1 Junior Parent Night #2 Welcome and thank you for attending…….Thank you for coming this evening. It’s great that you are here. I am hopeful you will leave with useful information and resources. This PowerPoint presentation is posted on the Stoney Creek HS counselor webpage under the folder class of 2011 Antonelli Wilson folder. If you download this presentation you can link right to the websites embedded throughout the slides. The handout also has several resources located on the back with instructions on how to find this presentation. February 2, 2010 Jennifer Antonelli Wilson Class of 2011 Rochester Stoney Creek High

2 Last time… We talked about developing a list of colleges, each family/student will have different preferences. Building a “Good” list of colleges: Reach, Match, Safety schools Resources and tips to retrieve info about colleges Making college visits College Admission basics Standardized testing: ACT, SAT, MME Merit Scholarships NCAA registration This presentation is posted online. At parent night back in November we discussed and reviewed the following topics. The big tickets items were strategies and resources of building a good list of colleges. The list can consist of reach, match and safety schools, but should always have match and safety schools. Several resources both web and text where recommended for updated school profile information. Remember profiles of colleges will list average scores and GPAs are only averages not cut scores. So keep this in mind. Some information will be briefly reviewed tonight but not much because we don’t have the time and we have new topics to cover. If you were not able to attend in November, this presentation is also posted on the web site. Here is a positive note to remember: 70% of colleges in the US accepts 70% of their applications.

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4 Topics for the Evening Financial Aid Process Senior ScheduleWhat is required Credit recovery College expectations College Application Process Review college admission policies/timelines College Application preparation (Spring/Summer) Application process Tonight these are the topics that will be addressed.

5 The Financial Aid processWhen it comes cost of college ….. 1. Apply to schools even out of financial range, maybe they can offer your student a scholarship package that will match the more affordable school ( no harm here) 2. It’s good to also build your list of colleges with money in mind-including an affordable college that the student will happy at. Here is a quick thoughts to consider as we head into the discussion of financial aid and the cost of college. Generally speaking MI publics will cost around 20,000 a year, and MI privates up to 40,000 a year. The Financial Aid process

6 Financial Aid: The 3 Main TypesGrants & Scholarships: money given to you that is never paid back Loans: must be repaid with interest Work Study- money given in exchange for on-campus work you perform. (library or fitness center ) Financial aid are funds provided to students and families to help pay for postsecondary educational expenses. There are 3 main types of financial aid. The Grants do not have to be repaid (they are often called “gift aid”). Scholarships are funds that do not have to be repaid as well. Scholarships are usually based on academic merit but can be based on a student’s interests, hobbies, religion, ethnicity, and/or financial need. Loans have to be repaid with interest. Work-study is money earned by the student at a job (often on campus) that helps the student pay his or her educational expenses.

7 Financial Aid: The FormsFAFSA : Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Most important form. (not com!) CCS/Financial Aid Profile. Some colleges will require this in addition to FAFSA In MI, U of M and some small private colleges) https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/prf/index.jsp In starting the Financial Aid process it is important to know which forms and documents are involved. The FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the most document in the financial aid process. I need to mention and stress that this is a free application and please don’t ever pay for these documents or for processing. If you or your student finds a Web site that asks for payment, the student is not at the official U.S. Department of Education FAFSA site. Some colleges will require addition forms and documents to be completed in addition to FAFSA. The CCS/Financial Aid Profile is an example. Colleges in Michigan include U of M and some private colleges.

8 Financial Aid: The NamesGrants Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant, National Science/Math to Retain Talent Grant (smart) Loans Programs: interest rates, repayment schedule Perkins Loan: is a need-based student loan offered by the U.S. Department of Education to assist American college -Stafford Loan Subsidized: government pays interest while in schools Unsubsidized : you pay all the interest -Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) or call FED-AID Here are some names of Federal grants and loans. To learn more about the grant/loans programs and eligibility go to

9 Financial Aid: The amounts ($)Example: first-year student in Maximum amounts allowed: Federal Pell Grant: approximately $5,350 Academic Competitiveness Grant: $750 TEACH Grant: $4,000 Federal Stafford Loan: $5,500 Federal Perkins Loan: $5,500 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant: $4,000 Federal Work-Study: depends on funds available at school Federal PLUS Loan (for parents): COA minus other aid received These are this year’s award amounts so it could change for the next year, but wanted to give you an idea. The maximum awards listed on this slide are just that: maximum awards. There is no guarantee that any single student will receive the maximum award from any program. The student must have a significant level of financial need in order to receive maximum grant awards. Students should be aware that Perkins Loan, FSEOG, and Federal Work-Study funds are first-come, first-served, so it is important to apply as early as possible.

