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Standardized Testing
Summer Opportunities
Financial Aid for College
Bibliography and Web Resources
Senior Year College Counseling Calendar 2009-2010
Junior Year College Counseling Calendar 2009-2010
Interim Year Opportunities
Moravian Academy Upper School Profile
STANDARDIZED TESTING - The College Board and ACT
Class of 2010 – Test Calendar
Moravian
Academy
’s school code is 390-335.
The College Board Test Dates for School Year
2009-2010
(web site –
www.collegeboard.com)
SAT
or Subject Tests – Saturday, October 10, 2009 ; registration deadline is September 9
SAT
or Subject Tests – Saturday, November 7, 2009 ; registration deadline is October 1
SAT
or Subject Tests – Saturday, December 5, 2009 ; registration deadline is October 30
ACT Dates for School Year
2009-2010
(web site –
www.actstudent.org
)
September 12, 2009
; registration deadline is August 7
October 24, 2009
; registration deadline is September 18
December 12, 2009
; registration deadline is November 6
Advanced Placement Exams
May 2010
Tests are taken at school and exams are ordered by the school; all students in AP courses are required to take the AP exam; the fee is $86. per exam and students are billed by the school
Monday, May 3 at
noon
French Language
Tuesday, May 4 at 7:50am
Spanish Language
Tuesday, May 4 at
noon
Statistics
Wednesday, May 5 at 7:50am
Calculus
AB
and
Calculus
BC
Thursday, May 6 at 7:50am
English Literature
Friday, May 7 at 7:50am
United States
History
Friday, May 7 at
noon
European History
Monday, May 10 at 7:50am
Biology
Monday, May 10 at
noon
Physics B and Physics C: Mechanics
Monday, May 10 at
2:00pm
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Tuesday, May 11 at 7:50am
Chemistry
Wednesday, May 12 at 7:50am
English Language
Thursday, May 13 at 7:50am
Macroeconomics
Class of 2011 – Test Calendar
Moravian
Academy
’s school code is 390-335.
The College Board Test Dates for School Year
2009-2010
(web site –
www.collegeboard.com)
PSAT – Saturday, October 17, 2009 ; all juniors have been registered
SAT
only – Saturday, March 13, 2010 ; registration deadline is February 4
SAT
or Subject Tests – Saturday, May 1, 2010 ; registration deadline is March 25
SAT
or Subject Tests – Saturday, June 5, 2010 ; registration deadline is April 29
ACT Dates for School Year
2009-2010
(web site –
www.actstudent.org
)
February 6, 2010
; registration deadline is
January 5, 2010
April 10, 2010
; registration deadline is
March 5, 2010
June 12, 2010
; registration deadline is
May 7, 2010
Advanced Placement Exams
May 2010
Tests are taken at school and exams are ordered by the school; all students in AP courses are required to take the AP exam; the fee is $86. per exam and students are billed by the school
Monday, May 3 at
noon
French Language
Tuesday, May 4 at 7:50am
Spanish Language
Tuesday, May 4 at
noon
Statistics
Wednesday, May 5 at 7:50am
Calculus
AB
and
Calculus
BC
Friday, May 7 at 7:50am
United States
History
Tuesday, May 11 at 7:50am
Chemistry
Wednesday, May 12 at 7:50am
English Language
Thursday, May 13 at 7:50am
Macroeconomics
SAT
and ACT – Overview of the Tests
SAT
Test Structure
There are ten sections; three Critical Reading (70 minutes), three Math (70 minutes), three Writing (60 minutes) and one experimental section (25 minutes). The Critical Reading sections focus on reading comprehension, sentence completions and short reading passages. The Math sections focus on basic arithmetic, algebra one and two and geometry. The Writing section includes grammar and a persuasive essay. Each section is scored on a scale from 200 to 800 for a total of 2400. The test length is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
ACT Test Structure
There are four sections; English (45 minutes), Math (60 minutes), Reading (35 minutes), Science (35 minutes), Optional Essay (30 minutes). The English section focuses on sentence structure, grammar and usage, punctuation and rhetorical skills. The Math section includes arithmetic, algebra, geometry and trigonometry. The
Reading
section focuses on passages from prose fiction, social science, humanities and natural science. The Science section includes charts and graphs, experiments and conflicting viewpoints. The Optional Essay is a persuasive essay. Each section is scored on a scale of 1 to 36 and then divided by the number of sections taken for a composite score of 1 to 36.The test length is either 2 hours and 55 minutes or 3 hours and 25 minutes. Students should take the Essay, even though it is optional.
Test Comparison
The
SAT
is given 7 times per year and the ACT is given 6 times per year.
With the
SAT
there is a penalty for wrong answers (1/4 point per wrong answer)with the exception of the Math student-produced response questions; on the ACT there is no penalty for wrong answers.
With both the
SAT
and the ACT there is a “Score Choice” option that allows students to choose which scores the colleges see.
With the
SAT
the essay is required as part of the test; the essay is optional with the ACT.
With the
SAT
the essay is the first section of the test; with the ACT the essay is last.
Estimated Relationship Between ACT Composite Score and
SAT
CR+M+W Score
(chart copied from the ACT web site)
|
ACT Composite
Score
|
Estimated Relationship
SAT
Score
Critical
Reading
+
Math + Writing |
Estimated Relationship
SAT
Score
Critical
Reading
+
Math + Writing |
ACT Composite
Score
|
|
36
|
2390
|
2380-2400
|
36
|
|
35
|
2330
|
2290-2370
|
35
|
|
34
|
2250
|
2220-2280
|
34
|
|
33
|
2180
|
2140-2210
|
33
|
|
32
|
2120
|
2080-2130
|
32
|
|
31
|
2060
|
2020-2070
|
31
|
|
30
|
2000
|
1980-2010
|
30
|
|
29
|
1940
|
1920-1970
|
29
|
|
28
|
1880
|
1860-1910
|
28
|
|
27
|
1820
|
1800-1850
|
27
|
|
26
|
1770
|
1740-1790
|
26
|
|
25
|
1710
|
1680-1730
|
25
|
|
24
|
1650
|
1620-1670
|
24
|
|
23
|
1590
|
1560-1610
|
23
|
|
22
|
1530
|
1510-1550
|
22
|
|
21
|
1470
|
1450-1500
|
21
|
|
20
|
1410
|
1390-1440
|
20
|
|
19
|
1350
|
1330-1380
|
19
|
|
18
|
1290
|
1270-1320
|
18
|
|
17
|
1230
|
1210-1260
|
17
|
Sophomores – Class of 2012
All sophomores take the PSAT as a practice test in October. The scores do not become part of the student’s record.
