Please visit the school store in G-

107 for coffee and a bit of

browsing around!

Finding the Right Match

• Rigor of academic program

• GPA• SAT and ACT scores• SAT subject tests• AP tests

• Letters of recommendation

• College essays• Demonstrated

interest• Extra curricular

activities (sports, community

service, clubs, etc.)

SAT vs. ACTReasoning test

Aptitude TEST Content-based test

Achievement

Critical Reading Math

Writing

FORMAT EnglishMath

ReadingScience

Writing (optional)

Reading Vocabulary

Grammar & Usage Writing

Math

CONTENT Grammar & Usage Math

Reading Science ReasoningWriting (optional)

Math, Critical Reading and Writing ranges 200-800; total score ranges 600-

2400

SCORING English, Math, Reading, and Science ranges 1-36; Composite ACT is average

of four sections, ranges1-36.

Yes SCORE CHOICE

Yes

ArithmeticData Analysis Algebra I & II

Functions Geometry

Formulas are provided in test booklet

MATH LEVELS Arithmetic Algebra I & II

Functions Geometry

Trigonometry No formulas provided

Every four year school accepts the SAT and ACT

• Books• Internet (www.youniversitytv.com)

• Contact Colleges• Network• College Fairs

• Guidance Website• Open houses/College Fairs• Scholarships• College Search Links• College Representative Visit Schedule• Summer Programs and Other Opportunities

• NAVIANCE- Family Connection• About Me• Careers• Colleges

Most Highly Selective1:8

Highly Selective 1:4

Selective 1:2

Somewhat Selective6:8

• Reach schools

• Target schools

• Safety schools

Family Connection

“Game Plan”•Location•Setting•Size•Academic Major•Cost•Sports•Social Life•Selectivity

• Visit Colleges•Open Houses• Information Sessions•Tours

• Talk to college representatives •Visits at MHS•Admission Offices

• Go to College Fairs• Check out summer opportunities

• A student planning on attending an NCAA Division I or II institution who wishes to participate in intercollegiate athletics must register with NCAA Eligibility Center at www.eligibilitycenter.org

• Registration should occur during your junior year

JUNIOR TIMELINE Winter•Meet with your school counselor•Continue to explore Naviance & research post-secondary opportunities•Research and apply for summer college programs, internships, and jobs•Register for college admissions tests•Think about the rigor of your senior year schedule & review the Program of Studies•Attend Junior College Planning Night (February 21)

Spring•Build a resume•Register for college admissions tests. Take AP exams and subject tests, if applicable•Visit colleges over spring break•Attend the College Admissions Panel presentation (April 10) & MHS College Fair (April 25)•Sign up for Mock Admissions Interviews•Ask for letters of recommendation•Register on the NCAA website if you are an athlete (www.eligibilitycenter.org)

Summer•Continue to visit college campuses and network with admissions counselors, potential employers, and recruiters•Create an essay and finish your resume•Create a Common Application account (www.commonapp.org)•Register for fall college admissions test

Test Dates – register online● SAT & Subject Tests (www.collegeboard.com) ● ACT (www.actstudent.org) ▪ March 9 (Deadline: February 8) ▪ February 9 (Deadline: January 11) ▪ May 4 (Deadline: April 5) ▪ April 13 (Deadline: March 8) ▪ June 1 (Deadline: May 2) ▪ June 8 (Deadline: May 3) Important MHS EventsJunior College Planning Night- February 21College Admissions Panel- April 10MHS College Fair- April 25Mock Admissions Interviews – May TBA