Philadelphia Academy Charter High School
Handbook for College and Career Planning Updated 9/1/16
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It’s Time to Plan your Future! Welcome to this exciting time in your life! Researching, and ultimately defining a postgraduation game plan is a big job and requires considerable time and effort. This handbook is designed to help you navigate the many options available. From choosing the “right” school to choosing the “right” career path, the college and job search and application processes can be challenging. Parents and guardians, along with the counselor, are important parts in the selection processes; however, it is the student who plays the primary role. Finding and selecting appropriate colleges to apply for is a thoughtful and time-consuming process that should begin during freshman year and continue through to senior year. A student should choose schools that best match his or her unique personality, achievements, and goals. As a PACHS student, it is important that you read through this guide and fully understand your responsibilities as a student planning for your post-graduate life. It is my hope that both parents and students will find this guide to be a helpful tool in the planning process. I look forward to helping you to plan for your future!
Katie MacConnell, MS School Counselor
Philadelphia Academy Charter H.S. Counseling Office www.philadelphiaacademy.org/guidance/ 1700 Tomlinson Road Philadelphia, PA 19116 Phone: (215) 673-3990 Fax: (215) 673-3341 Naviance: connection.navaiance.com/pacs CEEB Code: 393452
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Table of Contents College Counseling Important Dates College Timeline for 11th and 12th Grades Naviance Standardized Tests Choosing the Right College The Campus Visit College Fairs & Representative Meetings Admission Deadlines The College Application Components of College Application Requesting Transcripts Letters of Recommendation College Essay Admissions Decisions College Athletics Financial Aid Scholarships Military Getting into the Workforce
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Appendixes A: Internet Sites Focused on College Exploration B: College “Fit” Form C: College Visit Checklist D: Questions to Ask Admissions Reps E: PA State Schools F: Local Trade/Technical Schools G: New SAT to ACT Concordance Table H: New SAT Reading to Old SAT Critical Reading I: New SAT Math to Old SAT Math
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College Counseling Important Dates 2016-2017 Event
Date
Info/Deadline
Common Application becomes available
August 1, 2016
Commonapp.org
ACT exam
September 10, 2016
Register by August 5, 2016
Senior Workshop on post-high school planning for students
September 8, 2016
During the school day, in the gym
Student-Counselor senior meetings
September-November 2016
By appointment
Financial Aid Night for Students & Parents
September 28, 2016
In H.S. gym at 5:30pm
College Application Day
October 2016
Exact date TBA
SAT exam
October 1, 2016
Register by September 9, 2016
FAFSA becomes available
October 1, 2016
Fafsa.gov
ACT exam
October 22, 2016
Register by September 16, 2016
PACHS College Fair
October 26, 2016
All are welcome
Early Deadline for many colleges
November 1, 2016
Check individual schools’ website
SAT exam
November 5, 2016
Register by October 7, 2016
ASVAB (Military Entrance Exam)
October 2016
Test given during school day
SAT exam
December 3, 2016
Register by November 4, 2016
ACT exam
December 10, 2016
Register for November 11, 2016
Tuition Deposits due to most colleges Decision Day
May 1, 2017
Official College Decision
May 2017
It comes quickly!
**Dates will change from year to year.
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PREPARING FOR COLLEGE: th th College Timeline for 11 and 12 Grades JUNIOR/SENIOR CHECK LIST Eleventh Grade JUNIORS Fall: o Start your year off right by talking with your school counselor about the year ahead . Confirm that your courses will put you on the right track for college admission. Be sure to ask about test dates for the PLAN, PSAT, ACT, and SAT. You’ll need to register up to six weeks ahead of time. o Starting developing a résumé—a record of your accomplishments, activities and work experiences. This will be an important part of your college application. o If you haven’t participated in many activities outside of class, now is the time to sign up . Consider clubs at schools, team sports, leadership roles, or involvement in your religious or civic community group. o Take the PSAT . Taking the test as a junior will qualify you for some scholarship consideration and identify you to colleges as a potential applicant. When you receive the results (usually in December), review them to learn more about your strengths and weaknesses. Discuss the results with your family and school counselor. o Begin to prepare for the ACT or SAT . Free test preparation may be available at your school, your local community colleges, and community-based programs; in addition, there are many free resources on the Internet. If you can’t find the best websites, ask your counselor. You should plan to take at least one of these tests in the spring and again next fall during your senior year. Ask your counselor if you qualify for a fee waiver . January/February: o Meet with your school counselor again to develop your senior schedule . Make sure that you will be enrolled in the most challenging courses for which you are qualified. o Register for a spring offering of the SAT and/or ACT . Ask your counselor if you should take an SAT Subject Test this spring. o Ask your counselor about summer opportunities on college campuses . These can be a great way to find out what college life is all about and make you a more attractive candidate for admission to colleges. Information from these pages can be found at http://nacacnet.org/research/PublicationsResources/Marketplace/student/Pages/GuidingEducation.aspx
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March/April: o Begin taking a more serious look at colleges and universities . Make a file for each college and gather information about academics, financial aid, and campus life. Go to college fairs and open houses and learn as much as you can about the colleges online. o Begin planning college visits . Spring break is a good time to visit. Try to visit colleges near you and include a large, medium size, and small campus. o Develop a preliminary list of colleges that interest you . Write or email to request a viewbook and additional information. o Think about lining up a summer job, internship or co-op . May: o Take a look at some college applications and consider all of the different pieces of information you will need to compile. o Make a list of teachers, counselors, employers, and other adults you might ask to write letters of recommendation for your college applications. Summer: o Continue investigating colleges . o Begin thinking about your applications . Generally, colleges will have their applications online by the beginning of August . Work on the essay before you return to school .