PSAT –
Saturday, October 17, 2009
; all sophomores are registered by the school
Those sophomores who are enrolled in Chemistry Honors have the opportunity to take the Subject Test in Chemistry. Those students who intend to major in science or engineering at college and earn a grade of 'A-' or higher in Chemistry Honors should register for the test on
Saturday, June 5, 2010
. Registration is through The College Board at their web site www.collegeboard.com; the
Moravian
Academy
school code is 390-335.
Freshmen - Class of 2013
All freshmen take the ERB standardized tests in April during the school day. The results are sent home in June along with the final report card. Students and parents are welcome to meet with the academic counselors to review the scores.
Those freshmen who intend to major in science at college and earn a grade of ‘A-‘ or higher in Biology may elect to take the Subject Test in Biology on
Saturday, June 5, 2010
. Registration is through The College Board at their web site www.collegeboard.com; the
Moravian
Academy
school code is 390-335.
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SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
INFORMATION ON SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR 2010
Many of you have asked about information on summer programs and community service opportunities. This listing is a starting point only and not an endorsement. In some cases MA students have participated in programs and they can give you their evaluation. The
Volunteer
Center
of the
Lehigh
Valley
has a detailed web site -
www.volunteerlv.org that has information on local organizations that actively seek teenagers. The Lehigh Valley Summerbridge program offers students an opportunity to teach and mentor middle school students; to learn more about the program, go to
www.lvsummerbridge.org .
Enrichment Alley is a web site that presents a general listing of summer programs –
http://enrichmentalley.com.
Summer programs that cover different subject areas, including humanities, math and science
American University – Lead America
www.washingtonsummerscholars.org
Barnard College
www.barnard.edu/pcp/summer.html
Boston University
www.bu.edu/summer/highschool
Brandeis University
www.brandeis.edu/genesis and www.brandeis.edu/bima
Brown University
www.brown.edu/scs/pre-college/pre-college-courses.php
Carleton College -
Summer Writing Program; Environmental Science; Liberal Arts Experience
www.carleton.edu/summer
Carnegie Mellon University
www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college
College of William and Mary -
Pre-Collegiate Program in Early American History
www.wm.edu/niahd
Columbia University
www.ce.columbia.edu/hs
Cornell University
www.summercollege.cornell.edu
Colorado College
www.coloradocollege.edu/Summerprograms
Davidson College
www.davidson.edu/academic/education/julyexp.html
Duke University Field Studies and Institutes
www.tip.duke.edu/summer_programs/field_studies.html
Emory University Youth Theological Initiative Summer Academy
www.yti.emory.edu
George Washington University Summer Scholars Pre-College Program
www.summerscholars.gwu.edu
Georgetown University
http://summer.georgetown.edu
Harvard University
www.ssp.harvard.edu
Johns Hopkins University
http://webapps.jhu.edu/jhuniverse/academics/summer_programs/
Oxbridge Academic Programs in Oxford, Cambridge and Paris
www.oxbridgeprograms.com
Oxford Advanced Studies Program - http://www.oasp.ac.uk/summerprogram
Skidmore College
http://cms.skidmore.edu/odsp/programs/index.cfm
Stanford University - 3 week Discovery Institutes
http://summersession.stanford.edu
Summer Discovery
www.summerdiscovery.com
Summer Study Programs
www.bestsummerever.com
Syracuse University
http://summercollege.syr.edu/
University of California at San Diego
http://academicconnections.ucsd.edu
University of California at Santa Barbara
www.summer.ucsb.edu/precollegeprograms/index.html
University of Chicago
https://summer.uchicago.edu
University of Miami
- Summer Scholars
www.miami.edu/summerscholar
University of Pennsylvania
www.sas.upenn.edu/lps/highschool/summer
Vanderbilt University Programs for Talented Youth
http://pty.vanderbilt.edu/vsa.html
Washington University in St. Louis
http://summerscholars.wustl.edu
Exploration Summer Programs at Wellesley College and Yale University
www.explo.org
The Junior Statesmen Summer School
www.jsa.org
Presidential Classroom
www.presidentialclassroom.org
United States Military Academy at West Point, Summer Leaders Seminar
http://admissions.usma.edu
Programs that focus on science, math, engineering, technology, business, or research
Alfred University -
Astronomy Summer Institute
www.alfred.edu/summer
Boston University Research Internship Program
http://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/research-internship/
Boston University PROMYS - Mathematics for Young Scientists
www.promys.org
Bryant University Leadership Institute – PriceWaterhouseCoopers Accounting Careers program for African American and Latino students
http://admission.bryant.edu/admissions/pwc
Cal Tech’s Young Engineering and Science Scholars (underrepresented minorities)
http://www.yess.caltech.edu/admissions.html
Canada/USA Mathcamp
http://www.mathcamp.org/
Cornell University - Programs for High School Students at Shoals Marine Lab www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_students_highschool.html
Earthwatch Institute - scientific field research and education
www.earthwatch.org
Georgetown University – Fundamentals of Business
www12.georgetown.edu/scs/sphs/sphs_program_gb.cfm
Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics
www.hcssim.org
MIT’s Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science
http://web.mit.edu/mites/www
MIT Women's Technology Program
http://wtp.mit.edu
National Institutes of Health – Summer internship program in biomedical research
www.training.nih.gov/student/sip/index.asp
Ohio State University – The Ross Program
www.math.ohio-state.edu/ross
Penn Nursing Summer Institute
http://www.jkcp.com/pennnursing
Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week
www.pfew.org
Pennsylvania School for Global Entrepreneurship at Lehigh University
www.iacocca-lehigh.org Research Science Institute at MIT
http://www.cee.org/programs/rsi
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology www.rose-hulman.edu/catapult
Rutgers University Young Scholars Program in Discrete Mathematics
http://dimacs.rutgers.edu/ysp
School for Field Studies - environmental field studies
www.fieldstudies.org
Science at Sea (Sea Education Association): marine research, maritime history and fundamentals of nautical science
www.sea.edu
Sea Semester at Woods Hole
www.sea.edu/academics/program_highschoolprograms.asp
Sea-mester Programs - marine science and oceanography
www.seamester.com
Smith College - Summer Science and Engineering Program
www.smith.edu/ssep
Stanford University Summer Mathematics Camp
http://math.stanford.edu/sumac
Stevens Institute of Technology Engineering and Science Residential Camp – Exploring Career Options in Engineering and Science
www.stevens.edu/ecoes
Stony Brook University
http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/highschool.shtml
The Summer Science Program – research project in celestial mechanics
http://www.summerscience.org/home/index.php
Susquehanna University Leadership Institute for Entrepreneurship
www.susqu.edu/life
Tufts University - Adventures in Veterinary Medicine
www.tufts.edu/vet/avm
United States Military Academy Summer Leaders Seminar
www.admissions.usma.edu
University of Florida Center for Precollegiate Education and Training
http://www.cpet.ufl.edu/default.html
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor: Michigan Math and Science Scholars Summer Program
www.math.lsa.umich.edu/mmss/index.html
University of Notre Dame: Introduction to Engineering Program
www.nd.edu/~iep/
University of Pennsylvania - Management & Technology Summer Institute
www.upenn.edu/fisher/summer/apply.html
