College PlanningAurora High School

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College Planning Night OverviewMonday, November 19, 2012

AHS Graduation Requirements Coursework for College Preparation Junior Year Timeline OCIS and Other Resources Tips for Campus Visits PSAT, PLAN, SAT, ACT, SAT Subject

Tests Social Networking Site Cautions What to Look for in a College

OCIS(Ohio Career Information System)

Searches available include college, career, scholarships, and financial aid(e.g. School Sort)

Portfolio development option

http://ocis.ode.state.oh.usUsername: AuroraHSPassword: ohiocis03

Other College Search Resources College Websites Books/Reference Manuals College Fairs Admissions Representatives Magazines

Ohio College Websites

Public Collegeshttp://www.opuac.org/

Private Collegeshttp://www.ohioprivatecolleges.com/

Tips for Campus Visits Investigate the campus environment Investigate academic programs and

student activities Meet with an admissions counselor Meet with a professor in the department

in which you are interested Attend a class Eat in the cafeteria Ask about campus safety and

transportation Discuss your chances for success:

admission, graduation, job placement, support services

College Entrance ExamsSAT Reasoning TestSAT Subject Tests

ACT All colleges accept either SAT or ACT Some colleges require SAT Subject Tests Some colleges may use highest subtest

scores from multiple test dates (“superscore”)

Some colleges are “test optional” Official score reports are often required

What do colleges look for? GPA Difficulty of curriculum Competitiveness of high school ACT/SAT scores Extracurricular activities Essays Recommendation letters Interviews Auditions/Portfolios

What to Look for in a College Degrees/programs

offered Location Religious affiliation Size Housing Special Academic/

Honors Programs Athletics & Activities

Student Safety Support Services Total Cost Scholarships offered Financial Aid

Social Networking Sitesand

College Admissions

Freshmen ProfilesHow will you find the college

that’s the right fit for you?

Mid 50% Range of Freshmen

Kent State University SAT Critical Reading

450-560 SAT Math 450-570 SAT Total 910-1140 ACT 19-24 Average GPA- 3.15 94 % of applicants

admitted

Muskingum University

SAT Critical Reading 460-580

SAT Math 440-570 SAT Total 900-1150 ACT 19-24 Average GPA- 3.2 80 % of applicants

admitted

Mid 50% Range of Freshmen

The Ohio State Univ. SAT Composite (without

writing) 1160-1340 ACT Composite 25-30 58% graduated in the

top 10% of their class 92% graduated in the

top 25% of their class % of applicants

admitted not available

Kenyon College SAT Critical

Reading 630-730 SAT Math 610-700 SAT Total 1240-

1430 ACT 25-29 Average GPA- 3.76 31 % of applicants

admitted

Georgetown UniversityMid 50% Range of Freshmen

SAT Critical Reading 680-760 SAT Math 670-760 SAT Total 1290-1490 ACT 30-34 86% graduated in the top 10% of their

class 97% graduated in the top 25% of their

class 21 % of applicants admitted

Princeton UniversityMid 50% Range of Freshmen

SAT Critical Reading 690-790 SAT Math 700-790 SAT Writing 690-780 96% graduated in the top 10% of their

class 99% graduated in the top 25% of their

class 9.9% of applicants admitted

Parent’s Role in College Planning

Promote independence/coach, don’t quarterback.

Connect with guidance counselors. Keep organized. Make it their college visit. Let your child complete the application. Let your child write the essay. Proofread the application. Anticipate a wild ride!

Is it too early to…??? ACT and SAT (END of Junior Year) College Exploration and Research Visiting Colleges Admissions meetings as AHS (Jr./Sr.

Year) College Applications (Fall of Senior

Year)