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Preparing for College

College Admission

To help students prepare for and complete the college admissions process, students and their parents are provided

access to a software program called Naviance. Most transcripts and teacher letters of recommendation are sent to
colleges through Naviance. This software program allows students to:

● Get involved in the planning and advising process – Build a resume, complete on-line surveys, and manage
timelines and deadlines for making decisions about colleges and careers;

● Research colleges – Compare GPA, standardized test scores, and other statistics to actual historical data from
students who have already applied;

● Sign up for college visits – Find out which colleges are visiting our school and sign up to attend those sessions
(sophomore, junior, and senior students);

● Research scholarship and enrichment opportunities; and
● Practice for the SAT and/or ACT through an online course.

Naviance also lets the School Counseling Office share information with parents and students about upcoming meetings
and events, local scholarship opportunities, and other Web resources for college and career information. Students

receive information and instruction about Naviance at school. The Director of College and Career Counseling is available
to answer any questions about Naviance or to register interested parents.

Colleges and universities generally consider students for admission by evaluating the following data:

College Application: Every college has its own application process and students must follow the instructions carefully
for the colleges of their choice.

Scholastic Record: A transcript of the student's academic record, senior class schedule and Pine-
Richland High School profile are sent by the school to the student's selected college(s) for
evaluation.

Admission Tests: ACT, SAT and SAT Subject test scores are carefully noted by admission officers.
Students must have their scores sent directly to their schools by the testing agency.

Recommendations: Students gather recommendations from counselors, teachers, coaches, administrators, and
community members. Most teacher letters of recommendation are sent electronically through

Naviance. Seniors can access information here.

Extracurricular: Students create a resume of their extracurricular experiences and summer enrichment activities
to be sent to their selected colleges. Students can use Naviance to create and store their
resumes.

College Admission Testing - Pine-Richland High School CEEB Code: 391512

Throughout the year, college admission tests are administered to college bound students. It is important for students to
become familiar with these tests. Information regarding evening test-preparation courses will be made available from the
Guidance Office. Computer assisted instruction is available through Naviance and on the web by visiting the SAT website,
www.collegeboard.com and/or the ACT website at www.actstudent.org.

PSAT/NMSQT - The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarships Qualifying Test

Duration: Approximately 3 hours; given on Wednesday in mid-October during the school day

Taken by: High school juniors and sophomores

Given by: College Entrance Examination Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation

(https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10?navId=gh-pn)

Frequency: One time per year (October)

Purpose: The PSAT/NMSQT will measure the skills and knowledge that have been determined as essential for

college readiness and success. The test establishes eligibility for certain scholarships.

Note: The fee for juniors taking the PSAT during school day is paid by the district. Sophomores wishing to sit

for the test are responsible for test fee.

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