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Counseling Department• Jana Dickey A-E• [email protected]
• Jessica Johnson F-L• [email protected]
• Missy Blissard M-R• [email protected]
• Teri Pigg S-Z• [email protected]
• Meredy Clifton Grad Coach • [email protected]
• Laura Davis Secretary [email protected]
Objective:
• To review graduation requirements and consider postsecondary options to help reach educational and career goals
Life After High SchoolCareer Planning
We defineCOLLEGE
as any kind of formal education after high school
Graduation RequirementsClass 2015
4 Credits – English4 Credits – Math3 Credits – Science3 Credits – Social
Studies2 Credits – Foreign
Language1 Credit – Fine Art1.5 Credit –
Wellness/PE
.5 Credit – Personal Finance
3 Credits – Focused Pathway
1 Credit – Electives
23 Total Credits Required
Diploma with Distinction3.0 GPA & One of the following
• Governor’s School• All State Musical Organizations• National Merit Finalist or Semi Finalist• ACT score of 31 or higher• Score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP exams• Score of 4 or higher on 2 or more IB exams• IB Diploma Candidate• 12 or more hours of postsecondary credit
Valedictorian Requirements
• 4.0 GPA
• 12 Honors or Above Courses
• Honors Diploma
• Distinction Diploma
Post Secondary Education is VITAL!!
• Increase Skills and Knowledge
• More Career Opportunities
• Greater Income Capabilities
• Certification Opportunities
Junior Year To Do’s
• Continue taking challenging courses• Study, Study, Study • Seriously start planning your future after
high school by:– Talking to college reps that visit OHS– Research colleges and careers online– Attend college and career fairs– Visit colleges – Volunteer
Life After High School
• Community Colleges – Associate’s Degree
(2 year)
• Four Year Colleges – Bachelor’s degree
• Specialty Colleges – Art, Business
• Technical Centers – short term training
• Military
• Work Force
What Do Colleges Look For When Selecting Students to Admit?
• Challenging courses• Grades/effort• ACT/SAT scores• Leadership development• Community service• Work experiences• Letters of recommendation• Unique/special talents or experiences
Where To Go – Consider ThisWhat’s important to you (the student)?
• Cost
• Admission Requirements
• Location/Environment
• School Size
• Majors
• Special Programs
• Housing/Facilities
Career Cluster ShowcaseFeaturing: Hospitality & Tourism
Wednesday, February 5
during all 3 lunches
in the gym
MTSU
Guaranteed Admission -3.0 GPA/22 ACTConditional Admission – 2.7 GPA/19 ACT Scholarship Deadline – December 1 Honors College – 3.5 GPA/25 ACT www.mtsu.edu (Future Students)
University of TennesseeKnoxville
Class of 2012
Mid Range Core GPA 3.37- 4.63
Mid Range ACT 25-29 Early Action/Competitive Scholarship & Honors Program-November 1 Regular Decision-December 1 http://vip.utk.edu or www.commonapp.org
University of TennesseeChattanooga
Admission Requirement
2.85 GPA/18 ACT or 2.5 GPA/21 ACT
Scholarship Deadline – December 1 www.utc.edu/apply Degree in 3 – 3.0 GPA/21 ACT
Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville
Admission Requirement
2.0 GPA/19 ACT
2.5 GPA/17 ACT Scholarship Deadline – December 15 www.tntech.edu
Motlow State Community Collegewww.mscc.edu
Benefits of a Community College:
Saves Money
Improve GPA
Basic Requirements
Family Ties
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
www.ttcmurfreesboro.edu
Benefits of a Technical School:
Affordability
Short Duration of Courses
Employment Opportunities
Practical Training
ACT/SATWhat is the difference?
• Both fulfill the same role in the admission process
• Both have college readiness benchmarks
• ACT is content based
• SAT test critical thinking/problem solving
• Your strength and weakness
Junior ACT DateMarch 4, 2014
• Free
• Reportable Score
• Test during a school day
• School will complete registration for you
ACT Test Prep
• ACT Workshop (Sycamore Learning) February 26 & 27 at 3:30
Register at www.prepforthefuture.com – fee $79
• www.march2success.com – online free resource
• www.actstudent.org- online resources
Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program
Hope - $4000(4yr) $2000(2yr)GPA 3.0 or ACT 21
General Assembly Merit (GAMS) - $1000
GPA 3.75 and ACT 29Wilder-Naifeh - $2000
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Scholarship Resources
• OHS Guidance webpage• Email• University websites• Scholarship search engines• Civic organizations• Church• Employer
**College Planning Guide/Power Point will be posted on our web page
2014-2015Youth Leadership Rutherford
• www.rutherfordbep.org/programs/ylr
• Applications due February 3, 2014 to Chamber of Commerce
Junior Parent Night
• Thursday, January 23, 2014
• 7:00 p.m.
• OHS Theatre
• To prepare parents to help their rising senior with 12th grade responsibilities
• Free ACT/SAT prep information
Spring RegistrationComing Soon!
• Late February
• Course Consideration
• Challenge and Rigor
• Dual Enrollment
Spring Test Dates
• AP Exams – May 7-May 14
• IB Exams – May 7-May 25
• Writing Assessment – February 3-28
• EOC Exams – May 5-May 9
Summer Activities
• Senior Pictures – Paul Vaughn Studios
• Campus Visits
• Summer Programs
• Part Time Job
• Job Shadow
• Volunteer