Post High School amp College Planning 101

Class of 2021

Nancy Flanagan Kelly (A-L)

George Moustakas (M-Z)

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OVERVIEWbull Naviance surveys for career interests

bull Junior year timeline

bull Resources

bull Types of post-secondary schools

bull College admissions factors

bull Standardized testing

bull College search process

bull Application deadlines

bull Senior schedules

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Why Introduce Career Exploration and Success Plan

Most students have dreams about what they would like to do for a career but little life experience to know what that actually looks like

Career exploration opportunities improve academic performance

Selecting courses that you are interested in can lead to proper post-secondary training

Expands student knowledge of career options help you develop goals

Knowing what you need to prepare will help you set realistic career goals so you know how to pursue them

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Have a Career in Mind Try it

Out First

Find something you enjoy doing and then find a way to get paid for doing it

bull School Clubs Offers exposure to specific careers and expand beyond typical job titles Guest speakers arrange workplace tours conferences competitions Helps networking and builds experiences for resume

bull Part-time Employment Offers more advantages beyond earning spending money Valuable way to gain experience Performing well can lead to better opportunities and good job references

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Have a Career in Mind Try it

Out First

bull Volunteer Work While it doesnrsquot provide a paycheck it is another way to gain experience in a career field while giving back to the community Itrsquos a resume builder and collegesemployers welcome enthusiastic volunteers that help the image of their organization

bull Job Shadowing Allows a student to directly observe someone at work Observe firsthand day-to-day activities find out what skills you need and chance to ask questions

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Have a Career in Mind Try it Out First

Enrichment Summer Camps and Pre-College Programs Provides exposure to careers hands on simulations leadership training guest speakers etc

Many colleges universities and organizations offer programs Check college websites and Naviance College TabEnrichment

httpswwwfastwebcomcollege-searcharticlessummer-programs-for-high-school-students

ScienceHealthcare Doylestown Hospital Teen Volunteer Drexel U Mini-Med Camp Fox Chase Cancer Center Teen Research Internship Program (TRIP)

Social Studies Volunteer on a political campaign National Student Leadership Conference on Intelligence and National Security Pearl S Buck Youth Leadership Program

Science Engineering Georgia Institute of Tech Summer Engineering Institute Exploring Engineering and Science at the Stevens Institute of Technology Drexel University ASM International Materials Camp

Theater Arts Musical Theater Programs at Syracuse University West Chester

Art Related Michener Art Museum

Business Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) International BusinessRelations

Military Sea Cadets Navy Academy Summer Seminar Summer STEM Program Keystone Boys State Keystone Girls State US Coast Guard AIM Summer Program

EnglishJournalism Teen Reality Writer at The Intelligencer

Shadow a family member or friend Ex Student spent a week in a cardiac unit observed a heart transplant Buckingham Pediatrics Tohickon Internal Medicine Fox Chase Cancer Clinic

Examples of CB East Students in Action

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

OVERVIEWbull Naviance surveys for career interests

bull Junior year timeline

bull Resources

bull Types of post-secondary schools

bull College admissions factors

bull Standardized testing

bull College search process

bull Application deadlines

bull Senior schedules

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Why Introduce Career Exploration and Success Plan

Most students have dreams about what they would like to do for a career but little life experience to know what that actually looks like

Career exploration opportunities improve academic performance

Selecting courses that you are interested in can lead to proper post-secondary training

Expands student knowledge of career options help you develop goals

Knowing what you need to prepare will help you set realistic career goals so you know how to pursue them

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Have a Career in Mind Try it

Out First

Find something you enjoy doing and then find a way to get paid for doing it

bull School Clubs Offers exposure to specific careers and expand beyond typical job titles Guest speakers arrange workplace tours conferences competitions Helps networking and builds experiences for resume

bull Part-time Employment Offers more advantages beyond earning spending money Valuable way to gain experience Performing well can lead to better opportunities and good job references

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Have a Career in Mind Try it

Out First

bull Volunteer Work While it doesnrsquot provide a paycheck it is another way to gain experience in a career field while giving back to the community Itrsquos a resume builder and collegesemployers welcome enthusiastic volunteers that help the image of their organization

bull Job Shadowing Allows a student to directly observe someone at work Observe firsthand day-to-day activities find out what skills you need and chance to ask questions

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Have a Career in Mind Try it Out First

Enrichment Summer Camps and Pre-College Programs Provides exposure to careers hands on simulations leadership training guest speakers etc

Many colleges universities and organizations offer programs Check college websites and Naviance College TabEnrichment

httpswwwfastwebcomcollege-searcharticlessummer-programs-for-high-school-students

ScienceHealthcare Doylestown Hospital Teen Volunteer Drexel U Mini-Med Camp Fox Chase Cancer Center Teen Research Internship Program (TRIP)