Information from these pages can be found at http://nacacnet.org/research/PublicationsResources/Marketplace/student/Pages/GuidingEducation.aspx
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Twelfth Grade SENIOR YEAR TIMELINE August/September o Register for the SAT and/or ACT if you didn’t take it as a junior, or if you aren’t satisfied with your score and want to take it again. (Your counselor can help you with fee waivers). o Take a look at some college applications and consider all of the different pieces of information you will need to compile. o The SAT test date most popular with high school seniors is this month . o Visit with your school counselor to make sure you are on track to graduate and fulfill college admission requirements. If you’re ahead of schedule, consider taking courses at a local university or community college to get a jumpstart on college credit. o Take every opportunity to get to know colleges: meeting with college representatives who visit your high schools during the fall, attending local college fairs, visiting campuses (if possible). Ask your counselor if they know of special campus visitation programs. o Narrow down your list of colleges and begin to consider “safe,” “reach,” and “realistic” schools. Make sure you have the application and financial aid information for each school. Find out if you qualify for any scholarships at these schools. o Create a checklist and calendar to chart: • Standardized test dates, registration deadlines, and fees • College application due dates • Financial aid application forms and deadlines • Other materials you’ll need for college applications (recommendations, transcripts, essays, etc.) • Your high school’s application processing deadlines o Some schools require the CSS/Financial Aid Profile . Ask the colleges to which you are applying for their deadlines. Register as early as September. See your school counselor about fee waivers.
Information from these pages can be found at http://nacacnet.org/research/PublicationsResources/Marketplace/student/Pages/GuidingEducation.aspx
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October o Some colleges will have deadlines as early as this month . These would include Rolling Admission, Early Decision and Early Action deadlines. o If you cannot afford the application fees that many colleges charge, ask your counselor to help you request a fee waiver . o Finalize your college essay . Many schools will require that you submit at least one essay with your application. o Request personal recommendations from teachers, school counselors or employers . Follow the process required by your high school or provide a stamped, addressed envelope, the appropriate college forms, and an outline of your academic record and extracurricular activities to each person writing you a recommendation. o Research possibilities of scholarships . Ask your counselor, colleges and religious and civic groups about scholarship opportunities. There are also some good scholarship websites, including FastWeb (www.fastweb.com) and The College Board (http://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search). You should NEVER pay for scholarship information. November o Finalize and send any early decision or early action applications due this month . Have a parent, teacher, counselor, or other adult review the application before it is submitted. o Every college will require a copy of your transcript from your high school . Follow your school’s procedure for sending transcripts. o Make sure testing companies (ACT or SAT) have sent your scores directly to the colleges to which you are applying . o The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) will be available this month, but cannot be completed before January 1. Visit www.fafsa.gov to complete this form. December o Begin to organize regular decision applications and financial aid forms, which will be due in January and/or February. o Register for the January SAT (If needed) . It is the last one colleges will be able to consider for a senior .
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January o Many popular and selective colleges will have application deadlines as early as January 1 . Others have deadlines later in January and February. Keep track of and observe deadlines for sending in all required fees and paperwork. o If necessary, register for the February ACT (some colleges will be able consider it) . o Ask your guidance office in January to send first semester transcripts to schools where you applied . At the end of the school year, they will need to send final transcripts to the college you will attend. o It is time to file the FAFSA (no later than Feb 1) . The sooner you complete it, the sooner you will have an idea of your financial aid options. Watch the mail for your Student Aid Report (SAR)—it should arrive four weeks after the FAFSA is filed or watch your email if you filed electronically. February/March/April o While most of your applications are complete and you are waiting to receive admission decisions, don’t slack in the classroom . The college that you do attend will want to see your second semester transcript. No Senioritis! o Acceptance letters and financial aid offers will start to arrive . Review your acceptances, compare financial aid packages, and visit your final choices, especially if you haven’t already. May o May 1 is the date when the college you plan to attend requires a commitment and deposit . When you’ve made your college decision, notify your counselor and the colleges. Send in your deposit by the postmark date of May 1. If you’ve been offered financial aid, accept the offer and follow the instructions given. Also notify schools you will not attend of your decision. o Make sure that you have requested that your final transcript be sent to the school you will be attending . o If you are “wait listed” by a college you really want to attend, visit, call and write the admission office to make your interest clear. Ask how you can strengthen your application.
Information from these pages can be found at http://nacacnet.org/research/PublicationsResources/Marketplace/student/Pages/GuidingEducation.aspx
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Naviance Philadelphia Academy Charter High School subscribes to Naviance, a web-based college search and planning tool that allows students and families to investigate, research, track, and plan for the college admission process. Both students and their parents/guardians have access to personal accounts beginning in middle school. Naviance provides a number of resources in one place, including but not limited to: • • • • • • • • • •
Career and personality interest inventories Career Exploration: job descriptions and summaries, tools that show the education, skills, and abilities necessary, and the expected salaries. Resume builder College and major search options Links to college websites and information about admissions requirements and deadlines Capacity to build a list of schools in which students may have interest Scattergrams to show how students compare to other PACHS students, in terms of GPA and SAT/ACT scores, who have applied to specific colleges Search feature for scholarships FREE SAT prep E-mail notifications for upcoming college representatives visits to PACHS, along with capacity to sign up for these visits
Students are expected to use Naviance throughout the entire college application process. All letters of recommendation and transcripts will be requested and submitted through the program. If parents/guardians are unsure of their login information, they should contact Mrs. MacConnell at
[email protected].
Logging into Naviance for Students connection.navaince.com/pacs Username: PACHS school e-mail address Password: PACHS student ID #
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Standardized Tests SAT Reasoning Test The SAT Reasoning Test is a measure of the critical thinking skills students need for academic success in college. The SAT is scored on a scale of 200 to 800 for both the math and reading sections, along with two subscores for the optional essay section. The SAT changed in March 2016, so it will take some time for colleges to come up with an average score for admission. If students would like to compare their current SAT score with the “old” SAT scores, they may do so here: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/scores/understanding-scores/sat-scoreconverter. There is also more information in the appendix. SAT Subject Tests The SAT Subject Tests are one-hour tests measuring knowledge in specific subject areas. Scores range from 200-800. Up to three tests may be taken on one test date. While many colleges do not require the SAT subject tests, others require as many as three. For an unofficial list of schools that require subject tests, go here: http://www.compassprep.com/subject-test-requirements-and-recommendations/. Register for both types of SAT exams at www.collegeboard.com ACT The ACT is a set of four multiple-choice tests covering English, math, reading, and science. There is also an optional writing section. The maximum score on the ACT is a 36. Register for the ACT at www.actstudent.org
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It is recommended that PACHS students attempt to take the SAT or ACT 2-3 times. Most colleges will “superscore” each students’ scores, meaning, they will take the highest score from each section. PACHS is an SAT test administration site for MOST test dates. All colleges will accept either the SAT or ACT. It is up to the students’ preference. If a student receives federal free or reduced lunch, they are eligible for two SAT and two ACT fee waivers! See Mrs. MacConnell to get a waiver. SAT, Subject Test, and ACT scores will be listed on your official PACHS transcript. Some schools require that SAT/ACT scores are submitted directly from Collegeboard/ACT. Students are responsible for doing this themselves!
