Sophomore NightJANUARY 14, 2015

6:30 PM

Welcome!

Mrs. Mary NovakAdministrative Assistant

Mrs. Karen PariseStudent Assistance

Counselor

The College Counseling Department: Additional Support

Introductory Remarks

An Extended Apology to High School Sophomores….

Jon Boeckenstedt, Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management

De Paul University

Introductory Remarks

College Application Overview

Components:Application & feeTranscriptStandardized TestsExtracurricular RecordEssaysTeacher and Counselor Recommendations

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

Standardized Tests The Role of Standardized Tests 2014 PSAT Results

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.

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.

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.

How will you spend your summer?

College Visits? Summer school? Summer job? Junior Justice Project? Enrichment Programs?

This semester…

Counselor meetings for Naviance

Careers

Roadtrip Nation

Personality Test

College Search

Parents can use Naviance, too!

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

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