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FLUSHING HIGH SCHOOLPARENT TEACHER
ASSOCIATION
Preparing for senior year
and post-secondary planning
A WELL-BALANCED SENIOR YEAR
Student responsibilities are split between planning their futures
and working on high school demands:
Help your student plan for senior year’s commitments now
Understand that social connections are more important than
ever
Anticipate conflicting emotions with upcoming change
Reassure students that parents, advisors, counselors, and
teachers are there to help provide support
STEPS TO GOOD COLLEGE PLANNING
The following steps will help your student:
Begin the college search process with parent
support
Plan for deadlines in the post-secondary
planning process
Survive and thrive throughout the senior year
STEP 1MATCH APTITUDES AND CAREER
GOALS WITH SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS
Use Career Cruising - www.careercruising.com
Explore college search websites like CareerZone Write a resume Look for schools with a good range
of programs in an area of interest
STEP 2REGISTER FOR A RIGOROUS AND
BALANCED SENIOR COURSE SCHEDULE
Core academic courses
Coursework beyond minimum college entrance
requirements
Advanced classes/course studies
Elective classes in areas of interest
FHS FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE ENTRANCE
REQUIREMENTS
Subject Years of Study
English 4 years
Social Studies 4 years ( 2 yrs. Global, 1 yr. US, ½ yr. Eco, ½ Gov.)
Mathematics 4 years (3 yrs. for graduation)
Science 4 years (3 yrs. for graduation)
Foreign Language 3 years (1 yr. for graduation)
Art/Music 1 year
PE 3.5 years
Health ½ year
STEP 3SIGN UP FOR COLLEGE ENTRANCE
EXAMS
SAT Reasoning Test - www.collegeboard.com
ACT with optional writing test - www.act.org
Both are tests of college readiness
Recommended Spring of Junior year
Last testing opportunity Dec. of Senior year
ACT25% English25% Mathematics25% Reading25% Science Optional Writing Test
Subtests range from 1-36Composite of 4 test scores
(1-36)No penalty for guessing
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
SAT 33% Critical Reading33% Mathematics33% Writing
Subtest range from 300-800Sum of 3 test scores
(600-2400)Score adjusted for wrong answers
STEP 4 BUILD A L IST OF
SCHOOLS/PROGRAMS TO RESEARCH
Gather information about:
Location
Size
Admissions Requirements – typical test scores/GPA
Academic Offerings – majors/programs
Expenses – tuition, travel to/from school
Financial Aid
Housing
Campus Visits
STEP 5 PLAN SCHOOL VISITS
Walk around campus
Attend a class
Interview admissions officers
Spend a night in the dorm
Talk with other university students
Use campus comparison form as a tool
STEP 6 BUILD A LIST OF SCHOOLS TO
APPLY
Discuss the college comparison data and get
feedback from others
Students should talk with parents, counselors,
advisors, teachers, and friends
Help your son or daughter examine their goals,
thoughts and feelings so that they may choose
schools for application
Build a well-considered, reasonable list of schools
for application
STEP 7 SUBMIT APPLICATIONS
Application elements:Demographic Information/EssaysAcademic recordTest scores (SAT or ACT)School/counselor report Teacher recommendation
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
To receive letters that add depth and excitement to an application
students should:
Ask someone who knows them well
Choose teachers of classes where they were most engaged intellectually,
showed creativity, or completed a special project or independent work
Tell the writer how their experience in the classroom or learning style
relates to the college of application
Talk to the writer about their dreams for college and a career
Remember to write thank you notes to letter writers including exciting
news of acceptance
COLLEGE ADMISSION DECISIONS
Match between college needs and student
characteristics
Colleges provide admissions statistics range of GPA
and test scores
Holistic review process
Academic Index less frequently used as a sole
determinant in admissions decisions
STEP 8 FINANCIAL AID AND
SCHOLARSHIP
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Factors that determine a families financial strengthSchools determine distribution of funds as financial aid packagesResearch independent sources of scholarship fundingAthletes should register with the NCAAFHS Financial Aid Presentation
STEP 9 PLAN SENIOR YEAR
SAT/ACT
College Fairs
Application deadlines
Finals, AP tests
Sports, activities, community service, social events
Graduation
TIPS FOR PARENTS: DOS AND DON’TS FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
Do discuss restrictions up front
Don’t limit choices based on fees
Do remind your child of deadlines
Do listen and offer advice when asked
Don’t make decisions for your son or daughter
Do encourage and celebrate
FHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Check pupilpath accounts for upcoming events in the college office.
Attend information session with College Admissions Officers
CUNY Application deadline is fast approaching. Need a copy of tax
forms to complete the CUNY forms.
Financial Aid Night will be December 22 with Michael J. Turner. AAFE
staff will set up appointments with students needing assistance
completing financial aid forms.
Lunch forms must be submitted in order for fee waivers to be
processes accurately.