“College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won.” - Frank Sachs,

““College is a match to College is a match to be made, not a prize be made, not a prize

to be won.”to be won.” - Frank Sachs,- Frank Sachs, Dir. Of College Counseling,Dir. Of College Counseling, The Blake SchoolThe Blake School

Junior College Planning Junior College Planning NightNight

Immaculate High SchoolImmaculate High SchoolFebruary 8, 2012February 8, 2012

Methods of CommunicationMethods of Communication

Email (blue form)Email (blue form) Wednesday EnvelopeWednesday Envelope Naviance (see your activation codes on Naviance (see your activation codes on

green paper)green paper)

Senior Course RegistrationSenior Course Registration

Where will you find Where will you find

course registration materials?course registration materials?www.immaculatehs.orgwww.immaculatehs.org

AcademicsAcademicsCurriculumCurriculum

Course Registration Course Registration MaterialsMaterials


What materials will you find?What materials will you find?2012-20132012-2013

Course Description GuideCourse Description Guide

Course Selection Form Course Selection Form Please list two alternative electivesPlease list two alternative electives

Course Prerequisite GuideCourse Prerequisite Guide


When will these materials becomeWhen will these materials become

available on the website?available on the website?

February 13February 13thth , 2012 , 2012


What do you need to doWhat do you need to do

with these materials?with these materials?

Review Graduation RequirementsReview Graduation Requirements

Graduation RequirementsGraduation RequirementsIn order to graduate, a student must have earned 23.5 credits, In order to graduate, a student must have earned 23.5 credits,

including the following requirements:including the following requirements:

ReligionReligion 4 credits4 credits EnglishEnglish 4 credits4 credits ScienceScience 3 credits3 credits MathematicsMathematics 3 credits3 credits World LanguageWorld Language 2 credits2 credits Social StudiesSocial Studies 3 credits 3 credits

including 1 credit in American History and .5 credit in American including 1 credit in American History and .5 credit in American GovernmentGovernment

Physical EducationPhysical Education 1.5 credits1.5 credits Fine or Performing ArtsFine or Performing Arts 1 credit1 credit Community ServiceCommunity Service 25 hours per year25 hours per year


What do you need to do with these materials?What do you need to do with these materials? Review Graduation RequirementsReview Graduation Requirements Make your course selectionsMake your course selections Only select courses in which you have achieved the course Only select courses in which you have achieved the course

prerequisite with your first semester gradeprerequisite with your first semester grade If at the end of the year, you achieve the course prerequisite, If at the end of the year, you achieve the course prerequisite,

you can request the course be added to your schedule at the you can request the course be added to your schedule at the Guidance OfficeGuidance Office

Bring your course selection sheet to your JUNIOR COLLEGE Bring your course selection sheet to your JUNIOR COLLEGE PLANNING MEETING – Appointment SlipPLANNING MEETING – Appointment Slip

Now on with the Now on with the show!!!!show!!!!

From among the thousands From among the thousands of colleges in the country, of colleges in the country,

how do you go about how do you go about choosing just a handful to choosing just a handful to

apply to?apply to?

How much time to you have How much time to you have to select those colleges?to select those colleges?

Now through September 2012

Self-Evaluation / Family DiscussionSelf-Evaluation / Family Discussion Location Location

In what geographic area do you want to attend school?In what geographic area do you want to attend school? Type of institutionType of institution

Liberal arts college, business school, technical college, large universityLiberal arts college, business school, technical college, large university FinancesFinances

How much money can you afford?How much money can you afford? School sizeSchool size

Do you want a small college with 2000 students or a large university with Do you want a small college with 2000 students or a large university with 15,000?15,000?

Campus SettingCampus Setting Do you prefer a urban, suburban or rural setting?Do you prefer a urban, suburban or rural setting?

Special Areas of InterestSpecial Areas of Interest Particular sport, study abroad, ROTC program or co-op programParticular sport, study abroad, ROTC program or co-op program

MajorMajor Do you have a tentative major?Do you have a tentative major?