Compare SAT and ACT
SAT or ACT? Do you know which test is right for you? PACHS Colleges accept both tests equally, so the choice is up to you! Here's what you need to know to compare the exams.
Why Take It
Test St r u c t u r e
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ACT
Colleges use SAT scores for admissions and merit-based scholarships.
Colleges use ACT scores for admissions and merit-based scholarships.
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Math
Reading
Reading
Writing and Language
English Science
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Essay (Optional)
3 hours (without essay)
2 hours, 55 minutes (without essay)
3 hours, 50 minutes (with essay)
3 hours, 40 minutes (with essay)
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5 reading passages
4 reading passages
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1 science section testing your critical thinking skills (not your specific science knowledge)
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M at h
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Covers: Arithmetic
Algebra I & II
Algebra I & II
Geometry, Trigonometry and Data Analysis
Geometry and Trigonometry
Tools
Some math questions don't allow You can use a calculator on all math you to use a calculator. questions.
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Optional. The essay will test your comprehension of a source text.
Optional. The essay will test how well you evaluate and analyze complex issues.
How It's S co r e d
Scored on a scale of 400–1600
Scored on a scale of 1–36
Need help deciding between the ACT and the SAT? Try a free practice test for each and see how you score!
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Individualized SATEVENT Prep on Naviance FIND AN UPCOMING Collegeboard partnership with Khan Academy- www.khanacademy.org PACHS offers fall and spring sessions of SAT prep classes after school Free Library of Philadelphia offers FREE test prep classes numerous times a year SAT is a registered trademark of the College Board, which is not affiliated with The Princeton Review.
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Choosing the Right College A successful college search requires time, thought, organization, and a sense of perspective. A serious look at yourself will help you find the colleges that are right for you and will help you present yourself effectively to them. After performing research, it is imperative that you visit as many college campuses as possible. See the appendix for a “College Fit Form.” Some areas that you should research and consider when choosing colleges: Kinds of Colleges • Two-year or four-year? • Public or private? • Single sex? HBCU (Historically black colleges & universities)? Location • How close to home do you want to be? • Urban campus? Rural campus? Suburban campus? Campus Setting • Large number of students? Smaller community? • Mostly residential or commuter campus? • Diverse? • Campus big on sports? Campus big on community service? • City-like atmosphere? Lots of trees and open area? • Religious? Majors • Do they offer the major(s) that interest you? • Ability to get an internship or co-op? Academics • Where are you in comparison to average SAT/ACT scores and GPA? • What high school courses are required for admission? • What are the school’s strongest academic programs? • What is the retention/graduation rate?
College Search & Research Sites • • • •
www.collegeboard.org Naviance- Save interesting colleges under “Colleges I’m Thinking About” tab http://www.thinkcollege.net/databases/programs-database?task=searchform (for students with disabilities) https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
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Campus Visit THE CAMPUSThe VISIT One of the most important parts of your college research is the campus visit. Visiting the colleges on your list will give you a firsthand impression of the students, faculty, staff, facilities, and programs. On a visit you can learn what the admission office is looking for in its applicants, gain a feeling for the academic and social atmosphere, see the study/living/recreation facilities, talk with students, and get a sense of the surrounding community.
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summer, you can certainly learn about admission and get a general tour of the campus, but it might be hard to get a good sense of the atmosphere of the college. The best time to visit? Spring Break of your junior year can be ideal. Even if you are not certain where you might eventually apply, if you can visit one large, one medium size, and one small school, you will be better prepared to make final decisions about where to apply. Once you have narrowed your list in the fall of the senior year, you may want to make return overnight visits to schools to which you will be applying. On these visits, plan to go to classes and interact with students. If at all possible, try to visit colleges before you apply. You may discover the school is not at all what you had thought it would be. However, attending accepted students visit programs at the colleges you have visited previously can help you narrow down your choices. SPECIAL VISITATION DAYS: Some colleges will offer spring programs for juniors and fall programs for seniors. Check online or contact the admission office since you may need to make a reservation.
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area. Don’t try to visit more than two schools in one day. Figure out an itinerary: where you want to travel, how you will travel, how far one school is from another. Call the admission office at least two weeks ahead of time to schedule your visit. Admission offices have set times for tours and information. Think of all the things you want to do when you visit and ask what the admission office can help you with: talking with an admission officer, taking a tour, attending a class, meeting with a professor in an area that interests you, eating a meal on campus, talking with a coach or advisor of an extracurricular activity that interests you, etc. Research each college before you go visit so you’ll have specific questions to ask. Contact students you might know at the school before you plan to visit.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU VISIT n Focus on people, place and programs in your visit.
an area that interests you, eating a meal on campus, talking with a coach or advisor of an extracurricular activity that interests you, etc. n Research each college before you go visit so you’ll have specific questions to ask. page 15 PACHS n Contact students you might know at the school before you plan to visit.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU VISIT n Focus on people, place and programs in your visit.
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n Talk to as many people as you can: students, dining hall workers, tour guides, faculty.
Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) n Look at National a campus newspaper and check out campus bulletin boards. n Wander through snack bars and student centers and observe how students interact with each other. n Keep track of all names of people you talk with, especially in the admission office. n Go to the admission session and take the official tour. Listen to the tour guide, but don’t jump to a
conclusion about a particular school based solely on your experience with a tour guide. DOWNLOADABLE VERSION AVAILABLE AT WWW.NACACNET.ORG/STEPS n If you are meeting or interviewing with an admission staff member, be on time, be yourself, ask questions that deal with your particular needs, make sure you mention anything about your background or achievements that you want the admission office to know.
AFTER THE VISIT n Fill out the college comparison worksheet before you get to another campus. n Send a thank you note to any admission person you meet. n Look ahead to fall of the senior year to plan a follow-up, overnight visit.
*See the appendix for a list of questions to ask on a college visit & visit absent note. *PACHS students get 3 excused absences to visit colleges.
