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Sophomore NightJANUARY 14, 2015
6:30 PM
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Welcome!
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Mrs. Mary NovakAdministrative Assistant
Mrs. Karen PariseStudent Assistance
Counselor
The College Counseling Department: Additional Support
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Introductory Remarks
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An Extended Apology to High School Sophomores….
Jon Boeckenstedt, Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management
De Paul University
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Introductory Remarks
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College Application Overview
Components:Application & feeTranscriptStandardized TestsExtracurricular RecordEssaysTeacher and Counselor Recommendations
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Scheduling Process
Honors/AP Applications:
Available online
Social Studies &Science require applications from all students
Due January 23 (or 1/16 for Science)
Online Schedule Request/Electives Dates:
February 12-19: Students enter elective preferences on Net Classroom
Visit the Course Descriptions and be informed!
Counselor/Student Meetings: Feb 23-May 1
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Standardized Tests The Role of Standardized Tests 2014 PSAT Results
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Changes to the SAT: March 2016 Score out of 1600 instead of 2400
◦ Writing will be optional and scored on a separate scale◦ Test will be shorter now
◦ Score Report will include subscores and cross-test scores
Wrong answers will no longer be penalized
Questions based on real world context◦ Use published work and founding documents◦ No more obscure vocabulary words
Preparation:
Current sample questions are available online
Students can practice with Khan Academy beginning in May 2015.
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Changes to the PSAT – October 2015
Score out of 800 in each section, max score of 1600◦ Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
◦ Reading◦ Writing and Language
◦ Math
Wrong answers will no longer be penalized Longer test Knowledge tested will mirror that of SAT Preparation:
◦ Sample questions are now available.◦ A full practice test will be available in March 2015.
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Standardized Tests: TimelineJunior Year:
October: PSAT
January – June: First SAT and/or ACT
May or June: Subject Tests*
Senior Year:
September –December SAT or ACT
*Subject Tests are only required by some highly selective universities. Sophomores currently in AP classes should consider AP tests this year.
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How will you spend your summer?
College Visits? Summer school? Summer job? Junior Justice Project? Enrichment Programs?
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This semester…
Counselor meetings for Naviance
Careers
Roadtrip Nation
Personality Test
College Search
Parents can use Naviance, too!
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In the Future…JUNIOR YEAR
◦ Group and Individual Student Meetings◦ College Rep Meetings @ Brophy:
Juniors may attend 3◦ Spring Essay Workshop◦ Spring parent meetings (optional)◦ Naviance navigation
SENIOR YEAR
◦ Naviance navigation◦ Nuts and Bolts Application Help◦ Essay Review◦ Application Workshops After School
(Sept/Oct)◦ College Rep Meetings @ Brophy: Seniors
may attend 5◦ Financial Aid Night
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Upcoming Events… March 19: Coffee Chat, 7:45 AM, Great Hall
August: Junior Parent Meeting at back to school night
August: In-State University Night….Class of ‘16 is welcome!
Fall College Fair @ Brophy