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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

The College Board Test Dates for School Year 2009-2010
(web site – www.collegeboard.com)

Seniors – Class of 2010

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

Advanced Placement Exams - May 2010

Juniors – Class of 2011

PSAT – Saturday, October 17, 2009 ; all juniors have been registered

SAT – Saturday, January 23, 2010 ; registration deadline is December 15

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

Advanced Placement Exams - May 2010

Sophomores – Class of 2012

PSAT – Saturday, October 17, 2009 ; all sophomores have been registered

Subject Test in Chemistry - limited to top students who earn a grade of 'A' in Chemistry Honors; Saturday, June 5, 2010

Freshmen - Class of 2013

Subject Test in Biology - limited to top students who earn a grade of 'A'; Saturday, June 5, 2010

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ACT Dates for School Year 2009-2010

(web site – www.actstudent.org)

Seniors – Class of 2010

September 12, 2009 ; registration deadline is August 7

October 24, 2009 ; registration deadline is September 18

December 12, 2009 ; registration deadline is November 6

Juniors – Class of 2011

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

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.

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

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SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

INFORMATION ON SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR 2009
(Information will be updated during the winter of 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 .

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
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
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
PA Governor's Schools of Excellence      www.pgse.org
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

Programs that focus on science, math, engineering, technology, business, or research
Alfred University - Astronomy Summer Institute    www.alfred.edu/summer
Audubon Expedition Institute - environmental education      www.lesley.edu/gsass/audubon/index.html
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
Cal Tech’s Young Engineering and Science Scholars (underrepresented minorities)      http://www.yess.caltech.edu/index.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 & Caltech: Research Science Institute (RSI )     www.cee.org/rsi
MIT’s Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science      http://web.mit.edu/mites/www/
MIT Women's Technology Program     http://wtp.mit.edu
Mount Holyoke College SEARCH (Summer Explorations and Research Collaborations for Girls)      www.mtholyoke.edu/proj/search/
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/
Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week      www.pfew.org
PA Governor's Schools of Excellence: Agricultural Sciences, Health Care, Information Technology, Sciences     www.pgse.org
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
Skidmore College     http://cms.skidmore.edu/odsp/index.cfm
Smith College - Summer Science and Engineering Program     www.smith.edu/ssep
Stanford University Summer Mathematics Camp      http://math.stanford.edu/sumac/
The Summer Science Program – research project in celestial mechanics      http://www.summerscience.org/home/index.php
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 - Penn Summer Science Academy
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      www.bu.edu/com/itrp
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
Ithaca College     www.ithaca.edu/summercollege
Muhlenberg College Summer Music Theatre     www.summerbroadway.org/opportunities.htm
New York Film Academy     www.nyfa.com
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
PA Governor's School of Excellence: Arts     www.pgse.org
Rhode Island School of Design      www.risd.edu/precollege.cfm
Savannah College of Art and Design     www.scad.edu/admission/summer_programs/index.cfm
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
Glimpses of China     www.foundationprograms.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
Amigos de las Americas - service focused trips to Latin America     www.amigoslink.org
Global Routes - construction work in Africa, South America and Asia     www.globalroutes.org
Global Works – summer service adventures      www.globalworkstravel.com
Habitat for Humanity - all-work trips     www.habitat.org
World Horizons International - group and individual projects     www.world-horizons.com
Service Learning in Paris and in Barcelona      www.study-serve.org

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 Options:
        Scholarships - money awarded that does not have to be paid back. It is given to students who demonstrate superior achievement in areas including academics, athletics, fine arts, student leadership, community service and other specialized fields.
        Grants - money awarded that does not have to be paid back. It is given to students based on financial need.
        Loans - money borrowed that must be paid back at specific interest rates.
        Work-Study Awards - payments earned by students who work on campus or off campus to help pay for school costs.

Financial Aid Package: This is the financial aid award from the college to the student and includes a combination of loans, grants, scholarships and employment.

Financial Need: Students and parents are expected to pay educational costs based on the family's financial circumstances. The difference between the total education costs and the amount that the family is expected to pay determines financial need.

Expected Family Contribution (EFC): The EFC is calculated using guidelines set by federal law or guidelines by the educational institutions. The EFC is determined by adding the "Expected Parental Contribution" and the "Expected Student Contribution". The Expected Parental Contribution considers parents' total taxed and untaxed income, assets (savings, investments, but not home equity) and number of children or other dependents who will be enrolled in higher education at the same time. The Expected Student Contribution comes from earnings, savings and untaxed benefits. Students are expected to contribute fifty percent of the money they earn after taxes, after deducting the first $2,200. which is referred to as the income protection allowance. Students are expected to contribute thirty-five percent of their net savings and investments.

Applying for Aid: All students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which is available at the web site www.fafsa.ed.gov. . The FAFSA should be completed as soon as possible after January 1, 2007. Many private colleges and universities require the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE. PROFILE is available at the web site www.collegeboard.com and can be filed after October 1, 2006. Some colleges require their own form which is available from the institution's financial aid office. It is essential to check with each college about their requirements and deadlines.

Federal Stafford Loans: These loans are long-term, low interest loans made to a student by private lending institutions, such as banks or credit unions, through a federal program. The Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan is desirable since the federal government pays the interest on the loan while the student is in school. The Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan requires the student to pay all the interest on the loan from the date it is disbursed.

Federal Pell Grant: This grant is usually the first grant for which students are considered and is dependent on family income and cost of education.

Federal Perkins Loan: Students may qualify for up to $4,000. annually at a five percent annual interest rate and take up to ten years to repay the loan.

Federal PLUS Loans: These long-term loans are made available to parents with good credit history. The interest is linked to fifty-two week treasury bill rates, but does not exceed nine percent.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG): A campus-based program that gives grants to students with exceptional financial need.

Federal Work-Study Programs: This program provides jobs for financially needy students. Students generally work ten to fifteen hours per week during the school year and up to forty hours during the summer. The pay rate is the federal minimum wage and may be higher, depending on the required job skills.

Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship: This scholarship program is to recognize outstanding students who demonstrate an interest in teaching at the elementary and secondary levels.

Robert C. Byrd Scholarships: This program assists a small number of outstanding academic achievers.

Private Scholarships: Many organizations offer scholarships and other types of aid to students. Review the web sites listed above for scholarship information.

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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: 26^th Edition, by Frederick E. Rugg
Cool Colleges for the Hyper-Intelligent, Self-Directed, Late Blooming, and Just Plain Different, by Donald Asher, 2^nd Edition
The College Finder, 3^rd Edition, by Steven Antonoff
The 75 Biggest Myths About College Admissions, by Jerry Israel, published by Sourcebooks
Quick Guide to College Majors and Careers, 2^nd 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 tutor - 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
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, 2^nd 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

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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

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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.

College Counseling Web Site www.moravianacademy.org

The web site will be expanded and updated during the course of the year, but feel free to review the pages that are currently listed. The information on Summer Opportunities is from the summer of 2009 and will be updated during the winter months as new information is received. Moravian Academy recommends that you check out the information listed; in some cases MA students have participated in a summer program and can give first-hand observations.

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.

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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

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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 n academy.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 : 20^th 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 : 20^th 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 .

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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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