Transcript ACT - Eagle`s Landing Christian Academy

WELCOME
Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy
Grade 9 Parent Meeting
February 9, 2017
For I know the plans I have for you…plans to prosper
you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a
future…Jeremiah 29:11
“Begin With the End in Mind”
• College Admissions
• College Entrance Exams
• Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Graduation Requirements
• Course Selection
How Competitive Is It?
Entering Class of 2016
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Carnegie Mellon
Columbia
Dartmouth
Georgetown
Univ. of Chicago
UNC Chapel Hill
Applied
Admitted
37,248
36,292
20,675
19,997
31,411
31,955
5,083
2,193
2,190
3,369
2,498
8,900
WHAT COLLEGES CONSIDER
Primary Factors
Additional Factors
• Quality/Rigor of
Academic Courses
• Academic
Performance/Grades
• Test Scores (SAT,ACT)
• Extracurricular
Activities
• Essay(s)
• Letters of
Recommendation
• Demonstrated Interest
GA ADMISSIONS
Formula Admissions
Freshman Index (FI)
SAT FI = (500 x HSGPA) +SAT RW = SAT M
ACTFI= (500 x HSGPA) + (ACT composite x 42) + 88
Minimum Scores University System of Georgia
SAT 400 Math; 430 Reading/Writing
ACT 17 Math; 17 English
Admission Requirements- 2016
Avg. GPA
Avg. SAT
Avg. ACT
Berry College
3.64
1100
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GA Southern
3.33
1113
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GA State
3.40
1130
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GA College
3.50
1170
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GA Tech.
3.95
1410
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Kennesaw
3.21
1070
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Mercer
3.82
1200
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Univ. GA
3.98
1302
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GA TECH PROFILE
UGA PROFILE
GA STATE PROFILE
College Entrance Exams
ACT
SAT
Length
3 hours, 35 min
(with Writing Test)
Structure
4 Sections
4 Sections
(English, Math, Reading, (Evidence-based
Science)
Reading & Writing, Math
w/o calculator, Math
Plus an optional Writing with calculator)
Test
Optional Essay
3 hours, 50 minutes (with
Writing Test)
Recommended Testing Schedule
9th grade
Fall- PSAT/ACT Aspire
10th grade
Fall – PSAT/ACT Aspire
11th grade
Fall – PSAT/PreACT
Spring – SAT or ACT
12th grade
Fall – SAT or ACT
ACT Aspire
An Aligned Assessment
System
Grades 3 - 10
ACT Aspire is a longitudinal assessment system that measures student
growth towards college and career readiness from the elementary grades,
beginning in grade 3 through grade 10. Learning gaps emerge early and
become harder to remediate as students approach middle school and high
school. Therefore, the importance of being “on target to college and career
readiness” beginning in grade 3 is critical to having all students graduate
from high school ready for college and other post-secondary learning
opportunities. ACT Aspire offers the exciting opportunity to provide
information to help all students get on track early.
Growth by grade
ACT / ACT Aspire Benchmarks
Analysis of ACT Aspire Results
• Guide instructional direction with strategic
planning
• Select resources to support that direction
• Identify student mastery and specific student
skill deficits to establish support systems - IF
• Inform department members in the revision of
academic departmental improvement plans
What Do I Do Now?
When using your ACT Aspire Score Report, ask
yourself some questions:
• Am I on target for college?
• What skills do I need to improve to be
ready for college?
• Am I taking a rigorous core curriculum?
ACT PREP
www.DiscoverACTAspire.org
www.actstudent.org: Online ACT Prep
Understanding the PSAT
How Do I Access My PSAT/NMSQT® Scores and Reports?
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Review your Online reports
2.
Review Your Paper Score Report
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What Can I Learn
from My Answers?
See the actual questions,
answer choices, and the
answer selected.
Look at the online score report and
consider the following:
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Identify the questions answered
incorrectly.
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Find the correct answer and read the
answer explanation.
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Explain why the error was made.
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Ask questions about answer
explanations that are not clear.
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How Can I
Improve My
Academic Skills?
Skills InsightTM informs you
about what you are already
likely able to do, and how you
can improve your skills.
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Understanding
My Paper Score
Report
What Are
My Scores?
Scores for the assessments in the
SAT® Suite are vertically equated.
What Are My Scores? (cont.)
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What Are My
Score Percentiles?
Percentiles and benchmarks
are provided for 10th and
11th grades on the
PSAT/NMSQT®.
Benchmark for Sophomores: EBRW-430
Math- 460
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How Did My Score
Measure Against
the Benchmarks?
Section, test, and subscores all
report scores in performance
zones that indicate whether you
are on track for meeting the
college readiness benchmarks
on the SAT®.
Section scores
Need to Strengthen Skills = below grade-level benchmark
by more than one year
Approaching Benchmark = below grade-level benchmark
by one year or less
Meets or Exceeds Benchmark = at or above grade-level benchmark
Test scores and subscores
Red, yellow, and green ranges reflect areas of strengths and
weaknesses compared to the typical performance of students
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What Is the
National Merit
Scholarship
Program?
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What Are My
Areas of
Strength?
What Skills
Do I Need
to Build?
Your Scores: Next Steps
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What Are My Next Steps?
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Continue to take challenging courses in high school
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Link scores with Khan Academy
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Set up a practice plan and stick to it
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Register for the SAT
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Utilize other resources to research and prepare for college
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Practice with Khan Academy
What Is My
AP Potential ?
™
AP Potential uses scores from
the PSAT/NMSQT® to provide
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predictions for 21 AP Exams.
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College Board research shows that
students who score a 3 or higher on
an AP Exam typically experience
greater academic success in college
and are more likely to earn a college
degree on time than non-AP students.
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Scholarships,
and Careers
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Build a personalized plan for
getting into college.
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Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy
College Prep Diploma
Graduation Requirements for Students Entering 2014 and After
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
-Bible
-English
-Mathematics (Algebra I and above)
-Science (Must include a 1Biology; 2Chemistry; 3 Physics)- any level
-Social Science (Must include 1Ancient World History or AP
Geography; 2Modern World History or AP World History; 3 US
History – any level; 4 American Gov./ Economics – any level
2 credits
½ credit
½ credit
3 credits
*26 credits total
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-Foreign Language (2 years same language)
-Health
-Physical Fitness
additional credits one which must be a Fine Art