welcome to rockland high school back to school night september 18,2013
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Welcome to Rockland High School Back to School Night September 18,2013. Preparing for Post High School Success. Important Dates to Remember. September 27 - Deadline for Oct 26th ACT test October 3 - Deadline for Nov. 2 SAT October 21 - Financial Aid Night. 6pm - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to Rockland High
School
Back to School Night
September 18,2013
Preparing for Post High School Success
September 27- Deadline for Oct 26th ACT test
October 3- Deadline for Nov. 2 SAT October 21- Financial Aid Night. 6pm November 13- Parent Conferences January 15- FAFSA Night 4-8 pm May 30- Graduation
Important Dates to Remember
College 4 year College or University Community College Post Graduate Year (PG)-Prep School Career/Technical School
Military Service Trades Work
Our goal is that every graduating senior have a plan! Your choice should be based on career goals, abilities, interests and educational need.
Many Options after High School
22 Total Creditso 4 credits in Englisho 3 credits in Matho 3 credits in Scienceo 3 Credits in History
Passing MCAS scoreso Math, English, Biology
25 hours of community service
Graduation Requirements Class of 2014
Set Goals Do NOT panic if your child doesn’t know what
he/she wants to be. Many things change between age 15-25
Research job interests and what will be required to enter the field of interest
Keep in mind that over 30% of jobs your child will be competing for have not yet been created.
How do I prepare my child and when?
Good Grades Test Scores
o SAT and ACTo AP Scores
Involvement in Extracurricular Activitieso Passionate involvement and leadership
Essays and Personal Statemento Clearly communicate what your goals areo Ask your English teacher read over your essay before
submitting Letters of Recommendation
o Pick a teacher and people who know you best Standing Out
o Leadership and being unique
What it takes to get into College
Meet w/ counselor and your student to discuss options Narrow choices & make a definitive list of schools Research deadlines/admissions policies &
requirements Visit the colleges if you haven’t already done so Complete application & request transcripts Follow up with college to be sure all materials have
been received Research financial aid and scholarships opportunities
The College Selection Process
Where are you in the Process?
Early Decision= binding, fall deadline Early Action= non binding, fall deadline Regular Admission= winter deadline Rolling Admission= no deadline Open Admission= No admission criteria Deposit Deadline= must notify schools of
your decisions to enroll by May 1st
Key Terms To Know
Register online to sign up for Fall testso SAT: www.collegeboard.como ACT: www.actstudent.org
Upcoming SAT Dates November 2
Upcoming ACT Dates October 26
SAT subject tests: Some colleges may require some subject tests. Check with your college to see if they are required.
SAT/ACT Information
Average scores are calculated annually based on the most recent SAT scores of all students of a particular graduating class.
For the class of 2012, average scores are: Critical reading:496 Mathematics: 514
Writing: 488
Average SAT Scores
Curry 410-500 CR 410-510 M 410-210 W
UMass Boston 470-570 CR 490-600 M
Salem State 440-550 CR 450-540 M 430-540 W
Western New England 460-570 CR 490-600 M
Westfield State 400-550 CR 470-560 M 450-540 W
Bridgewater State 460-570 CR 470-580 M 450-550 W
Average SAT Scores
Amherst College 660-760 CR 660-760 M 670-760 W
Boston College 610-700 CR 640-730 M 630-720 W
Boston University 570-660 CR 600-690 M 590-680 W
Brown University 650-760 CR 670-780 M 660-770 W
Colby College 630-720 CR 640-720 M 630-710 W
Cornell 630-730 CR 660-770 M
Average SAT Scores
Dartmouth 660-770 CR 680-780 M 670-780 W
Duke 660-750 CR 680-780 M 660-760 W
University of Virginia 600-710 CR 630-760 M 610-710 W
Virginia Tech 540-640 CR 570-670 M 540-630 W
Yale 700-800 CR 700-780 M 700-790 W
The college board recently surveyed 4-year colleges to determine what admissions criteria they consider “very important” School Achievement-83% Test Scores-59% Recommendations-19% Application Essay-17% Interview-14% Activities-4%
Keeping Tests In Perspective
Nearly 500 Colleges and Universities use the Common Application
Make sure you complete ALL supplements for each school
Can be completed online at www.commonapp.org
Common Application Information
NONE Remember, do not eliminate any college
because of costs before receiving financial assistance information
Remember to check college financial aid offices for accurate costs
What role should finances play in deciding whether or
not to go to college?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid Complete ASAP after January 1st www.fafsa.ed.gov January 15 from 4-8 at Rockland High School
is FAFSA night
FAFSA
What is the PROFILE?o Online application that collects information used
by certain colleges and scholarship programs to award institutional aid funds.
When Do I file the PROFILE?• You may file as early as October 1st
Who must file the PROFILE?o Check your colleges/programs information to
determine whether they require the PROFILE. A complete list can be found on the website
o www.collegeboard.org
CSS/Financial Aid Profile
What does the PROFILE cost?o The fee for the initial application and one college or
program report is $25. Additional reports are $16.o Limited waivers are granted automatically based on
the information provided in the PROFILE application. The Process: Three Easy Stepso Registero Complete the Application o Submit the Application
CSS/Financial Aid Profile
All YearWork hard all year! Stay involved
Fall Meet with your guidance counselor Check test requirements for each college
Things to do
Winter Complete tax forms early Submit your FAFSA Receive your Student Aid Report, make corrections Complete scholarship applications
Spring Review your acceptances and compare financial aid
offers- contact school with any questions Notify school of commitment by May 1st
Rockland High School Senior SAT REVIEW
Rockland High School is offering a four-week SAT course for seniors taking the November test. This course will use online materials from the College Board, student data from past SATs and PSATs and review strategies and techniques. This course will take place on Thursday, October 10
Thursday, October 17
Thursday, October 24
Tuesday, October 29From 7:00-8:30 at Rockland High SchoolThe cost of this course will be $25.
Register for this course at the Rockland High School Guidance Office (deadline-October 3)
Your student’s counselor is the best place to start
We are here to help you
Where do I go if I need help?
The Guidance Department is here to helpMelanie Shaw- Director- Grade 12Margie Black- Grade 11 and Grade 10 L-ZGary Graziano-Grade 10 A-KDenise Davidson- Grade 9Freea Leahy- School Social WorkerCarla Dunn- Guidance SecretaryContact us at 781-871-8410
Welcome to Rockland High
School
Back to School Night
September 18,2013