Social Studies Volunteer on a political campaign National Student Leadership Conference on Intelligence and National Security Pearl S Buck Youth Leadership Program

Science Engineering Georgia Institute of Tech Summer Engineering Institute Exploring Engineering and Science at the Stevens Institute of Technology Drexel University ASM International Materials Camp

Theater Arts Musical Theater Programs at Syracuse University West Chester

Art Related Michener Art Museum

Business Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) International BusinessRelations

Military Sea Cadets Navy Academy Summer Seminar Summer STEM Program Keystone Boys State Keystone Girls State US Coast Guard AIM Summer Program

EnglishJournalism Teen Reality Writer at The Intelligencer

Shadow a family member or friend Ex Student spent a week in a cardiac unit observed a heart transplant Buckingham Pediatrics Tohickon Internal Medicine Fox Chase Cancer Clinic

Examples of CB East Students in Action

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Why Introduce Career Exploration and Success Plan

Most students have dreams about what they would like to do for a career but little life experience to know what that actually looks like

Career exploration opportunities improve academic performance

Selecting courses that you are interested in can lead to proper post-secondary training

Expands student knowledge of career options help you develop goals

Knowing what you need to prepare will help you set realistic career goals so you know how to pursue them

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Have a Career in Mind Try it

Out First

Find something you enjoy doing and then find a way to get paid for doing it

bull School Clubs Offers exposure to specific careers and expand beyond typical job titles Guest speakers arrange workplace tours conferences competitions Helps networking and builds experiences for resume

bull Part-time Employment Offers more advantages beyond earning spending money Valuable way to gain experience Performing well can lead to better opportunities and good job references

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Have a Career in Mind Try it

Out First

bull Volunteer Work While it doesnrsquot provide a paycheck it is another way to gain experience in a career field while giving back to the community Itrsquos a resume builder and collegesemployers welcome enthusiastic volunteers that help the image of their organization

bull Job Shadowing Allows a student to directly observe someone at work Observe firsthand day-to-day activities find out what skills you need and chance to ask questions

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Have a Career in Mind Try it Out First

Enrichment Summer Camps and Pre-College Programs Provides exposure to careers hands on simulations leadership training guest speakers etc

Many colleges universities and organizations offer programs Check college websites and Naviance College TabEnrichment

httpswwwfastwebcomcollege-searcharticlessummer-programs-for-high-school-students

ScienceHealthcare Doylestown Hospital Teen Volunteer Drexel U Mini-Med Camp Fox Chase Cancer Center Teen Research Internship Program (TRIP)

Social Studies Volunteer on a political campaign National Student Leadership Conference on Intelligence and National Security Pearl S Buck Youth Leadership Program

Science Engineering Georgia Institute of Tech Summer Engineering Institute Exploring Engineering and Science at the Stevens Institute of Technology Drexel University ASM International Materials Camp

Theater Arts Musical Theater Programs at Syracuse University West Chester

Art Related Michener Art Museum

Business Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) International BusinessRelations

Military Sea Cadets Navy Academy Summer Seminar Summer STEM Program Keystone Boys State Keystone Girls State US Coast Guard AIM Summer Program

EnglishJournalism Teen Reality Writer at The Intelligencer

Shadow a family member or friend Ex Student spent a week in a cardiac unit observed a heart transplant Buckingham Pediatrics Tohickon Internal Medicine Fox Chase Cancer Clinic

Examples of CB East Students in Action

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Have a Career in Mind Try it

Out First

Find something you enjoy doing and then find a way to get paid for doing it

bull School Clubs Offers exposure to specific careers and expand beyond typical job titles Guest speakers arrange workplace tours conferences competitions Helps networking and builds experiences for resume

bull Part-time Employment Offers more advantages beyond earning spending money Valuable way to gain experience Performing well can lead to better opportunities and good job references

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Have a Career in Mind Try it

Out First

bull Volunteer Work While it doesnrsquot provide a paycheck it is another way to gain experience in a career field while giving back to the community Itrsquos a resume builder and collegesemployers welcome enthusiastic volunteers that help the image of their organization

bull Job Shadowing Allows a student to directly observe someone at work Observe firsthand day-to-day activities find out what skills you need and chance to ask questions

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Have a Career in Mind Try it Out First

Enrichment Summer Camps and Pre-College Programs Provides exposure to careers hands on simulations leadership training guest speakers etc

Many colleges universities and organizations offer programs Check college websites and Naviance College TabEnrichment

httpswwwfastwebcomcollege-searcharticlessummer-programs-for-high-school-students

ScienceHealthcare Doylestown Hospital Teen Volunteer Drexel U Mini-Med Camp Fox Chase Cancer Center Teen Research Internship Program (TRIP)

