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College 101Presented by
Henry Clay High School
Meet your Counselor Sharron Wesley – Students A – Ch
[email protected] - 381-3423 Ext. 3310 April Cain – Students Ci - Goll
[email protected] - 381-3423 Ext. 3313 Rachael Howard – Students Gom – K
[email protected] - 381-3423 Ext. 1152 Jackie Smith – Students L - N
[email protected] - 381-3423 Ext. 3312 Josh Edwards – Students O - Sl
[email protected] - 381-3423 Ext. 3309 Bonnie Barnes – Students Sm - Z
[email protected] - 381-3423 Ext. 3308
Welcome Parents
Governor’sScholars Program
Governor’s School for
the Arts
www.gsp.ky.gov www.kentuckygsa.org
Governor’sSchool for the
Arts
5 Week Residential Summer ProgramBetween 11th and 12th Grade YearApplications Available Online nowNominated by the School and School DistrictPSAT, SAT, or ACT RequiredVisit Website for More Information:
www.gsp.ky.govDeadline for students to turn in all application materials is December 2, 2014.
Governor’s Scholars Program
3 Week Residential Summer ProgramStudents Interested in Creative and Performing ArtsMust currently be a Sophomore or JuniorApplication Required and Available OnlineStudent deadline is December 31.
www.kentuckygsa.org
Governor’s School for the Arts
Creative WritingDanceDramaInstrumental Music
Musical TheaterVisual ArtVocal Music
What is the AP Program?• College Level Courses• Most Challenging and Most Rigorous offered in
High School
Advanced Placement - AP
• Added Challenge• Extra Credentials for College Admissions
• Weighted Credit• Earn College Credit if the AP Score meets college criteria
• Possibly earn Advanced Placement in College
Benefits of Taking AP Courses:
◦ English Literature◦ English Language◦ Statistics◦ Calculus I/AB◦ Calculus II/BC◦ Biology◦ Physics◦ Chemistry◦ World History◦ US History
◦ US Government & Politics◦ Psychology◦ European History◦ Macroeconomics◦ Art History◦ Art Studio◦ French◦ German◦ Latin◦ Spanish
Henry Clay’s AP ProgramIncludes 20 AP Coursesand Exams
Exams are given the first of May. Check www.collegeboard.com to find out which test is offered when.
Dates and times vary depending on subject
Visit the Website:• www.collegeboard.com
AP Exam Dates
College AdmissionsScholarships
Why Take the ACT or SAT
College Entrance Exam - SAT
SAT – www.collegeboard.com– $52.50 for Registration– Highest Possible Score – 2400– The National Average – 1500– Subject Areas
Writing – 200 to 800 Possible Score
Math – 200 to 800 Possible Score
Critical Reading – 200 to 800 Possible Score
ACT – www.actstudent.org◦ $38 for Registration◦ Highest Possible Score – 36◦ The National Average – 21◦ Subject Areas
English – 75 Questions – 45 Minutes Math – 60 Questions – 60 Minutes Reading – 40 Questions – 35 Minutes Science – 40 Questions – 35 Minutes Optional Writing – 30 Minutes
College Entrance Exam - ACT
2014-2015 Testing DatesACT
SEPTEMBER 13Register by August 8
OCTOBER 25Register by September 19
DECEMBER 13Register by November 7
FEBRUARY 7Register by January 9
March 3 - ALL Juniors take the ACTRegistration is NOT Required
APRIL 18Register by March 13
JUNE 13Register by May 8
SATOCTOBER 11
Register by September 12
NOVEMBER 8Register by October 9
DECEMBER 6Register by November 6
JANUARY 24Register by December 29
MARCH 14Register by February 13
MAY 2Register by April 6
JUNE 6Register by May 8
Register Online - $75 (Fee waivers are availabe to students who have used a fee waiver on the ACT and/or SAT.)
◦ www.eligibilitycenter.org
Official Test Scores MUST be Sent from
ACT and/or SAT◦ Use Code 9999◦ The Higher the ACT and/or SAT Score, the Lower
the GPA has to be for Eligibility◦ 16 Core Courses are Required for Division I – Only
core courses are used to compute the GPA
Eligibility
Division I◦ 16 Core Courses◦ Minimum 2.0 GPA –
increases to 2.3 August 1, 2016.
◦ Slide Scale for Test Scores and GPA
Division II◦ 16 Core Courses◦ Minimum 2.0 GPA◦ Minimum SAT Score
of 820 OR◦ Minimum ACT Sum
Score of 68
Beginning August 1, 2018 – Minimum GPA of 2.2 required.