College Fairs & Representative Meetings PACHS usually holds an evening college fair in the fall and a daytime fair in the spring. The entire PACHS community is welcome to attend both fairs. There are typically over fifty representatives from colleges, trade schools, and military branches in attendance. The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) holds national college fairs all over the country every year. The Philadelphia fair is held in the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This year’s fair will be held on October 30, 2016 at 11:00am. Students should register before attending the fair. See http://www.nacacnet.org/collegefairs/FallNCF for more information. Each school year, numerous college admissions representatives come to PACHS for short information sessions during the school day. Each senior is allowed to attend a maximum of six college rep meetings. These meetings will be listed on Naviance and the PACHS website. Students MUST register for the visits on Naviance in order to attend! See the appendix for instructions on how to register.
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Admission Deadlines/Early Decision & Action Many college admissions offices will offer early application deadlines. There are a lot of benefits to applying early, but these different deadlines and procedures can be a bit confusing. It is important that both students and parents understand early admission and early decision options in order to make informed decisions about whether to apply early to colleges and universities. Most colleges will make their applications available on September. It is recommended that students apply early to as many schools as possible. Priority Application Deadline: If you apply by this deadline, you have a better chance of getting admitted and/or receiving a scholarship to a public university. The deadline is early, but students will also receive a decision at an earlier date. Penn State, for example, has a November 30 priority application deadline. Early Action: Many colleges enable you to apply early action. Typically, this deadline is November 1, but some schools have later dates. When students apply by this date, they should have an admissions decision before the holidays. Early action is NOT binding. You can apply to as many early action schools as you’d like. Early Decision: Many private colleges offer early decision, which is an early BINDING route to college admissions. You apply in early to mid November to just ONE early decision college, and you find out your admission decision by mid-December. If you are accepted, you MUST attend the college. It is imperative that you visit and investigate this college in person. Take this decision very seriously. You should only apply early decision is you have a clear first-choice school. Regular Admissions Deadline: This is a set deadline for applying to a college. You apply by one date- usually January 1-February 1 for freshman admission, and find out your admissions decision in March-April. Remember- most colleges require you to make a decision and pay your deposit by May 1. Rolling Admissions: Many public universities, some private schools, and most trade/technical schools offer rolling admissions. You apply as soon as you can, throughout the year, and within a few weeks you will receive your admissions decision.
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The College Application To how many schools should you apply? There is no magic number, but it is recommended that students apply to five to eight colleges. Most importantly, you should apply to a range of schools. Your college list should consist of: • Two “reach colleges,” schools to which your chance of being accepted may not be as high as at other institutions, but where you would be excited if admitted, • Two to four schools that are “strong matches” for you in terms of academic credentials, financial aid needs, and social fit, and • Two “likely admits” colleges that you are interested in attending at which your profile meets or exceeds admissions criteria. Most schools offer applications online. When applying online, you will need to pay the application fee with a credit card (unless you have a fee waiver). Most applications can be started, then saved and finished at a later date. You can typically check the status of your applications online, so be sure to write your username and passwords somewhere safe! The Common Application This application allows you to apply to up to 20 schools using a single online application. Over 500 colleges and universities use it. The website provides information on application requirements, deadlines, and supplementary materials that different colleges require. The application opens on August 1, and can be started, saved, and finished later. You only have to fill it out one time, but will be required to pay the application fee for each school. Fee Waivers Any students that receive federal free/reduced lunch and used a fee waiver to register for the SAT or ACT, will receive college application fee waivers from Collegeboard or the ACT. Students are required to contact the colleges to see how they should go about submitting the waiver. When students use the Common Application and Naviance, the fee waiver can easily be submitted digitally. Many colleges will also give fee waivers to students who visit campus or attend information sessions at PACHS. PA State Colleges The 14 PA state schools (PASSHE) have an online portal that links each of their schools’ applications to one another, saving most of the students’ information.
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Components of a College Application Application Form This form asks for basic information about you and your family. It also asks you to list activities and awards both in and out of school, your intended major, and senior year course information. Be sure to learn your social security number! Almost every college and financial aid application will ask for it! High School Transcript Almost every college will accept transcripts through Naviance. Whenever a student submits their college application, he/she should then request their transcript through Naviance. Please allow up to 10 days for Mrs. MacConnell to send the transcript. The transcript will list the final grades from 9th-11th grade and any standardized test scores. Transcripts are always accompanied by the PACHS School Report, which lists relevant data about classes offered and the previous graduating class’ test scores and college acceptances. Remember- if a school requires the official test scores, it is the students’ responsibility to send them! Letters of Recommendation/Common Application Forms Many colleges require letters of recommendation from teachers and counselors. The Common Application, for example, typically requires 2 letters and forms from teachers, as well as one from a counselor. Essay The college essay is a short piece of writing that gives you an opportunity to convey your personality, values, and achievements, and to demonstrate your writing skills. Essay questions differ by college, but the Common Application allows you to submit one application to multiple schools. Application Fee Most colleges require you to submit a non-refundable application fee, generally from $35$80 depending on the school. Interview Some schools may recommend an interview as part of the application process. Interviewing gives the college representative a chance to get to know you, beyond your grades and test scores.
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Requesting Transcripts Applying to College Using Naviance for the College Application Process- Required! 1. Complete the application for each college. a. Remember, you can link to all college websites directly from Naviance. b. Some colleges use their own web applications, some will use the Common Application, and some will use both options. 2. After you have submitted all of your application materials, and requested letters of recommendation: a. Log into Naviance. Go to the COLLEGES tab, and COLLEGES I’M THINKING ABOUT. b. Add colleges using + ADD TO LIST. 3. Click on the boxes in front of the college name for each school you have applied to. Click on MOVE TO APPLICATION LIST. 4. Choose the APPLICATION TYPE from the drop down menu. Check I HAVE SUBMITTED MY APPLICATION. Check the box REQUEST TRANSCRIPT. Click ADD APPLICATIONS. 5. See the following paragraph for an alternate way to request transcripts. To Request Transcripts through Naviance 1. Keep track of all colleges that you are applying to under COLLEGES I’M APPLYING TO. 2. When you are in the COLLEGES I’M APPLYING TO section, you will see your list of schools. Right next to each school is a check box. Click on the school you are requesting transcripts for and then click on REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS at the top, in blue. *If a college uses both the Common Application and their own application, it is imperative that students update their Naviance account to list which application was used.
