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Junior Night2015
Senior Year Timeline Choosing a College/College Planning ACT/SAT dates/Internet Resources Financial Aid/Key Terms Online College Costs Estimator Tip Sheet 2015 Scholarship booklet Master Scholarship List
Handouts
Begin discussion with student about future plans
Students should begin reading and responding to their e-mail every day
Parents need to remain involved Read daily announcements Read monthly guidance email Enroll in Parchment Attend individual senior meeting with
guidance counselor in September
What you should take away from tonight
If you are planning on applying to college, you MUST sign up with Parchment before the end of this school year.
If you do not sign up, your transcripts will NOT be sent until you register.
http://www.parchment.com/
Parchment
Four Year College Two Year College Enter Workforce Apprenticeship & Technical Programs Military
Post-Secondary Options
Core 40 diploma required – many prefer Academic Honors
SAT and/or ACT required November 1st deadline for merit-based
scholarships (Purdue, IU, Butler)
Four Year Colleges
Two Year Colleges
Ivy Tech Community College
Affordable options for one-year certification programs
two-year associate degrees
the college transfer program: students attend Ivy Tech first and then transfer to a four year State University
Vincennes University
Offers similar programs to Ivy Tech
Has housing and athletic programs
Also has limited number of 4 year degrees
Transferable credits to other colleges
Date: TBD (Early Fall 2015)◦ College representatives◦ Armed Forces◦ Apprenticeship Programs◦ Local Businesses represented
College & Career Fair
Representatives from Indiana schools and Armed Forces will visit FCHS in the Fall.
Obtain a pass in the Guidance Office, usually scheduled during COACH
Check announcements and email for dates
Representative Visits
Suppose tonight while you sleep, a miracle happens. You wake up tomorrow and you are attending the college of your dreams. It is exactly what you had hoped for and you feel successful at what you are doing.
What is the locale?◦ Part of country, city, or size of campus
What’s offered?◦ Clubs, activities
Who’s there?◦ Relatives close by, high school friends, diverse populations
What is the scene?◦ Friendly close-knit campus or larger campus in a big city
What’s the cost?◦ Work-study, scholarships from the college/university
The Miracle Question
Schedule college visits Spring, Summer and early Fall◦ College visits can be arranged through their websites◦ Please remember to use a college visit form if
attending during school year Visit a class, talk to students Eventually arrange to stay overnight if possible Talk to a professor in your major area Make sure the school is the right fit Ask questions!!!!
College Visits
Online applications are preferred by most colleges
May download applications from college’s website and fill out by hand
Notify counselor immediately after submitting an application
Fee waivers for college applications for free/reduced lunch and 21st century scholars – can be printed from CollegeBoard (if fee waiver was used for SAT)
Brag Sheets/Resume help counselors and teachers to write solid recommendation letters
The College Application
Take time and care with the essay. Do not rush. Do not wait until the last minute.
Before submitting an essay, ask your counselor or English teacher to look it over.
The College Essay
A single application accepted by over 250 private and public colleges
If you are applying to many colleges you may only have to fill out one application
Cost: Each school has its own fee.
www.commonapp.org
The Common App
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
9am – Noon & 6-8 p.m.
Representatives from colleges around the nation will be present
INDIANAPOLIS NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR
Recruitment websites◦ Army- www.goarmy.com◦ Navy- www.navy.com◦ Air Force- www.airforce.com◦ Marines- www.marines.com◦ Coast Guard- www.gocoastguard.com
Each branch of the armed forces has different specialties, job opportunities, and requirements. For more information on a branch, contact a recruiter specific to that field.
High School Diploma or equivalent required to enlist and a specified ASVAB test score.
Enlistment bonuses, college funds, loan repayment programs
Military
Usually are Business and /or vocational training schools.
Emphasis on career preparation
Open enrollment, for profit
Apprenticeship Programs
Examples include Harrison College, Midwest Technical Institute, Med-Tech
Technical Schools
Directly entering the workforce
Joining an apprenticeship program
Have a postsecondary career in mind and have taken the necessary steps to prepare for that position.
