College Bound

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COLLEGE BOUND

• DR. PAULA SHELBY
• Benedict College
• Chair of Health, Physical Education, Recreation
  and Leisure Services
• 803-705-4775

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CLASSES I SHOULD TAKE (before graduation)DIVISI
ON I CoreCourse Requirements
4 years of English 3 years of Math 2 years
Science (1 year of lab if offered) 1 year of
additional English, Math or Natural/Physical
Science 2 years of Social Science 4 years of
additional courses (Foreign Language/Comparative
Religion/Philosophy)
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• How often is it administered?
• SAT Seven times per year.ACT Six times per
  year.
• What is the test structure?
• SAT Ten sections 3 Critical Reading 3 Math 3
  Writing 1 Experimental.The experimental section
  looks just like a regular section.ACT Five
  sections English, Math, Reading, Reasoning
  (Science), and Writing.
• What does each section test?
• SAT Math up to geometry and algebra IIReading
  sentence completions, short and long critical
  reading passagesWriting grammar, usage, word
  choice, and a mandatory essayACT Math up to
  trigonometryReasoning charts, graphs,
  interpretations of science-based
  materialReading four passages of prose fiction,
  social humanities, and natural scienceEnglish
  grammarWriting optional essay
• Is there a penalty for wrong answers?
• SAT Yes. ¼ of a point is taken off for each
  wrong answer.ACT No.
• How is the test scored?
• SAT 200-800 per section, added together for a
  score of 600-2400 2-12 for the essayACT 1-36
  for each subject averaged composite score 2-12
  for the essay
• How can I register?
• SAT Educational Testing Service www.collegeboard
  .comACT ACT, Inc www.ACTstudent.org

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Here are some extracurricular activities that
students get involved with and find one that fits
your passion and get involved today!

• Student Newspaper
• Student Government
• Any Leadership Positions
• Choir or Orchestra
• Varsity Sports
• Community Service/Volunteer Work
• Eagle Scouts
• All-State Anything
• Math Club
• After-School Jobs

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THINGS TO CONSIDER
Types of Associate Degrees A.A. (Associate of
Arts) This degree requires students to complete
a coursework of 60 hours, including courses in
general education and other courses related to
the degree program. A.A. degree is often awarded
in liberal art areas, like English, music or
history. A.S. (Associate of Science) It focuses
on science and requires students to complete many
hours of coursework in general education. Common
A.S. programs include biology and
chemistry. A.A.S. (Associate of Applied Science)
It is designed to ready students to join the
working world. There are several types of this
degree, including programs in business or
engineering. A.E. (Associate of Engineering)
Focuses on engineering A.A.A. (Associate of
Applied Arts)  Deals with applied arts A.P.S.
(Associate of Political Science) Mainly focuses
on political science
Types of Bachelors Degrees B.A. (Bachelor of
Arts) It is considered as the widest bachelors
degree. The BA degree focuses on arts but also
require the students to take some general
education classes. B.S. (Bachelor of Science)
It usually covers majors such as engineering,
physics, accounting or business or any of the
sciences. A B.S. degree requires some general
studies courses. B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
Professional actors, dancers, singers, sculptors
and painters are perfect candidates for this
degree. BFA degree is also offered in fields such
as digital media and web design. B.B.A. (Bachelor
of Business Administration) BBA degree often
covers courses in management strategy, decision
making and even organizational psychology. You
should opt for this course if you aspire to be a
general manager. B.Arch. (Bachelor of
Architecture) This is a degree program that
future architects must complete.
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COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES YOU CAN ATTEND

• NCAA COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES
• Division I
• Division II
• Division III

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Applying to College

• Application. It seems silly to even list this,
  but with all the other things you have to turn in
  lets keep this on this just to be sure.
• Application Fee. Most schools will have an
  application fee, but do your homework. Depending
  on your familys income level the fee may be
  waived, or schools might also waive this fee if
  you apply online.
• High School Transcripts. This is an official
  record from your high school that has your grade
  and GPA information. You can get this from your
  guidance counselor or the Registrars office. If
  you have guidance counselor get your transcript
  from them, they are an invaluable resource in the
  college application process.
• Official Test Scores. The majority of US schools
  require you to take a standardized test. Here is
  more homework for you. Some schools will only
  accept the SAT, others both the SAT and ACT. Some
  schools may even require a second test called the
  SATII this is a subject test designed to measure
  your mastery on a specific subject. Know what
  tests you need to take, and be sure to give
  yourself enough to time to prepare and get the
  scores to your school in time.
• Letters of Recommendation. These are letters
  written by your guidance counselor, teachers, and
  maybe even employers that give admissions
  officers more information about the type of
  person you are. This is why it is so important to
  make good and lasting impressions on your
  teachers.
• Essay. This is by far the most intimidating, yet
  fun, part of the application. This is your chance
  to finally talk about yourself. Think about it,
  your application is all about you based on what
  other people have to say. The essay is your time
  to speak out. Dont let tricky prompts weigh you
  down by talking about stats, numbers, facts, and
  issues. Spin topics to reflect your point of
  view, your life, and your voice.
• Resume. This is a good thing to have in your
  application as part of your supplemental
  (additional) information. This gives admission
  officers an idea of your level of involvement and
  commitment.

