framingham high school junior college night 4/9/2013
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Framingham High School Junior College Night 4/9/2013. 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!. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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 • [email protected]• Ext. 27504
Katie Dandurand• [email protected]• 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!