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Welcome toGetting Started -The College Search Process

Were glad youre here!1PULE.

WELCOME PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.

INTRODUCE MYSELF AND KATHI

SHARE THAT WE ARE PARENTS TOO & UNDERSTAND WHAT PARENT GO THRU

REFER TO AGENDA:

TRANSCRIPTS, SAT/ACT INFO, COLLEGE REP VISITS, JUNIOR CHECKLIST

COLLEGE SEARCH PROCESS

Grade 11 Outreach CounselorMrs. Samantha LandrySmithIts a kkou thingBUT, we all have our own kuleana!Grade Level Counselors College Counselors Outreach Counselor Student Parent CollegesRoles, were all in this together3CounselorClass of 2013L - Z

Mr. Larry Lee

Sample Transcript: Work in Progress(12th Grade Courses)Human Anatomy & Physiology2.00American Satire 1.00The Psychological Story1.00Elementary Hawaiian 22.00College Algebra1.00Trigonometry1.00Beginning `Ukulele1.00Advanced Speech1.00Ceramics 11.00Sociology1.00

TRANSCRIPT HAS SECTION FOR WORK IN PROGRESS FOR SENIOR YEAR. COLLEGES WILL REVIEW FOR THE STRENGTH OF COURSES.7Sample Transcript: Credit SummarySubject AreaReqCmpDefEconomics1.0001.000Electives9.0004.0005.000English8.0006.0002.000Health1.0001.000Hawaiian Culture1.0001.000Hawaiian History1.0001.000Languages4.0002.0002.000Mathematics6.0006.000Physical Education3.0003.000Performing Arts1.0001.000Science6.0006.000Speech2.0001.0001.000U.S. History2.0002.000Visual Arts1.0001.000World History2.0002.000TOTAL: 48.000 38.000 10.000

INCLUDED IN TRANSCRIPT IS A CREDIT SUMMARY WHICH INDICATES IF STUDENT HAS MET OUR GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS. WE REVIEW EVERY YEAR DURING REGISTRATION AND EARLY IN 1ST SEMESTER OFSENIOR YEAR.8Sample Transcript: GPA Summary(Cumulative GPA)GPA Summary

Academic GPA: 2.896 INCLUDED IS THE CUMULATIVE GPA WHICH INCLUDES ALL GRADES FOR COURSEWORK THROUGH THE END OF JUNIOR YEAR.

ALSO INCLUDES CLASS RANK.

COLLEGES UNDERSTAND THAT KS IS A SELECTIVE PRIVATE SCHOOL; THEREFORE GPAS ARE SKEWED ON THE HIGH SIDE. COLLEGES UNDERSTAND THAT OUR COURSES ARE RIGOROUS AND PREPARE OUR STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE LEVEL WORK. IN COMPARISON, PUBLIC SCHOOLS DO NOT GET TO SELECT THEIR STUDENTS AND HAVE A WIDER VARIETY OF COURSES TO ACCOMMODATE THEIR STUDENTS NEEDS. THEIR GPAS CAN RANGE FROM ABOVE A 4.0 TO UNDER 1.00.

STUDENT MEETS GPA REQUIREMENT FOR UH MANOA

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HANDOUT IN PACKET.

COMPLETED 4 GUIDANCE LESSONS. THREE MORE IN SECOND SEMESTER.

GLC, ORC AND COLLEGE COUNSELORS TEACH GUIDANCE.

SOME OF THE MATERIAL YOU ARE HEARING TONIGHT , YOU ARE HEARING BEFORE YOUR CHILD. I.E. HOW COLLEGES SELECT STUDENTS

WE WILL GO OVER EXPECTATIONS FOR SENIOR YEAR IN FINAL LESSON.10

GREEN HANDOUT

JUNIOR YEAR GRADES ARE IMPORTANT. WHY QUARTER GRADES:INDICATION HOW SEMESTER GRADES WILL LOOK.

