The Value of an SAT or ACT ScoreMaking your numbers count!
Beth Moore WCPS College Readiness Specialist
What are mid-range scores?
For ALL freshman
enrolled at the
school there are
25% who scored
higher and 25%
who scored lower
High performers get merit $
What score do you need?
Caution: It’s different for each college and for some programs.
Towson: anticipating mid-range of 1000
Look it up: www.collegeboard.org
UMD Johns Hopkins UMBC
State Universityestimated annual cost of attendance tuition + room and board= $24,736
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Net Price
Calculator
GPA 3.2 / SAT 1050estimated grant and aid = $7,250
Compare the net price for each of your colleges through the College Board site.
GPA 3.2 / SAT 1320estimated grant and gift aid = $9,650
What is your SAT score worth?
GPA 3.75 / SAT 1320estimated grant and gift aid = $11,300
What is your
GPA worth?
Calculating your GPAThe College Conversion
**Elective
grades don’t
always count!
GPAs for College Admission
Look it up: www.collegeboard.org
Caution: It’s different for each college and for some programs.
Look for freshman scholarships
Frostburg - Scholarships
West Virginia - non-resident awards
Penn State - Schreyer Honors College
Temple - Academic Scholarships
• Access and utilize your
PSAT score reports
• Download the SAT “Daily
Practice” App
Prepare for the SAT
ACT® Test Prep
www.YourFutureStartsNowWCPS.com
Questions?
Schedule College Coaching with your School Counselor
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