College Search Ronald W. Reagan High School

Parents' Guide to College Search

Ronald W. Reagan High School

What Is College Search?

? A volunteer program to help high school juniors understand their higher education options.

? A time set aside for members of the junior class to learn about the programs available to search out options for higher education and available institutions or colleges.

? Online computer programs allowing students to look at: ? What strengths to focus on as they decide on a possible career ? What types of institutions of higher learning are available to enhance and realize their career goals ? What school best fits their needs: location, major, finances

? Registration on College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) to facilitate college application process.

? Registration on College Board to facilitate their search for the right school.

Dear Parents,

Parents, not experts, are a part of the College Search Team. This process is one in which volunteers help members of the junior class to understand what their college search process is and what is available to them during the search and application months. This step is a starting point for the college application process they begin as juniors and continue as seniors.

Volunteers meet with a student one-on-one during the school day. The parents show them what is available in the Student Services Office and also introduce them to the computer programs to begin the process of discussing and thinking about their goal(s) upon high school graduation and what they need to do to achieve their goal(s).

The PTSA coordinates the program. Chairs of this group vary from year to year, please consult the Reagan PTSA directory for current chairpersons.

College Search Quick Facts

KNOW YOUR STUDENT SERVICES COUNSELOR: He or she is the best

resource for questions concerning college information, financial aid, or other needs concerning the college application process.

A ? B Joel Cordray

C ? Gn Randy Norris

Go ? L Carly Youngman

M ? R Tameka Oliphant

S ? Z Marissa Dancy

Adm Asst. Mitzi Davis

KNOW SAT REGISTRATION AND TESTING DATES: For the current SAT

Booklet, go to the bookshelf in Student Services. You can also get all the information you need at . Ronald Wilson Reagan registration # for SAT and ACT is 343-134.

TESTING DATES

September 29, 2012 November 3, 2012 December 1, 2012 January 26, 2013 March 9, 2013 May 4, 2013 June 1, 2013

REGISTRATION DATES

September 1, 2012 October 6, 2012 November 3, 2012 December 29, 2012 February 9, 2013 April 5, 2013 May 7, 2013

KNOW ACT REGISTRATION AND TESTING DATES: For the current ACT

Booklet, go to the bookshelf in Student Services. You can also get all the information you need at .

TESTING DATES

September 8, 2012 October 27, 2012 December 8, 2012 February 9, 2013 April 13, 2013 June 8, 2013

REGISTRATION DATES

August 10, 2012 September 14, 2012 November 2, 2012 January 11, 2013 March 7, 2013 May 3, 2013

SAT/ACT FACTS

? SAT and ACT scores can tell admissions staff how well prepared a student is for college-level academics. The scores also allow colleges to compare college readiness among other students in a standardized way. ? Registration for the test can be online (a credit card is required) or by mail. ? Online sites are: SAT ?

ACT ? .

?Students typically take the test three times, March and May of their junior year of high school and October of their senior year. ? Schools take the best of the scores in each area. Some colleges now waive the need to submit SAT/ACT scores. Look at each college's website to get more information about this practice or at . ?The ACT? test assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science. The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay. Some colleges will accept the ACT in place of the SAT Subject II tests. Check the colleges you are interested in about this practice. ?The SAT Reasoning Test is a measure of the critical thinking skills needed for academic success in college. The SAT assesses how well the students analyze and solve problems--skills learned in school that are needed in college. ?SAT Subject II tests are usually taken at the end of junior year or during the fall of the senior year. Check your college selections for how many and if specific tests are required. ?TESTS MAY NEED TO BE TAKEN EARLIER FOR STUDENTS APPLYING FOR EARLY ADMISSION.

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