University of Pennsylvania – Biomedical Research Academy and Experimental Physics Academy
www.sas.upenn.edu/summer/students/highschool
Wallops Island Marine Science Pre-College Summer Program
www.msconsortium.org
Whale Camps - Hands-on Marine Science
www.whalecamp.com
Additional Resources
Summer Science Camps (directory )
www.mysummercamps.com/camps/Academic_and_Pre-College_Camps/Science/index.html
Engineering Education Service Center Pre-Engineering Summer Camps
www.engineeringedu.com/summercamps.html
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
www.tryengineering.org
Programs that focus on the fine and performing arts, including writing workshops, film and theatre programs
Berklee College of Music
www.berklee.edu/summer
Boston University – Academy of Media Production www.academyofmediaproduction.com
Boston University Visual Arts Summer Institute
www.bu.edu/cfa/visual-arts/summer
Brandeis University BIMA Summer Arts Institute
www.brandeis.edu/bima/
California College of the Arts - Pre-College Program (fine arts and creative writing)
www.cca.edu/precollege
Carnegie Mellon University - programs in art, design, drama, and music
www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college/
Denison University - The Jonathan R. Reynolds Young Writers Workshop
http://www.denison.edu/academics/departments/english/reynolds/index.html
DeSales University - Summer Theatre Institute
www.desales.edu/sti
Interlochen Center for the Arts
www.interlochen.org
Maryland Institute College of Art – Pre-college programs in Baltimore and Tuscany http://www.mica.edu/Programs_of_Study/Programs_for_Children_and_Teens.html
Muhlenberg College Summer Music Theatre
www.summerbroadway.org/opportunities.htm
New York Film Academy
www.nyfa.com
New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development – http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/summer
New York University - Tisch School of the Arts; Drama & Dramatic Writing, Musical Theatre Performance & Writing, Film, Photography, Animation
www.nyu.edu/tisch/specialprograms
Northwestern University - National High School Institute
www.northwestern.edu/nhsi
Rhode Island School of Design
www.risd.edu/precollege.cfm
Savannah College of Art and Design
www.scad.edu/admission/pre-college
Sewanee Young Writers' Conference
www.sewanee.edu/ywc
Simon's Rock of Bard College Summer Young Writers Workshop
www.simons-rock.edu/young-writers
Snow Farm - the New England Craft Program
www.snowfarm.org
Spoleto Study Abroad
www.spoletostudyabroad.com
University of Virginia - Young Writers Workshop
http://fusion.web.virginia.edu/yww/index.cfm
Walnut Hill - intensive summer programs in the arts
www.walnuthillarts.org
Wesleyan University - Center for Creative Youth
www.crec.org/ccy
Programs that focus on exploration of the field of architecture
Carnegie Mellon University
www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college/
Cornell University
www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/programs/index.php?v=arch&s=Overview
Syracuse University
http://summercollege.syr.edu/architecture.html
Pennsylvania State University Architecture and Landscape Architecture Summer Camp
www.outreach.psu.edu/cnf/architecture
University of Southern California
http://arch.usc.edu/page_2770.jsp
Travel and study abroad programs with a focus on language learning
AIFS
www.aifs.org
AFS
www.afs.org
Amerispan
www.amerispan.com
Concordia Language Villages
www.ConcordiaLanguageVillages.org
Experiment in International Living
www.experiment.org
Foundation Global Education – Programs in China and India
www.foundationge.com
Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy http://www.mmla.middlebury.edu/For_Students.html
Rotary International Exchange Programs www.exchangestudent.org
Tufts University - Programs in France
http://ase.tufts.edu/frenchalps
Where There Be Dragons
www.wheretherebedragons.com
Windsor Mountain
www.WindsorMountain.org
Youth for Understanding
www.yfu.org
Travel programs that have a community service component
Academic Treks
www.academictreks.com
Adventures Cross Country
www.adventurescrosscountry.com
Amigos de las Americas - service focused trips to Latin America
www.amigoslink.org
Camp Dream Catcher in PA
www.campdreamcatcher.org/volunteer.htm
Cross-Cultural Solutions
www.crossculturalsolutions.org
Global Routes - construction work in Africa, South America and Asia
www.globalroutes.org
Global Volunteers (in USA and abroad)
www.globalvolunteers.org
Global Works – summer service adventures
www.globalworkstravel.com
Habitat for Humanity - all-work trips
www.habitat.org
Rustic Pathways
www.rusticpathways.com
Service Learning in Paris and in Barcelona
www.study-serve.org
The Road Less Traveled
www.theroadlesstraveled.com
Vision Service Adventures
www.visionsserviceadventures.com
World Horizons International - group and individual projects
www.world-horizons.com
Outdoor adventure programs
Outward Bound
www.outwardbound.org
National Outdoor Leadership School
www.nols.edu
Action Quest
www.actionquest.com
Broad Reach
www.gobroadreach.com
Sail Caribbean
www.sailcaribbean.com
Sisters Under Sail – leadership development program for girls aboard tall ship Unicorn
www.sistersundersail.org/index.html
Student Expeditions
www.ngstudentexpeditions.com
Wilderness Ventures
www.wildernessventures.com
Summer academic support programs
Salisbury Summer School of Reading and English
www.salisburysummerschool.org
Landmark College High School Program
www.landmark.edu
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FINANCIAL AID FOR COLLEGE
Financial Aid for College
Key Terms:
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the financial aid form produced by the federal government that is required for all students seeking aid. It is available online after mid-November and should be filed as soon as possible after January 1. The easiest way to file is through FAFSA on the Web
www.fafsa.ed.gov
CSS
Financial Aid PROFILE – a financial aid form produced by The College Board that is required by many private schools, especially the highly selective schools.
Many of the member colleges, universities, graduate and professional schools, and scholarship programs use the information collected on PROFILE to help them award nonfederal student aid funds. This form is a two step process that begins with registering for the customized PROFILE; there is a registration fee for the application and then there is a processing fee for each college. Those students who are applying to colleges under an early decision or early action plan should register with PROFILE in October or as soon as possible. It is essential to check with the individual college to see their deadline for early applicants. The web site for filing is
https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/index.jsp
Financial Aid Package – the bundle of aid awarded by a school that may include grants, loans, and a work-study job
Expected Family Contribution (
EFC
) – the amount of money that the family is expected to contribute to college costs
Demonstrated Need – the difference between the Expected Family Contribution (
EFC
) and the total cost of attendance at a particular school
Federal Methodology (FM) – the method of calculating the
EFC
that comes from the data submitted in the FAFSA and the federal aid formula
Institutional Methodology (IM) – the method of calculating the
EFC
that varies by school and may depend on data submitted on the FAFSA, the PROFILE, and the school’s own aid form
Three types of federal student aid:
Grants – financial aid that does not have to be repaid
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarships
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity
Grant (FSEOG)
Academic Competitiveness Grant (AGG)
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National
SMART Grant)
Work-Study – allows you to earn money for your education
Loans – allow you to borrow money for your education; you must repay your loans, with
interest.
