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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
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)