FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOLFAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOLSenior PresentationSenior Presentation

• College and Career Planning

• Graduation Requirements• Application Process

• Profile Sheet and Resume• Weighted vs. Unweighted

• Scholarships• NCAA Clearinghouse

• SAT & ACT Testing• Accuplacer Testing

• Military Opportunities• Work Skills

College/UniversityCollege/University

Technical SchoolsTechnical Schools

4 year colleges

OH-system 2 and 4 year campuses

Private Colleges & Universities

KY and MI …Reciprocity (deadlines apply)

Ohio Technical Colleges

Other career training…..Welding….

Cosmetologists…Animal Care.. etc..

GRADUATIONGRADUATIONREQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

English 4 credits Math 3 credits

Science3 credits Social Studies 3 credits

Health 0.5 credit PE 0.5 credit

Humanities 1 credit Foreign Lang (elective)2 credits

Electives 6.5+ credits

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>>> Total >>>>>> 21.5 credits (minimum)

Talk to your counselor

IMMEDIATELY

if you think you are

missing any

required courses

for graduation.

Print clearly

Complete & turn in when they are distributed in your Advisory Room.

VERY IMPORTANT … please make sure this information is accurate and printed legibly

Your full name will go on the diploma—write down your birth name — not shortened name or nickname

Please also remember to write down your diploma type. Regular – Honors – IB

Application Application ProcessProcess

Online applications preferred

Private colleges.. refer to their website

Complete all areas of the application forms

Pay via credit card or include personal check or money order with application

Submit electronically and print out counselor page/HS verification page

• Let the counseling secretary know as soon as you hit the SEND button !!

Submit forms to Submit forms to

COUNSELING SECRETARYCOUNSELING SECRETARY Fill out college applications completely/accurately

Print out Counselor Form, which you can print out

and bring to the office.

Turn into Guidance Office – Attendance Secretary

Fill out ½ sheet Yellow Transcript Request Form

It costs $2.00 for each transcript to be sent

Give a copy of Personal Profile Sheet/Resume to

people writing letters for you.

Write a thoughtful, meaningful, well written college essay –edit/rewrite/edit/rewrite and have an adult read it.

Letters of Recommendation >> Give teachers at least one week to write the letter

Personal Profile SheetPersonal Profile SheetFOR COMPETITIVE 4 YR. COLLEGES

High School Life

Achievements/Awards/Accomplishments

AP/IB/Advanced Classes/College Courses

Service Learning Hours/Volunteer work

Sports/Clubs/Organizations etc.

Work

Other

DON’T STOP WORKING & DODON’T STOP WORKING & DO

WELL IN CHALLENGING WELL IN CHALLENGING

CLASSESCLASSES

>> 4 year colleges like to see AP, IB, and PSEO classes on your transcript BECAUSE THOSE COURSES ARE GOOD PREDICTORS OF COLLEGE SUCCESS;

>> Use a “ NORMAL ” email address. They do not look favorably on addresses such as …. 2hot4U@------- or sexything@ …..; 

>> When asked if an A in a regular class was better than a B in an AP/IB class, the OSU admissions rep responded, “That’s easy.  Get an A in the AP/IB class.”  

>>COLLEGES LOOK AT GRADE TRENDS AND COURSES TAKEN SENIOR YEAR..KEEP WORKING !!

WHAT CAN AFFECT YOUR WHAT CAN AFFECT YOUR WEIGHTED GPA?WEIGHTED GPA?

You receive no credit for the following classes and they do count as ‘classes’…..

• Study Hall

• Unassigned 6th or 7th periods

• Being a Student AssistantNO

CREDITS

The advantages of a The advantages of a weighted GPA are… weighted GPA are…

Admissions to competitive 4 yr. colleges

Working toward Valedictorian or Salutatorian status

College credit from your IB/AP exam scores

Access to more scholarship money from the college you attend

 Free Application for Federal Student AidAll need-based state, federal aid programs and some scholarships require the FAFSA.Fill out the online form onlinehttp://www.fafsa.ed.gov

Univ. of Dayton will host a Super Sunday to assist in filling out the forms in March 2012

Parents/students need to complete 2011 taxes before completing FAFSA

SCHOLARSHIPSSCHOLARSHIPSThere are many books and online resources, including…..

THE KFHS WEBSITE

WEEKLY THROUGH THE YEAR..

http://www.ketteringschools.org/

Look to the left side of the webpage and find the topic

‘scholarships’.

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Question: Who should apply for financial aid?