Federal Perkins Loans
Stafford
Loans; subsidized and unsubsidized
PLUS
Loans
Useful Financial Planning Web Sites
Education Planner
www.EducationPlanner.org
is a career and college planning web site that offers a free scholarship search database
Expected Family Contribution Calculator
This easy to use tool on The College Board web site allows you to estimate how much you will be expected to pay toward the cost of college.
http://apps.collegeboard.com/fincalc/efc_welcome.jsp?noload=Y
FastWeb
www.fastweb.com
is a data base for scholarship information
Financial Aid Programs and Related Services for students who live in Pennsylvania
www.PHEAA.org
Scholarship Scams
www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams
Student Aid on the Web
www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov
This web site includes the FAFSA4caster, an online tool to help students prepare financially before officially applying for federal student aid. It provides an estimate of federal student aid eligibility by instantly calculating a family’s ability to contribute toward the cost of an education. It determines the type of federal aid (grants, work-study and loans) the student is eligible to receive and provides an estimated award amount for each.
Financial Aid Planning Timeline for Seniors
September and October – get organized and explore financial aid information including scholarships, grants, and other free money; contact the college’s financial aid office to see what student aid programs exist on a state or campus level. Students who are applying under an Early Decision or Early Action plan need to meet financial aid deadlines that can be as early as November 1. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain financial aid forms. The PROFILE form is available online as early as October 1 and can be filed immediately.
November – Identify all your financial aid deadlines. Some colleges only require the FAFSA; many private colleges require FAFSA and PROFILE; a few colleges have their own financial aid form. Be sure that you know what you must complete for each college. The FAFSA is available online as early as mid-November, but it cannot be filed until after January 1.
January – Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible; send the PROFILE to those schools where it is required.
Submit all the required paperwork and forms for each school by the deadline date. The most common reason for being denied aid is late submission of forms.
February – Check your email for your Student Aid Report (SAR). The SAR is the U.S. Department of Education’s reply to your submitted FAFSA; it summarizes your financial aid eligibility for federal programs.
Check your email for notices from the Pennsylvania State Grant Program; you may be asked to complete the online State Grant Form (SGF) or provide other information needed to complete your application for State Grant consideration.
April – Compare your student aid awards to the cost of attending the college; pay close attention to the award and be sure that you understand what part is free and what part you need to repay. Use the Award Analyzer at www.educationplanner.org/finaid/code/award_analyzer.asp?sponsor=2859 to determine which school is giving you the most aid. The College Cost Comparison at www.educationplanner.org/education_planner/deciding_article.asp?sponsor=2859&articleName=College_Cost_Comparison can be a key factor in making your final decision.
May – students can check their eligibility for a Pennsylvania State Grant by visiting Account Access at www.PHEAA.org
Some General Interest Scholarships and Awards
American Legion Scholarships
www.legion.org/scholarships
Ayn Rand Essay Contests
www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests_index
Best Buy Scholarship Program
www.bestbuyinc.com/community_relations/scholarship.htm
Burger King Scholars Program
www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
www.coca-colascholars.org
College Prowler Scholarship
https://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx
DAR
Scholarships
www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
Discover Scholarship Program
www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml
Elks National Foundation
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ourscholarships.cfm
Horatio Alger Scholarships
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/program_penn.cfm
Junior Achievement Scholarships
www.ja.org/programs/programs_schol.shtml
NASSP Principal’s Leadership Award
www.principals.org/tabid/2538/default.aspx
National
Alliance
for Scholastic Achievement Scholarships
www.edfed.com/planning-college/scholarship-indetail.php?id=28412
SAMMY Body by Milk Scholarship
www.bodybymilk.com/sammy_scholarship.php
The Al Neuharth Free Spirit Awards
www.freedomforum.org/templates/document.asp?documentID=17872
The Big Dig Scholarship
www.antiquetrader.tv/studentscholarship.php
The National WWII Museum Scholarship
www.nationalww2museum.org/education/for-students/essay-contest/studentessays.html
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc
The Tylenol Scholarship
www.scholarship.tylenol.com
VFW Scholarship Programs
www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.levelc&cid=1836
Walmart Foundation Scholarship Programs
http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8736.aspx?p=236
Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community
www.scholarships4students.com/yoshiyama_award_for_exemplary_service_to_the_community.htm
Young Epidemiology Scholars
www.collegeboard.com/yes/fs/atc.html
Scholarships for Minority Students
Gates Millennium Scholarships for Minority Students
www.gmsp.org
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=426
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
www.jackierobinson.org
Ron Brown Scholar Program for African Americans
www.ronbrown.org
Scholarships for Minorities
www.blackexcel.org/200-Scholarships.html
Scholarships Sponsored by Specific Colleges
Many colleges give merit scholarships based on the application; there is no need to complete an additional form.
These colleges automatically consider all applicants for their merit scholarships. However, the links below identify special scholarships that require additional forms. As you review them, be sure to keep deadlines in mind; a late application will not be considered.
