Volume 1, Issue 1

Fall 2017
Its time to SHINE!
Finding balance dur- up with homework,
ing senior year is key volunteering, being
to finding success in college ready (post
the future. Being a secondary ready), visit-
senior means that ing colleges, etc. etc.
youve got some ex- etc. etc. OK, did I just
tra responsibilities stress you out? My
that are added to your apologies if I did.
list of things to do.
TAKE A DEEP
Wouldnt it be nice to
BREATH!
be able to have more
time? More time to Inside this issue youre
do the things we love going to find a list of
while maintaining a the most common mis-
high GPA, getting the takes you can make
SAT/ACT score you during senior year.
desire, remaining Youll also find info
committed to your on SAT/ACT, and
arts area, taking time Scholarships. Utilize
for friends, attending these tools to help bal-
social events, keeping ance your schedule.
Class of 2018

College Application Tips

Now that I have your college admission most of the applica-
attention or at least officers look for? tion process and how
I hope that I do What are some ways you can help your
Lets get into some that your application application stand out
tips on college appli- will shine? Inside in the crowd!
cations! youll find tips on
Ever wonder what how to make the

Inside this issue:

Fall Senior Points to Ponder
Senior Parent Night information 2
SAT vs. ACT - which test fits YOU best?
What NOT to do 2
Keep aiming for that dream school! Stay
College Application Tips 2 focused!
SAT/ACT Information 3
Make sure you have a Plan B
Your School Counselors Contact Information 4
Are you using ALL of your resources for
How to request transcripts! 4 college information? If not, what is one
more that you can think of...
Scholarship Web Site Searches 4
 Mark your calendars for SENIOR PARENT NIGHT
Thursday October 19, 6:00 pm in the cafeteria
This is a great night for the dean, senior sponsors, school counselors and financial aid speakers to share and
discuss important information with seniors & parents.
General graduation information
Graduation requirements
College admission process
Financial aid
Attendance and code of conduct

We want to make sure you are aware of everything going on. Dont miss this important night!

What NOT to do as a Senior www.campusexplorer.com

1. Miss Classes : Not only are you
missing valuable information for
tests, but you could be missing
information that you will need for
your college courses!
5.
2. Think that your second semester
doesnt count: Dont lose fo- lose sight of your current obliga-
cus! Your second semester is
VERY important to your Univer-
sity/College admissions office.
6.
Admissions offices have been
known to rescind their decisions
They WILL ask for your second
semester transcript!
3. Give in to senioritis: Senior
year is busy. Dont let yourself
7.
lose your motivation. Keep your
eyes on the prize!
4. Get overwhelmed: Make lists and
timelines for yourself. You have a
lot going on! You can get through
this if you prioritize your time and
keep track of your deadlines.
Confuse priorities: Planning for
college does not mean that you can
tions inside and outside of the
classroom.
Forget to study: Keep up with
your assignments, even after a
tough week. While youre taking
time off, theres a student looking
to take your spot at your College
who isnt slacking!
Underestimate the time you will
need to accomplish tasks: Be
realistic with your workload. Esti-
mate the time it will take to com-
plete the assignment, then double
it.
8. Let your mind wander: Going to
college is exciting, but dont let
daydreaming about your college
dorm distract you from the here
and now.
9. Blow off your less important
work: Dont fool yourself into
thinking that a quiz or writing an-
other draft for a paper doesnt
count it ALL counts!
10. Fail to use the resources avail-
able to you: Take advantage of the
information available to you! Inter-
net, teachers, parents, guardians,
SCHOOL COUNSELORS, col-
lege fairs, college visits, etc!!!!

College Application Tips

Diversify your application portfolio.
You should apply to roughly 5 col-
leges/universities. Place them into
three categories: Reach, Possible,
Likely. Reach Schools are those just
above your GPA, SAT/ACT. Possi-
ble Schools are schools where you
believe its possible that you will get
in based on your GPA, SAT/ACT.
Likely Schools are those that you
feel you will likely be accepted
based on your GPA/SAT/ACT.
Once you send application materials,
FOLLOW UP with the admissions
office. You need to be sure that a
school is receiving your information.
Get in touch with the admissions
office to ensure they are receiving
your documents!
If possible, visit all of the schools
that you are applying toyou will
find that this is the best way to de-
cide if a school is right for you!
Even if you arent proud of your test
results, send your scores anyway.
Schools will want to know that
youre retesting and may be able to
super score or put your highest
scores together from each time
youve taken the test! Ask if the
schools you are applying to will
super score.

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SAT, ACT, Oh my!
SAT:
Sign up at www.collegeboard.com
Cost: $46.00 (no essay), $60.00
(with essay)
Test Day check list items: Your ad-
mission ticket, pencil, photo ID,
acceptable calculator, watch, back up
calculator batteries
ACT Registration and Testing Dates
Test Date
October 28, 2017
December 9, 2017
February 10, 2018
April 14, 2018
June 9, 2018
July 14, 2018
SAT Registration and Testing Dates
Test Date
October 7, 2017
November 4, 2017
December 2, 2017
March 10, 2018
May 5, 2018
June 2, 2018
". . . the arts have been an inseparable part of the human journey; indeed, we depend on the arts to carry us toward the
fullness of our humanity. We value them for themselves, and because we do, we believe knowing and practicing them
is fundamental to the healthy development of our children's minds and spirits
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Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world.
Nelson Mandela
ACT: QUESTIONS?
Sign up at www.act.org Contact SAT or ACT with your ques-
tions!
Cost: $46.00 (no essay), $62.50
SAT: 212-713-8000
(with essay)
ACT: 319-337-1270
Test day check list items: Your ad-
mission ticket, photo ID, acceptable
calculator, pencil, watch, back up
*Check with the school counseling office
calculator batteries
to see if you are eligible for a fee waiver
Registration Deadline Late Fee Required
September 22, 2017 Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2017
November 3, 2017 Nov. 4-17, 2017
January 12, 2018 January 13-19, 2018
March 9, 2018 March 10-23, 2018
May 4, 2018 May 5-18, 2018
June 15, 2018 June 16-22, 2018
Registration deadline Late fee required
September 8, 2017 September 27, 2017
October 5, 2017 October 25, 2017
November 2, 2017 November 21, 2017
February 9, 2018 February 28, 2018
April 6, 2018 April 25, 2018
May 3, 2018 May 23, 2018
National Standards for Arts Education
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The college will process your tran-
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School Counselor, 9-12, A-F, ext. 119
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