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Welcome to Junior Parent College Night. Lauren Peterson School Counselor Sophomores & Seniors N-Z Lisa PalmisonSchool Counselor Freshman & Seniors G-M Maridi Gurtsak School Counselor Juniors & Seniors A-F. Preparation for College. High School GPA - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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College ComparisonMajors and educational programsType of school and degrees offeredAdmission policyLocation and sizeCosts and financial aidCollege affiliation and
accreditationCampus activitiesSupport services
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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
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2 Year College UpdateAdmissionPlacement Testing ValueAssociates Degree Certificate Transferability / Public School
Agreementwww.transfer.org
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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