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Naviance Student 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 Student at school. The Director of
College and Career Counseling is available to answer any questions about Naviance
Student 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 Student.
Seniors can access information here.

Students create a resume of their extracurricular experiences and summer enrichment activities to be sent to their
selected colleges. Students can use Naviance Student 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. 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 in mid-October during the school day
Taken by: High school juniors (required) and sophomores (optional)
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. It is recommended that sophomores be currently enrolled in or
have already completed Algebra 2.

ACT* - The American College Testing Program
Duration: 4 hours
Taken by: High school juniors and seniors
Given by: ACT (www.actstudent.org)
Frequency: Six times per year (Saturdays – usually offered in Sept, Oct, Dec, Feb, April, June)
Some colleges will require students to take the ACT with Writing, if using scores to replace the SAT.
Purpose: Used by most colleges for admissions purposes and merit scholarship awards.

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