Social Studies Volunteer on a political campaign National Student Leadership Conference on Intelligence and National Security Pearl S Buck Youth Leadership Program

Science Engineering Georgia Institute of Tech Summer Engineering Institute Exploring Engineering and Science at the Stevens Institute of Technology Drexel University ASM International Materials Camp

Theater Arts Musical Theater Programs at Syracuse University West Chester

Art Related Michener Art Museum

Business Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) International BusinessRelations

Military Sea Cadets Navy Academy Summer Seminar Summer STEM Program Keystone Boys State Keystone Girls State US Coast Guard AIM Summer Program

EnglishJournalism Teen Reality Writer at The Intelligencer

Shadow a family member or friend Ex Student spent a week in a cardiac unit observed a heart transplant Buckingham Pediatrics Tohickon Internal Medicine Fox Chase Cancer Clinic

Examples of CB East Students in Action

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Have a Career in Mind Try it

Out First

bull Volunteer Work While it doesnrsquot provide a paycheck it is another way to gain experience in a career field while giving back to the community Itrsquos a resume builder and collegesemployers welcome enthusiastic volunteers that help the image of their organization

bull Job Shadowing Allows a student to directly observe someone at work Observe firsthand day-to-day activities find out what skills you need and chance to ask questions

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Have a Career in Mind Try it Out First

Enrichment Summer Camps and Pre-College Programs Provides exposure to careers hands on simulations leadership training guest speakers etc

Many colleges universities and organizations offer programs Check college websites and Naviance College TabEnrichment

httpswwwfastwebcomcollege-searcharticlessummer-programs-for-high-school-students

ScienceHealthcare Doylestown Hospital Teen Volunteer Drexel U Mini-Med Camp Fox Chase Cancer Center Teen Research Internship Program (TRIP)

Social Studies Volunteer on a political campaign National Student Leadership Conference on Intelligence and National Security Pearl S Buck Youth Leadership Program

Science Engineering Georgia Institute of Tech Summer Engineering Institute Exploring Engineering and Science at the Stevens Institute of Technology Drexel University ASM International Materials Camp

Theater Arts Musical Theater Programs at Syracuse University West Chester

Art Related Michener Art Museum

Business Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) International BusinessRelations

Military Sea Cadets Navy Academy Summer Seminar Summer STEM Program Keystone Boys State Keystone Girls State US Coast Guard AIM Summer Program

EnglishJournalism Teen Reality Writer at The Intelligencer

Shadow a family member or friend Ex Student spent a week in a cardiac unit observed a heart transplant Buckingham Pediatrics Tohickon Internal Medicine Fox Chase Cancer Clinic

Examples of CB East Students in Action

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Have a Career in Mind Try it Out First

Enrichment Summer Camps and Pre-College Programs Provides exposure to careers hands on simulations leadership training guest speakers etc

Many colleges universities and organizations offer programs Check college websites and Naviance College TabEnrichment

httpswwwfastwebcomcollege-searcharticlessummer-programs-for-high-school-students

ScienceHealthcare Doylestown Hospital Teen Volunteer Drexel U Mini-Med Camp Fox Chase Cancer Center Teen Research Internship Program (TRIP)

Social Studies Volunteer on a political campaign National Student Leadership Conference on Intelligence and National Security Pearl S Buck Youth Leadership Program

Science Engineering Georgia Institute of Tech Summer Engineering Institute Exploring Engineering and Science at the Stevens Institute of Technology Drexel University ASM International Materials Camp

Theater Arts Musical Theater Programs at Syracuse University West Chester

Art Related Michener Art Museum

Business Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) International BusinessRelations

Military Sea Cadets Navy Academy Summer Seminar Summer STEM Program Keystone Boys State Keystone Girls State US Coast Guard AIM Summer Program

EnglishJournalism Teen Reality Writer at The Intelligencer

Shadow a family member or friend Ex Student spent a week in a cardiac unit observed a heart transplant Buckingham Pediatrics Tohickon Internal Medicine Fox Chase Cancer Clinic

Examples of CB East Students in Action

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

What level of education is required for a specific field

Explore all options within the Healthcare Cluster

Source O-Net On-line (wwwonetonlineorg)

httpswwwblsgovoohhealthcareregistered-nurseshtm

Utilize other resources to explore your options

Community college majors httpwwwbuckseduacademicscoursesmajors

4 year college majors httpwwwbloomueduacademics

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Junior Year Timelinehellip

Fall WinterSpring Summer

Testing PSAT October Scores available online in December

Take the SATACT amp if necessary

SAT Subject Tests AP exams

Register for fall SAT ACT and SAT Subject tests as needed

Naviance bull Research careersmajors from surveys completed in 10th update resume and game plan with major Enter ldquoColleges Irsquom Thinking Aboutrdquo

bull Register to meet with college reps at East

bull College search process Identify colleges of interest

bull Parent amp Student complete ldquoCounselor Letter of Recommendation survey

bull Continue to research colleges

College bull Meet with college admission reps visiting East

Attend Open Houses Colleges

College Fair 33120 South

bull Contact admissions to set up campus tours and visit schools of interest

bull Access college applications

General Create important accounts

E-Prep (Library)

