1. Under What's New, list three of the titles and give three facts from one article. Office of Adult Learning Services 1999 Program Schedule, The College Board at NACAC's National Conference, 1999 Common Data Set, a Collaborative Effort between Publishers and the Educational Community;
a) The 1999 Common Data Set (CDS) has been finalized and is now ready for use on the 1999 college and university surveys conducted by participating publishers.
b) This year, based on requests and reviews provided by the institutional research (IR) community, the CDS includes standardized items related to Instructional Faculty and Class Size (Section I), and Degrees Conferred (Section J).
c) The publishers participating in the Common Data Set have worked to standardize all survey items that, to date, institutional researchers at colleges and universities have indicated needed standardization.
2. Under News From College Board, what are three articles and write a paragraph summary of one.
College Board Planning New Internet Subsidiary to Better Meet Needs of College-Bound Students, ExPAN 1999-2000 Begins Transition to the Web, Statement on Use of the SAT by the City University of New York
Summary:
In the article, "College Board Planning New Internet Subsidiary to Better meet Needs of College-Bound Students," Governor Caperton tells of his plans to create new subsidiary of collegeboard.org, which will be called collegeboard.com. The new site will serve the specific needs of students preparing for, entering, and attending college. They want both collegeboard.com and collegeboard.org to reflect the values and goals of the educational community. Governor Caperton wants the new site to be student- and family-friendly. The site will also reflect the board's commitment to inspire, prepare, and connect as many students as possible to college. The web site should be up by spring of 2000.
3. What are four of the 8 Starting Points on this site?
Students and Parents, Admission and Enrollment Staff, Financial Aid Staff, and Counselors
4. Under Starting Points for Students and Parents, what are the FIVE major headings? (#1 is Preparing For College). Explore three links and write a paragraph summary of one.
Preparing for College, Getting Ready for the Test, Taking the Tests, Choosing a College, Paying for College
Summary:
The article, "What Admission Officers Look for in Students," gives some elements that all colleges look for in students. One major thing they look for is how well students have done with their high school curriculum. Test scores are also used in the overall evaluation. Colleges will look at your essays to find out how well you write. Recommendations may go a long way as well. Extracurricular activities will also improve your chances. These are just a few things that may give you an edge when applying for a college.
5. What are the six Highlights (on the home page)?
SAT Question of the Day, Online SAT Registration, College Board Test Dates, Financial Aid Profile, College Search, and Online College Applications
6. What is the SAT Question (and answer) of the Day? Did you get it right?
Question: SHEEP:BLEAT::
a.) bear:den
b.) fish:bait
c.) whale:spout
d.) horse:neigh
e.) cow:grass
I got it correct; the answer was d.) horse:neigh.
7. What are the next three SAT National Test Dates?
October 9, 1999, November 6, 1999, and December 4, 1999
8. Using College Search, find a college you are interested in a list five relevant facts about that college.
Samford University
a) Located in Birmingham, Alabama.
b) Admissions official is Phil Kimrey.
c) Application fee is $25.
d) SAT or ACT scores are required.
e) SAT scores are preferred.
9. Under CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE, what are 5 of the twelve links?
Scholarship Search, College Costs, Financial Aid Facts, College Credit Loans, Loan Information
10. Under CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE, click College Costs. What is The Bill for college? Take the Sticker Shock quiz and see how you do.
The Bill for College is a breakdown of the average expenses for a typical four-year college. College will probably cost around $6000.