10 Financial Aid: The ScholarshipsScholarships Local and National Scholarship info we receive will be posted on the website. (scholarship folder) Check with your employers National Scholarship Search Engines Never pay for a scholarship search or application Scholarships like mentioned before are usually based on academic merit but can be based on a student’s interests, hobbies, religion, ethnicity, and/or financial need. A scholarship folder is located on the counseling website and students are encouraged to check out the posted scholarships during senior year. Also check with your employers and companies sometimes they will offer scholarships for employees children. We talked last time about using fastweb a national search engine for scholarships. You will fill out a profile and fastweb will you when a scholarship comes up that meets your criteria. Meritaid is a website that lists merit based scholarships at each college. And never pay for a scholarhip search or application that is red flag for not legit. Federal Trade commission has useful information about avoiding the scams and reporting a complaint.

11 Financial Aid: How Much Can I Get?In general, depends on your financial need. Looks at income, assets and size of family to determine family’s ‘ability to pay’ for education. Financial need is determined by Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and cost of attendance (COA) EFC comes from what you report on FAFSA COA is tuition, books, fees, room and board, transportation, etc. COA – EFC = Financial Need For a full explanation of the EFC formula, go to and download “The EFC Formula” under the heading “Federal Student Aid Publications.” How much financial aid are you eligible for and what kinds depends on your EFC, Expected Family Contribution. An EFC is determined by a formula that takes into account information such as the student’s and parents’ income, their assets, how many people are in the family household and how many of those people are in college. Cost of attendance is determined by the school and may include: Tuition and fees Books, supplies, transportation, personal, misc. Room and board Dependent care Study abroad expenses Disability expenses Employment expenses for coop study Loan fees Financial need is determined by subtracting the EFC from the COA. Because COA differs from school to school, a student’s financial need will also differ from school to school.

12 Financial Aid: Your EFCThe EFC is used by EVERY college to determine your eligibility for aid. Examples If ones EFC is $15,000, that is generally all you will pay at any college If U-M is $22,000 you pay $15,000-they find $7,000 (or try to) If East Coast College is $45,000, you $15,000-they find 30,000 (or try to) If OCC is $5,000, you pay the whole thing. For an example, one’s EFC is 15,000 than that is generally what you will pay at any college.

13 Financial Aid: The Colleges Part4-6 Weeks after you submit your FAFSA you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the U.S. Department of Education. The colleges you specified on your FAFSA will also receive a copy of your SAR so they can design a financial aid package for you. These packages may include offers of grants, scholarships, a federal work-study jobs and/or loans. Each school listed on FAFSA will send you award letter if you have been accepted. In this slide I wanted you to get an understanding of what happens after you file your FAFSA application.

14 Financial Aid: Forecast & EstimateOn-line tool developed by U.S. Department of Education to help families financially prepare for college. For early estimate, use FAFSA4caster: Go to Enter some financial information Get an estimate A student of any age can use FAFSA4caster. Purpose of the tool is to provide early estimate of aid eligibility so the family can plan ahead. FAFSA4caster asks for information such as earnings, savings, and taxes and then provides estimate of how much the student might get from the federal student aid programs. Know and remember that FAFSA4caster is not the official federal aid application .

15 Financial Aid: The When and WhatNovember/December Start to look over and fill out FOTW (FAFSA on the Web) worksheet* Credit check (student) Get a PIN at Student and Parent both need a PIN This allows you sign the FAFSA electronically, speeding up the process Sometimes it is good to just know when and what to do. So here are some general timelines that might help feel organized and settled. You may fill out the FAFSA on the web Worksheet (FOTW) worksheet earlier than January 1. This gives you ahead start on collecting and organizing data needed to fill out the FAFSA. We will look at a FOTW in a minute. This is helpful information. Students and parents can get PINs at any time. The student does not have to be ready to fill out a FAFSA. The benefit of you and your student getting a PIN is you will be able to sign the FAFSA electronically, thus speeding up the process greatly. So think in terms of working online, you can’t sign it, so the PINs replace this part. Important to note here that student and parent need separate PINs – one each. It is important that the student and parent not share their PINs with anyone. A PIN is a signature as well as providing access to private information. To protect themselves from identity theft and other types of fraud, students and parents should not tell anyone their PINs. Lastly if not a bad idea to run a credit check for your student. Not because they might have bad credit, but because of mistakes that take place it someone would enter a SS# incorrectly, etc.