CollegeBoardACT

Khan Academy (app based)

Inquire about recommendations from 11th grade teachers

_________________________

PROGRAM PLANNING

bull fine-tune existing activity resume

Resources

Guidance Webpage

NAVIANCE- college visits

military statistics college

search tools videoshellip

Counselor - Individual appointments

encouraged

Homeroom Visits- updates and QampA

Check your CBSD email

Canvas- Class of 2021 Guidance

ACT and College Board websites

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Types of Post-Secondary optionsbull Workforce ndash practical skills

professional conduct

bull Military ndash pass battery of tests ASVAB physical GI Bill (college-ready)

bull CareerTechnical programs ndash open admission but some prefer skills or experience (depending on major)

bull Community College = Open Admission Some majors other 2-year programs vary in competitiveness

bull 4-year colleges vary in competitiveness and expectations (open admission to AP and Honors)

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Where did majority of last yearrsquos seniors apply

College-Class of 2019 Apply Accept Accept Attend

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 32 16 5000 4

Boston University 22 10 4545 1

Bucks County Community College 91 91 10000 63

Drexel University 57 44 7719 9

Fordham University 31 26 8387 1

James Madison University 33 27 8182 2

Millersville University of Pennsylvania 25 16 6400 4

Northeastern University 35 17 4857 6

Pennsylvania State University 139 126 9065 53

Temple University 112 74 6607 19

University of Delaware 60 40 6667 12

University of Maryland College Park 31 20 6452 2

University of Pennsylvania 27 2 741 2

University of Pittsburgh 117 83 7094 23

University of South Carolina 39 26 6667 7

Villanova University 35 13 3714 6

West Chester University of Pennsylvania 112 78 6964 22

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Resources for the College Searchbull Naviance (Students can log in to their laptops via the Clever app)

bull Websites such asbull wwwStudentsreviewcombull wwwCollegeConfidentialcom

bull Facebook twitter

bull Traditional guidebooks college brochures reference books ndash egFiskGuide

bull Other resources- Neighbors teachers family members etchellip

bull College Fairsbull October 20 2019- National College Fair- PA Convention Center 11 am ndash 3

pm Register at wwwgotomyncfcombull Monday Nov 4 2019 7 pm-9 pm- PA Academy of Fine Arts Performing and

Visual Arts College Fair- Register at wwwgotomyncfcombull March 31 2020 630pm at CB South

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Resources

Guidance Webpage

NAVIANCE- college visits

military statistics college

search tools videoshellip

Counselor - Individual appointments

encouraged

Homeroom Visits- updates and QampA

Check your CBSD email

Canvas- Class of 2021 Guidance

ACT and College Board websites

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Types of Post-Secondary optionsbull Workforce ndash practical skills

professional conduct

bull Military ndash pass battery of tests ASVAB physical GI Bill (college-ready)

bull CareerTechnical programs ndash open admission but some prefer skills or experience (depending on major)

bull Community College = Open Admission Some majors other 2-year programs vary in competitiveness

bull 4-year colleges vary in competitiveness and expectations (open admission to AP and Honors)

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Where did majority of last yearrsquos seniors apply

College-Class of 2019 Apply Accept Accept Attend

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 32 16 5000 4

Boston University 22 10 4545 1

Bucks County Community College 91 91 10000 63

Drexel University 57 44 7719 9

Fordham University 31 26 8387 1

James Madison University 33 27 8182 2

Millersville University of Pennsylvania 25 16 6400 4

Northeastern University 35 17 4857 6

Pennsylvania State University 139 126 9065 53

Temple University 112 74 6607 19

University of Delaware 60 40 6667 12

University of Maryland College Park 31 20 6452 2

University of Pennsylvania 27 2 741 2

University of Pittsburgh 117 83 7094 23

University of South Carolina 39 26 6667 7

Villanova University 35 13 3714 6

West Chester University of Pennsylvania 112 78 6964 22

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Resources for the College Searchbull Naviance (Students can log in to their laptops via the Clever app)

bull Websites such asbull wwwStudentsreviewcombull wwwCollegeConfidentialcom

bull Facebook twitter

bull Traditional guidebooks college brochures reference books ndash egFiskGuide

bull Other resources- Neighbors teachers family members etchellip

bull College Fairsbull October 20 2019- National College Fair- PA Convention Center 11 am ndash 3

pm Register at wwwgotomyncfcombull Monday Nov 4 2019 7 pm-9 pm- PA Academy of Fine Arts Performing and

