January for Juniors - College Mail: Where does it come from? The e-mails, brochures and view books that flood your mailbox (or inbox) come courtesy of the standardized testers (PSAT, SAT, ACT) as well as being on showcase team rosters (Perfect Game, Fall Classics, Prospect Wire, etc ..) At the rate of a few cents per name, each sells the names and contact information of millions of students to any institution willing to pay. As you register for each of the tests, you are asked to fill out a survey that asks dozens of questions about your academic record, interests and even your family income. If a college wants to send letters to all students who scored above a 1800 on the SAT, live in zip code 85284, are interested in Science and live in households with incomes of $100,000 and above the testing agencies can provide the names and addresses with a few keystrokes. To opt out of this process, either do not complete the survey or say “no” when they ask if you give permission to share your information with the colleges. Unfortunately in baseball, the screening process does not happen. If you play in showcase or combine type events, the organizers sell your information to college coaches. Yes, this is cool, but in reality causes a misconception in who is really interested and who are looking for your money. There are some tricks to avoid getting on these “lists” but still get the exposure you need – Things to do in January for Juniors: PSAT Results Prepare for the SAT or ACT o Carve out a little time in January, to take a close look at one or both tests. Depending on your schools calendar, you may have spring break for a little review. If you are thinking about getting a tutor or taking a prep class, ask about the qualifications and experience of the person who will be teaching you. o If you like FREE … try number2 • Choose Your Test Dates o Meet with your school counselor to talk about the colleges you are interested in, what entrance exams you should take and when you should take them o Most students take their first SAT in March or May, and their first ACT in April. For early birds and baseball players because there will be scheduling conflicts in the spring, If you’re applying to highly selective schools, pencil in the SAT Subjects Tests for June • Using your PSAT scores, begin narrowing down the range of colleges that you intend to apply to.
Posted on: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 03:00:01 +0000
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