Boston College Presidential Scholars
www.bc.edu/offices/ahana/scholarships.html
Boston
University
www.bu.edu/finaid/grants/schol_freshman.html
Davidson
College
– Bryan Scholarship and John M. Belk Scholarships
http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x3892.xml
Emory
University
www.emory.edu/admission/financial_aid/merit_scholarships/index.html
Scripps
College
www.scrippscollege.edu/academics/fellowships/index.php
University
of
Michigan
www.finaid.umich.edu/Types_of_Financial_Aid/Scholarships/ships.asp
University
of
North Carolina
at Chapel Hill Morehead-Cain Scholars
www.moreheadcain.org
University
of
Richmond
http://financialaid.richmond.edu/prospective/scholarships.html
University
of
Virginia
www.jeffersonscholars.org/undergraduate_program/the-jefferson-scholarship/
Wake Forest University Reynolds Scholarships
www.wfu.edu/finaid/merit-based_intro.html
Washington
University
in
St. Louis
http://admissions.wustl.edu/scholarships/programs/Pages/default.aspx
_____________________________________________________________________________________
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND WEB RESOURCES FOR THE COLLEGE SELECTION PROCESS
Some Guides for Your Consideration
Fiske Guide to Colleges 2010
The Best 371 Colleges: 2010 Edition
, from The Princeton Review
America's Best Value Colleges: 2010 Edition, from The Princeton Review
The Insider's Guide to the Colleges 2010,
edited by the Yale Daily News
U.S. News and World Report Ultimate College Guide: 2010 Edition
Kaplan College Guide: 2010,
from Kaplan
College Handbook: 2010, from The College Board
Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges, 2010
Rugg's Recommendations on the Colleges: 26th Edition, by Frederick E. Rugg
Cool Colleges for the Hyper-Intelligent, Self-Directed, Late Blooming, and Just Plain Different, by Donald Asher, 2nd Edition
The College Finder, 3rd Edition, by Steven Antonoff
The 75 Biggest Myths About College Admissions, by Jerry Israel, published by Sourcebooks
Quick Guide to College Majors and Careers, 2nd Edition by Laurence Shatkin
50 Best College Majors for a Secure Future, by Laurence Shatkin
Looking Beyond the Ivy League: Finding the College That’s Right for You, revised edition 2007, by Loren Pope, published by Penguin
Acing the College Application: How to Maximize Your Chances for Admission to the College of Your Choice, revised edition 2007, by Michele A. Hernandez
*Harvard Schmarvard
by Jay Mathews, published by Prima Publishing
*Admissions Confidential: An Insider’s Account of the Elite College Selection Process
by Rachel Toor
*
= Highly recommended reading for students and parents
SAT
Prep can be done in many different ways, depending on how much time students have and how they prefer to prep. Several different approaches are listed below, but it is worth noting that every year we have students who buy a $20. workbook, work their way through the sample tests and raise their scores significantly.
Kaplan - 1-800-
KAP
-TEST or
www.kapttest.com/tutoring
Princeton Review -
www.princetonreview.com
Peggy Baker, local program -
www.peggybakerconsulting.com/Home.html or 619-867-2477
Prepare for the
SAT
with Peter Schmidt, local program - www.prepareforthesat.com/ or 877-737-7287
Brig Boonswang, local program -
brig@boonswang.com or 212-380-7448 or 212-600-0645
Some Resource Materials for the
SAT
and the ACT
The Official
SAT
Study Guide
, by The College Board
The Official
SAT
Online Course; $69.95 from
www.collegeboard.com
Gruber’s Complete
SAT
Guide 2010
or Gruber’s Complete ACT Guide 2010
Kaplan 12 Practice Tests for the
SAT
: 2010 Edition
Cracking the
SAT
: 2010 Edition
, by The Princeton Review
Kaplan ACT Comprehensive Program: 2009 Edition
The Real ACT Prep Guide, by Peterson's, 2nd Edition
Test Prep on the Internet
The College Board site has extensive test prep and answer analysis:
www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/prep_one/prep_one.html
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/testprep
http://www.kaptest.com
www.number2.com
http://www.ineedapencil.com
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SENIOR PARENTS NIGHT – THE CLASS OF 2010
September 8, 2009
*Registration for the SAT, Subject Tests and ACT
Seniors can take the
SAT
and Subject Tests on October 4, November 1, and December 6; registration is at www.collegeboard.com. The American College Testing program (ACT) is another testing option. Most colleges accept either test. Students can take the ACT on September 13, October 25, and December 13; registration is at www.actstudent.org.
Reminder –The College Board offers a new opportunity this year; Score Choice allows students to choose to send
SAT
scores by sitting (test date) and
SAT
Subject Test scores by individual test, in accordance with each institution’s individual score-use practice. Score Choice is optional, and if students choose not to use it, all scores will be sent automatically. Score-use practices vary from college to college. Students must check with the colleges to which they apply to ensure that they report the right scores. The College Board has posted a list of score-use practices at http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/sat-reasoning/scores/policy. There is no change with the ACT; students have the option of selecting the scores that they want sent to the college. Students should take the Writing section of the ACT unless the colleges where they are applying do not require it.
*Test familiarization for the SAT
Seniors have an opportunity to take advantage of free
SAT
prep on campus through the English Department and the Math Department. Details of prep programs will be available shortly.
*Visits to college campuses and interviews
It is essential that students arrange for interview and campus visits as soon as possible. Students do not have class on September 28, October 12, and November 13 (Parent-Teacher Conference Day). Also, seniors are allowed to take three days of their choice to visit colleges; prior to the visit, students must complete the yellow College Visit Request Form and return it to the school office. It is essential that seniors use these days wisely. If it is not possible to arrange for interviews on campus, inquire about local interviews, telephone interviews or interviews via Skype.
Some colleges visit
Moravian
Academy
during the school day or hold evening programs at local sites. Lehigh-Carbon Community College will sponsor a college fair on Monday, October 12 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm; Northampton Community College will sponsor a college fair on Tuesday, October 13 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm; the Philadelphia Performing and Visual Arts Fair will be held at the PA Academy of Fine Arts on Monday, October 26 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm; the Philadelphia National College Fair will be held at the PA Convention Center on Sunday, November 15 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. It may be possible to meet with college representatives to ask questions at those programs.
*College applications
Student responsibilities: complete applications in rough draft form; after a thorough review, students send the final copy (e-mail or mail) them with the application fee, appropriate form for those applying early decision or early action, photograph (optional) and supplementary material; also, students are responsible for sending their standardized test scores to each college. Students must ask teachers for recommendations, supply them with appropriate forms, and inform teachers of the deadline dates. Also, students are to give Ms. Condon, Registrar, a list of colleges where they want their records and recommendations to be sent; the list and forms should be given to Ms. Condon two to three weeks before application deadlines. Finally, students should stay in contact with colleges to insure that the admission office has received all parts of the applications. All colleges accept the Common Application or electronic applications; students will be able to complete these applications in our computer lab.
Parent responsibilities: organize the campus visits and interviews; please contact the college admission office as soon as possible to arrange for tours and personal interviews. Parents write the checks for applications and standardized tests. Parents are responsible for completing financial aid forms and mailing them to the appropriate offices by the deadline dates. Also, if there is biographical or educational information that would be helpful for Miss Albarelli to have as she writes a recommendation, please submit it to her ASAP. It is school policy for parents to waive their right to read recommendations, especially since confidential recommendations carry more weight in the process.
Teacher responsibility: complete the confidential recommendation form in advance of the deadline date, provided that the student has submitted the form three weeks prior to the deadline.
Teacher and Counselor Recommendation forms: all recommendations are considered confidential, unless a student or parent has requested to see the form in advance of its being written. Recommendations that are not confidential do not carry much weight with admission offices.
School responsibilities: to oversee the process, meet deadlines (provided that sufficient notice is given) and act as liaison and advocate for students with college admission offices. Feel free to call Miss Albarelli at (610-691-1600, ext. 331) or email her at (malbarelli@moravianacademy.org) with questions about applications and a final review of the college application list.