Visual Arts College Fair- Register at wwwgotomyncfcombull March 31 2020 630pm at CB South

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Types of Post-Secondary optionsbull Workforce ndash practical skills

professional conduct

bull Military ndash pass battery of tests ASVAB physical GI Bill (college-ready)

bull CareerTechnical programs ndash open admission but some prefer skills or experience (depending on major)

bull Community College = Open Admission Some majors other 2-year programs vary in competitiveness

bull 4-year colleges vary in competitiveness and expectations (open admission to AP and Honors)

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Where did majority of last yearrsquos seniors apply

College-Class of 2019 Apply Accept Accept Attend

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 32 16 5000 4

Boston University 22 10 4545 1

Bucks County Community College 91 91 10000 63

Drexel University 57 44 7719 9

Fordham University 31 26 8387 1

James Madison University 33 27 8182 2

Millersville University of Pennsylvania 25 16 6400 4

Northeastern University 35 17 4857 6

Pennsylvania State University 139 126 9065 53

Temple University 112 74 6607 19

University of Delaware 60 40 6667 12

University of Maryland College Park 31 20 6452 2

University of Pennsylvania 27 2 741 2

University of Pittsburgh 117 83 7094 23

University of South Carolina 39 26 6667 7

Villanova University 35 13 3714 6

West Chester University of Pennsylvania 112 78 6964 22

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Resources for the College Searchbull Naviance (Students can log in to their laptops via the Clever app)

bull Websites such asbull wwwStudentsreviewcombull wwwCollegeConfidentialcom

bull Facebook twitter

bull Traditional guidebooks college brochures reference books ndash egFiskGuide

bull Other resources- Neighbors teachers family members etchellip

bull College Fairsbull October 20 2019- National College Fair- PA Convention Center 11 am ndash 3

pm Register at wwwgotomyncfcombull Monday Nov 4 2019 7 pm-9 pm- PA Academy of Fine Arts Performing and

Visual Arts College Fair- Register at wwwgotomyncfcombull March 31 2020 630pm at CB South

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Where did majority of last yearrsquos seniors apply

College-Class of 2019 Apply Accept Accept Attend

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 32 16 5000 4

Boston University 22 10 4545 1

Bucks County Community College 91 91 10000 63

Drexel University 57 44 7719 9

Fordham University 31 26 8387 1

James Madison University 33 27 8182 2

Millersville University of Pennsylvania 25 16 6400 4

Northeastern University 35 17 4857 6

Pennsylvania State University 139 126 9065 53

Temple University 112 74 6607 19

University of Delaware 60 40 6667 12

University of Maryland College Park 31 20 6452 2

University of Pennsylvania 27 2 741 2

University of Pittsburgh 117 83 7094 23

University of South Carolina 39 26 6667 7

Villanova University 35 13 3714 6

West Chester University of Pennsylvania 112 78 6964 22

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Resources for the College Searchbull Naviance (Students can log in to their laptops via the Clever app)

bull Websites such asbull wwwStudentsreviewcombull wwwCollegeConfidentialcom

bull Facebook twitter

bull Traditional guidebooks college brochures reference books ndash egFiskGuide

bull Other resources- Neighbors teachers family members etchellip

bull College Fairsbull October 20 2019- National College Fair- PA Convention Center 11 am ndash 3

pm Register at wwwgotomyncfcombull Monday Nov 4 2019 7 pm-9 pm- PA Academy of Fine Arts Performing and

Visual Arts College Fair- Register at wwwgotomyncfcombull March 31 2020 630pm at CB South

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Resources for the College Searchbull Naviance (Students can log in to their laptops via the Clever app)

bull Websites such asbull wwwStudentsreviewcombull wwwCollegeConfidentialcom

bull Facebook twitter

bull Traditional guidebooks college brochures reference books ndash egFiskGuide

bull Other resources- Neighbors teachers family members etchellip

bull College Fairsbull October 20 2019- National College Fair- PA Convention Center 11 am ndash 3

pm Register at wwwgotomyncfcombull Monday Nov 4 2019 7 pm-9 pm- PA Academy of Fine Arts Performing and

Visual Arts College Fair- Register at wwwgotomyncfcombull March 31 2020 630pm at CB South

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Most Important Factors in College Admissions

bull Gradesbull GPA

bull Trend of grades

bull Rigor of schedulebull Stays the same or increases

bull Maintain rigor or increase in senior year also

bull Standardized Testing (SAT ACT SAT Subject)bull Varies in importance at each college

