Junior Year

1
WELCOME

• Junior Year

2
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

3
General Overview of Proficiency-Based Graduation
Requirements (PBGR)

• Credits
• Required Courses
• Graduation Portfolio and Presentation
• Community Service
• Standardized Assessments
• Starting with the Class of 2012, all students
  will be required to pass the NECAP in order to
  graduate
• Comprehensive Course Assessments
• Individualized Learning Plans
• Detailed information can be found in our New
  Diploma Handbook

4
Junior Year Goals

• 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

• To Do List

5
Post Secondary Education Options

• 2 year colleges
• Technical schools
• 4 year colleges

6
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

7
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 Islands
  website for additional information on programs
  and application process http//www.ccri.edu/

8
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)

9
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

10
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 above less selective schools
  and/or programs may require fewer courses than
  listed above

11
Academics

• GPA (Grade Point Average)
• Class Rank
• Strength of Curriculum
• SAT/ACT Scores

• The foundation of your student profile

12
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

13
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

14
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

15
Developing Your College List

• 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

• Please 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.

16
You have your list of prospective schoolsWhat
do you do next?

• Visit the schools 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!

17
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 schools testing
  policy.

• SAT reasoning test
• SAT subject tests
• ACT

18
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

19
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

20
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

• Click here
• CollegeBoard SAT Registration

21
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

22
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)

23
ACT Registration

• 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

• Click here
• ACT

24
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

25
Application Forms

• The Common Application
• School On-Line Application
• Paper Application

26
Application Requirements

• Resume
• College Essay
• Recommendations
• SAT/ACT test scores

• Please Note
• Always check with the school for specific
  application requirements. Some schools and/or
  programs require additional application materials.

27
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

28
College Essay

• Brainstorm the topics
• Select a topic
• Complete a rough draft
• Have someone review it
• Revise
• Edit

• 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

29
College Recommendations

• Most colleges require at least one letter of
  recommendation.
• You must check with each school for specific
  requirements

• Teacher
• Coach
• Employer
• Counselor

30
College Application Plans
31
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 )

32
Senior Year

• 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

• To Do List

33
References

• Support staff
• Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs K.
  Magnelli
• Assistant Principal of Special Education and
  related Services D. Schiappa
• School Counselors D. Golini, J. McGuirl, M.
  Royal, R. Willette, R. DAlmeida, 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 [phone] Fax [phone]
• 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