Sophomore Orientation West Seneca East Senior High School

What are we talking about? n PLAN – visits in your science class n

PLAN n Pre-ACT: Preparation for the ACT n Lets you know if you’re on

College n What to look for? n Admissions Criteria n Average SAT/ACT scores n

College Research n How Do I Research? ? n School Counselors n Mrs. Kivari

Visiting Colleges To see if the college is a good fit. n Schedule campus

What do Colleges Want? ? GET INVOLVED!!! n Test Scores n n n n

Career Fairs n n Explore Occupations Career Fair: n March 13, 2008 n 6:

Program Planning Progress this year n Future Options n Review Four-Year Plan n Schedule

Scheduling n Sophomore Scheduling n n n AP Recommendations n n n Mid December

Potter Road n Mr. Mandia – Counselor n Introduction to the programs available

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Sophomore Orientation West Seneca East Senior High School Class of 2010

What are we talking about? n PLAN – visits in your science class n College/Career n Scheduling n Potter Road

PLAN n Pre-ACT: Preparation for the ACT n Lets you know if you’re on track for college n Points out your academic strengths n Helps you find careers that match your interests n Connects you with more Colleges interested in you!! n DEADLINE TO REGISTER: n DECEMBER 5 TH, 2007 n Bring $10. 00 (CASH ONLY!) and register in Student Services

College n What to look for? n Admissions Criteria n Average SAT/ACT scores n Grade Point Average n Required Courses n Extracurricular involvement Majors/Academics n Location n Size n Cost of Tuition n

College Research n How Do I Research? ? n School Counselors n Mrs. Kivari n Mrs. Smilinich n Mrs. House n Ms. Murphy Internet/Websites n Research Books n College Reps n College Fairs n (A-Fq) (Fr-L) (M-Sb) (Sc-Z)

Visiting Colleges To see if the college is a good fit. n Schedule campus tours and information sessions in advance n Visit while school is in session n Visit a variety of schools n

What do Colleges Want? ? GET INVOLVED!!! n Test Scores n n n n PLAN – Fall 10 th PSAT – Fall 11 th SAT/ACT – Spring 11 th Transcripts School Community Involvement – Build your resume Letters of Recommendation Challenge yourself!

Career Fairs n n Explore Occupations Career Fair: n March 13, 2008 n 6: 30 pm – 8: 30 pm n Potter Road in West Seneca n n Speak with professionals Ask questions: n What do I major in? n High School courses that will help

Program Planning Progress this year n Future Options n Review Four-Year Plan n Schedule Courses for next year n graduation requirements n electives n Update Student Activity Sheet n Curriculum Guide On-Line n

Scheduling n Sophomore Scheduling n n n AP Recommendations n n n Mid December – Mid January Minimum of 6. 5 credits Students will receive a pass in 1 st block class Teachers will make recommendations for Math and Science placement AP Chem. , AP US, Spanish IV Enr. , French IV Enr. Let your TEACHERS know if you are interested Interested in Potter Road? n Let your COUNSELOR know ASAP!!

Potter Road n Mr. Mandia – Counselor n Introduction to the programs available