College Planning 101 Preparing for the Future Topics v Graduation - - PDF document

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College Planning 101

Preparing for the Future

Topics

v Graduation Requirements v Grading Scales v Grade Point Averages v Class Rank v Standardized Test Scores v College Admissions v NCAA Eligibility v Guest Presenters

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Graduation Requirements

v English

4 credits

v English I, II, III, & IV

v Math

4 credits

v Math I, II, III, & 4th math

v Science

3 credits

v Earth/Env Science, Biology, a Physical

Science

Graduation Requirements

v Social Studies

4 credits

v World History, Civics/Econ, Am. History I & II

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World History, Civics/Econ, AP US History, & additional social studies course v Health/PE 1 credit

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Graduation Requirements

v World Languages

v Not Required for graduation v However, 2 credits of same language required

for UNC System & most other colleges/universities

v Electives

12 credits

v Total Credits for Graduation 28 credits v Some community college courses can be

substituted for graduation requirements.

Grading Scales: Old Scale

v School Years: 2013-2014, 2014-2015

v 7 point grading scale v A = 100 - 93 v B = 92 - 85 v C = 84 - 77 v D = 76 - 70 v F = 69 and below

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Grading Scales: Old Scale

v School Years: 2013-2014, 2014-2015

v Quality points for GPA

96 – 100% = 4.000 89% = 3.125 82% = 2.250 75% = 1.375 95% = 3.875 88% = 3.000 81% = 2.125 74% = 1.250 94% = 3.750 87% = 2.875 80% = 2.000 73% = 1.125 93% = 3.625 86% = 2.750 79% = 1.875 72% = 1.000 92% = 3.50 85% = 2.625 78% = 1.750 71% = 1.000 91% = 3.375 84% = 2.500 77% = 1.625 70% = 1.000 90% = 3.25 83% = 2.375 76% = 1.500

Grading Scales: New Scale

v School Years: 2015-2016 and beyond

v 10 point grading scale v A = 100 – 90% v B = 89 – 80% v C = 79 – 70% v D = 69 – 60% v F = 59 – 0%

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Grading Scales: New Scale

v School Years: 2015-2016 and beyond

v Quality points for GPA

v 100 – 90% = 4.0 v 89 – 80% = 3.0 v 79 – 70% = 2.0 v 69 – 60% = 1.0 v 59 – 0% = 0.0

v Grade Point weighting remains same

v Honors = +1, AP = +2

Grade Point Weighting

v Students entering HS prior to 2015-2016 school year

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Honors: +1

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Advanced Placement: +2

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College Transfer Courses: +1 v Students entering HS 2015-2016 and beyond

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Honors: +0.5

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Advanced Placement: +1

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College Transfer Courses: +1

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Grade Point Averages….

What is it? How do I calculate it? FAQ’s…

Common terms

(Can be found under “credit history” on your transcript)

• Course- The class that you have taken/ are taking
• GPA - Grade Point Average
• Weighted vs. Unweighted
• Cumulative GPA- GPA throughout your entire high

school career

• Mark- Course average
• Credit earned: Each 1 block course is worth 1 credit.
• You have to pass the course to earn the credit.

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How do I calculate my GPA…

v Grade Point Average

v Total amount of quality points earned

divided by total amount of credit hours attempted.

GPA = Total Quality Points

Credit Hours Attempted

Example:

Course Mark/Average Quality Points Credit (look at chart) English III 88 3.0 1.0 Foods II 96 4.0 1.0 Chemistry 84 3.0 1.0 Algebra II 80 3.0 1.0

• Total

13.0 4.0 Quality Points

• 13.0

Credits attempted- 4.0 = 3.250 GPA

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Class Rank

v Class Rank is used to show where a student

stands academically in relation to the other students in the class.

v Class Rank is written as e.g. 35/248. The first

number represents the student’s place in the

• class. The second number represents the

number of students in the class.

v Rank at Northwood is based on your weighted

GPA.

Standardize Test Scores

ACT and/or SAT

SAT - CollegeBoard.com ACT – ACTstudent.org

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Standardize Test Scores

v SAT v Old max score:

2400

v New max score:

1600

v Writing Optional

(check w/college)

v ACT v Max score 36 v Writing Optional

(check w/college)

Standardized Test Scores

v ACT

v All 11th graders

will take the ACT here at NHS during the school day in February 2017. v SAT

v Students must

register online.

v It is offered at

Northwood in October, December, March, & May .

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Redesigned SAT

Current SAT

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Essay Required

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171 questions

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Test time: 3 hrs 45 min

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Mathematics, Critical Reading, Writing

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Score Range: 600-2400

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Points subtracted for incorrect answers

Beginning Mar. 2016

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Essay Optional

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154 questions

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Test Time: 3 hrs (3 hrs 50 min w/ Essay)

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Math, Evidenced-Based Reading & Writing

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Score Range: 400-1600

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No penalty for guessing

College Admissions Process

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College Admissions

v In the college admissions process, a

student’s academic record is the most important.

v The grades earned in your high school

prep courses are considered to be one of the most important criteria for college admissions.

v Class rank is important.

College Admissions

v Most colleges require a standardized test

score, either SAT or ACT .

v Essays are very important. v Recommendations are important. v Extracurricular activities, leadership

positions, work experience, volunteer experiences, character/personal qualities, etc. are also considered.

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College Admissions

• Involvement
• Encourage involvement in

meaningful activities. Be consistent.

• Quality vs. Quantity
• Look for opportunities to take a

leadership role.

College Admissions

v UNC Minimum Admissions Requirements v Fall 2013 and beyond

v Minimum GPA v 2.5 cumulative weighted v Minimum SAT Score (Critical Reading & Math) v New SAT: 880; Old SAT: 800 v Minimum ACT Composite Score v 17

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College Admissions

vSince most college

applications are completed in the fall of the student’s senior year, junior year grades are usually the last grades on a student’s transcript.

College Admissions

v Colleges will see your senior year courses on

the transcript, so your student should choose courses for their senior year wisely .

v College freshmen are often required to take a

math placement test before they register for

• classes. In order to keep their math skills

sharp, all high school seniors should take a math course.

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Woodburn Press

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College Admissions

v Things needed for completing

applications:

v Transcript v Test Scores directly from testing site v Resume v Brag Sheet provided to recommenders v Letters of Recommendation

What should your student be doing this year?

v Check out the College Planning

Timeline handout

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Scholarships

v Research scholarships, grants, loans

at CFNC.org.

v Scholly- App for your phone (not

free, but very good)

v Sports and Scholarship Eligibility

Playing Sports in College

v Talk to your coach v Register through NCAA Eligibility

Center

v Students must meet core course, GPA,

and test score requirements.

v All requirements available on the NCAA

Eligibility website.

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Guest Presenters

vCCCC vElon Admissions vUNC-CH Admissions

Questions?

Thank you for coming!