com Scholarship Search – see my website

for other scholarship options.

Financial Aid Night in January.

College & Career Expo

Presented by Skillpoint Alliance Thursday, October 23, 2014 Palmer Events Center 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Booths will offer a variety of

information and resources for choosing a post-secondary and eventual career path

District College Fairs

Many school districts offer college fairs early in the fall semester.

District college fairs to be announce soon

Check my website for updates

Timeline of Events

Dec. 12 Turn in baby/child photos to Ms. Watts

Sept. – Dec. Take Senior Pictures October Secure prom location March Order graduation

invitations April Order caps & gowns May 22* Graduation!

Expenses

Senior Pictures ? Invitations $20 - $50 Cap & Gown $30 - $40

Graduation Fee $50

(facility fee and diploma) - Due by 9/19Turn in to Ms. Watts

Individual Meetings

Student and Parents/Guardians About 30 minutes each Packet of information

Sign-up for a date and time:Volunteer Spot

• http://vols.pt/5cwBdt

Thank You For Coming!

This is going to be a busy year! Please feel free to contact me to set

up a meetingbwatts@nyos.org