• 3-5 year program
• Receive wages, benefits, & education
• Can lead to an Associates Degree or Technical Certificate through Ivy Tech
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a High School Diploma or GED
Contact the Indiana Department of Workforce Development for more information on available apprenticeship programs and how to apply for one.
• Have possibly attended Central Nine
• Could currently be enrolled in work-based learning
• Plan on contributing to a family business after graduation
Workforce and Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship- An education opportunity in which students gain skills related to a specific trade through supervision and classroom instruction.
Both are used for college admissions and for scholarships◦ IU, Purdue, Butler and NCAA require scores sent directly
from testing center
We recommend taking both tests at least once, before senior year (including the writing sample for both) then repeat the best test if necessary in the Fall
Some colleges (usually the most selective) also require SAT subject tests. Always check the admissions criteria.
SAT & ACT PREP SITES ONLINE & Sylvan have classes
SAT & ACT Tests
SAT Site: http://www.collegeboard.com/The SAT is June 6, 2015 @ FCHS. Register by May 8
ACT Site: http://www.actstudent.org/ The ACT is June 13, 2015 at FCHS.
Register by May 8
Free/Reduced lunch & 21st Century Scholars qualify for fee waivers.
Register for Testing
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Must be submitted online by prospective athletes for Division 1 & 2
Includes minimum academic GPA in:◦ 16 (Division I) or ◦ 14 (Division II) approved courses
Includes SAT or ACT score
NCAA Clearinghouse
Merit Scholarships (deadlines November 1, Purdue, I.U., Butler)
Need-based Scholarships
Athletic Scholarships
Local Scholarships –meeting December in COACH. Will receive all the information for local scholarships.
Scholarship search engines (see handout)
Types of Scholarships
Daily Announcements, E-mails and newsletter
Naviance
Meeting, December 2015 for College Scholarship booklet & JCCF booklets
Online:◦ Fastweb.com
Parent’s work, Church, Civic organization and your college
Scholarship Information Available Through
WARNING!!..Scam artists prey on students!!!
Don’t look twice at companies that use
phony lines like “Scholarship guaranteed. You’ve been selected. You can’t find this information anywhere else. We save you money!” This is all a scam.
Check it out with your counselor first. If in doubt, DON’T FILL IT OUT.
BEWARE OF SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS!!!
FEDERAL & STATE AID IS FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Form not available until January 1, 2016 Must be sent in to determine eligibility for state and
federal aid.◦ 21st century scholars – requirement for eligibility
File on-line by March 10 Financial aid workshop for parents on
January 2016 Free help filling out the FAFSA at three County
Locations in February 2016
Financial Aid
www.indianacollegecosts.org Expected Family Contribution (EFC) estimates are
customized by individual and Indiana college campus. Side-by-side cost comparisons of Indiana colleges (up to
three at one time). “What-If" functionality allowing users to run various
scenarios affecting financial aid packages. "Ask the Expert" sessions on pertinent college prep and
financial aid issues staffed by experts. User-friendly descriptions of how an individual's EFC was
calculated; how colleges use student data and EFCs to generate financial aid awards; and "key tips" on these processes, calculations and procedures.
The Indiana College Cost Estimator
NO CHARGE:-Naviance: Family Connectionshttps://succeed.naviance.com/signin.php
-Learn more Indianahttp://www.in.gov/learnmoreindiana
CHARGE-Fadely Debrota Assoc. @ 3600 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, 317-872-4472-Successful Transitions, Deborah Bouse, 317-815-0971 www.STransitions.com
Career Sources
Senior Meetings• Counselors will meet individually with each senior in September.
• Parents are invited encouraged to attend.
• Letters are sent home with student prior to meeting.
Mrs. Murphy A-G Mrs. Henderson H-O
Mrs. Williams P-Z
-http://www.franklinschools.org
Naviance https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=franklinchs
Links to all 2 and 4 year colleges in the U.S.
Financial Aid information
SAT/ACT links
Learn More Indiana link
FCHS Guidance Website
Follow us on Twitter: @FCHSguidance Like us on Facebook: FCHS Guidance
Social Media
Did you know that the Guidance Department can be found on Social
Media?
What a great way to get information!
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