Summer SAT Course

This 18 hour course will prepare students for the SAT with practice tests and test strategies.   The course is open to rising Juniors and Seniors or any student who has completed Algebra 2.  Students should have completed Algebra 2 before taking the SAT.  All three sections of the SAT are covered in this course.  Class size will be small.  If the number of students grows to more than 20, a second course time will be considered (15 students is ideal).  We hope to offer parents/students an affordable alternative for SAT preparation.

Instructors:  Lucy Melby and Nancy Reynolds

Location:  West Carteret High School

Begins:  Tuesday, June 16    Ends:  Tuesday, July 28

No class July 14

2 sessions available:  9am – 12pm  OR  11am to 2pm

$25.00 registration fee (Due June 1)

$225 course fee  (Due June 9)

Questions?  Contact Lucy Melby at 252.725.1412 or lucy.melby@carteretk12.org

MORE FEATURES, LESS PAPER MY SAT(R) ONLINE SCORE REPORT

As of May 2009, students will receive one less piece of mail from
the College Board. Instead of receiving a paper score report, they
will now receive all their SAT scores online through My SAT Online
Score Report, unless they actively choose to continue receiving
paper score reports.

In addition to reducing the amount of paper used to print score
reports, there are many benefits to using My SAT Online Score
Report. It’s available for free to every student who takes the SAT
and is usually accessible several days before paper score reports
arrive. This means that students can see their scores and get the
meaning behind the numbers that much sooner.

My SAT Online Score Report also helps students to:
* Understand how the test is structured and scored,
including the writing section and the essay
* See how they performed on each section of the test,
including responses by question type and difficulty
* Compare their scores to the scores of students in their
school, state, and throughout the nation
* Search for colleges, majors and careers based on their
scores
* Work on improving their scores through targeted practice
and links to SAT Skills Insight(TM)
* View a printable copy of their essay and see sample essays
that received various scores

SAT Skills Insight:
http://click.collegeboard.com:8080/25005775.10832.0.6784

To make it easier on students, their mailboxes and the planet,
please encourage your students to sign up for My SAT Online Score
Report today. However, if any student still needs to receive a
paper score report, you can direct him or her to select “Update My
Info” on the My SAT page to change his or her preference.

In support of this policy change, we have updated our online
information and have sent e-mails to both students and parents. We
thank you in advance for joining our efforts to save paper, reduce
our carbon footprint and free some space in students’ crowded
mailboxes.

Take a tour of My SAT Online Score Report:
http://click.collegeboard.com:8080/25005775.10832.0.6785

Attention Seniors!

Attention Seniors still seeking admission to college next year!

CFNC provides a “College Redirection” service to connect denied students with NC colleges and universities that still have open admission slots.  Participation is voluntary and is advantageous for both denied applicants and schools.  It allows denied applicants who have not been accepted into their school of choice to be recruited by colleges they may not have considered, and it allows NC colleges seeking to fill admissions openings to prospect from a pool of interested, qualified candidates. The “pool” is open from April 1 through August 31, so why not jump in now?   Go to http://www.cfnc.org, click on “College Redirection Now Open”, log-in to your CFNC account, update your profile, and follow the directions.

College Week Live

Get your college admissions questions answered by the experts for free at CollegeWeekLive, http://www.collegeweeklive.com
a two-day interactive virtual college fair, where  students can
connect with admissions representatives, chat with current college
students and find the colleges that fit best.
JOIN US FOR LIVE SESSIONS ABOUT THE AP(R) PROGRAM AND THE SAT(R) hosted by College Board experts on Mar. 25 and 26:

* The Value of AP in College Admissions and Managing College Costs:   Katie Brewer, Advanced Placement Program (AP) and John Buckley, Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Enrollment, Fordham University at  3–4 p.m., Mar. 25

* Mythbusting the SAT: Laurence Bunin, Senior Vice President of the SAT Program,   at 1–2 p.m., Mar. 26

Additionally, students can connect to more than 200 colleges right
from their computer — at home or school.

* Talk with admissions representatives
* Discover ways to pay for school
* Learn how to succeed in an admissions interview
* Video chat with students about what college life is really like and
learn which schoool is the best fit

Register today http://www.collegeweeklive.com/ and get tips for
navigating the CollegeWeekLive virtual college fair. Scholarship
giveaways will take place during both days of the fair.

8th Grade Registration Information

The powerpoint presented by Ms. Lindogan for the 8th grade is now available.  Click on the link to view.8th Grade Registration Powerpoint

Science Outreach Program

Science Outreach Program for High School Graduates:  June 21 – July 31.  Only 30 spots available!  Early exposure to college life and the opportunity to earn 6 semester-hours of college credit -ABSOLUTELY FREE!!  Located at Winston-Salem State University, this Outreach Program is designed to increase the number of graduates in biology, chemistry, computer science, and mathematics.  Benefits:  Room and board, textbooks, notebooks, and school supplies, educational supplies, book scholarships awarded to top students achieving academic honors – all supplied at NO CHARGE!!  Applications available from Mrs. Scibal in the Counseling Center.  Deadline:  May 22, 2009 but early application is encouraged.

Summer Opportunities List Posted

Check out the updated list of Summer Opportunties for high school students.  Just click on the link at the left.

PSAT Scores

PSAT scores are in and will be distributed during all three lunches on Monday December 15 – Wednesday December 17.  Pick up your score report and additional information during lunch on all 3 days!  Also visit http://www.collegeboard.com for more information about services available to students who have taken the PSAT!

North Carolina School of Science and Math Visit

A representative from the North Carolina School of Science and Math will be visiting on Friday, November 21.  Any freshman or sophomore who is interested in more information about NCSSM, or plans to apply for admission,  MUST register with Mrs. Scibal in the Counseling Center if they plan to attend this session.  Parents are welcome to attend, but must register also.  Details will be available to students or parents when they sign up.  Deadline for sign up is Friday, November 14.

Summer Ventures!

Attention Sophomores and Juniors: Summer Ventures is a 4 week, residential summer program in science, math, or computer science.  Sessions are held at one of 6 UNC System campuses, and there is NO COST to the participants other than travel and spending money.  Applicants should be academically motivated students who are capable of advanced studies.  If you are interested in applying, see Mrs. Scibal in the Counseling Center for an application.  Applications are due January 16.  More information is available at http://www.summerventures.org