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Letters of Recommendation Letters of recommendation will be sent with every college application packet. Mrs. MacConnell must have access on to the letter on Naviance. Students should ask teachers for letters of recommendation before the end of their junior year. Please ask teachers personally before requesting the letter through Naviance. Students must give AT LEAST 2 weeks notice before a letter is due. Students should choose teachers that know them best and would be enthusiastic about writing a recommendation. These teachers should be from academic subjects, preferably from junior year. Teachers whom you have had for more than one class are often good choices. Along with letters, the Common Application also asks teachers to complete a recommendation form. This form is easily accessible through Naviance, so it is important that you let teachers know if you are using the Common Application. Be sure to write a thank you note to any teacher that writes a recommendation letter for you! These take some time to write! To request letters of recommendation through Naviance: 1. Once logged in, click on the COLLEGES tab. 2. Click on COLLEGES I’M APPLYING TO, and then scroll to the TEACHER RECOMMENDATION section. 3. Click on ADD REQUEST, choose your teacher, add a personal note, and click UPDATE REQUEST. (Once the teacher uploads the letter to Naviance, you will be able to see that.) Some teachers will ask that students complete a “brag sheet.” If requesting a counselor recommendation, this is required. To access a brag sheet on Naviance, do the following: 1. Click on the ABOUT ME tab. 2. Click on “teacher recommendation brag sheet” on the left There is also a parent “brag sheet” that can help to add another aspect to the letter. Parents must log into their own Naviance accounts to access this survey.
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College Essay
NACAC’s (National Association College Admission Counseling) NACAC’s Top Ten Tips for Top Ten Tips for Writing a College Essay
Writing a College Essay
(Read a more detailed discussion of each tip at www .nacacnet .org/PublicationsResources/steps/Articles/ Pages/CollegeEssay .aspx). 1.
Start early . The more time you have, the less stress you’ll have.
2.
Be yourself . One of the biggest mistakes students make is “writing what they think others want to hear.”
3.
Be honest . College admission officers have read hundreds—even thousands—of essays. They are masters at discovering any form of plagiarism.
4.
Take a risk . Don’t settle for the essay that everyone else is writing.
5.
Keep in focus . Use the essay to help the admission officers get to know you as a person.
6.
Write and rewrite . Don’t try to write a masterpiece on your first try.
7.
Get a second opinion . Even best-selling novelists ask other people to read their manuscripts before they’re sent to the publisher.
8.
Proofread .
9.
Don’t confuse applying online with sending email . Make sure that you put as much effort into an online essay as you would if you were sending it snail mail.
10. Don’t expect too much from an essay . The application essay is important, but it’s not the only thing that is considered.
2015-2016 application cycle, 47 percent have chosen to write about their background, identity, interest, or talent - making it the most frequently selected prompt; 22 percent have chosen to write about an page 22 PACHSaccomplishment, 17 percent about a lesson or failure, 10 percent about a problem solved, and four percent about an idea challenged.
With the release of the essay prompts and the announcement that student accounts created now will roll over to 2016-2017 (https://www.commonapp.org/whats-appening/college-counseling/five-
Common Application Essay Prompts things-know-about-account-rollover), counselors can introduce their juniors to the Common App now, or whenever they are ready (https://www.commonapp.org/ready). 2016-2017 Essay Prompts 1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
2. The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
3. Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
4. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.
5. Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.
Admissions Decisions Make sure Mrs. MacConnell knows when you are accepted! Every time you are accepted to a college or receive a scholarship, you should update this information on Naviance.
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Many seniors will receive multiple acceptances. With those acceptances, students will then need to decide where to enroll. This is the time to do some serious research. Students should compare financial aid award letters, visit the colleges again, and meet with Mrs. MacConnell and parent/guardians for their advice. Make a pros and cons list, if that will help! If waitlisted, students should immediately let the school know that they would like to attend and stay on the wait list. She/He should also consult with Mrs. MacConnell about options.
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College Athletics: Divisions I, II, and III NCAA Eligibility Center Students interested in playing Division I or Division II sports are required to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Students are asked to complete the Student Release Form online. The Eligibility Center will then request the high school transcript from PACHS. The Eligibility Center ensures that all students have completed all core required high school courses and taken the necessary standardized tests. Go to http://www.eligibilitycenter.org for more information. Division I and II schools are able to give athletic scholarship money, but please understand that there is not that much money to go around. If this is your goal, be sure coaches from these colleges are looking at you starting in your 9th or 10th grade years. High School coaches typically understand this process well. Be sure to let your coach know if you are interested in playing a Division I or Division II sport in college. If a student plans to play a Division III sport in college, they are not required to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Division III schools are NOT able to give athletic scholarship money. Athletic Resume An athletic resume can be useful for prospective college athletes and should be used to supplement online recruitment. Most college teams have an online recruit form on their athletics website. An athletic resume should include the following:
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Financial Aid Many families will eliminate colleges based on cost alone. DON’T! If a family is unable to afford the full cost of a particular college or university, it is quite possible the student will qualify for enough federal or school aid to make the school attainable. For the first time ever, the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) will be available starting on October 1. This will allow parents and students to use their 2015 tax information when filling out the application, hopefully making the whole process simpler. Every student that plans to attend a college, university, trade school, or technical school should fill out the FAFSA! Be sure of each individual school’s deadlines. Some colleges require the CSS Profile. This is an additional financial aid application that is offered by the Collegeboard. The deadlines for the CSS are usually much sooner than the FAFSA. Always be aware of each college’s financial aid requirements and deadlines! Financial Aid
An umbrella term used for funds available to assist students in paying for college expenses.
Need Based Aid: Cost of Attendance- Expected Family Contribution= Financial Need
You can use www.finaid.org to calculate your approximate Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Can be accessed at www.fafsa.ed.gov ONLY.
New applications can be submitted starting on October 1
FSA ID
Username and password Can be accessed at used to “sign” financial aid https://fsaid.ed.gov/ documents.
SAR
Student Aid Report
Report that lists the Expected Colleges will then send you Family Contribution. Will be notification of your financial aid mailed to you, and the colleges award. you chose, a few weeks after you complete the FAFSA.
Financial Aid Award Letter
Mailed to student from each school listed on the FAFSA.
Will include all scholarships, federal, state, and school aid being offered by the college.
PHEAA
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
Administers PA state grants and www.pheaa.org other state-funded student aid programs
Students and parents both require their own FSA ID.
Bring these into school to discuss with Mrs. MacConnell.
Special Circumstances: If you have already submitted your FAFSA, and your circumstances change (ex .loss of job, divorce, etc), you should contact the individual school’s financial aid offices.
