Let’s Talk College!Cindy Allerman, M. Ed.

Independent Educational ConsultantCollege Journey Consulting, LLC

About Me Independent College

Consultant Founded College Journey

Consulting in 2012 Previously taught for 18 years

(Math, Reading, Talented and Gifted program, Elementary)

SAT Prep instructor for 4 years

Have toured over 125 colleges, and regularly meet and network with college admissions officers and other consultants and counselors.

Myth or Reality: Getting into college is next to impossible.

The Reality is:There are approximately 1,800 four-year

universities and colleges in the U.S. and most will admit most applicants.

Only about 50 fall in the highly selective category and admit less than 20% of their applicants.

99% of college admissions stories in the news refer to about 4% of colleges (admit rate<50%)

However, about 1/3 of students transfer from their first college.

Where do you begin?

Start With YouAcademic

What kind of a learner are you? What are your interests? What are your goals?

Social What will you be doing when you

aren’t in class? What kind of people do you want to

be around?

Financial FitDo you know your EFC?

http://www.thecollegesolution.com/your-crucial-1st-step-before-looking-for-colleges/

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/paying-your-share/expected-family-contribution-calculator

College Options

SENIOR YEAR August 1

Applications Open October-December

Early Action/Early Decision Deadlines

Last Chance to take SAT/ACT

December 1 Texas Deadlines Notification of Early

Decisions Scholarship

January-February Regular Decision

Deadlines FAFSA

March-April Notification of College

Decisions Revisit Colleges Financial Aid Award Letters

May 1 National Deadline for

Student’s Decision

Junior Year High School Classes

Class Rank at end of junior yearAP/IB Classes/Tests in MayThink about teacher recommendations

TestingOctober PSAT (National Merit)Test PrepTake SAT and/or ACTSAT Subject Tests

Develop a list of collegesResearch and explore optionsCampus Visits

Extracurricular ActivitiesLeadership opportunities

FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE YEARS

Take challenging coursesGet good grades!!Find your passion: join clubs, get involvedBegin exploring collegesREAD!! Build your vocabulary.Sophomore PSAT

A test of speed and focus Presents content in a

familiar format; more direct style of questioning

Longer sections and tighter time intervals make time management key

Includes Science section (mostly interpreting graphs and data)

A test of mental endurance with a greater emphasis on abstract reasoning and vocabulary

Shorter sections with more time per question

Students can learn SAT strategies to significantly improve scores

College Admissions TestsWhich test is right for you?

The Great SAT Overhaul

Top Score: 2400Reading Math Writing

Top Score: 1600Verbal (Reading and Writing)Quantitative (Math and Science)

Top Score: 36EnglishMathReadingScience

Class of 2017Current SAT

• Oct• Nov• Dec• Jan

New SAT

• Mar• May• June

ACT

• Sept• Oct• Dec• Feb• Apr• June

• Determine which test is best for you by taking a practice test

• Take the Current SAT on an accelerated schedule• Take the ACT• Take the new SAT in the spring

PSAT/NMSQTSAT II (Subject Tests)

AP or IB TestsAccommodations

Other Tests and Information

What’s a good score??

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SATACT

General Score Distribution

Middle 50%

Assured Admissions

Scholarships

SAT/ACT=$ per year1050/22 = $5,000 1200/27 = $14,000 1300/30 = $16,000 1500/36 = $20,000

TEST PREPClasses Individual TutoringSmall GroupOnline ClassesSelf-StudyKhan AcademyCollege BoardACT Student

Khan Academy

Official Practice Tests

https://www.khanacademy.org/mission/sat/examshttp://www.actstudent.org/testprep/

Sienna SAT Prep

CLASS DATES: Thursdays (5:30-7:00 pm) Aug. 27, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1

BONUS STUDY SESSIONS: Tuesdays (5:30-7:00 pm) Sept. 15 and Sept. 22

PRACTICE TEST: Saturday, Sept. 26 9 am-1 pm

Register at: https://siennasatclass.eventbrite.com

Questions?

Cindy Allerman, M.Ed.cindy@collegejourneyconsulting.com

281.778.0928