framingham high school junior college night 4/9/2013

Evening’s Objectives. . .

Understand the importance of Junior year

Begin planning for the college application process

Learn about helpful resources that will help navigate the college search process

The FHS Guidance Department is your best resource!

Two or Four Year College

Postgraduate Year

Technical school/professional license

Work

Military

Gap/Interim Year

Everyone has a plan. . .

Requirements. . .

FHS Class of 2014Graduation Requirements:

Proficiency in MCAS Math and English, a passing grade in Science/Technology/ Engineering MCAS and 22 Credits that include:

4.0 credits of English 3.0 credits of Mathematics 3.0 credits of Science (2 lab courses) 3.0 credits of Social Studies (Modern World History, US I and US

II) 2.0 credits of World Language 1.5 credits of PE 0.5 credits of Health 5 credits of Electives

**Minimum requirements for State College admission**

SAT Reasoning Test:SAT measures academic aptitude Areas tested: Math, Verbal & Writing Skills

SAT Subject Test – Required at many selective schools:

Single, one hour, subject tests to demonstrate specific knowledge

We recommend the following:Junior Year

SAT Reasoning & Subject Tests - May and / or June

Senior YearOctober, November and/or December

Standardized Testing. . .

ACT:Measures academic achievementAreas tested: Math, Reading, Writing & Science

You must take ACT Plus Writing

We recommend the following: Junior Year-April/JuneSenior Year- September through December

TOEFL:Test Of English as a Foreign LanguageAdvised if English is not your first languageBegin process as soon as possible

Standardized Testing cont. . .

Purpose: College Admission

Preparation

Already taken PSAT twice at FHS

Prep Classes (Most helpful right before the test/between tests)

Information about Prep Classes is available on the FHS Guidance website

Cost:Fee Waivers are available to those who qualify

Please see your counselor if needed

Preparing for Standardized Testing. . .

SAT DATES:May 4, 2013, SAT and SAT Subject Tests (Reg. Deadline 4/5)

June 1, 2013, SAT and SAT Subject Tests (Reg. Deadline 5/2)

SAT Registration:  www.collegeboard.org

ACT DATES:April 13, 2013 (Reg. Deadline March 8)

June 8, 2013 (Reg. Deadline May 3)

ACT Registration:  www.act.org

Test Dates

Types of Applications: Early Decision (ED)

Early Action (EA)

Restrictive (EA)

Regular Deadline

Rolling

Reach, Target, Safety

Public vs. Private

College Terminology. . .

Naviance:How to use it

Use your student’s Id and Password to explore!

http://connection.naviance.com/framingham

Things to consider in your search:Location MajorSize Academics/support services

Researching Colleges. . .

Naviance can help you locate majors and match them with colleges! Under careers, select a field of interest At the bottom of the page, select “find colleges”

Drawback – many, many colleges, but a great starting point!

Naviance “scattergram” is Framingham High students ONLY!

How to Search??

Another important factor to be considered in your search – COST!

Net Price Calculator - https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/resource/net_price_calculator.asp#Template

Financial Aid Support from FHS

Financial Aid Night in Fall, Iris Godes (Oct.)

FAFSA College Goal Sunday, January 2014

After the Acceptance, held in April

Search (continued)

Teacher Recommendations:What teachers to ask?

Junior year teachers are best

When to ask?Before the summer

Essay:Choose the topic wiselyProofread, proofread, proofread!Have a teacher help you edit

Recommendations and Essay. . .

Framingham High School welcomed 100 colleges to it’s college and career center in 2012!

Keep your eyes out for the college visit calendar! • Posted on the Guidance website • Posted on the bulletin board in front of the library • In Class of 2014 homerooms!

Visit the CACC to get a pass to visit a college representative – must have permission from teacher!

College Visits

College Fairs

NACAC National College Fair – BCEC – 4/30 and 5/1

NEACAC Fair: Merrimack College – 5/13NEACAC Fair: Assumption College – 5/14NEACAC Fair: Stonehill College – 5/15

Guidance SupportSenior College Night in the Fall Nuts and Bolts with students during lunch, after schoolAccuplacerIndividual appointments

Future IMPORTANT Dates . . .

Anna Uricchio • auricchio@framingham.k12.ma.us• Ext. 27504

Katie Dandurand• kciukaj@framingham.k12.ma.us• Ext. 27506

Linda MacDowell• lmacdowe@ framingham.k12.ma.us• Ext. 27508

Lindsey Monaco• lmonaco@ framingham.k12.ma.us

Ext. 27564

Guidance Counselor = Your BEST RESOURCE!

Thank you for coming!