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Scholarships Merit-Based
Need-Based
Academic or merit-based scholarships are awarded to recognize outstanding academic performance, talents and leadership abilities.
Need-based scholarships are awarded to those who demonstrate financial need.
Other scholarships available are based on things such as: • Ethnic Background • Medical Disabilities • Community Service • Religious Convictions • Artistic Ability • State of Residency • Grade level
Where to Search for Scholarships • • • • • • • • • • •
www.fastweb.com www.connection.naviance.com/pacs www.cappex.com www.philasd.org (Search- Scholarship Clearinghouse) “Scholly” app for smartphones www.petersons.com unigo.com www.chegg.com www.collegeboard.com www.scholarshipmonkey.com Scholarship books and flyers in the counseling office
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Military Many PACHS students are interested in enlisting in a branch of the U.S. Military. Just like college representatives, military recruiters will also come to PACHS for information sessions. Students should sign up for these visits in the same way, on Naviance. Any student interested in joining the military should take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) test. This test is typically offered at PACHS, for free, twice each school year. There are numerous books to prepare for the test and the Free Library of Philadelphia has an online prep for students with a library card. There are many benefits to the different branches of the military, even (especially) for students interested in attending college. There are also many requirements and expectations. It is important that students and their parents/guardians meet individually with recruiters so they are aware of all that is expected. If you're curious about military service but are not ready to contact a recruiter, visit todaysmilitary.com.
To Contact a Recruiter: Army Active duty & Reserve: 1-800-USA-ARMY (1-800-872-2769) National Guard: 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273) Air Force Active Duty: 1-800-423-USAF (1-800-423-8723) Reserve: 1-800-257-1212 National Guard: 1-800-TO-GO-ANG (1-800-864-6264) Navy Active Duty: 1-800-USA-NAVY (1-800-872-6289) Reserve: 1-800-USA-USNR (1-800-872-8767) Marine Corps Active Duty & Reserve: 1-800-MARINES (1-800-627-4637) Coast Guard 215-632-0568
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Getting into the Workforce We understand that not every student is ready or able to attend college. Many students will choose to go directly into the workforce. Most jobs will require some type of education or training, so it is important that students research their opportunities before the end of their senior year. One of the best places to start a career search is on Naviance. There are a few different types of job matching services. One of the better ones, the “Career Interest Inventory” will list careers by level of education needed, that best match the students’ interests, personality, and abilities. From there, students can research the different careers and find out the duties, pay, and likelihood of obtaining employment. Students can use the resumebuilder on Naviance to create a resume to use when looking for work. The Occupational Outlook Handbook lists every occupation available in the United States. Students (both college-bound and career-bound) should search for their desired career. Important stats to pay attention to: the job outlook, median pay, entry-level education, and what they do. Students can also find similar occupations if their first choice doesn’t seem realistic. The OOH is now online at www.bls.gov/ooh. Some other helpful and popular sites for PACHS students looking into applying for jobs: City of Philadelphia Human Resources http://www.phila.gov/personnel/Jobs.html Urban League of Philadelphia Career Services http://www.urbanleaguephila.org/what-we-do/career-services/ Union Plus https://www.unionplus.org/about/labor-unions/how-to-join Philadelphia Police https://www.phillypolice.com/careers/ Philadelphia Fire Department http://www.phila.gov/FIRE/about/about_employment_overview.html Philadelphia Streets Department http://www.philadelphiastreets.com/about/careers SEPTA http://autohire.careershop.com/septajobs/ PGW http://www.pgworks.com/residential/careers/careers
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National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Appendix A: Internet Sites Focused on College Exploration
Internet Sites Focused on College Exploration: COLLEGE INFORMATION CSO –Center for Student Opportunity College Center: www.imfirst.org The College Board: www.collegeboard.com College Prowler: http://colleges.niche.com KnowHow2Go: www.knowhow2go.org Hobson’s CollegeView: www.collegeview.com Peterson’s: www.petersons.com The Common Application Online: www.commonapp.org Colleges That Change Lives: www.ctcl.org Universal College Application: www.universalcollegeapp.com Undocumented Students: www.nacacnet.org/issues-action/legislativenews/pages/undocumented.aspx
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Federal Student Aid: http://studentaid.ed.gov Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): www.fafsa.ed.gov College Goal Sunday FAFSA Completion Assistance: www.collegegoalsundayusa.org FAFSA4caster: www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov CSS/PROFILE: https://profileonline.collegeboard.com The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid: www.finaid.org FastWeb: www.fastWeb.com FindTuition: www.findtuition.com Sallie Mae: www.salliemae.com College Portraits: www.collegeportraits.org
TESTING ACT: www.act.org ACT Fee Waiver Instructions: www.actstudent.org/faq/answers/feewaiver.html SAT: The College Board: www.collegeboard.com SAT Fee Waiver Instructions: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/calenfees/feewaivers.html Preliminary SAT (PSAT): www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html Free Test Prep from Number2 .com: www.number2.com The Princeton Review: www.princetonreview.com Kaplan’s Test Prep: www.kaptest.com
ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS AND RESEARCH/POLICY National Association for College Admission Counseling: www.nacacnet.org United Negro College Fund (UNCF): www.uncf.org Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities: www.hacu.net National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education: www.nafeo.org First In The Family: www.firstinthefamily.org
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CAREERS
NCAA Eligibility Center: www.ncaa.org Campus Champs: www.campuschamps.org Athletic Aid: www.athleticaid.com
The Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
DOWNLOADABLE VERSION AVAILABLE AT WWW.NACACNET.ORG/STEPS
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Appendix B: College “Fit” Form
Philadelphia Futures “Fit” Form College/University: ________________________________________________________________ Location: __________________________________________
Acceptance Rate: ______ ______%
City/State
Test Scores (25th percentile): ______________ SAT – Math
______________ SAT – Critical Reading
______________ SAT – Writing
______________
______________
SAT – Math + Critical Reading
ACT Composite
EXPLORING ACADEMIC FIT 1. Which majors offered at the college appeal to you?___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. What academic programs (study abroad, research opportunities, Honors Program, etc.) offered at the college appeal to you? __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Does the college have any notable rankings that are important to you? ____________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. What courses offered within your intended major interest you? Why? ______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. What academic supports (writing center, tutoring, etc.) offered on campus appeal to you? __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. What is the student/teacher ratio at the college? __________ What is the college’s average class size? __________ 7. Compare your SAT scores against the average SAT scores (25th percentile) for admitted students: My Scores: __________________ __________________ __________________ SAT – Math
Average Scores of Admitted Students: __________________ SAT – Math
SAT – Critical Reading
SAT – Writing
__________________
__________________
SAT – Critical Reading
SAT – Writing
8. Compare your GPA to the average GPA for admitted students: My GPA: _________ Average GPA of Admitted Students: _________ 9. Keeping the answers to Questions 7 and 8 above in mind, how do your standardized test scores and GPA compare to those of admitted students? Well above the average Above the average Match the average Below the average Well below the average 10. What is the college’s graduation rate? __________ %
EXPLORING SOCIAL FIT 1. What is the college’s setting? 2. What is the college’s size?
