WEST MORRIS MENDHAM HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS Freshman/Sophomore College Planning Night January 12th, 2017
Tonight s Objectives: Introduction Why are we here? College Admission Trends Sample Transcript Graduation requirements Scheduling Procedures and Timelines Testing Schedule School Involvement / Resume Naviance Features IB Diploma & Career Programs Wellness Q&A
Why are we here? Analysis Paralysis!
College Admission Trends
Percentage of Colleges Attributing Different Levels of Importance to Factors in the Admissions Decision Factor Considerable Importance 2015 2014 2010 79.2% 82.30% 74.9% 60.2 65 61.5 Admission test scores (SAT, ACT Grades in all courses 55.7 56.1 54.3 60.3 49.8 52.1 Essay or writing sample 22.1 19.7 26.6 Student's demonstrated interest Counselor recommendation 16.9 17.8 20.9 17.3 15.6 20.4 Teacher recommendation 15.2 15.4 21.1 Class Rank 14.0 13.3 19.2 Extracurricular activities 5.6 6.8 7.4 Interview 3.5 6.5 11 Portfolio 6.6 5.2 6.7 Subject scores (AP, IB) 7.0 4.8 7.8 SAT II scores 5.3 3.8 6.7 State exam scores 3.5 2.1 3.9 Work 0.9 1 1.8 Grades in college prep courses Strength of curriculum Source: NACAC Admissions Trend Surveys 2010-15
Visit our website for more information: Information & links regarding SAT, ACT, AP, etc. A handbook covering all topics related to the college admissions process. Your link to the Naviance database. Copies of presentations from other Guidance events
REMINDERS 1. Keep it simple: Grades and test scores are still the primary factors in college admissions. 2. Finding your strengths and interests are more important than building a resume. 3. Strive for balance 4. We will help!
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Sample Transcript
Graduation Requirements
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 120 Credits over 4 years Minimum of 7 classes (35 credits) per year English - 20 credits (4 years) Social Studies 15 credits (3 years) Mathematics 15 credits (3 years) Science 15 credits (3 years of a lab science) World Language 10 credits (2 years) P. E. & Health/Dr. Ed. - all years in school Fine Art - 5 credits Practical Art 5 credits 2.5 credits of Financial Literacy
Scheduling Process
What do I need to know to schedule? Required Courses Course Levels Electives *Please consult the online Program of Studies for course descriptions
Typical 10th Grade Schedule (8 Period Day) English 2 U.S. History 2 Mathematics:(Geometry /Algebra / Pre-Calculus) Science: (Chemistry) World Language: (French/Spanish/Chinese) or elective Physical Education 10 / Drivers Education Elective Elective as eighth class or Academic Study
Typical 11th Grade Schedule (8 Period Day) English 3 World History Mathematics:(Algebra 2/ Pre-Calculus/Calculus) Science World Language: (Recommended 3 years) or elective Physical Education 11 / Health 11 Elective Elective as eighth class or Academic Study Options for IB DP or CP
Scheduling Timelines Recommendations by 1/20 - student can pick up in guidance office Receive course scheduling sheets by 2/1 Check out online Program of Studies to review course offerings Return course scheduling sheet (draft) to guidance by 2/10 Counselor/student meetings will begin 2/13
Testing ACT - Register for ACT at www.actstudent.org SAT - Register for SAT at www.collegeboard.org
2017-2018 Test Dates (Anticipated) PSAT PSAT will be held at WMMHS during the month of October (anticipated) Practice ACT Practice ACT will be held at WMMHS in August and September (anticipated) SAT ACT September 9, 2017 SAT Date SAT Subject Tests Available? August 26, 2017 Yes October 7, 2017 Yes *November 4, 2017 Yes April 14, 2018 December 2, 2017 Yes *June 9, 2018 March 10, 2018 No *May 5, 2018 Yes June 2, 2018 Yes October 28, 2017 December 9, 2017 *February 10, 2018 *Offered at Mendham High School
Score Reports Shows: Performance on each content area Percentiles will show how you did compared to your peers Breakdown for college readiness - Reaching your grade-level Benchmark means that you are likely on track to be ready to succeed in select first-year, credit-bearing college courses Understanding Scores: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/scores/understanding-scores