16 *FAFSA on the Web Worksheet (FOTW)Families can use time wisely by completing a worksheet before accessing FOTW Available on website, click publications See example: The FAFSA on the Web Worksheet was designed for students and parents who prefer to fill something out on paper and then transfer their answers to FAFSA on the Web. I want to pull it up so you can see what it will look like. You can fill out worksheet early having it ready to input information on the web starting Jan 1, It is recommended students use the worksheet instead of the paper FAFSA if preparing for the online FAFSA. The worksheet follows the order of questions on the online FAFSA, whereas the paper FAFSA does not and therefore can cause confusion if used for this purpose.

17 Financial Aid: The What and WhenJanuary Fill out FAFSA electronically/online or (by March 1st: state of MI deadline) February You will receive Student Aid Report (SAR) with your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) March Begin to receive award letters, loan applications Summer Billing will begin So the FAFSA is available online and paper January 1 of each year. Ideally high school students and parents will fill out the FAFSA in January of senior year, assuming the plan is to go onto college in the fall following graduation. File by March 1st. After you file the FAFSA about 4-6 weeks later, you will receive The Student Aid Report (SAR) will list the student’s EFC and will show the information the student reported on the FAFSA.

18 Financial Aid: The Benefits of Filing OnlineFAFSA on the Web: filed online using worksheet More than 95% of FAFSAs are filed online Parents with more than 1 college student can transfer data from original application to others Faster turn around; more accurate, built –in edits to prevent costly errors, skip logic allows to skip unnecessary questions, ‘help’ for common questions, ability to check application status online So majority of FAFSAs are filed online. There are benefits to filing online such as….. Also if the you haven’t yet filed your tax returns, it’s okay for you to carefully estimate the amounts that will be on your tax forms and report the estimated amounts on the FAFSA. You will need to correct those amounts once they have filed their taxes. Corrections can be made on the paper SAR or online at Online corrections can be processed immediately in some cases. The student will then receive a new SAR, and the school will receive updated information. Online provides help screens as the student fills out the application; and the “live help” button links. There was also talk of an IRS upload for taxes for next year.

19 Financial Aid: The Data RequiredStep 1: Student demographic information Step 2: Student financial information Step 3: Dependency status questions Step 4: Parent financial information Step 5: Independent student household information Step 6: List of colleges to receive results Step 7: Signatures and certifications Just a quick look at the categories of data required on the FAFSA forms.

20 Financial Aid: If a new circumstance developed after you already filed FAFSA……Keep the financial aid office (at the college) informed of your changes and you may be eligible for more money. Examples …… High medical costs Job loss Negative income Divorce Loss of house If there was a substantial change in your family situation after you have filed the FAFSA you should contact the financial aid office at the college your student will be attending.

21 Financial Aid: Need to KnowCheck out the FAFSA4caster Get PIN (both student and parent) before Jan 1 Start filling out FOTW worksheet in November to be ready to file Jan 1 or after File by March 1st (MI deadline) File online if at all possible Financial Aid Night at SCHS (Nov/Dec) College Goal Sunday in February Just a quick review of the key points to remember the most at this point if you are overwhelmed.

22 If you have a financial planner, go see them tomorrow.

23 Local Resource available: RC Education and EnrichmentHOW TO BEAT THE HIGH COST OF COLLEGE - For Parents of High School Juniors and Seniors Learn how & when to begin the financial aid process, about the FAFSA form, how college savings will count against you & how to fix that, how to avoid the biggest mistakes parents and grandparents make, how to select the colleges that offer the best combination of education & financial aid, avoid disqualifying the student for financial aid which the student would otherwise receive, and potentially double financial aid eligibility. Stoney Creek H.S. Media Ctr. – Duggan Tue 2/9 7:00-8:30 pm 1 night $22 person or $26/couple I saw this resource in the Rochester Community Education and Enrichment guide that is mailed to your homes. Thought I would just mention it. I haven’t attended this seminar, but thought some might find it helpful to check out.

