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• $512 per scholar at NO COST TO KSI FAMILIES– On average, to receive similar ACT prep families would pay $700-$1,000
out of pocket!
• 2013-2014 AY: AVERAGE growth for juniors taking the ACT prep class of 2 composite points– From a class average of 20.4 which is below college readiness to an
average of 22.4!
• We estimate about 20 of our Juniors to gain additional institutional aid as a direct result of the ACT prep program.
• How to Improve Your GPA– Do well freshman and sophomore years (and continue that junior
year)– Know if your school weights AP/IB classes in your GPA– Work independently with a teacher to repair a grade– Study more– Get a tutor, right away– Go after school for extra help
• College Curriculum– At large and small colleges alike, a student's grades in college-preparatory
courses continue to be the most significant factor in the admission decision, followed by scores on standardized admission tests and grades in all courses.
– As a junior, the choices you make on your senior curriculum are important, not because of 'how it looks to colleges', rather, 'how will these courses prepare me for the expectations and realities of the college curriculum'.
– Taking senior level courses in English, math, natural science, language, and a social science is essential.
• Students have to transition into taking more required core classes – Get help early!– Your junior GPA will set you up for your senior GPA
• Juniors are expected to carefully focus on their futures/careers and the courses that will be beneficial to their future plans – Communicate with your Postsecondary Advisor– We can’t help if you don’t ask
• Encouraged to challenge yourself each and every year of high school
• By the junior year, or during the junior year, students turn 16 and gain the independence to drive by themselves, and often times get a job. With responsibilities at home, church, and school work can cause students to become overwhelmed
– Time management is the key! Don’t do more than you can handle.
– Time management is a must for students taking several upper level courses.
– To be successful, students must budget their time wisely because often these
students are not only in difficult courses, but also are involved in many different activities and have jobs.
– Stay on track with classes & grades– Attend semester ISP meetings and workshops– Attend Kaplan Sessions/Practice Tests (if applicable)– Begin research and make a preliminary college list – Stay or get involved with extracurricular activities – Start college visits
• Spring 2016– Prepare for the “real” ACT in April. – Attend Kaplan Sessions/Practice Tests (if applicable)– Attend semester ISP meetings and workshops– Attend college fairs and continue college visits
o KSI Network College Fair – Narrow down your college list through self-reflection & compare/contrast
• Check in with scholar and advisor regularly for updates on overall progress. – Tell us how we can help support you!
• Discuss and review your scholar’s school schedule and activities. – Help them make the tough/important decisions. – Encourage them to meet with counselors at school & advocate for
themselves.
• Be apart of campus tours/fairs is you can!
• Help student create a tracking system for important college related items.