PARENTS & JUNIOR STUDENTS

PARENTS & JUNIOR STUDENTS

SAT vs. ACT SAT ACT Measures critical Measures curriculum thinking based subjects (Math, English, Reading, Measures ability to Science) showing analyze and solve preparedness for problems college

ACT TEST DATES 2011-2012 2 TEST DATE Registration ti Deadline Late Registration ti (Late fee required) (Late fee required) September 10, 2011 August 12, 2011 August 13 26,2011 October 22, 2011 September 16, 2011 September 17 30,2011 December 10, 2011 November 4,2011 November 5 18,2011 February 11, 2012 January 13, 2012 January 14 20,2012 April 14, 2012 March 9, 2012 March 10 23, 2012 June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012 May 5 18, 2012 Register online at act.org

SAT TEST DATES 2011-2012 2012 TEST DATE Registration Deadline (Late fee required) Late Registration (Late fee required) May 7, 2011 April 8, 2011 April 22, 2011 June 4, 2011 May 6, 2011 May 20, 2011 Register online at collegeboard.comcom

Average Test Scores ACT SCORES 2010 NATIONAL COMP ENG MATH RDG SCIENCE 21.0 20.6 21.0 21.3 20.9 ILLINOIS COMP ENG MATH RDG SCIENCE 20.7 20.3 20.7 20.8 20.5 COLORADO, ILLINOIS, MICHIGAN TEST ALL STUDENTS

Average Test Scores STANDARDIZED TEST SAT PSAT PLAN ILLINOIS SUB TEST Critical Reading 501 Math 516 Writing 492 Critical Reading 47 Math 49 Writing 46 Composite English Math Reading Science 17.0 16.5 17.0 16.5 17.0 AVERAGE SCORE

Average ACT Scores for Accepted Students RANK UNIVERSITY AVERAGE ACT SCORE 1 Harvard University 31 3434 3 University of Notre Dame 30 3333 10 Northwestern 28 33 13 University of Chicago 28 32 31 University of Illinois Urbana Champaign 26 30 37 University of Wisconsin Madison 25 30 63 Valparaiso University 23 29 29 71 Marquette University 23 28 28 85 Michigan State t University it 22 2727 92 Indiana University Bloomington 22 2727 95 University of Iowa 22 27 27 96 Loyola University 22 2727 125 Illinois State University 21 2525 Eastern Illinois University 20 2323 (unranked)

You can organize the college planning process in a few simple steps

Know Yourself and Your Reasons for Attending College Recognize your strengths and weaknesses Analyze your interests and values Achieve a personal goal Increase your earning power Prepare for a career and expand learning Participate in extracurricular activities and social life Consider influence of family and friends

Consider College Characteristics Majors & educational programs Type of school & degrees offered Admission i policy Location & size Costs & financial aid College affiliation & accreditation Campus activities Support services

List, Compare & Visit Colleges Where Recent Trinity Graduates Continue Their Education Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ Augustana College - Rock Island, IL Aurora University, Aurora, IL Bard College - Annandale-on-Hudson, NY Barry University - Miami Shores, FL Benedictine University - Lisle, IL Bradley University - Peoria, IL Bryant College - Smithfield, RI Butler University - Indianapolis, IN Carthage College - Kenosha, WI Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland, OH Central Michigan University - Mount Pleasant, MI Clark University - Worcester, MA Coe College - Cedar Rapids, IA College of DuPage Columbia College - Chicago, IL Concordia University - River Forest, IL Creighton University, NE De Paul University - Chicago, IL DePauw University - Greencastle, IN Dominican University Drake University Eastern Illinois University - Charleston, IL New York University - New York, NY North Central College - Naperville, IL North Park University - Chicago, IL Northeastern Illinois University - Chicago, IL Northern Illinois University Northwestern University Oakton Community College Des Plaines, IL Olivet Nazarene University - Bourbonnais, IL Pratt Institute - Brooklyn, NY Purdue University Quincy University - Quincy, IL Rhode Island School of Design Robert Morris College School of the Art Institute of Chicago St. Ambrose University St. Edward's University - Austin, TX St. Francis College - Brooklyn Heights, NY St. John's University - Queens, NY St. John's University - Staten Island, NY St. Lawrence University - Canton, NY St. Mary's College - Notre Dame, IN St. Mary's University of Minnesota - Winona, MN St. Norbert College - DePere, WI There is a perfect college waiting for you!

List, Compare, and Visit Colleges Prepare a college comparison checklist Weigh advantages & disadvantages Contact the office of admission Schedule appointments for your campus visits

Checklist for a Campus Visit Meet with an admission counselor to discuss your chances for: Admittance to the College Admittance to the program you want Graduating in 4 years Job placement after graduation Admission to graduate school Verify admission requirements

Checklist for a Campus Visit Determine actual college costs Ask about financial aid opportunities Take a campus tour Investigate your academic program(s) Attend a class Talk with students and faculty

Apply for Admission and Observe Deadlines Narrow your choices Review college admission test requirements Know application fees and deadlines

Apply for Admission and Observe Deadlines Submit application materials (paper/electronic) Application for admission High school transcript Recommendations Admission test results Know scholarship requirements* *Some Colleges require you to apply for scholarships before you are admitted!

Keep Accurate Records! Watch Your Deadlines!

College Success Factors ACT Test Scores High School Grades Study habits Motivation Course selection Placement Interests Commitment t

Develop a Plan to Finance Your Education Determine total college costs Investigate ALL possible resources Parents Savings Summer earnings Financial i aid: scholarships, hi grants, loans and work study Other sources Secure necessary forms and note deadlines Apply for financial aid as early as possible

Internet Resources

Sources of Financial Aid File as early as January 1st It s free! www.fafsa.ed.gov

FINANCES 101 MANY PRIVATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES CAN OFFER: * LARGER AMOUNTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE * LOOK AT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE FINANCIAL PACKAGE

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