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12th Grade Rider Parent-
Student Meeting
Which one is for your student?
Post-Secondary Paths
• Students who want to serve our country after high school have two options:
• Enlist directly after high school and receive training/college credit as a part-time student over the course of your service
• Obtain a degree from a 4-year or 2-year college as a full-time student, then join—possibly as an officer.
U.S. Armed Forces
• Offer certificate programs in various subjects including:• Welding
• Automotive Repair and Collision
• Cosmetology
• Vocational Nursing
• Electronics
• Medical Assistance
• And much more!
• Give students the opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills in order to become more marketable in the workplace
Vocational/Technical School
• Offer 2-year Associate’s Degrees and Certificate programs
• A 2-year school is often the best fit for a student with • Below average SAT/ACT scores; a GPA of 2.9 or below
• The inability to be a full-time student
• Do not require SAT or ACT scores
• Some have transfer agreements with 4-year schools who want to get their core curriculum (or “basics”) done at a 2-year school
Two-Year Community Colleges
• These schools offer 4-year bachelor degree programs• The most selective of these will want above a 4.0 GPA
• The majority of these will want students with a 3.0+ GPA
(approximately the top 60% at Rider)
• Admission requires that students take an SAT or ACT test• Schools don’t usually prefer one over the other but always research the
school to ensure that there is no preference
• A composite score of 1550 on the SAT should place
the student in a college-ready category
• For the ACT, students are deemed “college-ready” when they
score at or above the following benchmarks for each section
of the ACT: English, 18; Reading, 22; Math, 22; Science, 23
• SAT Subject tests are required from a few competitive out of state schools and programs
Four-Year Colleges and Universities
• Students in the Top 10% shall be admitted to a general academic teaching institution if the student meets the following conditions:• Recommended or Distinguished Program
• Submit transcript(s)
• Submit the application on time
• Keep in mind that just because a student may have automatic admission to the school itself, it does not mean that they have automatic admission to their program of choice at the college
• UT-Austin is the only exception in which the above applies but only to the top 8% of the graduating class.
Notes on Automatic Admission
• When a college says that they review your student’s application holistically, they will also consider the following:
• Community Service and Volunteering
• Leadership Roles
• Work Experience
• Distinguishing Characteristics
Notes on Holistic Review
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU APPLY
The College
Application Process
• Online Application Form
• Test Score Report: SAT or ACT Plus Writing• Must come directly from the testing agency
• SATs will be sent from CollegeBoard at sat.collegeboard.org
• ACTs will be sent from the ACT website at www.actstudent.org
• Transcript with GPA and Rank• Submit requests through Mrs. Mills. Her email is [email protected].
Students have been given this information. Remember to submit VC or MSU transcripts if needed!
• College Application Essay
• College Application Fee or Fee Waiver Request
• Housing, Scholarship and FAFSA applications
Major Application Components
• The ACT
www.actstudent.org
• October 24th
• December 12th
• February 6th
• The SAT
sat.collegeboard.org
• November 7th
• December 5th
• January 23rd
• March 5th (new SAT)
Upcoming SAT and ACT tests
• Beginning in March, students will see these key changes to the exam:
• Optional essay
• Easier vocabulary questions
• A Math Calculator Section and a Math No-Calculator Section (Calculator Math seems a little more difficult)
• No penalty for guessing
• Many colleges and scholarship priority deadlines will likely fall before the first new SAT. Most seniors will be needing to take the current one.
Redesigned SAT (to launch March 2016)
• SAT/ACT Practice Study Guides
• Method Test Prep Online Resource
• Khan Academy for SAT (www.khanacademy.org)
• Fall 2015 SAT/ACT Cram Sessions
Test Prep Resources
Wed., October 21st (Math)
Wed., October 28th (Writing)
Wed., November 4th (Critical Reading)
Wed., November 11th (English/Writing)
Wed., November 18th (Math)
Wed., December 2nd (Reading)
Wed,. December 9th (Science)
Fall 2015 SAT/ACT Cram Sessions
November 7th SAT December 12th ACT
• For current high school seniors, passing the End of Course Tests or EOC’s are mandatory for graduation. They can also be used for college course placement. Students must pass the English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, & US History.
• College Awareness/Practice tests: PSAT (junior year)
• College Entrance exams: ACT, SAT (seniors have already received information on these exams)
Types of Assessments
• College Credit Exams: AP and CLEP
• College Placement: TSI Assessment (only for seniors)
• Career Guidance: ASVAB (Sign up with Mrs. Johnson for Nov. 17th exam)
• Remember: Test scores are only one piece of information used in the admission process. Many other factors are considered during the decision-making process.
Types of Assessments
• Secondary School Report (mostly for Common App schools)
• With official recommendation letter
• Resume
• Teacher Recommendation(s) (if necessary)
• Scholarship Application
• Additional Application Essays
• SAT Subject Test scores
• Personal Interview (if applicable) – if optional or if ever given the opportunity, take advantage of it!
Supplemental Application Components
The ApplyTexas Application
• Accessible at www.applytexas.org
• Used by all 4-year and 2-year public schools in Texas
• Used by some private schools in Texas
The Common Application
• Accessible at www.commonapp.org
• Used by hundreds of 4-year colleges and universities in all 50 states
Application Types
• Fill out the application neatly and carefully
• It is important that students BEAT, not MEET, the deadline
• It’s great to keep a copy of the application and any letters of recommendation
Notes on College Applications
• Can run anywhere from $25 to $80 a school
• Fee waivers are available for eligible students
• Eligibility criteria can be obtained from Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Rios or your counselor
• Students who do not meet traditional fee waiver criteria may be able to request application fee exemptions if there is a special financial circumstance
Application Fees
• We must have on file a parent-signed permission form to release transcripts. These were given to your students weeks ago. You need to sign it, have your child sign it, and return it to our office.
