Welcome to Junior Parent College Night

Lauren Peterson School Counselor

Sophomores & Seniors N-Z

Lisa Palmison School Counselor

Freshman & Seniors G-M

Maridi Gurtsak School Counselor

Juniors & Seniors A-F

Preparation for College• High School GPA

• Rigorous high school coursework

• Motivation & Commitment

• Study Habits

• Career Shadowing

• Transcript• GPA• Class rank• Attendance• Test scores

• School & community involvement

• Work

Considering Educational Options

Four Year (Public/Private)

Two Year Colleges

Certificate Programs

Technical Schools

Apprenticeship Programs

Military (ASVAB 3/15/13- register in guidance)Service Academies

ROTCNational Guard/Reserves

College Prep Recommendations

Language Arts 4 creditsMathematics 4 creditsScience 4 creditsSocial Studies 4 creditsForeign Language 2 credits Fine Arts 1 credit

Art, Band, Choir, VCD (Visual Communication Design)

ACT/SAT Information College-bound juniors should take both tests this spring – and at least once in their senior year if not satisfied with the scores (Code- 363940)

ACT Registration: www.actstudent.org April 12th Register by March 7th June 14th Register by May 9th

SAT Registration: www.collegeboard.org March 8th Register by February 7th

May 3rd Register by April 4th June 7th Register by May 9th

College ComparisonMajors and educational programsType of school and degrees offeredAdmission policyLocation and sizeCosts and financial aidCollege affiliation and

accreditationCampus activitiesSupport services

Public College Update

The University of AkronBowling Green State

UniversityCentral State UniversityUniversity of CincinnatiCleveland State

UniversityKent State University

Miami UniversityThe Ohio State

UniversityOhio UniversityShawnee State UniversityThe University of ToledoWright State UniversityYoungstown State

University

2 Year College UpdateAdmissionPlacement Testing ValueAssociates Degree Certificate Transferability / Public School

Agreementwww.transfer.org

Campus Visit Checklist

Schedule a campus tourMeet with an admission counselorVerify admission requirementsDetermine actual college costsAsk about financial aid opportunitiesInvestigate your academic programsAttend a classTalk with students and faculty

Financing Your Education &

College Now Greater Cleveland

Determine college costs & resources

Secure necessary forms and note deadlinesFile FAFSA after January 1st in senior yearAvoid ruling-out a school because of cost until the

financial aid package is presented

Be aware of scholarship scamsCollege Now Greater Cleveland- make

appointment tonight with Ms.Capelle

Timeline: Spring/Summer Identify career goals – set up career shadowing

and visit Ohio Career Information System

www.ocis.org Username: olmfallsh Password: ohiocis03

Identify important college characteristics

Be realistic- review admission requirements (GPA and test scores)

Research at least 5-8 schools and narrow your choices by scheduling and taking college visits

Take the ACT/SAT this spring!

Timeline: Senior Year- Fall Apply Early- be aware of deadlines

3-5 colleges Complete applications prior to

Thanksgiving breakRegister for fall administration of the ACT/SAT

and SAT subject tests if necessaryMake college visits & meet with college

representatives visiting OFHS Investigate available scholarships and deadlines

Sources of College Information

Counselors’ Corner

National College Fair: Sunday, April 6th 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Cleveland State University Wolstein Center Online registration: http://www.gotomyncf.com  

College representatives visiting OFHS in the fall

College Now Greater Cleveland - sign up for an appointment with Ms. Capelle #427-6116

Thank You For Attending

Next year’s senior counselor assignments

effective August 2014:

A-F Mrs. Maridi GurtsakG-M Mrs. Lisa PalmisonN-Z Ms. Lauren Peterson