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Junior College Information Night. Timeline for Admissions. Admission Testing- Spring of Junior Year If students need to retake, take by Dec. of Senior Year Summer Between JR/SR Year-Explore Colleges Apply in Fall/Winter of Senior Year Hear back from college Dec- April
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Timeline for Admissions • Admission Testing- Spring of Junior Year If students need to retake, take by Dec. of Senior Year • Summer Between JR/SR Year-Explore Colleges • Apply in Fall/Winter of Senior Year • Hear back from college Dec- April • Jan. 1- Fill out FAFSA for financial aid • May 1- National deadline to commit to colleges • Visit the our Website for a detailed timeline
Options for Post High School • 4 Year College/University • Community College • Trade School • Internship • Work • Military • Other
Community College • Financial Cost • Transfer to a 4-year university • Learn job skills and receive training necessary to enter the job market • Explore various subject areas while you are deciding on a major or career field
What are you looking for?See the Handout “Criteria for Selecting a College” • Type of School • Size of Campus • Location/Environment • Competitiveness • Admissions Requirements • Faculty • Facilities and Equipment • Services and Programs • Financial Cost—Don’t let cost prevent applying
Questions to Ask Yourself… • Does the college have the major(s) or program(s) I want? (What if I change my mind?) • Does it have the activities/sports I want? • Will I enjoy living in the dorms/surrounding city/the student culture for 4 years? • How likely am I to meet the college admission requirements? • Will the college help me achieve my educational and personal goals?
Opportunities to Learn about Colleges • Visit college campuses • College Admission Counselors at BCS in the fall and spring • Local College Fairs • Local College Nights
Primary Factors in Admission • Grades in College Prep Courses • Standardized Admissions Tests (SAT/ACT) • Academic Rigor • Grades in All Courses • Class Rank
SAT/ACT • College entrance exams • Both are accepted by all 4 year colleges and universities • Submit to scores to schools • Ways to prepare for the Tests: • Websites • Books • Classes
SAT • Critical Reading (200-800) • Mathematics (200-800) • Writing (200-800) • Composite Score: 600-2400 • Time: 3 hr. 45 min.
ACT • English • Mathematics • Reading • Science Reasoning • Writing (optional) • Composite Score: 1-36 • Time: 2 hr. 55 min.
SAT Subject Tests • Required by some private schools and UC system • A test designed to measure your knowledge in a particular subject area • The best time to take the SAT 2 is toward the end of the year as the student is completing the course • Time: 1 hr.
Factors that Tip a Decision • Essays • Recommendations • Extracurricular Activities/ Community Service • Special Talents, Interests, Skills • Work Experience
What is in an Application? • Personal Information • Transcripts • Test Scores • School Report • Personal Essays • Recommendations
BCS Graduation Requirements vs. College Entrance Requirements
Student Responsibility • It is extremely important for students to take ownership of the college application process. • Colleges want to see that students are independent and interested in the college.
What else you can do… • Visit Colleges • Look over your transcript • Make sure it is correct • Start working on a resume/activity list (sample on BCS Counselor Website) • Maintain a single e-mail address • Appropriate, professional email addresses, only!
Washington Oregon California Idaho Nevada Montana Wyoming Colorado New Mexico North Dakota South Dakota Alaska Western Undergraduate Exchangehttp://wue.wiche.edu/Students who are residents of WICHE states (Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education ) may enroll at participating two- and four-year college programs outside of their home state at a reduced tuition rate.
Helpful Resources • BCS High School Counseling Website • College Search Web Sites • Registration for SAT/Requesting Official Scores: www.collegeboard.com • Registration for ACT/Requesting Official Scores: www.act.org
Where to Go For Help • Make an appointment with Ms. Hofland to go over specific questions or concerns • Complete the Parent Interview about “ME” • Stop by the Counseling Office • (425) 454-4028 ext. 107 • shofland@bellevuechristian.org • Visit: http://www.bellevuechristian.org/ index.php?node=career_counseling_office