As in the past, transcripts and recommendations will be sent electronically to those colleges and universities that accept them. If you have any concerns about this process, please contact Miss Albarelli.
*SENIOR YEAR CALENDAR
September
: work hard on all courses; check transcript for accuracy; update and refine the activity sheet; register for the October
SAT
or Subject Tests or the ACT; register for the November
SAT
or Subject Tests; visit colleges and arrange for interviews; begin college application essays; gather recommendations from outside the school (people in the community, employers, coaches, summer programs, etc.); attend meetings with admission representatives at school and in the community; complete the Common Application; if interested, complete the Pennsylvania State University application
October
: continue to work hard on all courses; refine college application essays; complete applications to large state universities; work on narrowing down the list of colleges so that there is a range of schools, including at least one “likely” school; distribute teacher recommendation forms with a note indicating when they are due; continue with college visits and interviews
Early Decision/Early Action
: give sufficient notice to teachers and Miss Albarelli about deadline dates (two to three weeks notice); keep in mind that deadlines are usually between October 15 and December 15; contact The College Board or ACT to have standardized test scores sent directly to the college
November
: study hard and impress all teachers with high-quality academic performance; complete applications; make final campus visits and interview appointments; turn in all Secondary School Report Forms to Miss Albarelli or Ms. Condon by December 1; distribute all teacher recommendation forms with notes about due dates; contact The College Board or ACT to have standardized test scores sent to every college on your application list
December
:
make a determined effort to achieve a strong academic record; last chance to re-take the
SAT
or Subject Tests; review the final list of colleges with Miss Albarelli; tie together all loose ends; keep in mind that most regular decision deadline dates are between January 1 and February 15
January
:
prepare for mid-year exams and end the semester on a solid note; complete financial aid forms, if applying for financial aid; check with colleges to insure that they have received all parts of the application; pay attention to all communications from college admission offices
April
: make the final decision and send in the tuition deposit before May 1
May
:
take Advanced Placement Examinations and Senior Year Final Examinations
June 5
:
rejoice and celebrate at Commencement
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
JUNIOR YEAR
2009 – 2010
COLLEGE COUNSELING CALENDAR
September and October
*College admission representatives visit
Moravian
Academy
during the school day; juniors are encouraged to attend these meetings, but they are not permitted to miss classes. Announcements are made about local evening programs that are open to students and parents.
*All juniors take the PSAT on Saturday, October 17; students report to Walter Hall by
8:00 am
with #2 pencils, graphing calculator; the fee is $23.00. The PSAT is the qualifying test for entry to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation Program. Students receive their scores in mid- December; the Score Report gives a complete review of answers and tips for improvement in each section that are unique to each individual student.
*The Lehigh Carbon Community College Fair is scheduled for Monday, October 12 at
6:30 PM
and the Northampton Community College Fair is on Tuesday, October 13 at
6:30 PM
. The Philadelphia National College Fair is on Sunday, November 15 between
11:00 AM
and
3:00 PM
at the
Pennsylvania
Convention Center
. These fairs provide an excellent opportunity to gather information and talk with admission officers.
December
*Students receive their PSAT scores. The College Board offers comprehensive education and career-planning resources that are available to all juniors. The program, entitled My College QuickStart, is available online at www.collegeboard.com/psatextra and can be accessed by entering the access code printed on the PSAT score report. As part of the program, juniors investigate colleges, majors and a careers exploration tool. There are interest assessments and a personality-type assessment to learn about personal strengths and college majors that may be appropriate.
*It is time to make plans for summer vacation; consider community service opportunities, employment, study or travel abroad, internships, programs on college campuses, independent research projects, etc.
January
*The Junior Seminar program begins after mid-year exams toward the end of January. Juniors meet weekly in small-group sessions to learn about the college application process.
February
*Juniors begin in earnest the process of gathering information on colleges; Internet, guidebooks on colleges, information from colleges, campus visits, informal conversations with alumni and current students.
*Parents contact Ms. Condon in the Walter Office (610-691-1600) to arrange for a family appointment to discuss the preliminary college list; parents and child attend the meeting that lasts approximately one hour; meetings are scheduled between 3:30 and 6:00 pm on Mondays through Thursdays during the months of February through June.
*February 2 is Junior Parents College Night with a general overview of the college application process.
*February 4 is the deadline to register for the
SAT
Reasoning Test that is given on March 13. Registration is done in Junior Seminar by setting up an account with The College Board at www.collegeboard.com .
March
*All juniors take the
SAT
Reasoning Test on March 13.
*Juniors register with The College Board for the Subject Tests that can be taken on May 1 or June 5. Juniors usually take two to three tests – Math Level 1 or 2; the other two tests are of their choice. Those students who are in Chemistry Honors should take the Chemistry Subject Test on June 5; some colleges require students interested in engineering, math or science fields to take a science subject test. Other tests that students often choose are United States History, Literature, French or Spanish. Registration deadline date for the May 2 tests is March 25; registration deadline for the June 5 tests is April 29.
Note: Some students prefer to take the ACT instead of the
SAT
. Most colleges accept either set of scores and treat them equally. The test dates are February 6 (registration deadline is January 5); April 10 (registration deadline is March 5); June 12 (registration deadline is May 7). The web site is www.actstudent.org. The benefit to taking the ACT is that some students score higher on this test than on the
SAT
; also, some colleges do not require additional Subject Tests.
April and May
*Registration begins for senior year courses – be sure to have a balance in the academic selections so that the program is challenging, but not overwhelming.
*Students prepare for AP exams to be taken during the period May 3 – 14; for details visit the AP web page at www.collegeboard.com.
*Take Subject Tests on May 1. Some students prefer to take two tests in May and one or two tests in June; others want to take three tests on one day. All students are ready to take Math Level I and Literature in May; other tests should be scheduled for June.
June
*Take Subject Tests on June 5.
July
*The AP scores are mailed to students in mid-July.
Summer
*Visit college campuses and make plans for interviews; revise and refine the college application list.
*Students are encouraged to begin college applications in late August; they can contact the school about using the Walter Computer Lab. Many students begin the Common Application in August; the web site is www.commonapp.org. Nothing should be mailed to colleges until it is reviewed by the college counseling staff. The process for completing applications will be reviewed in the Senior Seminar Program beginning in September 2010.
E-mail address
malbarelli@moravianacademy.org; ldubreuil@moravianacademy.org
Please feel free to contact Miss Albarelli or Mrs. Dubreuil at these e-mail addresses. If you would like to join the Class of 2011 Parent E-list, please complete the form and return it or e-mail Miss Albarelli directly.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
INTERIM YEAR OPPORTUNITIES
Seniors who would like to consider an interim year before beginning college might want to investigate the following options. Those students who elect to take a one year deferral before entering college are asked to follow the traditional college counseling process. This page will be updated during the course of the current school year so please check back occasionally.