Start Your ResearchStart Your Research

InternetInternet NavianceNaviance Websites with college search enginesWebsites with college search engines Individual college websitesIndividual college websites

College FairsCollege Fairs Campus VisitsCampus Visits


InternetInternet Naviance Naviance


InternetInternet Naviance Naviance Websites with college search enginesWebsites with college search engines

Internet ResearchInternet Research Websites with College Search EnginesWebsites with College Search Engines

Naviance (will demo at your individual Conference)Naviance (will demo at your individual Conference) www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com

• Home of the SAT/PSAT & AP TestsHome of the SAT/PSAT & AP Tests• A great college match maker, also great information on college majors and A great college match maker, also great information on college majors and

careerscareers www.princetonreview.comwww.princetonreview.com

• You need to set up a free account, not as in-depth but worth investigatingYou need to set up a free account, not as in-depth but worth investigating www.collegeview.comwww.collegeview.com

• A more simple search engine but can produce some interesting resultsA more simple search engine but can produce some interesting results www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com

• The famous scholarship search website is also pretty good for college The famous scholarship search website is also pretty good for college searching. You need to set up free account. There is a lot of advertising on searching. You need to set up free account. There is a lot of advertising on the site, just say no to their offers.the site, just say no to their offers.

www.studentsreview.comwww.studentsreview.comProvides a lot of information from students about their schools. Students grade Provides a lot of information from students about their schools. Students grade

their schools in a variety of different areas and write reviews.their schools in a variety of different areas and write reviews.



College FairsCollege Fairs

College FairsCollege Fairs

Admission representatives from a variety of Admission representatives from a variety of colleges are all gathered in one place, just colleges are all gathered in one place, just waiting to answer your questions.waiting to answer your questions.

National Assoc. for College Admission National Assoc. for College Admission CounselingCounseling National College FairsNational College Fairs Performing & Visual Arts College FairsPerforming & Visual Arts College Fairs www.nacacnet.orgwww.nacacnet.org

• Events & TrainingEvents & Training• College FairsCollege Fairs

National College FairsNational College FairsSpring 2012 ScheduleSpring 2012 Schedule

Springfield, MA Eastern States ExpositionSpringfield, MA Eastern States Exposition Sunday, March 4Sunday, March 4 1 - 4 pm1 - 4 pm Monday, March 5Monday, March 5 9 – 11:30 pm 9 – 11:30 pm

New York, NY Jacob Javits Convention CTRNew York, NY Jacob Javits Convention CTR Sunday, April 22 11 - 4 pmSunday, April 22 11 - 4 pm

Hartford, CT Connecticut Expo CenterHartford, CT Connecticut Expo Center Tuesday, April 3Tuesday, April 3 9 – 11:30 am & 6:30 – 8:30 pm9 – 11:30 am & 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Performing & Visual ArtsPerforming & Visual ArtsCollege FairsCollege Fairs

Designed for students interested in pursuing Designed for students interested in pursuing undergraduate & graduate study in the areas of undergraduate & graduate study in the areas of music, dance, theater, visual arts, graphic music, dance, theater, visual arts, graphic design & other related disciplines.design & other related disciplines.

Attendees learn about educational opportunities, Attendees learn about educational opportunities, admission & financial aid and portfolio days.admission & financial aid and portfolio days.

Performing & Visual ArtsPerforming & Visual ArtsCollege FairsCollege Fairs

Boston, MA -- Boston Center for the ArtsBoston, MA -- Boston Center for the Arts Not available yet, usually in the fallNot available yet, usually in the fall

New York, NY – Jacob Javits CenterNew York, NY – Jacob Javits Center Not available yet, usually in the fallNot available yet, usually in the fall

Virtual College FairVirtual College Fair

College Week Live presents a virtual college College Week Live presents a virtual college fair on March 21 and 22 at fair on March 21 and 22 at www.collegeweeklive.comwww.collegeweeklive.com

Tips for Attending A College FairTips for Attending A College Fair

Make a list of colleges to visitMake a list of colleges to visit Try to research the schools before the fairTry to research the schools before the fair Write up a short list of questions – not easily Write up a short list of questions – not easily

found in standard college materialsfound in standard college materials Talk person-to-person with the representative – Talk person-to-person with the representative –

the same person that makes the admission the same person that makes the admission decisionsdecisions

Fill out a reply cardFill out a reply card Bring a tote bag for materialsBring a tote bag for materials


InternetInternet Naviance Naviance Websites with college search enginesWebsites with college search engines Individual college websitesIndividual college websites

College FairsCollege Fairs Campus VisitsCampus Visits

The Campus VisitThe Campus Visit The absolute best way to find out what a college The absolute best way to find out what a college

is all about.is all about.

