Preparing Sophomores for College
College Programs Junior Year College Rep Meetings - Fall (Spring) Focus on Financial Aid TBD Small Group Junior Meetings - November Evening Jr. College Planning Program - November Individual College Counseling Appointments: January - Mid April
Visit your area COLLEGE FAIR Barrington Area at Barrington High School Main Gym Monday, April 9, 2018 6:00 pm 8:00 pm www.barrington220.org/collegenight #BHSFair You ll get to meet admission representatives from many in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities, ask all your questions, and get answers from the experts. Save Time and Register Now! Go to www.strivefair.com to register. Register to get a barcode to show to colleges who will scan it to send you more information about their schools. It s free and saves you time. A project of the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling, in cooperation with area schools
More College Related Events BHS College Night April 9, 2018 AP Testing May 7-18, 2018 Directions Fair September 24, 2018 Transitions Coordinator, Lyndsay Palach Ask the Experts March 2019 TBD
Life After BHS What do you plan to do after graduation? How do you get from here to there? How can you plan ahead?
Academically Getting Ready Socially (Involvements) Emotionally
Course Rigor Academics Grade Point Average Test Scores
Core Courses Minimum Expectations English 4 years Math 3 years Science 3 years Social Studies 3 years World Language 2 years Keep as many options open as possible by focusing on core courses
Examples of Core Requirements Washington University Indiana University English 4 4 Math 4 3.5 Science 4 3 Social Studies 4 3 World Language 2-4 2+ Check out schools websites to view their specific requirements and/or recommendations.
World Language Requirements ISU 2 Years or 2 Years of Fine Arts Required U of I 2 Years Required / 4 Recommended
Course Levels Average Honors Advanced Placement / Accelerated
Grade Point Averages Weighted vs. Unweighted Significance of Freshman through Junior year Grade trends
GPA vs. Course Rigor Does it matter? Should I challenge myself? A in an average course or B in an honors or AP course?
Standardized Testing Sophomore Year District Issued PSAT 10 on April 10th Junior Year PSAT/NMSQT- October 2019 ACT/SAT-second semester All Juniors take the SAT at BHS in April Colleges will accept either the ACT or SAT Test Optional Colleges-www.fairtest.org
Testing AP Exams: Sophomore - Senior Years Tests administered at BHS every year in May Option to earn college credit SAT Subject Tests Some colleges require/recommend Subject Tests Students can select test subjects to take June 2nd test date (register by May 3rd) Information/Register at www.collegeboard.org
Free Resource www.khanacademy.org
College Nuances California public colleges may require a full year of the same fine art class sequence Military Academies require fitness tests as well as congressional nominations Save a graded paper
Clubs Sports Extracurricular Activities Volunteering Part time jobs Summer experiences in areas you may want to study Focus on a few activities in which you have genuine interest
College Bound Athletes www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org Create an account or profile page NCAA eligibility for DI -vs- DII teams Core course requirements GPA requirements SAT/ACT score requirements BHS Guide for the Student Athlete
Preparing For College Academically Challenge yourself, but at a comfortable, manageable level Strive for an upward grade trend Look for opportunities to pursue your areas of interest Socially (Involvement) Choose activities that interest you Stay involved throughout high school Take on a leadership position Emotionally Practice self-advocacy Utilize the supports available at BHS Become self-motivated and proactive Make healthy choices
Available Assistance Counselors Teachers Case Managers Career Mentor (career treks Junior and Senior year) Colleges have support systems
Guidance Resource Center Summer Enrichment Career Awareness College Guidebooks Meet with College Reps Junior & Senior year
Important Websites BHS Counseling Page Naviance (link found Counseling Page) College Information Career Interest Inventories Scattergrams (Graphs) Summer Enrichment Schoology- ***Junior and Senior Year*** Career Cruising (www.careercruising.com) Username: bsd-your ID# Password: your birthdate (mmddyyyy)
Explore Careers Which careers best match your personality?
Resume Your ACT/SAT scores will be placed here
Senior Panel
Thank you College fair on Monday, April 9th from 6 p.m. 8p.m. This power point will be posted on the Counseling Page of the BHS website.