24 College preparation and graduationThe Senior schedule Moving into the senior schedule.

25 Senior Schedule: English RequiredStudents must complete a semester of Composition and a semester of Literature . English Graduation Requirements (4 credits) LA 9 LA 10 11th composition & 11th literature 12th composition & 12th literature For starters, all senior will need a full year of English. Students have options but must pick from the required options.

26 Senior Schedule: English RequiredComposition Options (pick one) Both of these are based on the same content expectations.  Both have the same amount of writing, and two of the units will be very similar.  Comp 12 Literature: English/language/humanities/pre-law/history career track Comp 12 Language: media/communication/ technology/graphic design path Literature Options (pick one) Literature of the Strange and Mysterious 20th Century Literature Mythology Shakespeare Film and screenwriting Poetry British Literature Exploring Literature (can’t take same class twice) Students will need to select a composition course and a literature course. Students could also select AP English, a full year course to meet English requirements. AP option: in replace of Comp & Lit option AP English Language or AP English Literature

27 English: Composition DescriptionsComp 12 Literature 1 semester writing and critical thinking class Several kinds of college essay writing, including a multimedia research project Writing assignments based on classic plays and novels, modern short stories, and non-fiction texts Comp 12 Language 1 semester writing and critical thinking class Several genres of composition, including essays and interactive texts, including a multi-media research project Assignments based on nonfiction, media, and short stories.

28 How are they different? Comp 12 Literature includes more literature (but does have some nonfiction) Comp 12 Language includes more media and nonfiction (but does have some literature) Comp 12 Literature focuses on traditional essay writing Comp 12 Language focuses on composition skills in several genres, including electronic media

29 Senior Schedule: Math Required1. Each student must minimally complete coursework through Functions, Statistics, and Trigonometry. (or Algebra 2 over 2 years) 2. A math or math related credit (1.0)must be taken in the final year of high school = graduation  Math is also required for senior year. Each student must complete coursework through FST or Algebra 2. And math or math related must be taken in their final year.

30 Senior Schedule: Math RequiredYour options. In Advanced Algebra -----> FST In Algebra 2A > Algebra 2B In FST ---> PDM, AP Stats, math related* In PDM ----> AP Calculus BC or AB, AP Stats, math related* If you are doing well in your current math class I would encourage you to continue in a college prep math, colleges would like to see you move on. However you need to use common sense and if you have hit your “wall” or are starting to hit your “wall” you could consider math related. See teacher for recommendation. Here are the options, options are based on what current math course you are in. So if you are in….

31 Senior Schedule: *math related*Math related courses (several newly added courses) Accounting 1 Accounting 2 Finance/Business math Economic Survival Computer Programming 1 Computer Programming 2 AP Computer Programming Fundamentals of Physics Physics All CAD classes (courses must be taken in student’s senior year and they need 1 credit or 2 semesters to fulfill requirement)

32 Graduation Requirements: ReviewSocial Studies (3 credits) World History US History Economics Government or AP Government Science (3 credits) Physical Science Biology Chemistry or Physics

33 Graduation Requirements: ReviewVisual, Performing, Applied Arts (VPAA) (1 credit) The VPAA List can be viewed at or in registration packets

34 Graduation Requirements: ReviewHEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1.0 Credits) Students must take either Individual Wellness (Grade 9 or 10) or Group Wellness (Grade 11 or 12). Students may combine their .5 Wellness class with another Wellness class or any PE class to fulfill the 1.0 Credit requirement. Wellness classes (health & PE) Group Wellness/Team Sports Group Wellness/Aerobics Group Wellness/Fitness PE classes Sports Activity: team Sports Activity: individual Personal Fit: Agility Personal Fit: aerobics

35 Scheduling: New Items New AP classes:AP Psychology, AP World History, AP Economics Zero hour and Seventh hour options See scheduling card for details

36 Senior Schedule & Graduation RequirementsJuniors will be presented with senior scheduling materials March 16 & 17. Materials included will be a scheduling card, registration packet, graduation checklist, list of courses and transcript. Please review materials with student and sign scheduling card. Scheduling Presentation will posted on website in “scheduling” folder

37 New Senior Year vs. Old Senior YearI just want to take a moment to mention awareness throughout senior year and the implications of failing a required course. Because students need 4 years of math & English this leaves no room for error really. I mention this because is past year’s, for example, a student who failed English senior year could still graduate (as long as they had 22 credits and 3 credits of English). Failing a course certainly had its consequences and one was risking their admission to college. Now it’s both, not graduating and risking college acceptance. Please be aware of students grades, attitudes and efforts throughout the entire senior year! More is at risk than past graduating classes.