THE COLLEGE SEARCH PROCESS IS A THE COLLEGE SEARCH PROCESS IS A TWO WAY STREETTWO WAY STREET

This is This is AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTUREAN INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE – – Think about what is most important to you in Think about what is most important to you in selecting a collegeselecting a college

The Campus VisitThe Campus Visit

Try to go when school is in sessionTry to go when school is in session SPRING BREAK IN APRIL - GREAT TIME!SPRING BREAK IN APRIL - GREAT TIME! Many colleges can accommodate weekend Many colleges can accommodate weekend

visitsvisits

If you plan a road trip – don’t plan to visit If you plan a road trip – don’t plan to visit more than two schools in one day.more than two schools in one day.

Advance planning with the Admissions Office Advance planning with the Admissions Office

makes all the differencemakes all the difference Meet with someone in the Admissions OfficeMeet with someone in the Admissions Office Attend an information sessionAttend an information session Tour the CampusTour the Campus Talk with as many students as you canTalk with as many students as you can Have a meal in the cafeteria Have a meal in the cafeteria Pick up copies of the student newspaperPick up copies of the student newspaper

The Campus VisitThe Campus Visit

If possible,If possible, Sit in on a classSit in on a class Ask if you can talk with someone in one of Ask if you can talk with someone in one of

your interest areas: professor, coach or your interest areas: professor, coach or Director of a musical groupDirector of a musical group

Some possible questions to askSome possible questions to ask

How did you get involved in student activities?How did you get involved in student activities? What goes on during the weekends and do a lot What goes on during the weekends and do a lot

of students go home?of students go home? How accessible are faculty members?How accessible are faculty members? How is the food?How is the food? Are the athletic facilities open to all students or Are the athletic facilities open to all students or

just athletes?just athletes?

More QuestionsMore Questions

How are you challenged academically?How are you challenged academically?

What do you like most about the college, What do you like most about the college, what do you like the least?what do you like the least?

If you had to do again, would you still If you had to do again, would you still choose this college choose this college AND WHY?AND WHY?

If you meet with an Admissions If you meet with an Admissions Counselor, ask them for their Counselor, ask them for their business card and make sure business card and make sure

you follow up with an email or a you follow up with an email or a note.note.

MAKE SURE YOU WRITE MAKE SURE YOU WRITE DOWN SOME NOTES ON DOWN SOME NOTES ON

YOUR VISIT!!!!!YOUR VISIT!!!!!

The InterviewThe Interview

Some will …Some won’tSome will …Some won’t On-Campus, Regional, AlumniOn-Campus, Regional, Alumni

Take advantageTake advantage Be on timeBe on time Do your homeworkDo your homework Prepare a list of questionsPrepare a list of questions Be prepared to talk about your academics, Be prepared to talk about your academics,

interests, hobbies, goals and interests, hobbies, goals and WHY YOU ARE WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE COLLEGEINTERESTED IN THE COLLEGE

THE INTERVIEWTHE INTERVIEW

To see some sample interview To see some sample interview questions that you might be asked, go questions that you might be asked, go to the document library on Naviance.to the document library on Naviance.

College Admissions TestingCollege Admissions Testing

The two most The two most common college common college admissions tests admissions tests are the are the SATSAT Reasoning TestReasoning Test and the and the ACT TestACT Test. .

SAT Reasoning Test:SAT Reasoning Test: assesses the critical thinking skills assesses the critical thinking skills students need for academic success in college—skills that students need for academic success in college—skills that students learned in high school; reading, writing, and students learned in high school; reading, writing, and mathematics. Results are accepted by most 4-year mathematics. Results are accepted by most 4-year colleges and universities in the U.S. colleges and universities in the U.S.

ACTACT test and test and ACT Plus Writing:ACT Plus Writing: assesses high school assesses high school students' general educational development and their students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work in four skill areas - ability to complete college-level work in four skill areas - English, Mathematics, Reading and Science. Results are English, Mathematics, Reading and Science. Results are accepted by all 4-year colleges and universities in the accepted by all 4-year colleges and universities in the U.S. U.S.

College Admissions TestingCollege Admissions Testing

ACT v. SATACT v. SAT 3 hours 25 minutes3 hours 25 minutes 5 Sections 5 Sections Science SectionScience Section Includes TrigonometryIncludes Trigonometry Essay last section for 30 min. not Essay last section for 30 min. not

inc. in composite scoreinc. in composite score Composite Score of 1-36 and Composite Score of 1-36 and

scores of each section 1-36 + scores of each section 1-36 + writing 0-12writing 0-12

No penalty for wrong answersNo penalty for wrong answers You decide which test date You decide which test date

scores to sendscores to send

3 hours 45 minutes3 hours 45 minutes

10 sections10 sections

No Science SectionNo Science Section

Doesn’t inc. TrigonometryDoesn’t inc. Trigonometry

Essay first for 25 min. inc. in Essay first for 25 min. inc. in overall scoreoverall score

Total score of 600-2400 and Total score of 600-2400 and score of 200-800 for each section score of 200-800 for each section + writing 0-12+ writing 0-12

¼ point penalty for wrong answer¼ point penalty for wrong answer

You decide which test date You decide which test date scores to sendscores to send

ACT Pilot ACT Pilot Program Program

On Tuesday, April 24 all juniors at high On Tuesday, April 24 all juniors at high schools in the Diocese of Bridgeport will schools in the Diocese of Bridgeport will take the ACT test.take the ACT test.

