Class of 2021 Sophomore Parent Counselor Meeting December 5th, 2018

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1 Class of 2021 Sophomore Parent Counselor Meeting December 5th, 2018

2 Agenda 1.PreACT 2.Naviance 3.College Admissions

3 PreACT Results Parent s Packet: PreACT Scores Using Your PreACT Results booklet Student s Packet: PreACT Test Booklets PreACT Using Your PreACT Results Booklet Can also be found under Documents on the Counseling/College page of our website. Go to Student Life>Counseling/College and look for Documents on the far right side of the page.

4 PreACT What is PreACT? Math, Science, English and Reading Subject Tests Same as ACT, without the writing PreACT = 10 th Grade, ACT = 11 th & 12 th Grade Interest Inventory Why do we take PreACT? Great practice for ACT Results provide data and guidance for ACT preparation Results provide insights on college readiness Identify strengths and weaknesses Start career exploration

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6 PreACT PreACT Score 1-35 Scale Score in each subject area (ACT is 1-36) Composite = Average of Math, Science, English and Reading rounded to a whole number. STEM = Average of Math and Science rounded to a whole number. ACT College Readiness Benchmarks If you score at or above the benchmark ACT predicts you have 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher In specific first year college courses in the corresponding subject area

7 PreACT PreACT Score Score vs Score Range PreACT Score: estimates of your educational development based on this one test. PreACT Score Range: ACT says to think of your true achievement on this test as being within a range as shown by the bands around your scores.

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9 PreACT Predicted ACT Ranges What does this mean? Predicted ACT ranges in each subject area and composite based on PreACT test results PreACT scores used to predict how you are likely to do if you take the ACT in 11 th grade Improving study habits, completing 10 th and 11 th grade curriculum and ACT test prep classes may improve upon you predicted ACT score. Not a guarantee, only an estimate based on PreACT score.

10 PreACT Predicted ACT Ranges Things to consider: Am I on track to achieve the ACT scores I want? What are my strengths and weaknesses? What can I do to get on track or stay on track? 10 th and 11 th grade classes ACT Test Prep classes in 11 th grade Study habits

11 Study Skills Checklist Set a regular time and place to study each day and throughout the week Keep a daily to do list Set goals for yourself Do reading assignments before the material is discussed in class Pay close attention and take good notes in class Prepare for tests during your regular study times instead of cramming at the last minute

12 Estimated ACT Assessment Composite Score for Highly Selective (30-36) --Majority of accepted freshmen in top 10% of high school graduating class. (Notre Dame, Northwestern, Boston College, Washington University, U of Michigan, etc.) Selective (23-29) --Majority of accepted freshmen in top 25% of high school graduating class. (Marquette, Loyola, St. Louis University, DePaul, University of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, UIC, Michigan State, Purdue, University of Wisconsin, etc.) Traditional (19-22) --All accepted freshmen in top 50% of high school graduating class. (Northern IL, Carthage, Illinois State, Saint Norbert etc.) Liberal--Some accepted freshmen from lower half of high school graduating class (Southern IL, Eastern IL, Western IL, UW Whitewater, Eastern Michigan, Indiana State, Quincy University, St. Joseph, etc.) Open--All high school graduates accepted, to limit of capacity. (Columbia College, smaller private colleges and state universities in the west) 11

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14 PreACT Detailed PreACT Results Breaks each subject test into categories Provides total questions, total correct, and percentage correct per category. Helps identify strengths and weaknesses Teachers and administration review this material and make adjustments in curriculum Teachers also do practice ACT problems in class and will use this data to focus on certain categories. Understanding Complex Texts the indicator lets you know if you are understanding the central meaning of complex texts at a level that is needed to succeed in college courses.

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16 PreACT Item Response Analysis Students will get their PreACT test booklet back on Friday. Can use response analysis together with test booklet to look at questions they did not get correct. Ideas for Progress ACT has identified categories for students to focus on for progress. Teachers and administration will also be reviewing this. Talk with teachers and ask for practice problems Visit for more details about Ideas for Progress.

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18 PreACT Course Plans Compared to Core Some students got confused and only included 9 th and 10 th grade courses SVHS Graduation requirements match the ACT college-prep curriculum guidelines Most students exceed these guidelines by taking a 4 th year of both Math and Science.

19 Saint Viator High School Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2015 English Religion Social Studies*** Science Mathematics Physical Education/Health Fine Arts Computer Technology Modern World Language* credits is the minimum requirement for graduation. The 24 credits must include all of the above. Students must also complete 100 total hours of Christian Service. *2 credits in Fine Arts may be substituted when approved by the Principal. State Universities in Illinois The minimum high school course requirements for admission to Illinois public universities: English Social Studies Science Mathematics Foreign Lang./ Music/ Art/ Vocational Education** **Some schools may require both of these credits be in a single area, such as 2 credits in the same foreign language, 2 credits in art, 2 credits in music. *** Students are also required to pass the Federal and State Constitution tests. Students will be expected to independently complete a study guide and take the test on designated dates.

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21 PreACT The Career Map Career areas based on involvement with four basic work tasks: People, Data, Things, Ideas Students took an Interest Inventory as part of PreACT Results are shown in Career Map Shaded areas show the kinds of work tasks a student would prefer based on answers in interest inventory. Visit the website listed under Next Steps for more information about occupations in these career areas. Region 99: Pattern of interest scores does not suggest a clear direction at this time. More opportunities for career exploration in Naviance

22 PreACT Take-aways 1. This was good practice 2. PreACT results don t count for College Admission 3. Helped identify strengths and weaknesses 4. Helped identify if student is on track to meet goals or not and we still have time to make adjustments to reach goals 5. Gives teachers and administration data to help students improve

23 Part 2: Presentation on using NAVIANCE 22

24 NAVIANCE Overview Ö What is NAVIANCE? Ö How do I access it? Ö How do you register? Ö How does it help? Ö What does it do? 23

25 What is it? Ö Web-based resource that supports career, and college planning. Ö Specific to Saint Viator students. Ö Linked with Counselor s Office, a service that your Guidance Counselor uses. 24

26 How is it accessed? OR 25

27 How does it help? On-line tool for communication among counselors, students, and parents Annually updated GPA & ACT records from Saint Viator High School graduates - Scattergrams Assesses potential chance of admission at colleges where prior graduates have applied Helps students determine a career and college major path based on the results of career assessments 26

28 What does it do? Allows students to create a post secondary plan Complete career surveys Explore careers & majors Search & compare colleges Produce scattergrams of SVHS acceptances, denials, waitlists (The tab is Analysis ) Show SVHS college visits 27

29 Naviance Timeline Sophomore year Career assessments & exploration Take PreACT College Visits College research Junior year College research Take PSAT, ACT, SAT, College Visits Create College List Senior year College applications College visits Re-Take ACT or SAT

30 You can contact me at ext. 248 or 29

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