Bell-Ringer Questions 1. What goes on your Transcript? 2. What is included in a GPA? 3. What is a Class Rank? 4. Which is the higher diploma: Regents Diploma with Honors or Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation? 5. Where will you be 2 years after graduation?
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Bell-Ringer Questions1. What goes on your Transcript? 2. What is included in a GPA?3. What is a Class Rank?4. Which is the higher diploma:
Regents Diploma with Honors or Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation?
5. Where will you be 2 years after graduation?
Planning for High School and Beyond!
ObjectivesAfter today, you will be able to: Consider options for life after high
school Identify types of diplomas &
requirements Develop a plan for HS coursework that
connects your plans for after high school to the academic preparation needed.
Post-High School OptionsWhere are you going? How will you get there? 4-year College or University Community College Technical or Career College Apprenticeship Military Service National Service Employment
Words of Wisdom: Keep Your Options Open!
Important Academic Terms
Final Average: Average of 4 Term Averages + Final/Regents Exam
Course Credit: You must have a 65+ final average to receive credit (½ vs. 1)
Transcript: Academic Record for high school coursework
Important Academic Terms Weighted Grade Point Average
(GPA) is the average of your grades from all of your high school courses, weighted based on difficulty & credits.
Class Rank is based on your g.p.a. and compares you to your classmates (ex: 7/24)
9th & 10th Grade – Explore!
Get Involved in Clubs, Sports, Community Programs or other Activities
Volunteer Keep your grades high– they count Take the Plan Test (10th grade w/Mrs. Brown)
Advise from Seniors
“Don’t slack off in 9th and 10th grade because your GPA is
harder to get up in the 11th & 12th grade.”
11th Grade – Prepare!Keep Your Grades UpStay Involved in
Clubs/Sports/ActivitiesVolunteer / Do Community ServiceResearch Colleges & CareersTake the PSATTake the SAT or ACT (late spring)
College Admissions Exams Taken by students across the nation to give perspective
colleges and universities a "snapshot" of the student's academic ability.
Most 4-year colleges and universities require either the SAT or the ACT.
Some students choose to take both tests and submit their scores.
Exams are offered on Saturdays, 5-6 times per year.
There is a fee for taking the exams.
School Counselor has fee waivers and applications for testing accommodations.
Consider Possible Careers Take Interest Assessments Volunteer Job Shadow Informational Interview Internet Searches on Ms. Brown’s
website Talk to friends, relatives, neighbors Books on majors in Ms. Brown’s office
Researching Options
Internet Searches (from Ms. Brown’s site) Books from Counselor’s Office and Library College Fairs Meet with Admissions Reps and Military Recruiters Attend Open Houses at colleges Talk to friends, teachers, neighbors, relatives Volunteer or work part-timeWatch Schrauf Alley & listen to announcements for
upcoming events
Exploring Military Options
Take the ASVAB Talk with Recruiters Research each option Consider ROTC, Active Duty, Reserves Talk with people who have been in the
military
Considering Employment Talk with people you know about their
careers Ask about employment opportunities
through people you know Visit OneWorkSource Volunteer or work part-time to gain
experience Prepare a resume and ask for references
Researching College Programs Academic Programs/Degrees
Available Location Size of School Admissions Criteria Cost & Financial Assistance Study Abroad Programs Housing Clubs & Sports Support Services
Advice from Seniors
“Start thinking about what you want to do early.”
“If you want to succeed, you have to work for it.”
12th Grade
Review your GPA, rank, & diploma type with Mrs. Brown
Take courses for college credit Narrow your list of colleges & know deadlines Apply to Colleges, Apply for Jobs, Meet with
military recruiters Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships Keep your grades up & retake Regents Exams
or SAT/ACT Exams or SAT Subject Tests
The Typical College Application College Application Form
Official High School Transcript (including Rank/GPA)
College Admissions Exam Scores (SAT or ACT)
Counselor Recommendation
Letters of Recommendation from Teacher(s)
Admissions InformationExample
Campus Enrollment CombinedSAT
ACTComposite
H.S. GPA
SUNY Albany
13,250 1110-1260
24-28 88-94
SUNY Potsdam
3,670 1000-1160
21-24 84-91
Advise from Seniors
“Take the SAT and ACT exams your junior year and apply to
colleges that seem out of reach.”
All Grades Aim for your highest diploma. Choose courses that will help you
prepare for the path you are interested in.
Take courses that will help you earn college credit to get a head start.
Select courses that will help you explore possible career interests.
Fill your schedule!
Aim for Your Highest Diploma Regents Diploma Regents Diploma w/Honors Regents Diploma w/Advanced
Designation Regents Diploma w/Advanced w/Honors
New!! Annotation of Mastery in Math Annotation of Master in Science
Types of Diplomas: Regents Diploma Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation
(advanced coursework)Regents Diploma with Honors (90+Regents Exam
Average)Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with
Honors (advanced coursework AND 90+ Regents Exam Average).
Local Diploma (for students with IEP/504 only)
NEW!! Annotation of Mastery in Math and/or Science (85 or above on 3 Regents Exams in Math or 3 Regents Exams in Science)