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College Counseling Introduction for Premieres and their families

College Counseling Introduction for Premieres and their families. Lycee Rochambeau Leah L. Willams, College Counselor. COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTING. SAT Reasoning Test ACT Assessment SAT Subject Tests AP TOEFL. SAT Reasoning Test formally known as the “SATI”.

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College Counseling Introduction for Premieres and their families

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  1. College Counseling Introduction for Premieres and their families Lycee Rochambeau Leah L. Willams, College Counselor

  2. COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTING SAT Reasoning Test ACT Assessment SAT Subject Tests AP TOEFL

  3. SAT Reasoning Testformally known as the “SATI” • Test is generated by a private company called, the College Board • 3 hours and 45 min total • 3 sections: critical reading, math, writing • each section is worth 800 points • Test is designed to show your reasoning abilities, not just the amount of information you have amassed in your schoolwork

  4. SAT Reasoning Test Sections • Critical Reading: reading comprehension, sentence completion, and paragraph length critical reading • Mathematics: number and operation, algebra, geometry, statistics, and data analysis • Writing: this is the new part! Multiple choice questions (35min.) and student written essay (25min.)

  5. SAT Reasoning Test Calendar for Rochambeau Students April 1st- administration of the new SAT Reasoning test May 6th- administration of the new SAT, deadline to sign up- Apr. 3rd, SAT subject tests offered June 6th- suggested date to take SAT subject tests, alternate date to take subjects, deadline to sign up- April 28th

  6. ACT Assessment • Alternative to the SAT reasoning test; widely accepted by colleges and the new writing section is OPTIONAL. • Sometimes students who are not great testers will do better on the ACT than the SAT • My suggestion: take the ACT in addition to the SAT reasoning test

  7. ACT Assessment Testing Dates • April 8th 2006- registration deadline is March 3rd 2006 • June 10th 2006- registration deadline is May 5th 2006 • ACT is not offered as widely as the SAT Reasoning test, so choose where you will take the test wisely and plan ahead! The centers will fill up.

  8. SAT Subject Tests(formerly known as SATII’s) • SAT subject tests are a group of one hour tests that measure a student’s skills in particular subject areas • Check to see if the universities you are applying to require them, and which ones (this may change depending on the program you are applying to…) • You may have some choices to make with regard to these tests and which ones to take, please see me for help with this…

  9. SAT Subject Tests • Tips: 1. Never go into it “cold.” 2. Take them when the given subject is fresh in your mind. 3. Make sure you know who requires what test and by what date that test can be taken. 4. Take advantage of the foreign language tests, if you speak a language other than French or English.

  10. SAT Subject Tests • Meet with me sometime this spring to discuss which tests to take. • Register to take them by April 29th for the June 4th administration of the tests. You can also take the tests in October of Terminale. • You can take up to three tests on a given testing date- so use the time wisely. • Anyone applying to US universities should take Subject tests.

  11. Advanced Placement Tests(AP) • AP tests are curriculum based and geared toward American students who are completing AP courses. • AP tests are often taken by students at Rochambeau in French language or English language, and/or another language they speak fluently • The tests can help you in the admissions process and can help in a process to receive college credit for your level in a given discipline. • You will receive correspondence regarding registration for the AP test from the College Counseling office in March.

  12. TOEFL(Test of English as a Foreign Language) • Measures the ability of nonnative speakers to use and understand North American English as it will be used in a university setting. • 4 sections: listening (30 points,) reading (30 points,) structure and writing (30 points together.) Total score is reported on a 0-300 scale. • Cost: $130.00 • Scores are valid for two years

  13. Should you take the TOEFL? • For US colleges 1. if you score below a 500 on the critical reading section of the SAT Reasoning test 2.if you have been in the United States for under five years 3. English is not your first language.

  14. Should you take the TOEFL? • For Canadian Colleges 1. McGill (for example) states that if you satisfy the following requirement they do not require the TOEFL… Mother tongue/first language is English and they have completed the last five years of study in a French Lycée located in an English speaking country, or are at a French Baccalaureate International Option program for more than 2 years  2. Concordia states… if the student is taking or has taken level 3 (Standard English) or level 4 (Honors English) and has been studying at Rochambeau for at least 3 years we will not need TOEFL. 3. Queen’s in Ontario states… if you have lived in the US for over three years (five for their business program) you are exempt from having to take the TOEFL.

  15. TESTING PREPARATION

  16. KINDS OF “TEST PREP” • Classes: Kaplan, Princeton Review, local smaller companies (MOST EXPENSIVE OPTION) • Online courses: can be useful for very diligent students, often run through the same companies (MID-LEVEL EXPENSIVE) • Books: “Official SAT study guide,” “Princeton Review: cracking the SAT,” “10 Real SAT’s,” “The Procrastinator’s Guide to the ACT,” “ACT: Stanley Kaplan,” “Official Guide to the SAT Subject Tests.” (LEAST EXPENSIVE OPTION)

  17. When and how do I begin prepping for the SAT or ACT and SAT Subject tests? • Do a couple practice tests before the first time you take the reasoning test or act, on your own or through a test prep company (this can be done for free.) Strategy Session March 6th? • Assess where you need to improve and begin planning preparation for the reasoning test for the spring and into the summer. • Before you take an SAT Subject test in June, take a practice test and score it! Time yourself too… • Pursue further SAT subject test prep if need be.

  18. Deciding where to apply and visiting colleges…

  19. Steps for deciding where to apply • Have a meeting with college counselor • Discuss your ideas with your parents • Take the SAT and/or ACT if needed • Begin visiting universities on school breaks • Create online profile on university website • Create a college workbook

  20. Visiting Universities • Always call to make an appointment with the admissions office a. information sessions b. tours c. on-campus interviews d. or ask to speak with the regional admissions rep

  21. US Application Process • Visit universities • Apply (university specific application, or common app) • Nov. 1st 2007 = Early TARGET DATE Early Action Early Decision • Jan. 1st 2008 = Regular TARGET DATE • Admission Letters come April 1st • Deposit Deadline May 1st

  22. Canadian Application Process • Visit universities, if possible • Research academic programs, be familiar with offerings before you apply • Deadlines as early as Jan. 15th and as late as March- DO THEM BEFORE CHRISTMAS BREAK! • Application process less laborious than USA, but more expensive (app. fees) • Admission offers are conditional on Bacc score

  23. UK Application Process • Research courses available at the universities • Begin UCAS application early: work on statement, complete course report • Submit UCAS application by December 1st (at the very latest!) • Admission offers are conditional on Bacc score • Notify college counselor of offers received

  24. Questions?

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