There will be no cost to parentsThere will be no cost to parents The scores will be reportable to The scores will be reportable to

collegescolleges

SAT Score ChoiceSAT Score Choice

A new score-reporting feature launched in spring A new score-reporting feature launched in spring 20092009

Students can select which scores they send to Students can select which scores they send to colleges by sitting (test date) for the SAT and by colleges by sitting (test date) for the SAT and by individual test for SAT Subject Tests™.individual test for SAT Subject Tests™.

Scores from an entire SAT test will be sent—scores Scores from an entire SAT test will be sent—scores of individual sections from different sittings cannot be of individual sections from different sittings cannot be selected independently for sending.selected independently for sending.

Check out the Score Choice Information on the Check out the Score Choice Information on the College Board websiteCollege Board website

Students are responsible for sending their scores to Students are responsible for sending their scores to colleges. colleges.

Test DatesTest DatesACTACT

April 24 – All juniors will April 24 – All juniors will take in school at no costtake in school at no cost

June 9June 9 September September October October

Register atRegister atwww.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org

SATSAT

March 10March 10 May 5 - IHS Test SiteMay 5 - IHS Test Site June 2June 2 October October November - IHS Test November - IHS Test

SiteSite

Register at Register at www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com

SAT Subject TestsSAT Subject Tests SATSAT Subject Tests:Subject Tests: (formerly know as the SAT II) are (formerly know as the SAT II) are

designed to measure your knowledge and skills in designed to measure your knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, as well as your ability to apply particular subject areas, as well as your ability to apply that knowledge. The five general subjects are English, that knowledge. The five general subjects are English, History, Sciences, Foreign Languages and History, Sciences, Foreign Languages and Mathematics.Mathematics.

These tests are only offered a few times a year. Check These tests are only offered a few times a year. Check College Board WebsiteCollege Board Website for test dates and locations. for test dates and locations.

When should you take Subject Tests? When should you take Subject Tests? Most students Most students take Subject Tests toward the end of their junior year or take Subject Tests toward the end of their junior year or at the beginning of their senior year. Refer to the at the beginning of their senior year. Refer to the College Board website for specific information regarding College Board website for specific information regarding each subject test. each subject test.

TestTest PreparationPreparationThere are many options available…There are many options available… My College QuickStart – College Board, access code on My College QuickStart – College Board, access code on

PSAT score reportPSAT score report SAT or ACT free test prep questions and practice tests – SAT or ACT free test prep questions and practice tests –

available online at Collegeboard.com or ACTStudent.orgavailable online at Collegeboard.com or ACTStudent.org SAT or ACT test prep books or online prep courses.SAT or ACT test prep books or online prep courses. Kaplan SAT and ACT Online Prep for FREEKaplan SAT and ACT Online Prep for FREE at at

kaptest.com/kaskaptest.com/kas access code KAS1211SAT access code KAS1211SAT or or KAS1211ACTKAS1211ACT on the payment and confirmation page on the payment and confirmation page

Kaplan at IHS: SAT for May 5Kaplan at IHS: SAT for May 5 Private Tutors - list available in Guidance Private Tutors - list available in Guidance

Please see Kaplan flyers in your folder.Please see Kaplan flyers in your folder.enter the code COMPLETE10 in order to receive the special $539 priceenter the code COMPLETE10 in order to receive the special $539 price

Where Do We Go From Here?Where Do We Go From Here?