AFS Programs Abroad American Field Service
http://usa.afs.org
Americorps
1-800-942-2677 www.americorps.org
Audubon Expedition Institute
Focus on environmental issues. Interdisciplinary programs while camping and traveling in a bus classroom. College credit is possible. http:/www.lesley.edu/gsass/audubon/index.html
Center for Interim Programs
Neil and Holly Bull; clearinghouse of interim programs
PO Box 2347, Cambridge, MA 02238; phone 617-547-0980) www.interimprograms.com
City Year
Programs in Boston, Chicago, San Jose, Providence, etc. A national service organization uniting young adults for community service, leadership development and civic engagement. www.cityyear.org
Dynamy
A year-long program of internships. Students live in apartments (owned by the program) with several roommates and meet periodically with their advisers www.dynamy.org
Earthwatch
Scientific expeditions www.earthwatch.org
Global Quest
Semester programs in international settings www.gquest.org
Habitat for Humanity
www.habitat.org
Leap Now
Experiential academic programs/internships; education alternatives and programs www.leapnow.org
National Outdoor Leadership School
288 Main Street, Lander, WY 82520 (307-332-6973) www.nols.edu
Outward Bound
Outdoor adventure programs www.outwardbound.org
Rotary International Student Exchange Programs
www.exchangestudent.org
World Learning Programs
Programs include School for International Training, World Issues Program, semesters abroad and The Experiment in International Living www.worldlearning.org
____________________________________________________________________________________
Upper School Profile - 2009-2010
CEEB 390-335
|
GEORGE N. KING, JR.
Headmaster
gking@moravianacademy.org |
CARLTON P. CHANDLER
Director of
Upper
School
jchandler@moravianacademy.org |
|
UPPER SCHOOL PROFILE
2009 – 2010
|
|
|
MARILYN A. ALBARELLI
Director of Academic Counseling
malbarelli@moravianacademy.org |
LISA B. DUBREUIL
Assoc. Director of Academic Counseling
ldubreuil@moravianacademy.org |
www.moravia
nacademy.org
CEEB 390-335
THE SCHOOL:
Moravian
Academy
is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory day school offering pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools, the Academy enrolls 780 students; approximately 285 study in the
Upper
School
(grades 9-12).
Moravian
Academy
traces its historical roots to the
Moravian
Church
whose tradition affirms that young people best realize their potential in an atmosphere of love and understanding. We seek to promote the child's full development in mind, body and spirit. Since 1742 our tradition has encouraged sound innovations to meet contemporary challenges while recognizing the permanence of basic human values.
ACTIVITIES:
Moravian
Academy
is a member of the PIAA and participates in the Colonial League. Interscholastic sports teams for girls are cross-country, field hockey, golf, tennis, basketball, swimming, soccer and softball. The opportunities for boys include cross-country, golf, soccer, basketball, swimming, lacrosse, tennis and baseball. In addition, students can participate in football, wrestling, and track in co-operative programs with a local school. Special programs in theatre arts, vocal and instrumental music, and the visual arts are available to all students. Community service is an integral part of school life and culminates with a senior year post-term experience. Students are encouraged to participate in international exchange programs, especially during summer break. Many clubs and activities meet during and after school hours, including Model Congress, Model U.N., International Club, Scholastic Scrimmage, PA Junior Academy of Science Club, Outdoor Education, school newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, and Diversity Club. Student Council and Class Officers provide leadership in Student Government; MA Links and Student Ambassadors volunteer in the Admissions Office and the Development Office. Project Unity, a leadership development program, offers unique opportunities for a highly select group of juniors and seniors to serve the school and the larger community. Every year students are selected to participate in specialized summer programs that expand their talents and interests.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM: Graduation requirements for a
Moravian
Academy
diploma:
English 9, 10, semester electives in 11, 12 (4 credits)
Algebra 1, 2, Geometry (3 credits)
Biology, Chemistry, and one additional laboratory science (3 credits)
Ancient History, World History, United States History (3 credits)
Modern Global Language – French, Spanish or Mandarin Chinese (3 credits)
Comparative World Religions or Ethics (.5 credit)
Fine and Performing Arts (grades 9, 10, 11)
Health (grade 10); Physical Education (grades 9, 10, 11, 12)
MARKING SYSTEM:
|
A = superior quality; 90 to 100 |
A+=4.33 |
B+=3.33 |
C+=2.33 |
D+=1.33 |
|
B = good quality; 80 to 89
|
A
=4.00 |
B
=3.00 |
C
=2.00 |
D
=1.00 |
|
C = satisfactory quality; 70 to 79 |
A- =3.67 |
B- =2.67 |
C- =1.67 |
D- =
.67 |
|
D = minimal quality; 60 to 69 |
|
|
|
|
|
F = not passing; below 60 |
|
|
|
|
Required average for honor roll is 3.33; for high honor roll, 3.67. Advanced Placement and Honors courses are given an additional .5 when computing the averages for both honor rolls and the semester and final averages. The school does not rank students. The grade point average is computed each year; it is not a cumulative average. A standard program includes five academic courses each semester.