• Once we have this, students (not the parents!) fill out a Transcript request form, stating where or to whom we need to send or release the transcript.
• Forms are located in the Guidance Office at the secretary’s desk.
• Multiple transcripts may be requested.
Requesting Transcripts
FALL
• Study for and take the SAT and/or ACT
• Write college essays, build resume, fill out online applications
• Obtain teacher recommendation letters (if necessary)
• Work with College Advisor, College/Career Counselor, and/or Guidance Counselor on your applications
• Complete and submit most applications before Winter Break
SPRING
• Financial Aid process in January & February
• Follow-ups with colleges
• Submit acceptance letters to Mrs. Johnson or Mr. Rios
• Visit colleges
• Choose “best fit” college by May 1st
Senior Timeline Highlights
• Visit the college website
• Take a visual tour of the campus
• Make a college visit (juniors and seniors are only allowed two visits per year; this can be properly documented with a note from the college on their school’s letterhead)
• Talk to alumni
• Contact the admissions office
• Attend college preview days from the school
How to choose the best-fit school
• When thinking about a particular school, students should ask themselves…
• Does this school offer the program I want to study?
• Can I see myself at this school for the next 4 years? Or for the next several semesters?
• Will this school allow me to grow as a professional and as a person?
• Considering our circumstances, are we paying the least possible amount of money to attend?
• AVOID superficial reasons for choosing a school such as “it’s a pretty campus” or “My friends are going here”.
How to research colleges and choose
best schools
Scholarship List Sign-Up
To be scouted by a college you must:
• Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse online
• Send copy of test scores
• Pay fee or submit fee waiver
• www.eligibilitycenter.org
• See your coach or Mrs. Johnson for more information
College Athlete Recruitment
• Monday, October 12th 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM @ Rider
• The workshop is given by MSU Admission Counselors, but is good for any school that will accept the ApplyTexasapplication
• Students must sign-up in Mrs. Johnson’s office
• For those interested in attending MSU, they will waive the $25 application fee
MSU ApplyTexas Workshop
• Wednesday, October 21st for any Rider senior during 7th or 8th
periods (students will choose one)
• For any students who would like any help from Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Rios on submitting an ApplyTexas application to any Texas school
Rider ApplyTexas Workshop
College Field Trip
• Thursday, November 12th – University of Texas at Arlington
• Limited to the first 15 students who turn in their permission form AND rank in the top half of their class.
• WHEN? Thursday, October 29th from 6 to 7:30 PM
• WHERE? Region IX Service Center on Loop 11
• WHY? Face-to-face visits with college representatives from many great schools in the state and beyond
• ALL STUDENTS are encouraged to attend!
College Night
• Tuesday, May 10th at 7:00 PM in the Field House
• To honor all seniors who are choosing to attend any college or join the military
• Reception and opportunities to take pictures will follow
Senior Recognition Night
• Wed. October 28th – Texas Tech University – 9:30 AM
• Thurs. October 29th – University of Texas at Austin – 2:00 PM
• Fri. October 30th – University of North Texas – 1:00 PM
• Mon. November 2nd – University of Alabama, Mississippi State University, Oklahoma State University – 12:30PM
• Wed. November 11th – Vernon College – 4th period
• Mon. November 16th – Tarleton State University – 4th and 5th periods (mobile unit in AG parking lot)
• Tues. November 17th – ASVAB testing for students who are 16+ (interested students are to be ready by 7:45 AM)
Upcoming College Rep Visits at Rider
• Graduate Sales met with your seniors this morning about ordering caps, gowns, invitations, etc.
• Please be looking for information that is sent home with your child.
• Counselors also met with seniors today. Please ask to see information that they received.
• 2016 Senior Graduation Date: Saturday, May 28th at 2:00 PM
Graduation Ceremony Info.
•Graduation dress code:
•Boys dress - Black slacks, white shirt, black socks, black shoes, dark tie
•Girls dress: Black dress, black hose, black shoes (no fish-net hose & heels no more than 1 ½” high)
Graduation Ceremony Info.
• Thursday, October 8th
• Parent-Teacher Conferences• Report cards available from 12 PM to 6 PM• Teachers available from 12-1 and 2-6
• Monday, October 12th (2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th periods)• MSU ApplyTexas Workshop – Students must sign up in Mrs.
Johnson’s office and pick a class period to work on the application.
• Thursday, October 15th
• Texas Tech Field Trip for eligible students
• Wednesday, October 21st
• Rider ApplyTexas workshop during 7th and 8th periods
• Thursday, October 29th
• College/Career Night at Region IX ESC from 6-7:30
• Thursday, November 12th
• UT-Arlington Field Trip for eligible students
• Tuesday, November 17th
• ASVAB exam (sign up with Mrs. Johnson)
Upcoming Events
Points of Contact
Carlos C. Rios
ASP College Advisor
Ext. 31033
Julie B. Johnson
College & Career Counselor
Ext. 31074
Brittany Bailey
Counselor A – D
Ext. 31012
Wendy Risner
Counselor E – Le
Ext. 31011
Stephanie Schelter
Counselor Li – Ri
Ext. 31016
Jill Lauck
Counselor Ro – Z
Ext. 31015
Nancy Balch
Scholarship Clerk
Ext. 31014
