Counseling
Blanchet Catholic School's counseling department provides
general guidance to students regarding their life activities, as well as
providing specific information about college research and planning.
Blanchet Catholic School Counseling
Center
CEEB CODE: 381016
The major goal of
the counseling center at Blanchet is
to assist each student with personal
and academic issues, while
concentrating on college counseling.
Secondly, we want to ensure that every
student has the most positive
experience possible during his or her
years at Blanchet.
Blanchet Student Profile
| Average SAT Verbal
Score |
625 |
| Average SAT Math
Score |
620 |
| Average SAT I
Score |
1240 |
| Average ACT Score |
26 |
In the last four graduating
classes, 95% of our students have gone
on to study at two or four year
colleges and universities.
SAT and ACT
Testing
Most college
admission offices use standardized
test scores to help them make
admission decisions. The importance of
these exams varies by institution, but
at NO college is a standardized test
score the determining factor in
gaining admission.
The tests that are available are:
SAT I – Designed to measure academic
aptitude in verbal and mathematic
reasoning. An essay-writing test is to
be added in the near future. 50%
verbal; 50% mathematics
ACT – Designed to measure academic
achievement in English, mathematics,
reading and science reasoning.
SAT II – Individual subject area
tests. Available in history, math,
English, science and foreign language.
Used by highly selective colleges,
these are sometimes required,
sometimes optional.
Which test
should I take?
Since nearly all colleges
accept either the ACT or the SAT I,
students may take either or both of
these tests. It is a good idea to
determine which test is better suited
for you by taking practice tests. The
practice tests are available in the
counseling center or online at www.collegeboard.com
or at www.ACT.org.
Mr. Prinslow can answer most questions
regarding these exams.
When should
I take the tests?
All student should take the SAT I
or ACT test in May or June of their
junior year. Based on your score, you
may be advised to repeat the tests in
October or November of your senior
year. Students considering highly
selective colleges and California
state schools should take a SAT II
subject test immediately following
completion of the subject. Check the
college’s website, the Peterson’s
college guidebook or talk to the
counseling center for test
requirements of individual colleges.
What are the
dates for next year’s test and how
do I sign up?
The testing calendar and
registration materials are available
in the counseling center. You may also
obtain this information at www.collegeboard.com
for the SAT I or at www.ACT.org
for the ACT.
SAT Test
Dates 2006-2007
| Test Date |
| October 14, 2006 |
| November
4, 2006 |
| December 2, 2006 |
| January
27, 2007 |
| March 10, 2007 |
| May
5, 2007 |
| June 2, 2007 |
ACT Test
Dates 2006-2007
|
Test Date |
| October 28, 2006 |
| December 9, 2006 |
| February 10, 2007 |
| April 14, 2007 |
| June 9, 2007 |
PSAT/NMSQT Testing
This
year’s PSAT/NMSQT test date is
Wednesday, October 18. All sophomores
and juniors will take the test on the
nationally scheduled day.
What is the PSAT/NMSQT?
The
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test
is an opportunity to practice for the
SAT I. The emphasis is truly on
practice. The scores are not reported
or in any way affect college
admission. Approximately 5% of the
test takers nationwide may qualify as
National Merit Scholarship
semi-finalists based on their eleventh
grade PSAT scores. Blanchet students
take the PSAT twice, which gives them
a good preview of the SAT I.
How can I get ready for the
PSAT?
Through the counseling center,
students will receive the PSAT Student
Bulletin, which contains a full-length
practice test. Each student receives
only one bulletin. Getting a good
night’s sleep and eating a good
breakfast prior to the test are two
very important things you can do to
prepare.
When will I know my
results?
Your score report will be given to you
by the counseling center in
mid-December. Your test booklet can be
returned to you to use as you review
your score report.
College & Career Information
Available Online
There are
numerous websites that offer a full
range of information. Listed below are
highly recommended sites to assist in
your research. If you find that any of
these links are not working, please email
us.