38 Credit Recovery ($) Summer school 7:40 -1:452 sessions per summer; 11 days each Also online courses are available Summer graduation available RACE Courses offered in the afternoon and evening during the school year Online/correspondence courses See me Completely independent learning There are credit recovery option available. If a student failed a required course Sm1, they would have time to complete a class at RACE or online/correspondence. If a student failed a course in SM2 then they could go to summer school to make it up, they have a summer graduation ceremony.

39 Senior Schedule: What Colleges WantColleges will want to know and will find out what students are taking senior year so….. Show colleges that you are serious about learning. Challenge oneself, take rigorous classes Take 4 hours or more of academic classes English, math, science, social studies, world language Let’s talk for a minute about what colleges want in a student’s senior schedule. The idea of a easy schedule is really a myth, colleges want students to challenge themselves and continue to take college prep academics so they are college ready, getting their skills sharp. i.e. U of M like19 or more academics overall and at least 4 academics senior year. i.e. Many college acceptance letters include warnings to students such as "Your admission is contingent on your continued successful performance." This means colleges reserve the right to deny you admission should your senior year grades drop.

40 Advanced Placement Credit GuideAP classes are college-level course taken during high school that will provide students the opportunity to earn credit at college. Gain the edge in college preparation Stand out in the college admissions process Broaden your intellectual horizons AP tests are in May each year. Once you know some of the colleges your son/daughter are interested in you can take a look at their AP Credit Guides Policies just for awareness Examples: This is a reminder for those who are taking or planning to take an AP class. Colleges will have guidelines for how much credit and for which courses you will receive from your AP exam score. Usually 4’s and 5’s will earn credit and sometimes 3’s can earn you credit.

41 Apply FALL of Senior Year with some spring and summer preparationApplying to College

42 Kinds of Applications “Nuts and Bolts” Applications Basic data, no essays, no letters of recommendation “Nuts and Bolts Plus” Applications Basic data, plus one essay “Built Me a House” Application Basic data, 2-3 essays, 2 letters of recommendation There are different kinds of applications, some will take more time than others and will require more information. Basic info: GPA, ACT, courses you took, activities you were involved in all the way to more intensive apps with essays and letters of recommendation.

43 Admissions Policies/DeadlinesRolling Admissions The sooner you apply, the sooner you hear Early Action Early deadline. They will have specific deadline, usually November 1 or before. Decision will come out before winter holiday. Early Decision Early deadline. Legally binding and early commitment. Regular Deadlines will vary, always double check but usually Jan 1. Decisions will come out by April 1. Spring or Ivy model. Student will submit and send in college applications starting in September of their senior year. Admissions policies, procedures and deadlines are essential to be aware for each school you apply to. As your child develops a list it is critical they understand the types of admission policies and deadlines. Here is an overview from last time.

44 Applying by Deadline- a Typical ListApply to U of M and/or MSU first (rolling admissions) Apply to your other Michigan schools After that….the other rolling applications Early Action/Decision applications Regular applications by deadline date A nice target date to complete all applications by is Oct 31st, I encourage the kids to get their apps in by them if possible Regardless of what admission plans your intended schools have, you should apply early on (by October) this sets you apart and shows your ability to be organized and take tasks seriously. If you are able to collect all of your application materials and send them off by the beginning of October, you should consider yourself a success. Granted, in order to do this, students must begin the college selection process in earnest in your junior year and begin working on your college applications in August, prior to returning to high school for your senior year.  Students will need to work on their essays, establish multiple online accounts, and collect letters of reference among other organizational duties at this point in the process.

45 Students should try to have most of their applications completed and submitted by the end of October.

46 The College App Process: Spring of Junior YearStudents can be ….. Asking politely for letters of recommendation if your college requires them. This provides for lead time for the writer. Making college visits/tours/open houses Take ACT/SAT Keeping up with grades Clean up Facebook, open new account

47 The College Apps Process: Summer Between Junior & SeniorStudents could…. Create a resume Even if colleges require you to input this information on the application you will have it neatly organized Get started on College App Essays In the summer (August) or once update application is posted Get started on Applications or getting necessary materials ready. In August or once updated application is posted Get organized (clean your room/desk) Work/volunteer Summer learning programs

48 Link to Calendar of MI College Open Houses Link to Calendar of MI College Open Houses

49 I will be meeting with the Juniors in May to review the college applications process, timelines, spring and summer tasks, and scholarships. Spring Junior Meeting