EVERY ONE OF YOU !! << MANY OPTIONS >>

• GRANTS • LOANS • WORK STUDY

• MILITARY • SCHOLARSHIPS

NCAA ClearinghouseNCAA Clearinghouse

for Div. I & Div. II for Div. I & Div. II

CollegesColleges

You must apply online if you plan to play any college sport at www.ncaa.org

Download the release form

Bring release form to counselor’s office with $2.00 and we will send transcript.

You must pay online using a credit card

You will also download the final transcript form which you should hold on to until NCAA calls for it at the end of the year.

This should be done ASAP. Athletes cannot make a college visit until this is done. NCAA Division I rule!

ALSO … this includes WALK-ONS !!

Sign up immediately if you have not taken yet!!!

The ACT has multiple choice questions in English, math, reading, and science reasoning, plus an optional writing test.

www.actstudent.org

The SAT has 3 sections: critical reading, math, and writing. The SAT Subject Tests consists of one-hour tests in specific subjects. The SAT also has an essay section.

www.collegeboard.com

Most universities in this area require the ACT. Check with the university that you plan to attend to see which entrance exam is required and the recommended score.

ACT TEST ACT TEST

Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)

October 22, 2011 September 16, 2011 September 17 – 30, 2011

December 10, 2011 November 4, 2011 November 5 – 18, 2011

February 11, 2012 January 13, 2012 January 14 – 20, 2012

April 14, 2012 March 9, 2012 March 10 – 23, 2012

June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012 May 5 – 18, 2012

http://www.actstudent.org

College Board -College Board - SAT TEST SAT TEST

2011-12 Test Dates Regular Late (a fee applies)

November 5, 2011 SAT* October 7, 2011 October 21, 2011

December 3, 2011 SAT* November 8, 2011 November 20, 2011

January 28, 2012 SAT* December 30, 2011 January 13, 2012

March 10, 2012 SAT only February 10, 2012 February 24, 2012

May 5, 2012 SAT* April 6, 2012 April 20, 2012

June 2, 2012 SAT* May 8, 2012 May 22, 2012

* these dates also include SAT subject tests.

ONLINE >> sat.collegeboard.org/register     

TWO YR. COLLEGES TWO YR. COLLEGES HAVE MANY OPTIONSHAVE MANY OPTIONS

Accuplacer Test Accuplacer Test SCCSCC

ACCUPLACER FAQS - It is a computerized placement test in reading, writing, and math that is a part of Sinclair Community College’s enrollment and registration process.

Must I show a photo ID to take the ACCUPLACER Placement test?

Who should take ACCUPLACER?

How many questions are on the test?

How long does it take to complete the placement test?

Do students need an appointment to take ACCUPLACER?

Do students need computer skills?

When should students complete their ACCUPLACER assessment?

Military Military OpportunitiesOpportunities

ASVAB-stands for Armed Forces Vocational Battery, a multi-aptitude test battery taken by juniors and seniors in HS. The battery consists of 10 short individual tests, which cover:

1. Word knowledge 2) Paragraph Comprehension

3. Arithmetic Reasoning 4) Mathematics Knowledge

5. General Science 6) Auto and Shop Information

7. Mechanical Comprehension 8) Electronics Information

9. Numerical Operations 10) Coding Speed

The ASVAB is a good reflection on how well you have developed your academic occupational abilities.

The World of The World of WorkWork

Work Skills

Solid work History

Training and Experience

Resume

Letters of Recommendation regarding your employability skills-work ethic-attitude

Personal contacts-networking

OTHER HELPFULOTHER HELPFULINFORMATIONINFORMATION

Research college of interest: http://ohiocolleges.edu

Technical schools: www.nwtc.edu

**** research under degrees and programs

Do some research on your own-colleges and

Use the Occupational Outlook Handbook

online.

REVIEWREVIEW Get started now !!

Arrange colleges visits

Take/Retake your ACT/SAT if needed

Research college/career on-line

Unsure of a major -- set up a job shadow

Get your Profile sheet/Resume in order

Get letters of recommendations, if required

Lots going on - Balance your time—Time for self

Stay off the Senior Slide- keep up your grades !!

End of year transcripts sent to all colleges/universities

Finish your Senior year strong!!

Listen for announcements during Advisory.

Watch for information on the TV/FLYER

Listen for college visits in the cafeteria

COLLEGE NIGHTS

• University of Cincinnati

• Centerville HS w/ Careers too

• University of Dayton

TODAY… IS THE FIRST DAY OF TODAY… IS THE FIRST DAY OF

THE REST OF YOUR YOUR LIFETHE REST OF YOUR YOUR LIFE

THIS IS YOUR GOAL