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Other Admission Factors

bull Essays that are thoughtful and well-written

bull Porfolio or audition (if applicable)

bull Extracurricular ActivitiesLeadership bull Athletics Work Clubs Volunteering Music bull Passionate involvement in one or two activities ndash this shows initiative and

commitment

bull Recommendationsbull Teachersbull Counselor

bull Demonstrated Interestbull Campus visit interview college rep visits at East communication with admissions

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Testing101

ACT

SAT

SAT Subject Tests Immediately following related coursework

Advanced Placement Tests (AP) first 2 weeks of May same year as AP course

2nd semester junior year summerfall senior year immediately after prep course

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Other Admission Factors

bull Essays that are thoughtful and well-written

bull Porfolio or audition (if applicable)

bull Extracurricular ActivitiesLeadership bull Athletics Work Clubs Volunteering Music bull Passionate involvement in one or two activities ndash this shows initiative and

commitment

bull Recommendationsbull Teachersbull Counselor

bull Demonstrated Interestbull Campus visit interview college rep visits at East communication with admissions

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Testing101

ACT

SAT

SAT Subject Tests Immediately following related coursework

Advanced Placement Tests (AP) first 2 weeks of May same year as AP course

2nd semester junior year summerfall senior year immediately after prep course

Other Admission Factors

bull Essays that are thoughtful and well-written

bull Porfolio or audition (if applicable)

bull Extracurricular ActivitiesLeadership bull Athletics Work Clubs Volunteering Music bull Passionate involvement in one or two activities ndash this shows initiative and

commitment

bull Recommendationsbull Teachersbull Counselor

bull Demonstrated Interestbull Campus visit interview college rep visits at East communication with admissions

Go to meetpscollege2021 on your smartphone to ask questions during the presentation

Testing101

ACT

SAT

SAT Subject Tests Immediately following related coursework

Advanced Placement Tests (AP) first 2 weeks of May same year as AP course

2nd semester junior year summerfall senior year immediately after prep course

Testing101

ACT

SAT

SAT Subject Tests Immediately following related coursework

Advanced Placement Tests (AP) first 2 weeks of May same year as AP course

2nd semester junior year summerfall senior year immediately after prep course

SAT and ACT comparison

SAT ACT

3 Hours (50-minute optional essay) 255 Hours (40-minute optional essay)

Reading Writing Language Math (Algebra

1amp2 Geometry Trig Data Analysis)

English Reading Science Reasoning Math

(Arithmetic Algebra 1amp2 Geometry Trig

Probability and Statistics)

Essay assesses comprehension of text Essay assesses how you evaluate and

analyze complex issues

Scored 400-1600 Scored 1-36

Content and style of the SAT and ACT are very similar factors like how you

handle time pressure and what types of questions you find most challenging can

help you determine which test is a better fit

Take practice tests

FEES

ACT-$5050

ACT plus Writing- $6700

4 Free Score Reports included

Late registration additional fee $3000

httpwwwactorgcontentactenproducts-and-servicesthe-acthtml

Test Date Registration Deadline

Late Registration

Deadline

October 26 2019September 20 2019

Sept 21-Oct 4 2019

December 14 2019

Nov 8 2019 Nov 9-22 2019

February 8 2020January 10 2020

January 11-17 2020

April 4 2020February 28 2020

Feb 29-March 13 2020

June 13 2020 May 8 2020 May 9-22 2020

July 18 2020 June 19 2020 June 20-26 2020

FEES

ACT-$5050

ACT plus Writing- $6700

4 Free Score Reports included

Late registration additional fee $3000

httpwwwactorgcontentactenproducts-and-servicesthe-acthtml

Test Date Registration Deadline

Late Registration

Deadline

October 26 2019September 20 2019

Sept 21-Oct 4 2019

December 14 2019

Nov 8 2019 Nov 9-22 2019

February 8 2020January 10 2020

January 11-17 2020

April 4 2020February 28 2020

Feb 29-March 13 2020

June 13 2020 May 8 2020 May 9-22 2020

July 18 2020 June 19 2020 June 20-26 2020

SAT 2019-2020

Test Date

Registration Deadline

Late Registration Deadline

10519 November 2 2018

September 24 2019

11219 October 3 2019 October 22 2019

12719November 8 2020

November 26 2019

31420February 14 2019

February 25 2020

5220 April 3 2020 April 14 2020

6620 May 8 2020 May 19 2020

From registration to test day

bull Create an account at CollegeBoard (SAT) or ACT

bull Search for test date at CB East or South

bull CB East School Code 390-488

bull Upload a digital photo

bull Print admission ticket

bull Arrive on time with all testing materials ticket and PHOTO ID

bull Walk-in testing is NOT permitted

bull School is a testing center and no exceptions can be made

bull Register early to assure first choice test site and avoid late fees

Test Prep Resources

Collegeboard amp Khan Academy partnership

ACT Academy

see CBE Librarian to

activate account

SATACT Verbal or Math electives

Private Test Prep Courses- $$

Fairtestorg

Reporting test results to colleges

bull Directly to college from testing company upon student request

bull When registering for tests students can request scores be sent to up to 4 colleges for FREE Scores recrsquod by college in 2 weeks