50 Senior meeting first week of schoolGeneral Senior Info Information about Letters of Recommendation Scholarship Bulletin information College Application Checklist and Process Transcript Request process Senior meeting first week of school

51 Our Typical College ProcessStudent completes application online “hits submit” and prints out a counselor pg/form. Student would then bring counselor pg, release of info, and $5 to Mrs. Evans, counseling registrar. Mrs. Evans would route applications counselors to complete their portion of the application and sign. Mrs. Evans would then mail out counselor form, senior schedule, and transcript to college requested….. FYI: “State Wide E-transcript Initiative”:state of MI has requested that all schools and colleges process transcripts online….. Bottom line our process will have to change. TBA

52 The College Application Process: you applied, what’s next…..What do Colleges do once they have the student’s application? Either they…. 1. Accepted: info on housing, orientation, financial aid 2. Deferred: Ask student to provide more information. 1st semester grades, updated test scores etc. 3. Wait listed: Just have to wait. Still considering your application, but must hear from the admitted students first before they may offer you admissions. Ask if funds will be available if you're accepted 4. Denied: cannot offer you admissions. (You could check on J-term admissions or a summer start.) Some key terms to be aware of.

53 You must tell every college of your acceptance or rejection of offers of admission or financial aid by May 1. Send a deposit to the college you choose. .

54 NCAA Clearinghouse review For all potential Division 1 or 2 College Athletes…

55 NCAA Clearinghouse Students interested in Division I or II college athletics need to make sure they meet eligibility requirements Academic Eligibility NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses. NCAA Division II requires 14 core courses. List of approved and denied RCS courses. Other Eligibility criteria Test scores and GPA (2.0 or higher) Division 1: sliding scale & Division 2: ACT sum score Register during Junior year for NCAA at: Send your ACT scores to NCAA Check out College Bound Student-Athlete and Parent Guide for important information at: Don’t pay, just hit “download” Reminder for those who could potential play a D 1 or D 2 sport in college you must meet certain requirement criteria for eligibility. So know eligibility requirements (students can see me too), register w/ NCAA this year, sent ACT scores to NCAA, and get out the NCAA guide. You must also register with NCAA clearinghouse in your junior year. Once you register, they will send you 2 “release of information” forms, these go to Mrs. Evans in the counseling office. These releases allow us to send your transcript at the end of junior year and again at the end of senior year. There are step by step instructions in the Guide to help with registering, eligibility and recruiting.

56 NCAA registration After registering w/ NCAAStudent should turn in 2 copies of the Release of Information form to Mrs. Evans in counseling office. Mrs. Evans send Preliminary Transcript at the end of junior year, then your Final Transcript at the end of senior year. • $5.00 transcript fee Registering with NCAA is the responsibility of the student athlete.

57 MME testing MME: March 9, 10, 11 March 9: ACT writing March 10: Workkeys: job skills assessment system measuring real-world skills in math, locating information, reading for information March 11: MI science, math and social studies MME is free and students will register for these tests on February 25th in the morning at school. Just a reminder of MME dates. MME is free and the kids register w/ us. All other ACT tests needs to register w/ actstudent.org

58 ACT/SAT spring dates ACT test dates:April 10, 2010(register by March 5) June 12, 2010 (register by May 7) Must register at SAT Test dates: May 1, 2010 (register by March 25) June 5, 2010 (register by April 29) Must register at ACT and SAT Score Comparison Chart This is just a reminder of ACT/SAT spring dates and registration deadlines. We discussed last time that some students may score better on test over the other. For students who are trying get a cut score for a scholarship or trying to max out their standardized test scores may take the SAT just to see and have the score for their back pocket. At the bottom of this page is a link to ACT/SAT score comparisons.

59 New Trend in Test ScoresColleges are moving to requiring ACT/SAT scores be send directly from the testing agency- ACT or College Board. FYI. Students should check application for specifics requirements. (i.e. U of M & MSU) New Trend in Test Scores You just need to be aware that many colleges will require you to send ACT/SAT directly from the testing agency. We send the copy of the scores with the transcript, but that is not enough for them.

60 Buona fortuna… wishing you well.View this presentation, other parent nights, and other resources on the SCHS counseling webpage in the 2011 Antonelli Wilson folder. See back of handout for upcoming events and resources. Buona fortuna… wishing you well.