Hosted by: Michelle Wells – School Counselor

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Agenda1. Graduation Requirements2. Weighted Courses and Dual Enrollment3. Northern Neck Regional Technical Center4. SAT and ACT5. SAT and ACT: QOTD6. College Selection Process7. Early Action and Early Decision8. Virginia Wizard9. Mrs. Wells’s Webpage10. Junior Year Tasks

Standard Diploma

English – 4Mathematics – 3Science – 3 Social Studies – 3 PE/Health – 2 Foreign Language/Fine Art/Career or Technical Credit – 2 Economics – 1 Electives – 4 TOTAL = 22 Credits

English – 2Mathematics – 1Science – 1 Social Studies – 1 Student Choice – 1 TOTAL = 6

Credits SOL Verified Credits

Advanced Studies DiplomaCredits

English – 4Mathematics – 4Science – 4 Social Studies – 4 PE/Health – 2 Foreign Lang. – 3Economics – 1 Electives – 3 TOTAL = 26 Credits

SOL Verified CreditsEnglish – 2Mathematics – 2Science – 2 Social Studies – 2 Student Choice – 1 TOTAL = 9

Weighted Courses

HonorsCourse requires more

work; assignments, homework, papers, projects

Course is worth more to your GPA (4.5 points)

A = 4.5B = 3.5C = 2.5D = 1.5

Dual Enrollment (RCC)Advanced Placement

College level coursesCourse requires much more

work; assignments, homework, papers, projects

Course is worth more to your GPA (5 points)

Course may be counted as high school AND college credit.

Available Classes

Business classes at CBHS (Intro to Computer Information Systems, Business Management)

Onsite classes at RCC (College Composition 1, College Composition 2, Psychology, Sociology, US Government, Internet Systems, etc.)

STEPS FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT

1. Fill out RCC application2. Schedule placement exam with Mrs. Wells/Mrs. Dunderdale3. Take placement exam4. Meet with Mrs. Wells to review results of placement exam and register for classes if applicable

Dual Enrollment Opportunities

RCC Dual Enrolled Programs Non-RCC DE Programs

Northern Neck Technical Center

Culinary Arts (12) Emergency Medical

Technician 1&2 (11)Upon completion and exam, students are Certified VA EMTs Introduction to Engineering (3) Nurse’s AssistantUpon completion and exam, students are put on the state registry for Certified Nurse’s Aides

Auto BodyAutomotive ServicingCarpentry/Residential

ConstructionCosmetologyComputer TechnologyElectricity/Residential

Wiring

www.northernnecktech.org

SAT, ACT, & ASVAB Testing Information

Test dates and registration forms can be found online:

www.collegeboard.com (SAT) www.act.org (ACT) www.asvabprogram.com (ASVAB) – December 10th

Colonial Beach School Code: 470577

SAT vs. ACT: 10 differencesSAT

1. Ambiguous questions2. Multiple choice & fill in

blank3. Guessing penalty4. Vocabulary heavy5. No science6. Algebra & Geometry7. 25 minute essay8. 10 separate sections9. Section scores more

important than overall score

10. Experimental section*

ACT1. Straightforward questions2. Multiple choice3. Less vocabulary, more

grammar4. No guessing penalty5. Science section6. Algebra to Trigonometry7. Essay is optional8. Each subject is one

section9. Overall score more

important than sections10. No experimental section

Examples:

1. What is your view of the claim that something unsuccessful can still have some value?

2. Solve: 2x-60=120

1. In your view, should high schools become more tolerant of cheating?

2. What is the value of x when 2x-60=120?

a. x = 20b. x = 80c. x = 90d. x = 0

What’s a “good” score? Three parts: Critical Reading,

Mathematics and Writing. The scores from each section

can range from 200 to 800; the best possible total score is 2400.

The average score for each section is roughly 500; average total score is about 1500.

For the 1.65 million test-takers in the class of 2011, the mean scores were 497 critical reading, 514 math, and 489 writing.

Four parts: English Language, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. Each category receives a score between 1 and 36. Those four scores are then averaged to generate the composite score used by most colleges.

The writing section is scored on a 12-point scale. The average score is between 7 and 8.

The average composite score is roughly a 21. That is, about 50% of test-takers score below a 21.

SAT and ACT Question of the DaySAT QOTD

Twitter: @SATQuestion Smartphones: SAT Question of

the Day App Website:

http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day

Facebook: Many SAT practice question pages plus the official collegeboard facebook page

ACT QOTD

Twitter: @ACTStudent Website:

http://www.act.org/qotd/ Facebook: Many ACT

practice question pages plus the official ACT facebook page

Guide to the ACT: http://www.act.org/aap/pdf/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf

The College Selection Process

1. Explore options

2. Gather information (consider academics, interests, clubs, sports, etc. of each school)

3. Select prospective schools (long list), visit if possible, make pro/con list to decide.

4. Decide which schools to apply to (short list).

5. Send COMPLETE applications by due date. Wait for responses…

6. Make the Final Decision and respond to schools.

Helpful Websites

www.youniversitytv.com (virtual tours of campuses, given by students)

www.Cappex.com(college search website) www.princetonreview.com

(college search website) www.ecampustours.com (college

search website)

Early Action vs. Early Decision

Early ActionApplication is usually due

in November, student hears back about acceptance before January. (only one EA school per student)

The decision is not binding.

Early Decision Student still applies early and

college replies before the end of the year but the agreement is binding. (only one ED school per student)

Applicants who are accepted from an Early Decision pool have signed an agreement in their applications promising to enroll at that school if accepted.

$cholarshipsScholarship Websites

www.scholarships.com

www.fastweb.com

www.scholarshipexperts.com

www.finaid.org/scholarships

Merit Based: based on achievements

Need Based: based on financial need

Contests: submissions

Awards: usually nominated

Grants: government awarded based on specific criteria

APPLY FOR EVERYTHING YOU CAN

Virginia Wizard

Career and skill assessments

Results are matched with career pathways and individual career options

Explore career pathways and Virginia colleges

Education required, average salaries, occupation outlook, etc.

Resume helpInterview tipsCollege search and planning tools

Cost calculator and financial aid help

Parent Section

https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action

Mrs. Wells’s Webpage

Class level updatesTest prep linksLink to this presentation

Transcript requestGraduation requirements

Contact Me

http://cbschoolshs.sharpschool.net/staff_directory/mrs__wells/juniors/

www.cbschools.net

Junior Year TasksMake your classes your priority; it’s never too late to improve!Start to compare your options; 2-year college, 4-year college,

military, work force, trade school. Make your college long list (a list of prospective schools

based on majors offered, size, location, cost, programs, etc.)Gather information: visit schools, talk with recruiters who visit

our school, talk with current students/cadets, go to college fairs, and visit school websites.

Register for, study for, and take standardized exams (SAT, ACT, ASVAB)

Stay involved with extra-curricular activitiesVolunteer

Thanks for coming!If you have additional questions, please call 224-0040 or email mwells@cbschools.net