SAT Subject Tests/ AP / IB Subject Tests Biology: Students who have completed Bio at the advanced level Math Level 1: Students who have completed Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 at advanced level Math Level 2: Students who have completed all Math Level 1 requirements + Pre-calculus at advanced level US History: Students who have completed US History 1 and US History 2 at advanced level **See www.collegeboard.org for content information on each test** AP / IB Tests Sophomore Year (AP Chemistry & AP US History AP only) All other AP/IB tests in junior/senior year
Suggested Testing Timeline Freshman Focus on coursework! Subject Test: Biology & Math Level 1 (if applicable) Sophomore PSAT in October recommended AP Exam: US History (if applicable) AP Exam: Chemistry (if applicable Subject Test: Math Level 1 or Math Level 2 (if applicable) Junior PSAT in October Begin test prep for SAT/ACT ACT or SAT AP Exams (if applicable) IB Exams (if applicable) Subject Tests (if applicable) Senior ACT or SAT AP Exams (if applicable) IB Exams (if applicable) Subject Tests (if applicable)
Activity Resume
School Involvement Document and build a resume. Document achievements / accomplishments. Remember it is quality not quantity. This is a great time to get involved. Service club, Peer Tutoring, FBLA, Relay for Life. Outside school activities, volunteer work. Athletics.
Resume Dos and Do Nots Do keep track of your honors, awards, clubs, jobs and volunteer experiences. Don't wait until junior year to recall what you've done or won Do participate in clubs and activities that interest you. Do take on one or two leadership roles. Don't join clubs or activities just because you think colleges want to see them. Don't become a passive member of multiple groups.
Sample Resume
Naviance Features
Log onto the West Morris Mendham Website and select Naviance Family Connection
Freshman have completed Learning Styles Inventory
Sophomores have completed Strengths Explorer
Exploring Careers
Meaningful Learning which will foster a better sense of self and direction while developing skills for an ever-changing workplace.
4 Pathways Business S.T.E.A.M. Life and Health Science Fine Arts
IB CP Program Framework Coursework 1 Junior Year Pathway Course 1 Senior Year Pathway Course 1 IB Pathway Course, Junior or Senior Year 2 IB Courses One may be from pathway One must be a 2 year sequence IB Core Personal and Professional Skills Course World Language Portfolio Service Learning Project Reflective Project
IB Career-Related Program
Sample Student Schedule: Business Pathway Junior Year Senior Year Phys Ed 11/ Personal and Professional Skills Phys Ed 12/ Personal and Professional Skills English 3 (IB-HL/AP) English 4 (IB-HL/AP) Economics (AV) Marketing & Advertising (AV) Spanish 4 (AV) Spanish 5 (IB-SL) World History (AV) Business and Management (IB-SL) Physics (AV) Environ. Sci (AP) Pre-Calculus (AV) Calculus (AV) Study P.A.L.S. Study
IB Career-Related Programme The IBCP is NOT IB Diploma Lite. It is a completely different approach to junior and senior year. Similar to the IB Diploma Program, the IBCP is NOT for every student.
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The IB DP Curriculum Six IB areas of study (hexagon) 3 (or no more than 4) Higher Level (HL) courses 3 (or 2) Standard Level (SL) courses th 6 total exams (up to 2 SL in May of 11 grade) Core Elements Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course Extended Essay (EE) Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) plan 57
Wellness
Student Assistance Program Tamara D Alessio tdalessio@wmrhsd.org Confidential one-on-one support Group support Health Class Presentations Assemblies Parent Presentations Substance Abuse Prevention/Intervention Resource Referral Anti-bullying Specialist
Upcoming Presentations for Mendham Parents: Social Media: 1/25/17 Detective Anthony DaCunza, Chester Twp PD Wednesday 1/25/17 at 12pm Teen Relationships/Dating: 2/15/17 Emily Baldi, No2DatingAbuse Wednesday 2/25/17 at 7pm
Q&A