Urban
Suburban
Rural
Extra large
Large
Medium
3. What type of college is it (note all that apply)?
State
Small
State-Related
Private
Liberal Arts
HBCU
Community College
4. What clubs, events and activities offered at the college interest you? Why? ___________________________ __________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. What is the college’s surrounding area like? What does it offer you and other students? ______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ © 2015 Philadelphia Futures
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6. What is diversity like on campus? Consider all of the following areas: Racial/Ethnic: __________________________________ Gender: ________________________________________ Socioeconomic: _________________________________ Geographic: _____________________________________ 7. What personal support programs/centers/resources are available to support you on campus (e.g., multicultural center, counseling services, women’s center, etc.)? _________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Try to identify the college’s culture by analyzing its mission statement and website. How would you describe the school’s culture? __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
EXPLORING FINANCIAL FIT 1. What is the cost of attendance at this college?
Tuition: Room & Board: Fees: Books: Personal Expenses: Transportation: TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE:
$____________________
____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ $____________________
2. What types of financial aid are offered by the college? __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. What institutional scholarships are offered by the college? _______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. What is the average financial aid package offered by the college? $____________________ 5. Look at your answers to Questions 1–4 above. How does the average financial aid package compare to the total cost of attendance? __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. What percentage of students receive need-based financial aid? __________ % 7. What options are available on campus for work-study or employment? _______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. What types of financial aid services are available on campus (e.g., payment plan options, loan counseling, etc.)? __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________
FINAL “FIT” RATING After assessing each element of fit explored on this form, please determine this college’s final “fit” rating for you. 4 POINTS
ACADEMIC SOCIAL FINANCIAL
Perfect Perfect Perfect
3 POINTS
Strong Strong Strong
2 POINTS
Fine Fine Fine
1 POINT
Poor Poor Poor
NO POINTS
Not a Fit for Me Not a Fit for Me Not a Fit for Me
Add your scores for Academic, Social and Financial fit to calculate the overall “fit” rating of this college:
“Fit” Rating*: __________ + __________ + __________ = FINAL “FIT” __________ Academic
Social
Financial
TOTAL
*On a scale of 1-12 (0 = Not a Fit to 12 = Perfect Fit).
With this “fit” rating now in focus, how do you feel about applying to — and potentially attending — this college? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ © 2015 Philadelphia Futures
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Appendix C: College Visit Checklist
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Appendix D: Questions to Ask Admissions Reps
1 hour
4 hr. 45 min.
2 hours
6 hr. 15 min.
4 hr. 40 min.
Clarion University
East Stroudsburg University
Edinboro University
Indiana University of PA
10,408
5,287
6,167
4,933
686
5,785
California University of PA 4 hr. 45 min.
Cheyney University
10,000
2 hr. 20 min.
Bloomsburg University
School Name
1000
530
980
950
790
1050
3.4
3.37
3.00
3.25
2.69
89
$9,936
$9,535
$9,684
$10,190
$9,344
$9,935
$9,326
Average SAT Tuition & Fees Distance Undergrad (Math & Average (Not including from Phila. Population Reading) GPA Room & Board)
A number of online programs
Education, business, engineering, athletic training, sports management, wellness & fitness, psychology
Animation, digital media production, game & virtual world development Geology-energy resources, speech & hearing science
Fashion merchandising, safety science, interior design, musical theater, nursing & theater collaborative program, archaeological field school
Media arts, business, criminal justice, psychology, education
Criminology, nursing, biology, dietetics, speech & language pathology
Business management, athletic Hotel & restaurant management, training, biology, criminal justice, recreation services management, nursing physical eduation
Environmental geosciences, Biology, business, communication, industrial technology, respiratory education, nursing, speech care, medical imagine, paralegal pathology studies
Marine biology, hotel & restaurant management
Digital forensics, American sign language
Health sciences, business, education
Education
Most Unique Majors
Most Popular Majors
Pennsylvania State Schools
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Appendix E: PA State Schools
1 hr. 20 min.
3 hr. 15 min.
3 hr. 45 min.
1 hr. 45 min.
2 hr. 35 min.
5 hr. 30 min.