Eligibility
Division I◦ 4 English◦ 3 Math (Algebra I or Higher)
◦ 2 Science◦ 1 Additional Math,
Science, or English◦ 2 Social Studies◦ 4 Extra Core (Math,
Science, English, Social Studies, and/or Foreign Language)
Division II◦ 3 English◦ 2 Math (Algebra I or Higher)
◦ 2 Science◦ 3 Additional English,
Math, or Science◦ 2 Social Studies◦ 4 Extra Core (Math,
Science, English, Social Studies, and/or Foreign Language)
Eligibility
GPA is calculated for Core Courses ONLY
Division I Sliding Scale Example
Core GPA SAT(Verbal and Math Only)
ACT(Sum of All 4 Subject Areas)
3.450 440 41
3.275 510 45
3.100 580 49
2.950 640 53
2.775 710 58
2.525 790 65
2.225 930 78
2.000 1010 86
www.eligibilitycenter.org ◦ Meet with your Counselor to Review Transcript◦ Register online◦ Keep track of your account and your eligibility
process◦ Make an appointment with your counselor if you
have questions about your core classes or the worksheet.
Eligibility
What Can College Do For Your Child
Kentucky Higher Education Assistance AuthorityP.O. Box 798Frankfort, KY 40602-0798(800) 928-8926www.kheaa.com
The Student Loan PeopleP.O. Box 24266Louisville, KY 40224-0266(888) 678-4625www.studentloanpeople.com
KHEAA Outreach
Scholarships vs. Grants vs. Student Loans
Who Are We?
Financial aid◦ Grants/scholarships◦ Work-study◦ Loans
Informational services◦ Publications
Getting In – for Seniors Getting Ready – for Juniors
◦ Outreach counselors Savings Programs
◦ Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust
The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, or KHEAA, is the state government agency that provides students with:
KHEAA – www.kheaa.comApplication status◦ Account history◦ KEES awards◦ College Aid Calculator◦ Reference books
Where to Find Information
College Circuithttps://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/CollegeCircuit.pdf
Getting In http://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/ky/getin/KYGIintro.pdf
Financial Aid Profile:www.collegeboard.com
Matching Students to Scholarships:www.fastweb.com
Scholarships Known to Henry Clay Counselors are on the Henry Clay website. Click on “Counseling” then find Scholarship Info for your grade level.
www.henryclay.fcps.net
Contact the Individual Colleges/University Scholarship Offices as soon as possible for additional scholarship information.
Where to Find More Information
www.fafsa.ed.gov◦ Get Organized
Determine Dependency Status Gather Required Documents Complete FAFSA Worksheet on Website
◦ Search for School Codes on the FAFSA Website◦ Apply for a PIN◦ Check Application Deadline Dates
College Goal Sunday in January◦ http://www.kasfaa.com/CollegeGoalKY
FAFSA Workshop at Henry Clay◦ February
FAFSAFree Application for Federal Student Aid
for Grants and Student Loans
Individual Learning Plan for ALL Students
Records Career, Education, and Life GoalsExplores Career InterestsProvides College and Scholarship SearchesDevelops a Professional ResumeFREE online access
What is the ILP?
www.careercruising.com/ILP/ EACH YEAR: 9th through 11th Grade Students Update the ILP
in their Social Studies Class.
12th Grade Students Update the ILP in their English Class.
These teachers have usernames and passwords for the students.
Students Accessing the ILP:
www.careercruising.com/ILP/
See Your Counselor for:
Parent/Guardian UsernameParent/Guardian Password
Parents Accessing the ILP:
• Varies with College• Early Decision (Binding)• Early Action (Non-Binding)• Regular Decision (Non-Binding)• Contact College Admissions Office or visit
the College Website
College Admissions Process
Check website: www.commonapp.org
to see which colleges accept the Common Application
Application is available online.
Common Applications
• Provide Resume• Provide Stamps• Provide College Form if available• Give at least 2 Weeks Notice• For December 15 – January 10
deadlines, give all information to counselor by December 1
Recommendations
• ALWAYS Contact College Admissions office to schedule visit
• Contact Dean of the College for the selected major of student to arrange meeting
• Contact the College’s Financial Aid office• Complete College Visit Form
1. Hard Copies are in the counseling office at Henry Clay2. Return Completed form to Main Office at Henry Clay
• Seniors - 5 School Days Allowed for College Visits• Juniors - 3 School Days Allowed for College Visits
College Visits
October 13, 2014Heritage Hall at Lexington Center (below Rupp Arena)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Approximately 150 Colleges
The Gary R. Martin Central Kentucky College Fair
Henry Clay High School2100 Fontaine RoadLexington, KY 40502(859) 381-3423CEEB School Code - 181425Henry Clay
www.henryclay.fcps.net
Fayette Countywww.fcps.net
Kentucky Department of Educationwww.education.ky.gov
Infinite Campus Parent PortalEmail: [email protected]
Request username and password.
Give your name, your child’s name, child’s date of birth, and the school name.