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COLLEGE ATHLETEShttp//www.ncaa.org/

• NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION FOR
• Division I
• Division II
• Division III
• Student Athletes
• Future Players
• Current Players
• Former Players

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COLLEGE ATHLETES CHECKLIST

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• Grade 9
• Ask your counselor for a list of your high
  schools NCAA core courses to make sure you take
  the right classes.
• Grade 10
• Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center
  at eligibilitycenter.org.
• Grade 11
• Check with your counselor to make sure you will
  graduate on time with the required number of NCAA
  core courses.
• Take the ACT or SAT and submit your scores to the
  NCAA using code 9999.
• At the end of the year, ask your counselor to
  upload your official transcript to the NCAA
  Eligibility Center.
• Grade 12
• Finish your last NCAA core courses.
• Take the ACT or SAT again, if necessary, and
  submit your scores to the NCAA using code 9999.
• Complete all academic and amateurism questions in
  your NCAA Eligibility Center account at
  eligibilitycenter.org.
• After you graduate, ask your counselor to submit
  your final official transcript with proof of
  graduation to the NCAA Eligibility Center.

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• Division I uses a sliding scale to match SAT/ACT
  scores and core-course grade-point averages to
  determine eligibility. The sliding scale balances
  your test score with your GPA.
• If you have a low test score, you need a higher
  GPA to be eligible. If you have a low GPA, you
  need a higher test score to be eligible.

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• Division I Academic Eligibility
• To be eligible to compete in NCAA sports during
  your first year at a Division I school, you must
  graduate high school and meet ALL the following
  requirements
• Complete 16 core courses
• Four years of English
• Three years of math (Algebra 1 or higher)
• Two years of natural/physical science (including
  one year of lab science if your high school
  offers it)
• One additional year of English, math or
  natural/physical science
• Two years of social science
• Four additional years of English, math,
  natural/physical science, social science, foreign
  language, comparative religion or philosophy
• Complete 10 core courses, including seven in
  English, math or natural/physical science, before
  your seventh semester. Once you begin your
  seventh semester, you may not repeat or replace
  any of those 10 courses to improve your
  core-course GPA.
• Earn at least a 2.3 GPA in your core courses.
• Earn an SAT combined score or ACT sum score
  matching your core-course GPA on the Division I
  sliding scale, which balances your test score and
  core-course GPA. If you have a low test score,
  you need a higher core-course GPA to be eligible.
  If you have a low core-course GPA, you need a
  higher test score to be eligible.
• What if I dont meet the requirements?

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Division I Academic EligibilityTo qualify as an
academic redshirt, you must graduate high school
and meet ALL the following academic requirements

• Complete 16 core courses
• Four years of English
• Three years of math (Algebra 1 or higher)
• Two years of natural/physical science (including
  one year of lab science if your high school
  offers it)
• One additional year of English, math or
  natural/physical science
• Two years of social science
• Four additional years of English, math,
  natural/physical science, social science, foreign
  language, comparative religion or philosophy
• Earn at least a 2.0 GPA in your core courses.
• Earn an SAT combined score or ACT sum score
  matching your core-course GPA on the Division I
  sliding scale.
• If you are concerned you may not meet the
  Division I academic requirements, consider taking
  the following actions
• Ask for advice and accountability from your high
  school counselor. Check in with the admissions or
  compliance office at the college you hope to
  attend.
• Get tutoring or other study help.
• Graduate on time. Division I schools allow
  college-bound student-athletes who graduate
  on-time to take one core course during the year
  after they graduate high school.
• Avoid quick fixes through credit recovery
  programs. These courses may not be accepted by
  the NCAA.
• Keep your coursework. If the NCAA Eligibility
  Center needs to review your record due to
  irregularities, you may be asked to provide your
  coursework.

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• Contact the Eligibility Center
• For students and parents with eligibility
  questions877/262-1492 (toll free)317/917-6222
• Transcript/Document Mailing AddressNCAA
  Eligibility CenterCertification ProcessingP.O.
  Box 7136Indianapolis, IN 46207
• Overnight/Express Mailing AddressNCAA
  Eligibility CenterCertification Processing1802
  Alonzo Watford Sr. DriveIndianapolis, IN 46202
• Customer Service Hours9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern
  time Monday through FridayFax number
  317/968-5100Toll-free phone number (U.S. callers
  and Canada except Quebec)  877/262-1492
• International StudentsPhone number
  (international callers) 317/917-6222NCAA
  Eligibility Center International Contact Form

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1. Send letters/videos to college coaches2. Work
with your coaches3. Determine NCAA Division I,
II, or III?4. Register with NCAA
Clearinghouse5. Take the PSAT/SAT/ACT 6. Take
required number of Core Academic classes
ATHLETICS

• College Try-outs
• Making the College Team
• Things to Consider
• Practices
• Games
• Classes
• Traveling
• Academic Support
• You can play
• Intramurals/Recreation Sports

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RESOURCES

• http//www.go4college.com/
• www.collegedata.com/cs/promo/promo_calcodds_tmpl.j
  html
• http//www.princetonreview.com/college/match-reach
  -safety.aspx
• http//www.cappex.com
• http//www.ctcl.org/
• http//collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/index
  .jsp