Two Important Items for Juniors:
1. SAT Registration
The deadline for the May SAT is Wednesday, April 2nd! We have been assured that fee waivers will be here next week. You may only use a fee waiver if you are on the Free/Reduced lunch list. If you don't qualify, please don't wait! You can go on www.collegeboard.com to register online with a credit card. If you do qualify for a fee waiver, we will help you with registration the week we return in the A18 AVID lab. We will also go over the remaining PSAT tests that Tuesday.
You need the SAT Reasoning test for ALL four year colleges (not for community colleges, trade/tech, and most art colleges).
If you goal is a four year college, here is the timeline we suggest:
May: take the SAT reasoning test (registration deadline is April 1st).
June: take the SAT Subject test for UC/selective colleges (registration deadline is May 6th).
June: take the ACT (alternative to SAT Reasoning) (registration deadline is May 9th).
You can repeat tests in October, November, and December of your Senior year. Questions?? Please see your counselor.
2. Registration for next year's classes.
Counselors are now calling in Juniors. This will take some time, don't panic if you are not called this week. If you have a specific concern (summer school, etc), see your counselor.
Important Reminder: For four year college admissions: you must make up an D in every English class (including honors) and all other A-G classes. You need to complete Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and a C or better. You must have Chemistry or Physics. You need two years of the SAME language. You need one year of the same Fine Art (drama, art, choir, band, photo, theater, etc). You need C's or better in these classes for four year college.
For community colleges, trade/tech schools, and most art colleges, basic graduation requirements are fine (most art and design schools want a portfolio/samples of work).