bull Test scores are NOT ON YOUR TRANSCRIPT

bull Is ldquoScore Choicerdquo the right choice or should I send all scores

bull ldquoSuper-scoresrdquo are calculated by most colleges

Official Score

Reports

bull Growing trend in admissions

bull Option to take picture of score report and submit

bull Official score report required by college you choose to attendSelf-Report

When registering for any standardized test be sure to include

CB East school code 390-488 and check Parent Portal to make sure

scores have been sent to East to include in your Naviance statistics

Potential benefits of APbull College creditbull Course level placementbull ldquoPlace outrdquo of college coursesbull Advanced academic standingbull Rigorous preparation for

college coursework

Who takes AP Creditswwwcollegeboardorgapcreditpolicy

PASSHE universities

When First 2 weeks of May CB East during school day

How Register through Mypaymentsplus

AP classes begun in Sept- Deadline 1031

All other AP classes-Deadline-228

Potential benefits of APbull College creditbull Course level placementbull ldquoPlace outrdquo of college coursesbull Advanced academic standingbull Rigorous preparation for

college coursework

Who takes AP Creditswwwcollegeboardorgapcreditpolicy

PASSHE universities

When First 2 weeks of May CB East during school day

How Register through Mypaymentsplus

AP classes begun in Sept- Deadline 1031

All other AP classes-Deadline-228

Worried About SAT amp ACT ScoresConsider applying to colleges that are Test Optional

bull The National Center for Fair amp Open Testing maintains a list at wwwFairTestorgAmerican UniversityCollege of New JerseyDickinson College Connecticut CollegeFairfield UniversityFranklin amp Marshall

George Mason George Washington Ithaca College Gettysburg College Loyola University

Muhlenberg CollegeSaint Josephrsquos UniTemple University Susquehanna Wake Forest

Test Optional for certain GPAMajor

Arizona State University Duquesne University Elizabethtown College

Test Flexible SATACT not required if other exams such as SAT Subject Test or AP Exam Scores are submitted

Middlebury College Hamilton College NYU

Trends in college admissions

TEST-OPTIONAL FairTestorg

bull Check frequently for the growing list of colleges

bull Consider this choice for students with strong GPArsquos

bull Some colleges will require additional writing samples

bull Check procedures for consideration of merit scholarships at each college

SELF-REPORTING test scores ampor transcript data

bull Student submits GPA classes grades and standardized test scores as part of the application

bull Be HONEST and double check prior to submission for errors

bull Once you choose a college to attend that school will require official records be sent in June for verification All data must match your previous submission or admission may be retracted

a Valuable Resource

An online notebook to do research track your progress keep personal records

Researchbull Careers

bull Colleges

bull Military options

bull Scholarships

bull Financial aid

bull Test Prep Resources

bull College Athletics

bull Enrichment amp Summer Programs

Analyze amp Compare Data

Visit College Websites

Application Links

The College Search Find Your Fit

Selection Criteria

bull 2 or 4 year

bull Public vs private

bull Coed or not

bull Academics

bull Enrollment

bull Location amp Distance from home

bull Religious affiliation

bull Competitivenessadmissions

bull Sports amp Divisions amp Intramurals

bull Diversity

bull Cost

bull Resources

Research amp Comparison Tools

Keep track of your research in one place

Click to add text

NCAA Clearinghouse

httpwwwncaaorgstudent-athletesfuturehow-register

The College Search Find Your Fit

Selection Criteria

bull 2 or 4 year

bull Public vs private

bull Coed or not

bull Academics

bull Enrollment

bull Location amp Distance from home

bull Religious affiliation

bull Competitivenessadmissions

bull Sports amp Divisions amp Intramurals

bull Diversity

bull Cost

bull Resources

Research amp Comparison Tools

Keep track of your research in one place

Click to add text

NCAA Clearinghouse

httpwwwncaaorgstudent-athletesfuturehow-register

Research amp Comparison Tools

Keep track of your research in one place

Click to add text

NCAA Clearinghouse

httpwwwncaaorgstudent-athletesfuturehow-register

NCAA Clearinghouse

httpwwwncaaorgstudent-athletesfuturehow-register

Visit the campus

Visiting will help with finding the perfect matchhellip

bull Size of schoolclasses

bull Geographic location

bull Type of campus

bull Surrounding community

bull Campus personality

bull Facilities and housing

Campus Visitshellip What makes their college uniquebull Campus Tour

bull Open Houses- spring or next fall

bull Visit an actual class in session

bull Interview if requested or required

bull ldquoChatrdquo with current students

bull Visit before applying and again after acceptance

bull Students can take up to 3 excused absences in both 11th and 12th grade for college visits

