James Franko, Riverside Brookfield High School

Thom Golden, Vanderbilt UniversityMichael O’Connor, New Trier High

School*Following results are from a self-

selected group of 250 colleges that visited New Trier and completed a

visit questionnaire

Fact Sheets and beyond – What high school counselors need to

know from college representatives visiting

Quick Quiz• What percent of colleges and universities

visiting high schools in the area “superscore” the ACT?a.) 0-15%b.) 15-30%c.) 30-45%d.) over 45%

Fall 2012 Survey

Does your school “super score” the ACT?

Quick QuizWhat percent of colleges and universities

visiting high schools in the area use the writing portion of the ACT?a.) 0-15%b.) 15-30%c.) 30-45%d.) over 45%

Fall 2012 Survey

Does your school require the writing portion of the ACT?

Quick QuizWhat percent of colleges and universities

visiting high schools in the area consider demonstrated interest?a.) 0-15%b.) 15-30%c.) 30-45%d.) over 45%

Fall 2012 Survey

Does your school take into account demonstrated interest of the applicant?

Quick QuizWhat percent of colleges and universities

visiting high schools in the area offer merit scholarships?a.) 0-15%b.) 15-30%c.) 30-45%d.) over 45%

Fall 2012 Survey

Does your school offer merit scholarships?

Quick QuizWhat percent of colleges and universities

visiting high schools in the area recalculate transcripts to use the data they like?a.) 0-15%b.) 15-30%c.) 30-45%d.) over 45%

Fall 2012 Survey

Does your school re-calculate transcripts to use the data that is relevant?

Quick QuizWhat is the percent of schools that offer

admission through through the Early Decision Process?a.) 0-15%b.) 15-30%c.) 30-45%d.) over 45%

Fall 2012 Survey,

Does your school offer admission through Early Decision?

Quick QuizWhat percent of colleges and universities

visiting high schools in the area count Advanced Placement courses for admission?a.) 0-15%b.) 15-30%c.) 30-45%d.) over 45%

Fall 2012 Survey Does your school count Advanced Placement courses for admission?

Quick QuizWhat percent of colleges and universities

require or even recommend the SAT Subject test for admission?a.) 0-15%

b.) 15-30%c.) 30-45%d.) over 45%

Fall 2012 Survey

What is your school’s policy on SAT Subject tests?

A look back two years…

Superscore the ACT…Fall, 2010 249 respondents

Fall, 2012, 234 respondents

Use the writing section of the ACT?

Fall, 2010 Fall, 2012

Track Demonstrated InterestFall 2010, 135 respondents

Fall 2012, 244 respondents

Merit based awardsFall, 2010 249 respondents

Fall 2012, 233 respondents

Recalculate Grade Point AverageFall 2010, 245 responses

Fall 2012, 233 responses

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