MY COLLEGE QUICKSTART:COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING TOOL IMPLEMENTED IN 10TH GR.; USE TO STUDY FOR PSAT/SAT

TAKE ONE SAT OR ACT

SCHEDULE A CONFERENCE WITH CC IN SPRING SEMESTER

ATTEND COLLEGE REP VISITS; JUNIOR ATTENDANCE HAS BEEN HIGHER THA N FOR SENIORS

RECOMMENDATION LETTERS11Mr. Bernie SilvaCounselorClass of 2013A - K

P S A T / N M S Q TOctober 12, 2011

Practice for SAT

Reading Math Writing

A Website You Should Look IntoMY COLLEGE QUICK STARTwww.collegeboard.com/quickstart

15MY COLLEGE QUICKSTART:

STUDENTS USED IN 10TH AND THIS YEAR

COLLEGE SEARCHES

PERSONALITY INVENTORIES THAT GIVE LIST FOR POTENTIAL CAREERS

PROVIDES OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK NUMBERS THRU 2016.

COLLEGE BOARD WEBSITE:

REGISTER SAT

COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING

STUDY TOOLS FOR PSAT/SAT

INFO FOR PARENTS16Test DateRegularRegistrationPostmark DeadlineLateRegistrationPostmark DeadlineHigh SchoolTest SitesOct. 1, 2011*Sept. 9, 2011Sept. 21, 2011Kamehameha SchoolsKaplamaNov. 5, 2011*Oct. 7, 2011Oct. 21, 2010Kamehameha SchoolsKaplama,Dec. 3, 2011*Nov. 8, 2011Nov. 20, 2011Kamehameha SchoolsKaplama Jan. 28, 2012*Dec. 30, 2011Jan. 13, 2012Kamehameha SchoolsKaplama, March 10, 2012*(SAT Exam Only)Feb. 10, 2012Feb. 24, 2012Kamehameha SchoolsKaplama,May 5, 2012*April 6, 2012Apr. 20, 2012Kamehameha SchoolsKaplama, June 2, 2012May 8, 2012May 22, 20122011-2012 SAT Reasoning and Subject Test Dates

REGISTER ONLINE FOR SAT EXAM www.collegeboard.com Fee: $49SAT: Subject Tests Fee: $22*KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS KAPLAMA CODE: 120055HANDOUT

THIS SLIDE SHOWS SAT AND SUBJECT TEST DATES ON OAHU AND KAUAI

STUDENTS RESPONSIBLE TO REGISTER AND PAY FOR SAT17

ACT WEBSITE :

SIMILAR RESOURCES AS SAT18Test DateRegular RegistrationPostmark DeadlineLateRegistrationPostmark DeadlineHigh SchoolTest SitesSept. 10, 2011

Aug. 12, 2011Aug. 26, 2011 Oct. 22, 2011*Sept. 16, 2011Sept. 30, 2011Kamehameha Schools Kaplama, Dec. 10, 2011Nov. 4, 2011Nov. 18, 2011 Feb. 11, 2012*

Jan. 13, 2012Jan. 20, 2012Kamehameha Schools Kaplama,

April 14, 2012*Mar. 9, 2012Mar. 23, 2012Kamehameha Schools Kaplama, June 9, 2012

May 4, 2012May 18, 20122011-2012 ACT Test DatesREGISTER ONLINE FOR ACT EXAM www.actstudent.orgFee: $49.50 (with Writingrecommended) $34 (without Writing)*KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS KAPLAMA CODE: 120055HANDOUT

THIS SLIDE SHOWS ACT TEST DATES ON OAHU AND KAUAI

STUDENT RESPONSIBLE TO REGISTER AND PAY FOR ACT19Which College Admission Test:ACT or SAT? ACT SAT

Length3 hours, 25 min. (withWriting Test)3 hours, 45 min.Structure4 Sections (English, Math,Reading, Science), plus optional Writing Test10 Sections (3 Critical Reading, 3 Math, 3 Writing, 1 Experimental, which is unscored)Score-Composite of 1-36 based on average scores from the 4 test sections-4 scores of 1-36 for each test-Optional Writing Test score of 0-12 (not included in the overall score)-Total score range of 600-2400 based on adding scores from 3 areas (Reading, Math, Writing)-3 scores of 200-800 for each area-Score of 0-12 for the EssayWrong Answer PenaltyNo penalty for wrong answers point subtracted from raw score for each wrong answer (except for Math Grid-Ins)TAN HANDOUT

BOTH TESTS ARE STANDARDIZED COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TEST AND MOST COLLEGES ACCEPT EITHER ONE.