1 hour
Kutztown University
Lock Haven University
Mansfield University
Millersville University
Shippensburg University
Slippery Rock University
West Chester University
14,140
7,057
6,105
7,500
2,255
4,541
9,022
1060
1000
1010
1010
965
960
970
3.5
3.41
3.00
3.4
3.3
3.26
3.16
$9,461
$9,704
$10,014
$10,918
$9,806
$9,665
$9,411
Special education- visually impaired
Meteorology, actuarial science, music/business/technology
Computer, software, electrical engineering programs
Biology, education, psychology, business, communications
Education, business, criminal justice, psychology
Pre-physical therapy, biology, music, early grades education, prebusiness, psychology, nursing
Pharmaceutical product development
Exercise science, 3+3 doctorate of physical therapy, 3+2 physician assistant, athletic training, safetey management, parks & recreation, Dance, specific program for new sports management freshmen, honors program
Natural gas production, safety management, fisheries, watershed management
Biology, criminal justice, GeoScience, health sciences, music, psychology
Physician assistant 3+2, physical therapy 3+3, nanotechnology, Health science, criminal justice, marine biology, DNA analysis, psychology, business, & education mobile & game development
Applied digital arts, art history, biology, commercial music
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Appendix F: Local Trade/Technical Schools
Brightwood Career Institute • • • • • • • • • •
Computer Networking Technology Computer Support Technician Criminal Justice Dental Assistant Electrical Technician HVAC/R Medical Assistant Medical Billing and Coding Pharmacy Technician Respiratory Care
The Art Institute of Philadelphia • • • • • • • • •
Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts Digital Filmmaking & Video Production Fashion Design Fashion Marketing Game Art & Design Graphic Design Interior Design Media Arts & Animation
Lincoln Tech • • • • • • •
Automotive Technology Computer & Network Support Technician Medical Assistant Medical Assistant Technology Medical Office Assistant Nursing (Practical) Pharmacy Technician
ITT Technical Institute • • •
Computer Drafting and Design Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology Information Technology - Computer Network Systems
Universal Technical Institute • •
Automotive Technology Diesel & Industrial Technology
Star Career Academy • • • • • • •
Commercial Cooking Cosmetology Hotel and Restaurant Management Medical Assistant Paramedic Professional Cooking Professional Pastry and Baking
Automotive Training Center • • •
Auto Diesel Marine
Aviation Institute of Maintenance • • • •
Aviation Technician Aviation Engineer Aviation Technician Helicopter Welding
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JNA Institute of Culinary Arts •
Culinary
Orleans Technical Institute • • • • • •
Court Reporting Human Services Air Conditioning, Heating Carpentry Plumbing Electricity
Williamson School of Trades (Males only) • • • • •
Carpentry Masonry Horticulture Paint Power Plant ***NO COST FOR TUITION OR BOARD***
Thaddeus Stevens College • • • • • • • •
Business Cabinetmaking Mechanical Engineering Metals Fabrication & Welding Heating & Air Conditioning Automotive Graphic Design Residential Remodeling ***NO COST FOR TUITION FOR SOME***
Concordance Tables PACHS
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Released: May 9, 2016
New SAT Appendix to ACT Concordance Table G: New SAT
to ACT Concordance Table Table 7
New SAT Total New SAT Total (400-1600) (400-1600) 1600 1600 1590 1590 1580 1580 1570 1570 1560 1560 1550 1550 1540 1540 1530 1530 1520 1520 1510 1510 1500 1500 1490 1490 1480 1480 1470 1470 1460 1460 1450 1450 1440 1440 1430 1430 1420 1420 1410 1410 1400 1400 1390 1390 1380 1380 1370 1370 1360 1360 1350 1350 1340 1340
ACT Composite ACT Composite Score Score 36 36 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 33 33 33 33 33 33 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 31 31 31 31 31 31 30 30 30 30 30 30 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 28 28
New SAT Total New SAT Total (400-1600) (400-1600) 1330 1330 1320 1320 1310 1310 1300 1300 1290 1290 1280 1280 1270 1270 1260 1260 1250 1250 1240 1240 1230 1230 1220 1220 1210 1210 1200 1200 1190 1190 1180 1180 1170 1170 1160 1160 1150 1150 1140 1140 1130 1130 1120 1120 1110 1110 1100 1100 1090 1090 1080 1080 1070 1070
ACT Composite ACT Composite Score Score 28 28 28 28 28 28 27 27 27 27 27 27 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 23 23 23 23 23 23 22 22 22 22 22 22 21 21 21 21 21 21
New SAT Total New SAT Total (400-1600) (400-1600) 1060 1060 1050 1050 1040 1040 1030 1030 1020 1020 1010 1010 1000 1000 990 990 980 980 970 970 960 960 950 950 940 940 930 930 920 920 910 910 900 900 890 890 880 880 870 870 860 860 850 850 840 840 830 830 820 820 810 810 800 800
ACT Composite ACT Composite Score Score 21 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 14 14
New SAT Total New SAT Total (400-1600) (400-1600) 790 790 780 780 770 770 760 760 750 750 740 740 730 730 720 720 710 710 700 700 690 690 680 680 670 670 660 660 650 650 640 640 630 630 620 620 610 610 600 600 590 590 580 580 570 570 560 560
ACT Composite ACT Composite Score Score 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11
For lower score points, there is not enough data to produce a valid concordance between the new SAT and ACT.
New SAT Writing and Language to ACT English/Writing Concordance Table
Appendix H: New SAT Reading to Old SAT Critical Reading Table 8 Table New SAT New SAT ConcordanceNew SAT New SAT Writing and Writing and Writing and Writing and Language (10-40)
New SAT 39 Test Reading 38 (10-40)
40
ACT English/ Writing Score Old SAT 34 Critical Reading 33 Section 33 (200-800)
37 10 36 11 35 12
32 200
30 210
29 220
Language (10-40)
New SAT 33 Test Reading (10-40) 32
34
ACT English/ Writing Score Old SAT 28 Critical Reading 26 Section (200-800) 25
31 18 30 19 29 20
24 310
23 340
22 370
Language (10-40)
New SAT 27 Test Reading (10-40) 26
28
ACT English/ Writing Score Old SAT 21 Critical Reading 20 Section (200-800) 19
Language (10-40)
New SAT 21 Test Reading (10-40) 20
22
ACT English/ Writing Score Old SAT 15 Critical Reading 14 Section (200-800) 13
25 26 24 27 23 28
18 480
17 500
16 520
19 34 18 35 17 36
13 640
12 660
11 680
13 240
21 380
29 530
37 700
Because of changes to the ACT writing test introduced in 2015, the concorded score for the ACT Combined English/Writing is only applicable if you took 14 250
22 400
30 550
38 720
the ACT prior to Septemeber 2015. 15 260
23 420
31 570
39 760
For lower score points, there is not enough data to produce a valid concordance between the new SAT and ACT. 16 270
24 440
32 590
40 790
17 280
25 460
33 610
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Appendix I: New SAT Math to Old SAT Math Concordance Table
5
New SAT Math Section (200-800)
Old SAT Math Section (200-800)
New SAT Math Section (200-800)
Old SAT Math Section (200-800)
New SAT Math Section (200-800)
Old SAT Math Section (200-800)
New SAT Math Section (200-800)
Old SAT Math Section (200-800)
200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 320 330 340 350
200 200 210 220 220 230 240 240 250 260 260 270 280 280 290 300
360 370 380 390 400 410 420 430 440 450 460 470 480 490 500 510
310 330 340 350 360 370 380 390 400 410 420 430 440 450 460 470
520 530 540 550 560 570 580 590 600 610 620 630 640 650 660 670
490 500 510 520 530 550 560 570 580 590 600 610 620 630 640 650
680 690 700 710 720 730 740 750 760 770 780 790 800
650 660 670 680 690 700 710 720 740 750 760 780 800
