Sophomore College Counseling Workshop
Sophomore College Counseling Workshop 2016
CHCA MISSION CHCA exists to prepare students intellectually and spiritually for success in higher education and to impact and influence the world according to their unique gifts and talents.
COLLEGE GUIDANCE PHILOSOPHY We practice a holistic approach to college selection. This encourages students to identify colleges that will be the best “fit” academically, spiritually, socially, emotionally, etc. for the next four years.
FACTORS IN THE ADMISSION DECISION What are the most important factors in determining admissibility? Grades refers
not only to the overall GPA, but also grade trends by subject area and by year Recalculating High School GPAs Curriculum: Test
rigor through senior year
Scores Other potential influences: essay; demonstrated interest; recommendations; interview
STANDARDIZED TESTING PSAT The PSAT/MNSQT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholars (11th grade only)
SAT
Score 400-1600 5 Reading passages No Science Questions take more time to understand Calculator cannot be used on all math sections Both test the same math skills Essay is optional
ACT
Score 1-36 4 Reading passages Science section to test critical thinking skills Questions tend to be more straightforward Calculator can be used on all math questions Both test the same math skills Essay is optional
COLLEGE VISITATION
Nothing takes the place of a campus visit!!
Spring Break
Summer after Sophomore and Junior Year
3 excused absences for college visits junior & senior years
Must complete Campus Visit Request Form located in the Guidance Office
Call ahead or schedule the visit online. Do the official visit.
Student, take the lead!
THE COLLEGE SEARCH
Why? No, really, why? Why are you going to college?
Based on the why, here are factors to consider:
Type of institution (four year, coed, private, Christian, etc)
Geographic location (region, state, distance from home)
Setting (urban, rural, suburban)
Major/curriculum/special program (liberal arts, technical, business, co-op, honors)
Size of institution (small, medium, large, very large)
Selectivity (very difficult, moderately difficult, open)
Cost (tuition, room and board, books, fees, travel, financial aid)
Diversity (race, religion, national, international, age)
http://connections.naviance.com/chca-0h www.collegeboard.org
QUESTIONS? Have fun during this exciting time, and should you come up with further questions, don’t hesitate to contact us: Karen Robinson A-L [email protected] 513.247.9944 ext 346
Kara Ussery M-Z [email protected] 513.247.9944 ext. 364
Power point and list of questions asked will be posted onto the Forms and Topics page under guidance within a few weeks.
CHCA MISSION CHCA exists to prepare students intellectually and spiritually for success in higher education and to impact and influence the world according to their unique gifts and talents.
COLLEGE GUIDANCE PHILOSOPHY We practice a holistic approach to college selection. This encourages students to identify colleges that will be the best “fit” academically, spiritually, socially, emotionally, etc. for the next four years.
FACTORS IN THE ADMISSION DECISION What are the most important factors in determining admissibility? Grades refers
not only to the overall GPA, but also grade trends by subject area and by year Recalculating High School GPAs Curriculum: Test
rigor through senior year
Scores Other potential influences: essay; demonstrated interest; recommendations; interview
STANDARDIZED TESTING PSAT The PSAT/MNSQT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholars (11th grade only)
SAT
Score 400-1600 5 Reading passages No Science Questions take more time to understand Calculator cannot be used on all math sections Both test the same math skills Essay is optional
ACT
Score 1-36 4 Reading passages Science section to test critical thinking skills Questions tend to be more straightforward Calculator can be used on all math questions Both test the same math skills Essay is optional
COLLEGE VISITATION
Nothing takes the place of a campus visit!!
Spring Break
Summer after Sophomore and Junior Year
3 excused absences for college visits junior & senior years
Must complete Campus Visit Request Form located in the Guidance Office
Call ahead or schedule the visit online. Do the official visit.
Student, take the lead!
THE COLLEGE SEARCH
Why? No, really, why? Why are you going to college?
Based on the why, here are factors to consider:
Type of institution (four year, coed, private, Christian, etc)
Geographic location (region, state, distance from home)
Setting (urban, rural, suburban)
Major/curriculum/special program (liberal arts, technical, business, co-op, honors)
Size of institution (small, medium, large, very large)
Selectivity (very difficult, moderately difficult, open)
Cost (tuition, room and board, books, fees, travel, financial aid)
Diversity (race, religion, national, international, age)
http://connections.naviance.com/chca-0h www.collegeboard.org
QUESTIONS? Have fun during this exciting time, and should you come up with further questions, don’t hesitate to contact us: Karen Robinson A-L [email protected] 513.247.9944 ext 346
Kara Ussery M-Z [email protected] 513.247.9944 ext. 364
Power point and list of questions asked will be posted onto the Forms and Topics page under guidance within a few weeks.