Career Search Sites:
Saturday Academy Science Opportunities
www.ogi.edu/satacad/scienceops.html
Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
American Career Information Network www.acinet.org
Bureau of Labor Statistics www.stats.bls.gov/k12/html/edu_over.htm
Health Career Resource Center www.library.thinkquest.org/15569/index.html
Comprehensive College/University
Search Sites:
College Board Online www.collegeboard.com
College Net Home Page www.collegenet.com
College View Home Page www.collegeview.com
Embark www.embark.com
National Center for Education
Statistics www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool/Search/asp
Peterson’s Education Center www.petersons.com
Sallie Mae Company’s Wired Scholar www.wiredscholar.com
The Princeton Review www.review.com
Financial Aid & Scholarship Search
Sites:
Oregon Student Assistance Commission www.osac.state.or.us
The Commission is the state student
financial aid agency for Oregon. They
administer a variety of State of
Oregon, Federal and privately-funded
student financial aid programs for the
benefit of Oregonians attending
institutions of postsecondary
education.
FAFSA on the Web www.fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm
The site allows individuals to
complete the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid online.
Financial Aid Search through the Web www.fastweb.com
Through this free site, students
complete a customized profile that
matches students to awards and receive
email notices to keep students
informed of new awards.
National Association of Student
Financial Aid Administrators www.finaid.org
This site provides excellent links to
Internet sources of information about
student financial aid.
Absolutely Scholarships www.absolutelyscholarships.com/exec/scholarship
This free, Internet-based service
matches students to national, state
and local sources of financial aid.
U.S. Department of Education Site www.ed.gov/studentaid
Find everything you need to know about
financial aid. This site also provides
links to other information resources.
Test Registration and Information:
ACT www.act.org
SAT www.collegeboard.com
Specific Subject Area Search Sites:
Minority On-Line Information Services http://content.sciencewise.com/molis/index.htm?id=-1
College Planning for
Student with Learning Disabilities
www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content3/college.planning.LD.html
Combined BA-MD Programs
www.aamc.org/students/applying/programs/collagemd.htm
Foundation for Jewish Campus Life www.hillel.org
Hispanic Scholarship Fund www.hsf.net
Learning Disabilities Resources www.ahead.org/links2.htm
Specific Types of
Colleges/Universities:
British Universities and Colleges www.studyintheuk.org
Association of Independent California
Colleges and Universities www.aiccu.edu
Association of Universities and
Colleges of Canada www.aucc.ca
California State University’s CSU
Mentor www.csumentor.edu
Christian Colleges and Universities www.christiancollegesearch.com
Colorado Public and Private
Colleges/Universities www.coloradomentor.org
Minnesota’s Private Colleges www.mnprivatecolleges.com
National Catholic College Admissions
Association www.catholiccollgesonline.org
Oregon University System www.ous.edu
University of California www.ucop.edu/pathways
The Washington Council www.washingtoncouncil.org
Western Undergraduate Exchange www.wiche.edu/sep.wue.htm
College Athletic Information:
NCAA – National Collegiate Athletic
Association www.ncaa.org
NAIA – National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics www.naia.org
Sources for International Students:
Resource Guide for International
Students www.studyusa.com/articles.htm
International Education Finance
Corporation www.iefa.org
Online Application Sites:
The Common Application www.commonapp.org
The College Board and Next Stop
College
http://nextstopcollege.cbreston.org/adms/loan/index.htm
Review.com APPLY! www.review.com/applyMenu.cfm
Military Information:
Military Career tools, information and
opportunities www.myfuture.com
ROTC information www.todaysmilitary.com/chart_rotc.html
Air Force ROTC www.afrotc.com/home.htm?flash=yes
Army ROTC www-rotc.monroe.army.mil/Information/information.htm
Navy/Marines ROTC www.cnet.navy.mil/nrotc/nrotc.htm
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