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Junior Year
Overview of Presentation
Graduation Requirements Post Secondary Education
Options Post Secondary Planning/
The College Search Process Establishing your criteria Researching Schools Developing a College List
Senior Year
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General Overview of Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements
(PBGR) Credits Required Courses Graduation Portfolio and Presentation Community Service Standardized Assessments
All students will be required to pass the NECAP or PARCC in order to graduate
Comprehensive Course Assessments Individualized Learning PlansDetailed information can be found in our
New Diploma Handbook
Junior Year GoalsTo Do List:
Maintain good grades Complete Credit Recovery and/or
attend Summer School, if necessary
Become familiar with your profile: how do you compare?
Register for appropriate standardized tests
Determine what is important to you in a school
Research schools that meet your criteria
Develop a list of possible school/career choices
Select challenging courses for Senior Year
Visit schools
Post Secondary Education Options
2 year colleges Technical
schools 4 year colleges
2 Year Colleges
Certificate programs (e.g. phlebotomy, web technology, dental assistant)
Associate degrees (e.g. nursing, physical therapy assistant, business)
Remediation/preparation for 4 year programs (transfer)
Open Acceptance: only need high school diploma or GED
Accuplacer: assessment for placement in courses
Applying to CCRI
You may apply at any time; however, counselors will assist in application process in spring of senior year
Visit the Community College of Rhode Island’s website for additional information on programs and application process: http://www.ccri.edu/
Technical Schools
Offer a variety of degree options: certificate, associate, and bachelor of science
Applied learning for career training ( e.g. residential building/construction, auto mechanics, computer service, nursing, business management, criminal justice, cosmetology)
Programs of study are typically more concentrated than most 4 year college programs (i.e. less general and elective credits needed)
4 Year Colleges
Offer Bachelor of Arts and/or Bachelor of Science in wide variety of academic disciplines
Unlike most technical schools students must take general education and certain elective courses as part of program
Applicants must meet specific admission requirements
Admission is competitive
College Admission Course Requirements for 4 Year Colleges
English 4 years
Math 3 years Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
Lab Science 2 years Chemistry 412, Biology 422
Social Studies 2 years
World Language 2 years
Fine Arts Elective
Additional Electives
Please Note:Requirements vary from school to school; therefore, it is crucial to research the requirements for each school. Highly selective schools and/or programs may require additional courses than listed; less selective schools and/or programs may require fewer courses than listed.
Academics
The foundation of your student profile GPA (Grade Point
Average) Class Rank Strength of Curriculum SAT/ACT Scores
Extracurricular Involvement
Student Leader Athlete Science Olympiad Math Team Actor Artist Musician DECA/Skills USA
Volunteer Employee Scout Church Group
Member Community Service Newspaper Peer Tutor
What are you looking for in a school?
Type of School public or private; 2 year or
4 year; technical
Location Setting
rural, suburban, urban
Size small, medium, large
Major/Program of Study
Sports Division I, II, III; Intramural
Activities clubs, student organizations,
etc.
Housing on or off campus housing; coed
Support Services Facilities Internships/Co-Ops Study Abroad School Environment Cost
Do not rule out any schools until you receive your financial aid package
Resources
Web sites for research: WayToGoRI CollegeBoard ACT College Planning
Plan on attending the following before submitting applications:
College Fairs College Tours/Open Houses College Visits
Developing Your College ListPlease Note:
Working list of 3-10 schools categorized in the following groups: safety (2 schools), target (3 schools), reach (1 school). Number of school(s) in each category should be based on total number of schools on list.This list should be completed before returning to school in September.
Reach Chance of admission is
less likely, but there is some chance of admission
Target Student credentials for
admission are competitive, and student is qualified for admission
Safety Student credentials are
highly competitive , and student is overly qualified for admission
Need Help Developing Your College List?
Use our College Workshop for Juniors presentation
Designed to walk you through the entire process of developing an appropriate, research-driven list of prospective colleges
Located online on Aspen ( click on Pages tab and it is located under Group Resources) and on CHSW Web Page
You have your list of prospective schools…What do you do next?