|
SAT
AVERAGE SCORES |
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
|
|
|
Reading
|
Math |
Writing |
|
Finalist/Semifinalist |
Commended |
|
|
Class of 2009 |
645 |
660 |
660 |
Class of 2010 |
7 |
8 |
|
Class of 2008 |
624 |
622 |
627 |
Class of 2009 |
9 |
7 |
|
Class of 2007 |
644 |
656 |
646 |
Class of 2008 |
4 |
5 |
|
Class of 2006 |
626 |
638 |
629 |
Class of 2007 |
8 |
9 |
|
For the Class of 2009 the middle fifty percent of the |
|
|
|
|
SAT
scores ranged from 590 to 700 in
Reading
; |
|
|
|
|
610 to 720 in Math; 600 to 710 in Writing. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCORES |
|
May 2009
– 120 students took 239 exams with 88% achieving a score of 3, 4, or 5. |
|
Class of 2010
– 86% of the Class has already taken one or more AP exams. |
|
OUTLINE OF COURSES |
|
|
|
ENGLISH |
SCIENCE |
FINE
& PERFORMING ARTS |
|
English 9, 10 |
Biology |
Introduction to Art |
|
English 11 and 12 consist of semester electives: |
Chemistry |
Artforms |
|
AP English Language (2 semesters) |
Physics |
Introduction to Ceramics/Pottery |
|
AP English Literature (2 semesters) |
Chemistry – Honors |
Portfolio 1, 2, 3 |
|
Ethics & Aesthetics of Literature - Honors |
AP Advanced Biology |
Photography 1, 2 |
|
(pre-requisite – AP English Literature) |
AP Advanced Chemistry |
Digital Publications |
|
Global Literature |
Advanced Physics – Honors |
Introduction to Theatre |
|
Introduction to Film |
Botany and Zoology |
Acting 1 |
|
Literature of Drama |
Ecology |
Acting 2 |
|
Short Story |
|
Theatre Craft |
|
|
HISTORY |
Woodworking |
|
MATHEMATICS |
Ancient History |
Advanced Woodworking |
|
Algebra 1 |
World History |
Woodworking Project |
|
Algebra 2 |
United States
History |
(community service) |
|
Geometry |
AP
United States
History |
Chorale; MA Chamber Singers |
|
Geometry – Honors |
AP European History |
Orchestra; Jazz Band |
|
Pre-calculus |
China
: 20th Century History – |
String Ensemble |
|
Pre-calculus – Honors |
Honors (semester) |
MA Ringers; Handbell Ensemble |
|
Calculus |
Economics (semester) |
Construction of Music |
|
AP Calculus (AB and BC) |
Art History (semester) |
(academic course) |
|
Probability & Statistics (semester) |
|
|
|
AP Statistics (semester) |
GLOBAL LANGUAGES |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
|
Calculus 2 – Honors (semester) |
French 1 – 4; AP Language |
Health; Driver’s Education |
|
Linear Algebra – Honors (semester) |
Mandarin Chinese 1 – 3 |
P. E. Classes |
|
|
Spanish 1 – 4; AP Language |
|
|
RELIGION and PHILOSOPHY |
Latin American Film and Culture |
|
|
Comparative World Religions (semester) |
(semester) |
|
|
Ethics (semester) |
|
|
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAMS: English Language; English Literature;
Calculus
AB
;
Calculus
BC
; Statistics;
United States
History; European History; Biology; Chemistry; French Language; Spanish Language
HONORS COURSES: Ethics and Aesthetics in Literature; Geometry; Pre-calculus; Calculus 2; Linear Algebra;
China
: 20th Century History; Chemistry; Advanced Physics
HONORS INDEPENDENT STUDY PROJECT:
designed for select juniors and seniors to pursue a specific topic of academic interest not available in the program of studies. Upon successful completion, including a formal multimedia presentation, special honors recognition is listed on the transcript; there is no academic credit for this program.
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS PROGRAM:
a limited number of academically accelerated seniors are invited to take a college course at one of the following institutions (
DeSales
University
,
Lafayette
College
,
Lehigh
University
,
Moravian
College
) for college credit on a full scholarship basis. Preference is given to students who have completed the most challenging courses in a specific discipline at
Moravian
Academy
.
– 2 –
COLLEGE MATRICULATION LIST – CLASSES OF 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
|
American
University
|
James
Madison
University
|
St. Mary’s College (IN) |
|
*
Arcadia
University
|
Juniata
College
|
St. Mary’s
College
of
Maryland
|
|
*
Babson
College
|
*
Lafayette
College
|
Stevens Institute of Technology |
|
Bard
College
|
Lebanon
Valley
College
|
Susquehanna
University
|
|
*
Barnard
College
|
*
Lehigh
University
|
*
Swarthmore
College
|
|
Bentley
University
|
Lewis and
Clark
College
|
*
Sweet
Briar
College
|
|
Berklee
College
of Music |
*
Loyola
College
in
Maryland
|
*
Syracuse
University
|
|
*
Boston
University
|
Loyola
University
Chicago
|
*
Temple
University
|
|
*
Brown
University
|
Massachusetts
College
of |
The Cooper Union |
|
*
Bryn
Mawr
College
|
Pharmacy & Health Sciences |
*
Tufts
University
|
|
*
Bucknell
University
|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
United States
Air
Force
Academy
|
|
*
Carnegie
Mellon
University
|
McGill
University
|
United States
Coast
Guard
Academy
|
|
*
Colgate
University
|
Messiah
College
|
University
of
Chicago
|
|
*
College
of
William
& Mary |
*
Moravian
College
|
University
of
Colorado
|
|
*
Colorado
College
|
*
Mount
Holyoke
College
|
*
University
of
Delaware
|
|
Colorado
State
University
|
*
Muhlenberg
College
|
University
of
Hartford
|
|
*
Columbia
University
|
*
New York
University
|
University
of
Michigan
|
|
*
Connecticut
College
|
Northeastern University |
University
of
Montana
|
|
*
Cornell
University
|
*Northwestern University |
University
of
New Mexico
|
|
Dartmouth
College
|
Parsons School of Design |
*
University
of
Pennsylvania
|
|
Delaware
Valley
College
|
*
Pennsylvania
State
University
|
*
University
of
Pittsburgh
|
|
*
DeSales
University
|
Philadelphia
University
|
*
University
of
Richmond
|
|
*
Drew
University
|
Pomona
College
|
University
of
Rochester
|
|
*
Drexel
University
|
*
Princeton
University
|
University
of
Tampa
|
|
Duke
University
|
Purdue
University
|
University of the Pacific |
|
Duquesne
University
|
Quinnipiac
University
|
University
of
Vermont
|
|
*
Elizabethtown
College
|
Reed
College
|
Ursinus
College
|
|
*
Emory
University
|
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
Vanderbilt
University
|
|
Fordham
University
|
Rochester Institute of Technology |
*
Vassar
College
|
|
*
Franklin
&
Marshall
College
|
Roger
Williams
University
|
Wake
Forest
University
|
|
*
George
Washington
University
|
*
Rollins
College
|
Washington & Jefferson
College
|
|
Georgetown
University
|
*
Rutgers
University
|
Washington & Lee
University
|
|
Gettysburg
College
|
Sarah
Lawrence
College
|
Washington
University
(MO) |
|
*
Hamilton
College
|
Savannah
College
of Art & Design |
*
Wellesley
College
|
|
Harvard
University
|
Skidmore
College
|
Wesleyan
University
(CT) |
|
*
Haverford
College
|
*
Smith
College
|
Wheaton
College
(MA) |
|
Hobart & Wm. Smith Colleges |
Southern
Methodist
University
|
Widener
University
|
|
*
Hofstra
University
|
St. Joseph
’s University (PA) |
*
Wofford
College
|
|
*
Ithaca
College
|
St. Lawrence University |
Yale
University
|
*indicates that more than one student has matriculated
SUMMARY STATISTICS
|
|
Class of 2006
|
Class of 2007
|
Class of 2008
|
Class of 2009
|
|
Number of students in the Class |
69 |
69 |
66 |
70 |
|
Percent attending out-of-state colleges |
73 |
57 |
62 |
54 |
|
Percent attending private colleges |
87 |
85 |
80 |
83 |
Moravian
Academy
does not discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, religious affiliation or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, financial aid awards, and athletic or other school administered programs. Students who are disabled (or students’ family members who are disabled), requiring any type of accommodation at any time, are encouraged to identify themselves and indicate what type of accommodation is needed.
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