Volume 6, Issue 1

Fall 2018
It’s time to SHINE!
Finding balance dur- up with homework,
ing senior year is key volunteering, being
to finding success in “college ready” (post
the future. Being a secondary ready), visit-
senior means that ing colleges, etc. etc.
you’ve got some ex- etc. etc. OK, did I just
tra responsibilities stress you out? My
that are added to your apologies if I did.
list of “things to do”.
TAKE A DEEP
Wouldn’t it be nice to
BREATH!
be able to have more
time? More time to Inside this issue you’re
do the things we love going to find a list of
while maintaining a the most common mis-
high GPA, getting the takes you can make
SAT/ACT score you during senior year.
desire, remaining You’ll also find info
committed to your on SAT/ACT, and
arts area, taking time Scholarships. Utilize
for friends, attending these tools to help bal-
social events, keeping ance your schedule.
Class of 2019

College Application Tips

Now that I have your college admission most of the applica-
attention… or at least officers “look for”? tion process and how
I hope that I do… What are some ways you can help your
Let’s get into some that your application application stand out
tips on college appli- will shine? Inside in the crowd!
cations! you’ll find tips on
Ever wonder what how to make the

Inside this issue:

Fall Senior Points to Ponder
Senior Parent Night information 2
• SAT vs. ACT - which test “fits” YOU best?
What NOT to do 2
• Keep aiming for that dream school! Stay
College Application Tips 2 focused!
SAT/ACT Information 3
• Make sure you have a “Plan B”
Your School Counselor’s Contact Information 4
• Are you using ALL of your resources for
How to request transcripts! 4 college information? If not, what is one
more that you can think of...
Scholarship Web Site Searches 4
 Mark your calendars for SENIOR PARENT NIGHT
Thursday September 27, 6:00 pm in the cafeteria
This is a great night for the dean, senior sponsors, school counselors and financial aid speakers to share and
discuss important information with seniors & parents.
⇒ General graduation information
⇒ Graduation requirements
⇒ College admission process
⇒ Financial aid
⇒ Attendance and code of conduct

We want to make sure you are aware of everything going on. Don’t miss this important night!

What NOT to do as a Senior… www.campusexplorer.com

1. Miss Classes : Not only are you
missing valuable information for
tests, but you could be missing
information that you will need for
your college courses!
5.
2. Think that your second semester
doesn’t “count”: Don’t lose fo-
cus! Your second semester is
VERY important to your Univer-
sity/College admissions office.
6.
Admissions offices have been
known to rescind their decisions…
They WILL ask for your second
semester transcript!
3. Give in to “senioritis”: Senior
year is busy. Don’t let yourself
7.
lose your motivation. Keep your
eyes on the prize!
4. Get overwhelmed: Make lists and
timelines for yourself. You have a
lot going on! You can get through
this if you prioritize your time and
keep track of your deadlines.
Confuse priorities: Planning for
college does not mean that you can
lose sight of your current obliga-
tions inside and outside of the
classroom.
Forget to study: Keep up with
your assignments, even after a
tough week. While you’re taking
time off, there’s a student looking
to take your spot at your College
who isn’t slacking!
Underestimate the time you will
need to accomplish tasks: Be
realistic with your workload. Esti-
mate the time it will take to com-
plete the assignment, then double
it.
8. Let your mind wander: Going to
college is exciting, but don’t let
daydreaming about your college
dorm distract you from the here
and now.
9. Blow off your “less important”
work: Don’t fool yourself into
thinking that a quiz or writing an-
other draft for a paper doesn’t
count… it ALL counts!
10. Fail to use the resources avail-
able to you: Take advantage of the
information available to you! Inter-
net, teachers, parents, guardians,
SCHOOL COUNSELORS, col-
lege fairs, college visits, etc!!!!

College Application Tips

• Diversify your application portfolio.
You should apply to roughly 5 col-
leges/universities. Place them into
three categories: Reach, Possible,
Likely. Reach Schools are those just
above your GPA, SAT/ACT. Possi-
ble Schools are schools where you
believe its possible that you will get
in based on your GPA, SAT/ACT.
Likely Schools are those that you
feel you will likely be accepted
based on your GPA/SAT/ACT.
• Once you send application materials,
FOLLOW UP with the admissions
office. You need to be sure that a
school is receiving your information.
Get in touch with the admissions
office to ensure they are receiving
your documents!
• If possible, visit all of the schools
that you are applying to—you will
find that this is the best way to de-
cide if a school is right for you!
• Even if you aren’t proud of your test
results, send your scores anyway.
Schools will want to know that
you’re retesting and may be able to
“super score” or put your highest
scores together from each time
you’ve taken the test! Ask if the
schools you are applying to will
“super score”.

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 “Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world.”
SAT, ACT, Oh my! Nelson Mandela

SAT: ACT: QUESTIONS?

• Sign up at www.collegeboard.com
• Cost: $47.50 (no essay), $64.50
(with essay)
• Test Day check list items: Your ad-
mission ticket, pencil, photo ID,
acceptable calculator, watch, back up
calculator batteries
• Sign up at www.act.org Contact SAT or ACT with your ques-
tions!
• Cost: $46.00 (no essay), $62.50
SAT: 212-713-8000
(with essay)
ACT: 319-337-1270
• Test day check list items: Your ad-
mission ticket, photo ID, acceptable
calculator, pencil, watch, back up
*Check with the school counseling office
calculator batteries
to see if you are eligible for a fee waiver

ACT Registration and Testing Dates

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required
October 27, 2018 September 28, 2018 Sept. 29 – Oct. 14, 2018
December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 Nov. 3-19, 2018
February 9,2019 January 11, 2019 January 12-18, 2019
April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 9-25, 2019
June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 4-20, 2019
July 13, 2019 June 14, 2019 June 15-24, 2019

SAT Registration and Testing Dates

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required
October 6, 2018 September 7, 2018 September 26, 2018
November 3, 2018 October 5, 2018 October 24, 2018
December 1, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 20, 2018
March 9, 2019 February 8, 2019 February 27, 2019
May 4, 2019 April 5, 2019 April 24, 2019
June 1, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 22, 2019

". . . the arts have been an inseparable part of the human journey; indeed, we depend on the arts to carry us toward the
fullness of our humanity. We value them for themselves, and because we do, we believe knowing and practicing them
is fundamental to the healthy development of our children's minds and spirits…”

National Standards for Arts Education

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Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
2445 San Diego Road
Jacksonville, FL
Phone: 904-346-5620
Where Art and Academics meet in
excellence!
Follow our Blog!
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How do I request transcripts?
• Complete the transcript request
form on the DA web at da-
arts.org.
• The school counseling office
will electronically send all in
state public universities
• Students to mail hard copies of
their transcript for all other
colleges.
• Hard copies are ready within
24-48 hours of the request.
• The college will process your
transcripts which can take up to
3-4 weeks.
• The college will post your status
on your application screen.
Always follow up to make sure
they have received your
Your School Counselors
KATHY ANDERSON
School Counselor, 9-12, A-F, ext. 119
mortensenk@duvalschools.org
ALLIE ARMSTRONG
School Counselor, 9-12, G-M, ext. 117
armstronga@duvalschools.org
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www.collegenet.com
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www.scholarshipmonkey.com
www.ScholarshipFly.com
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