Individual Student/Parent ConferenceIndividual Student/Parent Conference with with Counselor – beginning February 29 check your Counselor – beginning February 29 check your folder for appointment slip folder for appointment slip

Teacher RecommendationsTeacher Recommendations – students should – students should ask their teachers this springask their teachers this spring

Senior Application NightSenior Application Night – September 2012 – September 2012

Financial Aid NightFinancial Aid Night – Fall 2012 – Fall 2012

Junior/Senior FormsJunior/Senior Forms – find these on Naviance – find these on Naviance on the home page in the document libraryon the home page in the document library

Request for Request for RecommendationRecommendation

Brag Brag LetterLetter

Student Student Activities Activities ResumeResume

The Student AthleteThe Student Athlete

All students desiring to play collegiate All students desiring to play collegiate athletics with a athletics with a Division I or IIDivision I or II school school must be determined eligible to play by must be determined eligible to play by the the NCAA Eligibility CenterNCAA Eligibility Center

Division III does not subscribe to the Division III does not subscribe to the NCAA Eligibility CenterNCAA Eligibility Center

NCAANCAA Eligibility CenterEligibility Centerwww.www.eligibilityeligibilitycenter.orgcenter.org

An independent organization that reviews the An independent organization that reviews the academic records of all prospective college academic records of all prospective college student-athletesstudent-athletes

Determines if incoming freshman meet the NCAA Determines if incoming freshman meet the NCAA minimum standards to play college athleticsminimum standards to play college athletics

A minimum standard only for athletics eligibility. It A minimum standard only for athletics eligibility. It is not a guide to qualifications for college is not a guide to qualifications for college admissions.admissions.

What is the NCAA Eligibility Center?What is the NCAA Eligibility Center?

Five Parts of Initial EligibilityFive Parts of Initial Eligibility

1.1. Graduation from high schoolGraduation from high school

2.2. Minimum ACT or SAT test scoreMinimum ACT or SAT test score

3.3. Completion of 16 core coursesCompletion of 16 core courses

4.4. Minimum core grade point averageMinimum core grade point average

5.5. Completion of Amateurism Certification Completion of Amateurism Certification QuestionnaireQuestionnaire

NCAA RegistrationNCAA Registration The 24 page 2011-2012 Guide for the College-bound Athlete is The 24 page 2011-2012 Guide for the College-bound Athlete is

available at available at www.NCAApublications.comwww.NCAApublications.com

Students must register at Students must register at www.eligibilitycenter.orgwww.eligibilitycenter.org during junior during junior year. A $65 fee ($95 int.) will need to be paid online with a credit year. A $65 fee ($95 int.) will need to be paid online with a credit card. card.

Immaculate High School CEEB code 070125Immaculate High School CEEB code 070125

Students must have their official SAT or ACT scores sent to the Students must have their official SAT or ACT scores sent to the eligibility center directly from the testing agencies via eligibility center directly from the testing agencies via Eligibility Eligibility Code Code 99999999..

Student must request a transcript on the NCAA website and give Student must request a transcript on the NCAA website and give a transcript request form to the Guidance Office to trigger a transcript request form to the Guidance Office to trigger transcript being sent to NCAA Eligibility Center at the end of transcript being sent to NCAA Eligibility Center at the end of junior year. The NCAA will not process a transcript with fewer junior year. The NCAA will not process a transcript with fewer than 6 semesters represented.than 6 semesters represented. (See frequently asked questions on Naviance (See frequently asked questions on Naviance for complete transcript process)for complete transcript process)

Class of 2012 Acceptances to DateAlbertus Magnus College Alfred University Assumption College Becker College Bryant

University Cabrini College Caldwell College The Catholic University of America Central Connecticut State University College of Charleston University of Connecticut

Drexel University Eastern Connecticut State University Eckerd College Elmira College Fairfield University Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida

Southern College Fordham University Franklin Pierce University University of Hartford High Point University Hofstra University Iona College Keene State College King's

College Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Loyola University Maryland Lyndon State College Manhattan College Manhattanville College Marist College Marquette

University Marymount Manhattan College Marywood University Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences The University of Memphis Mount Saint Mary College Mount Saint Mary's University University of Nebraska at Lincoln New England College University of New England University of New Hampshire Nichols College University of North Carolina at Greensboro Northeastern University University of Notre Dame Nova

Southeastern University Pennsylvania State University, University Park Point Park University Providence College Quinnipiac University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

University of Rhode Island Rider University Sacred Heart University Saint Anselm College Saint Joseph's University Saint Michael's College Salve Regina University

The College of Saint Rose San Diego State University The University of Scranton Seton Hall University Siena College University of South Carolina Southern Connecticut State

University St. John's University - Queens Campus State University of New York at Albany State University of New York at New Paltz Stonehill College Suffolk University SUNY

College at Oneonta SUNY Delhi University of Vermont Villanova University West Virginia University Western Connecticut State University

Western New England University

“College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won.” - Frank Sachs,

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