Planning Your Educational Future Presented By: Your Brandywine High School School Counselors
Feb 06, 2016
Planning Your
Educational Future
Presented By:Your
Brandywine High SchoolSchool Counselors
Graduation RequirementsEnglish 4
Mathematics 4
Social Studies 3
Science 3
World Language 2
Physical Education 1
Health .5
Career Pathway 3.5
Electives 3
Total 24
Grade Point Average (GPA) Your grade point average or GPA is the average,
on a scale of 0 – 4 of the grades you have received.
You have a un-weighted GPA and an weighted GPA.
The Brandywine School District uses the un-weighted GPA for college and scholarship information.
The weighted GPA is used only for rank purposes.
Setting the StageAssessing interests, abilities, values and personality
Preparing at the High School Level
Rigorous/Challenging Academic Schedule
Strengthening Study Skills
Balancing Academics, Sports, and Work
Beginning/ Increasing Extracurricular Activities
Factors to Consider when Choosing a college and/or university
CostSelectivity2 year/4 yearMajor areas of studyDistanceClass size
Location Student BodyActivities/SportsQuality of FacultyHousing
Resources Counselor, Parents, Teachers, Wellness Center,
Administrators College Representatives College Fairs
College Night @ UD: October 22nd 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMDE College Night @ Del Tech Stanton: March 20th 7 PM - 9 PMNACAC Fair @ Philadelphia November 10th 11 AM – 3:30 PM
Visit nacacnet.org for information College Web Sites
Collegeboard.comPetersons.comFastweb.com
College Admissions Testing PSAT/NMSQT
• Free• 10th & 11th graders will test on October 16th, 2013• 11th grade scores could qualify for National Merit
Scholarship SAT - Critical Reading, Math & Writing
• $51 – www.Collegeboard.org • Score out of 2400 total points
ACT - Reading, English, Math, Science *Writing• $36.50 or $52.50 with writing – www.ACTStudent.org • Score out of 36 total points
SAT Subject - $24.50, $13.00 for each additional exam Fee Waivers – free/reduced lunch, AVID, UB Math/Science
School Day SAT
April 16th, 2014
Create an account on:collegeboard.org
Campus Visits Admissions Office -
Interviews Financial Aid Office Students Professors Classes – building for your
major School Newspaper Group Tours – Dorms, Dining
Hall Watch a Game
Making the Cut – Final Choices Applying
Safety, Slide and Reach Schools
Deadlines Early Decision (Binding)/Early
Action (Non Binding) Recommendations Essays Interviews
Senior YearContinue a CHALLENGING ACADEMIC
PROGRAMBe responsible for your futureAsk for help when neededSeek out your Counselor for all questions
regarding college, career, or military
Next Steps Complete the Post High School Plans Worksheet Learn how to Study EFFECTIVELY Get involved and continue or become a “well
rounded student” Talk with Parents/Guardians Review transcript for accuracy and requirements Complete your Student Success Plan Research and make post high school plans Have fun while doing it all!!