ACT IS CURRICULUM BASED WHICH TESTS THE STUDENTS KNOWLEDGE OF SUBJECT MATTER COVERED IN HIGH SCHOOL

SAT MEASURES THE STUDENTS CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

LENGTH OF TEST

WHAT EACH COVERS

SCORING

WRONG ANSWER PENALTY

ESSAY

20ReadingReading Comprehension-Reading Comprehension-Sentence CompletionsMath-Arithmetic-Algebra-Geometry-Algebra 2-Trigonometry-Arithmetic-Algebra-Geometry-Algebra 2Science-Analysis-Interpretation-Evaluation-Basic Content-Problem SolvingNot applicableEssay-Optional Final Section-30 minutes-Not included in Composite Score-Final Section-25 minutes-Factored into overall score Which College Admission Test: ACT or SAT?

ACT SAT

TURN IT OVER TO KATHI

SHE WILL DISCUSS THE COLLEGE SEARCH PROCESS, HOW COLLEGES SELECT STUDENTS AND HELPFUL TIPS ON HOW YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD.

21Another Website You Should Look IntoMY ROADhttps://myroad.collegeboard.com/

Yet Another Website You Should Look IntoCounseling Departmenthttp://kapalama.ksbe.edu/high/counseling/

In Summary: Look into these Websites MY COLLEGE QUICK STARTwww.collegeboard.com/quickstart

MY ROADhttps://myroad.collegeboard.com/

Counseling Departmenthttp://kapalama.ksbe.edu/high/counseling/

College CounselorSeniors (2012) Ko ZJuniors (2013) L - ZMr. Steve MoralesCollege Research ChecklistProximity to home or family membersSetting (city, suburban, rural)WeatherTransportation considerations

Location28Total # of students at the college or universityAverage size of the classesLarge lecture classesSizeLocationCollege Research Checklist29Majors offeredPercentage of students graduating in 4 yearsStudy abroad opportunitiesInternship opportunitiesSizeLocationCurriculumCollege Research ChecklistSafety of area surrounding campusWhat is located within walking distance?On-campus facilities: types and conditionSizeLocationCampus SiteCurriculumCollege Research Checklist31Public: in-state or out-of-state residentPrivateAvailability of financial aid and scholarshipsSizeLocationWhat Else?CurriculumCampus SiteCollege Research ChecklistBe realistic but not discouraging about college costFind a Financial Safety SchoolSizeLocationWhat Else?CurriculumCampus SiteCollege Research ChecklistCollege CounselorSeniors (2012) A KiJuniors (2013) A - KMrs. Kathryn Kekaulike

How Colleges Select StudentsQuality of ProgramGrade Point AverageRank in ClassCollege Entrance ExaminationsIntended MajorPersonal Essay & Presentation of ApplicationExtracurricular ActivitiesUnusual Talents & AbilitiesTeacher/Counselor RecommendationsOther Considerations

JUNIOR CALENDAR WAS MAILED IN AUGUST. GREAT RESOURCE FOR SAT/ACT TEST DATES, WORKSHOPS ETC. YOU CAN VIEW ONLINE VIA OUR COUNSELING WEBSITE.37

College Rep. VisitsCheck Daily Bulletin on KS Connecthttp://connect.ksbe.edu

Check on the Counseling websitehttp://kapalama.ksbe.edu/high/counseling

Lists are posted in Haleakal Counseling Center

Students must have their teachers sign a college rep. clearance form (available in the Counseling Center) at least 24 hours in advance of the rep. visit.

OVER 150 COLLEGES COME TO TALK WITH OUR STUDENTS

MOST OF THE COLLEGE VISITS HAPPEN BETWEEN SEPT-NOVEMBER

HAVE A FEW MORE COMING IN SECOND SEMESTER

GOOD WAY FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT COLLEGES

LIST POSTED ON KS CONNECT AND COUNSELING WEBSITE

STUDENTS MUST CLEAR WITH THEIR TEACHERS BEFORE VISIT

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EXAMPLE OF COLLEGE VISITS IN DAILY BULLETIN40

COUNSELING WEBSITE:

COLLEGE REP VISITS

GUIDANCE

FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES41What Can You Do Now?Join us for Junior Financial Aid NightCheck out the counseling department websiteHelp your child register for testingRegister for Fastweb.comRead Daily Bulletin to see what scholarships might be available next year.Keep grades up!Attend college representative visitsSet financial and geographic boundaries now!Help your child use summer constructively. Sometimes Plan B turns out better than Plan A.Resilience, self-worth, life is a journey, understanding that we may not see the bigger picture at the moment.42Questions?MAHALO FOR JOINING US!