College timelines, testing and rsat
- 1. Let’s Talk College! Cindy Allerman, M. Ed. Independent Educational Consultant College Journey Consulting, LLC
- 2. About Me Independent College Consultant Founded College Journey Consulting in 2012 Previously taught for 18 years (Math, Reading, Talented and Gifted program, Elementary) SAT Prep instructor for 4 years Have toured over 125 colleges, and regularly meet and network with college admissions officers and other consultants and counselors.
- 3. Myth or Reality: Getting into college is next to impossible.
- 4. The Reality is: There are approximately 1,800 four-year universities and colleges in the U.S. and most will admit most applicants. Only about 50 fall in the highly selective category and admit less than 20% of their applicants. 99% of college admissions stories in the news refer to about 4% of colleges (admit rate<50%) However, about 1/3 of students transfer from their first college.
- 5. Where do you begin?
- 6. Start With You Academic What kind of a learner are you? What are your interests? What are your goals? Social What will you be doing when you aren’t in class? What kind of people do you want to be around?
- 9. SENIOR YEAR August 1 Applications Open October-December Early Action/Early Decision Deadlines Last Chance to take SAT/ACT December 1 Texas Deadlines Notification of Early Decisions Scholarship January-February Regular Decision Deadlines FAFSA March-April Notification of College Decisions Revisit Colleges Financial Aid Award Letters May 1 National Deadline for Student’s Decision
- 10. Junior Year High School Classes Class Rank at end of junior year AP/IB Classes/Tests in May Think about teacher recommendations Testing October PSAT (National Merit) Test Prep Take SAT and/or ACT SAT Subject Tests Develop a list of colleges Research and explore options Campus Visits Extracurricular Activities Leadership opportunities
- 11. FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE YEARS Take challenging courses Get good grades!! Find your passion: join clubs, get involved Begin exploring colleges READ!! Build your vocabulary. Sophomore PSAT
- 12. A test of speed and focus Presents content in a familiar format; more direct style of questioning Longer sections and tighter time intervals make time management key Includes Science section (mostly interpreting graphs and data) A test of mental endurance with a greater emphasis on abstract reasoning and vocabulary Shorter sections with more time per question Students can learn SAT strategies to significantly improve scores College Admissions Tests Which test is right for you?
- 13. The Great SAT Overhaul
- 14. Top Score: 2400 Reading Math Writing Top Score: 1600 Verbal (Reading and Writing) Quantitative (Math and Science) Top Score: 36 English Math Reading Science
- 15. Class of 2017 • Determine which test is best for you by taking a practice test • Take the Current SAT on an accelerated schedule • Take the ACT • Take the new SAT in the spring
- 16. Other Tests and Information
- 17. What’s a good score?? www.collegejourneyconsulting.com
- 18. 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 11 12 16 21 26 32 36 SAT AC T General Score Distribution
- 19. Middle 50%
- 21. Scholarships SAT/ACT=$ per year 1050/22 = $5,000 1200/27 = $14,000 1300/30 = $16,000 1500/36 = $20,000
- 23. TEST PREP Classes Individual Tutoring Small Group Online Classes Self-Study Khan Academy College Board ACT Student
- 24. Khan Academy
- 26. Sienna SAT Prep CLASS DATES: Thursdays (5:30-7:00 pm) Aug. 27, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1 BONUS STUDY SESSIONS: Tuesdays (5:30-7:00 pm) Sept. 15 and Sept. 22 PRACTICE TEST: Saturday, Sept. 26 9 am-1 pm Register at: https://siennasatclass.eventbrite.com