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Eastlake High School
Junior Parent Night
Preparing parents and students for senior year and post-secondary
planning
Kirsten Keller
Counselor
Agenda
Junior Parent Night Goals Balancing the Senior Year 10 Steps To Good College Planning Q&A Session
Junior Parent Night Goals
Identify the challenges seniors face in balancing the senior year
Understand the post-secondary planning process
Simplify college search and application process
Assist parents in becoming an informed support for your son or daughter in planning for the senior year and the year following graduation
Provide resources for parent questions
A Well-balanced Senior year
Help your student plan for next year’s commitments now
Understand that social connections are more important than ever
Anticipate conflicting emotions with upcoming change
Reassure students that parents, advisors, counselors, and teachers are there to help provide support
Student responsibilities are split between planning their futures and working on high school demands:
10 Steps To Good College Planning
Begin the college search process with parent support
Plan for deadlines in the post-secondary planning process
Survive and thrive throughout the senior year
The following 10 steps will help your student:
1. Match aptitudes and career goals with schools and
programs Visit the EHS Career Center
Andrea Wehner, EHS Career Specialist
Use Career Cruising - www.careercruising.com
Explore college search websites Write a resume Look for schools with a good range of
programs in an area of interest
2. Register for a rigorous and balanced senior course
schedule
Core academic courses Coursework beyond minimum college
entrance requirements Advanced classes/course studies Elective classes in areas of interest
Washington Four-year College Entrance Requirements
English 4 yearsMathematics 3 years (req. math senior
year)
Social Science 3 yearsScience 2 years (incl. 1 yr Alg.
based lab)
World Language 2 yearsFine Arts 1 year
SAT Reasoning Test - www.collegeboard.com
ACT with optional writing test - www.act.org
Both are tests of college readiness Recommended Spring of Junior year Last testing opportunity Fall of Senior
year
3. Sign up for College Entrance Exams
College Entrance Exams
ACT 25% English 25% Mathematics 25% Reading 25% Science Optional Writing Test
Subtests range from 1-36
Composite of 4 test scores(1-36)
No penalty for guessing
SAT 33% Critical Reading 33% Mathematics 33% Writing
Subtest range from 300-800Sum of 3 test scores
(600-2400)Score adjusted for wrong
answers
Test Score ComparisonOld New
ACT SAT
SAT
36…1600 2400
35…1580 2340
34…1520 2260
33…1470 2190
32…1420 2130
31…1380 2040
30…1340 1980
29…1300 1920
28…1260 1860
Old New
ACT SAT SAT
27…1220 1820
26…1180 1760
25…1140 1700
24…1110 1650
23…1070 1590
22…1030 1530
21….990 150020….950 141019….910 1350
Old New
ACT SAT SAT
18….870 129017….830 121016….780 114015….740 106014….680 100013….620 90012….560 78011….500 750
4. Build a list of
schools/programs to research
Gather information about:
• Location• Size• Admissions Requirements – typical test scores/GPA• Academic Offerings – majors/programs• Expenses – tuition, travel to/from school• Financial Aid• Housing• Campus Visits
5. Plan school visits
Walk around campus Attend a class Interview admissions officers Spend a night in the dorm Talk with other university students Use campus comparison form as a
tool
6. Build a list of schools for application
Discuss the college comparison data and get feedback from others
Students should talk with parents, counselors, advisors, teachers, and friends
Help your son or daughter examine their goals, thoughts and feelings so that they may choose schools for application
Build a well-considered, reasonable list of schools for application
7. Submit applications
Demographic Information/Essays Academic record Test scores (SAT or ACT) School/counselor report Teacher recommendation
Application elements:
Letters of recommendation
Ask someone who knows them well Choose teachers of classes where they were most
engaged intellectually, showed creativity, or completed a special project or independent work
Tell the writer how their experience in the classroom or learning style relates to the college of application
Talk to the writer about their dreams for college and a career
Remember to write thank you notes to letter writers including exciting news of acceptance
To receive letters that add depth and excitement to an application students should:
College admission factors
College admission decisions
Match between college needs and student characteristics
Colleges provide admissions statistics range of GPA and test scores
Holistic review process Academic Index less frequently used
as a sole determinant in admissions decisions
Community and Technical Colleges
Opportunity for lower tuition costs while exploring academic interests
Small setting to solidify academic record or learn a trade
Admissions consist primarily of biographical information and proof of high school equivalency
8. Financial aid and scholarship
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS profile
Factors that determine a families financial strength
Schools determine distribution of funds as financial aid packages
Research independent sources of scholarship funding
Athletes should register with the NCAA EHS Financial Aid Night in December
Financial aid and scholarship references
http://studentaid.ed.gov
9. Plan senior year
SAT/ACT Fall National College Fair Application deadlines EHS finals, AP tests, senior project Sports, activities, community service,
social events National College Decision Day May 1 Graduation
Use a calendar to plan for:
10. Fall Senior Seminar for students
Review college application process Discuss elements of the Common
Application Reminder of Fall National College Fair Answer student questions
NACAC tips for parents: Dos and don’ts for college
admissions Do learn about the college admission
process Do discuss restrictions up front Don’t limit choices based on fees Do remind your child of deadlines Do listen and offer advice when asked Don’t make decisions for your son or
daughter Do encourage and celebrate
Books and Resources “Parents' Guide to College Life” by Robin Raskin
“The Thinking Parents Guide to College Admissions” by Eva Ostrum
“Sending Your Child to College: The Prepared Parent's Operational Manual” by Marie Pinak Carr and her daughters, Katharine Carr, Ann Carr and Elizabeth Carr
www.nacacnet.org – Steps to College Newsletter and College Preparation Calendar
http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/ - Parent of Junior Newsletter and Alerts Help your junior make the most of high school and stay on top of important deadlines and requirements. It includes links to the student version of the newsletter.
*References provided by: The College Board
The National Association for College Admission Counseling
Q & ASession
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