Visit the school’s website for… Admission/application
information• Read through the online
applications• Check on any additional
admission requirements for your specific major
Schedule of Open House(s) and Tours
… and then visit the campus!
Standardized Tests for the College Application Process
Please note: The majority of 4 year colleges requires standardized test scores for admission; however, some schools are becoming test-optional. Please check each school’s testing policy.
SAT reasoning test
SAT subject tests
ACT
SAT Tests
SAT REASONING TEST SAT SUBJECT TEST
Aptitude Test with 3 sections: Critical Reading Math Writing
Scores range from 200 to 800 for each section
Achievement Test in specific academic subjects (e.g.): Math Science History English World Languages
Scores range from 200 to 800 for each subject
How to improve SAT scores:
Review PSAT results Read Take challenging math
courses If in SAT review course –
take advantage of practice time
Private tutorial programs (e.g. Princeton Review, Kaplan, CCRI, etc.)
Use SAT review books and software
SAT Registration
Click here:
CollegeBoard SAT Registration
Registration includes 4 free score reports
All official scores must be sent to colleges by CollegeBoard
Colleges will see all scores but will usually use highest critical reading, math and writing scores
ACT Tests
English, Mathematics, Science
Writing Test (optional, but do it!)
The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions
Actual testing time is 2 hours and 55 minutes plus 30 minutes if you are taking the Writing Test (does not include break)
Please note:ACT results are accepted by virtually all U.S. colleges and universities
Why take the ACT?
The ACT multiple-choice tests are curriculum based
The questions are directly related to what you have learned in your high school courses in English, mathematics, and science
Some students who do not do well on aptitude tests (SAT) may do well on achievement tests (ACT)
ACT Registration
Click here:
ACT
Registration includes 4 free score reports
All official scores must be sent to colleges by ACT
You can choose which scores the colleges will use
Reminders for Testing
Research in order to plan ahead Know when you should take the SAT
and/or the ACT Know if SAT Subject Tests are required by
admissions Scores must be sent to the colleges from
Collegeboard/ACT
Application Forms
The Common Application
School On-Line
Application
Paper Application
Application Requirements
Please Note:Always check with the school for specific application requirements. Some schools and/or programs require additional application materials.
Resume
College Essay
Recommendations
SAT/ACT test scores
Resume/Activity Sheet
Provides information about student participation in activities throughout high school years
School Activities Athletics Community Service Part Time/Summer
Employment Awards and
Recognitions
College Essay Extremely important
factor in admission decision
Should help you stand out as a candidate
Complete during the summer vacation, if possible
Must be edited perfectly
Brainstorm the topics
Select a topic
Complete a rough draft
Have someone review it
Revise
Edit
College Recommendations
Most colleges require at least one letter of recommendation.You must check with each school for specific requirements
Teacher
Coach
Employer
Counselor
College Application Plans
Student Athletes
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Provides a central location for certification of academic eligibility for participation in intercollegiate sports
Students must register with the clearinghouse after their junior year in high school if considering a Division I or II School ( NCAA Eligibility Center )
Senior Year
To Do List:
Continue taking challenging major courses and useful electives
Maintain good grades Create a list of important
deadlines Sign up for standardized
tests (SAT,ACT) Attend college visits at
CHSW Continue visiting
schools/attending Open Houses
Complete applications in a timely manner
References Support staff
Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs: C. Anderson Assistant Principal of Special Education and related Services:
D. Schiappa School Counselors: D. Golini, J. McGuirl, M. Royal, R. Willette,
R. D’Almeida, L. Velino, D. Ciccone and V. Clark Social Workers: L. Thompson , K. Ascoli School Psychologist: G. Blessing School Nurse: D. Mollicone
Location: A-1 Wing Phone number: (401)270-8063 Fax: (401)270-8522 School address: 80 Metropolitan Avenue, Cranston, RI,
02920 Website address: http://cpsed.net/chsw/index.htm Email addresses: available at school website CEEB school code: 400036