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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??
www.collegejourneyconsulting.com
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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