Communication Tips

bull Create a college-appropriate email address

bull iliketopartyyahoocom

bull msmith1974yahoocom

bull Student contact with Admissions Officer

bull Prepare with questions before visiting httpwwwcollegeadmissionspartnerscomresourcesapplication-processinterviewsquestions-for-you

Campus Visitshellip What makes their college uniquebull Campus Tour

bull Open Houses- spring or next fall

bull Visit an actual class in session

bull Interview if requested or required

bull ldquoChatrdquo with current students

bull Visit before applying and again after acceptance

bull Students can take up to 3 excused absences in both 11th and 12th grade for college visits

Communication Tips

bull Create a college-appropriate email address

bull iliketopartyyahoocom

bull msmith1974yahoocom

bull Student contact with Admissions Officer

bull Prepare with questions before visiting httpwwwcollegeadmissionspartnerscomresourcesapplication-processinterviewsquestions-for-you

Communication Tips

bull Create a college-appropriate email address

bull iliketopartyyahoocom

bull msmith1974yahoocom

bull Student contact with Admissions Officer

bull Prepare with questions before visiting httpwwwcollegeadmissionspartnerscomresourcesapplication-processinterviewsquestions-for-you

Counselor Letter of Recommendation

o ldquoCounselor Recommendation Questionnairerdquo survey on Naviance

o Optional ldquoParent Recommendation Questionnairerdquo

o Print survey and submit to guidance office beginning in spring of 2020

o Documents will be requested to be sent to specific colleges via Naviance

When do I begin my application

bull Common App ndash Over 700 colleges accept it opens 8120

httpwwwcommonapporg

bull Coalition App - 8120 - 140 colleges accept it

wwwcoalitionforcollegeaccessorg

bull Universal College App ndash 44 colleges accept it opens 7120

httpswwwuniversalcollegeappcom

bull PA State System - 14 state universities in Pennsylvania

httpssecureapplynowpassheeduApply_defaultaspx

bull College Specific ndash electronic or paper ndash follow college deadlines on website

When do I begin my application

bull Common App ndash Over 700 colleges accept it opens 8120

httpwwwcommonapporg

bull Coalition App - 8120 - 140 colleges accept it

wwwcoalitionforcollegeaccessorg

bull Universal College App ndash 44 colleges accept it opens 7120

httpswwwuniversalcollegeappcom

bull PA State System - 14 state universities in Pennsylvania

httpssecureapplynowpassheeduApply_defaultaspx

bull College Specific ndash electronic or paper ndash follow college deadlines on website

College Application Deadline Overview

bullApply early because colleges make their decisions as applications come in

bullOnce the class is full they will stop taking applications

bullSchools like PSU have a priority deadline we recommend your application be complete by Halloween

Rolling

bullBinding usually notified of decision by winter break

bullOnly can apply to one school

Early Decision (ED 1 and ED2) November amp January

bullNon-binding

bullSometimes this is restricted to one school but usually can apply to more

Early Action (EA) November

bullApply by deadline set and usually find out in MarchApril

Regular January - March

Program Planning for 12th Grade

January through March 2020

Check credits towards graduation requirements

Research college major amp admission requirements

Monitor prerequisites

Maintain current level of rigor

Enter course selections in Portal in January

Meet with your counselor if you want assistance

Future Information

Sessions

bull October 20 2019- National College Fair- PA Convention Center 11 am ndash 3 pm Register at wwwgotomyncfcom

bull Financial Aid Night for parents of juniors on December 11th at 6 pm

bull March 31 2020 630pm at CB South

General Info

Program Planning for 12th Grade

January through March 2020

Check credits towards graduation requirements

Research college major amp admission requirements

Monitor prerequisites

Maintain current level of rigor

Enter course selections in Portal in January

Meet with your counselor if you want assistance

Future Information

Sessions

bull October 20 2019- National College Fair- PA Convention Center 11 am ndash 3 pm Register at wwwgotomyncfcom

bull Financial Aid Night for parents of juniors on December 11th at 6 pm

bull March 31 2020 630pm at CB South

General Info

Future Information

Sessions

bull October 20 2019- National College Fair- PA Convention Center 11 am ndash 3 pm Register at wwwgotomyncfcom

bull Financial Aid Night for parents of juniors on December 11th at 6 pm

bull March 31 2020 630pm at CB South

General Info

An insiderrsquos look into college admissionshttpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=kKARNadxshU

Thank you

Have a great night

We will follow up with your questions next week

For individual questions please contact us

Last names A-L Nancy Flanagan Kelly nflanagankellycbsdorg

Last names M-Z George Moustakas gmoustakcbsdorg