Senior Parent Post High School Planning Night

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Senior Parent Post High School Planning Night

• Counseling Center
• Columbus North High School
• August 30, 2011

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Counseling Center Staff

• Mrs. Sandy Freshour, Counselor, Grades 10 12
  (A-K)
• Mrs. Julie Speer, Counselor, Grades 10 12( L-Z)
• Mrs. LuAnn Davis, Counselor, Grades 9 11
• Mrs. Karmen Riley Counselor, Grades 9 11
• Mrs. Rhonda Murray, Registrar
• Mrs. Robin Hilber, Secretarial Assistant
• Mrs. Jenny Weir, Assistant
• Mr. Rick Thomas, Counseling Director-Special
  Education
• Mrs. Teresa Weichman, C4 counselor

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STEP 1 Getting Ready to Graduate

• SENIOR MEETINGS
• Will Check
• Transcripts/Credits
• Current Schedule
• Diploma Requirements
• Senior Data Sheet
• Answer Questions How to proceed
• Give Information
• Pg 1 in hand-outs

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STEP 1 Getting Ready to Graduate

• GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
• Diploma requirements-Check now to make sure all
  requirements are being met in some way
• Pg 3 in handouts
• Success on ECAs Algebra I English 10
  (Graduation Qualifying Exams)
• Jan Matchette-Testing Coordinator
  matchettej_at_bcsc.k12.in.us
• Senior Project Pride-Lisa Cooley Pg 4 in
  handout
• Project-based/community component
• Paper written in 1st semester English class
• information
• Consult CNHS website for in-depth info

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Step 1 Getting Ready to Graduate

• Grades are posted on Parent Portal in real time
• Report cards progress reports are posted will
  not be mailed unless requested by calling the
  Counseling Center
• Help you senior stay aware of progress

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Columbus North High School BULL DOG
BYTES Published by the Counseling Center August
2011 Pg 5-6 in Handout

• Counselors meeting with seniors
• Graduation requirements
• SAT ACT test dates
• Post Secondary Planning
• Applying to College
• Financial Aid Information
• Other

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Senior Planning Calendar
IMPORTANT DATES FOR SENIOR YEAR
Pg 7 in handouts
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STEP 2 Finding the Right College

• COLLEGE INFORMATION
• NAVIANCE-access from the North website under
  Counseling Center (students given accounts at
  junior meeting) Pg 8
• Mail from Colleges
• Counseling Center Library
• Internet sites
• www.collegeboard.com
• www.learnmoreindiana.org
• www.triptocollege.org
• www.collegelink.com
• www.collegeview.com
• Pg 9 in handouts

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STEP 2 Finding the Right College

• COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISTING NORTH
• Listings on NAVIANCE, in Show Me the Money (Pg
  10-11 in handouts) and on the Counseling Center
  bulletin board
• Obtain a pass from Mrs. Hilber
• List of questions for the representative
• Parents are welcome to attend by calling the
  counseling center in advance 376-4292

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STEP 2 Finding the Right College

• COLLEGE VISTS
• Visit Colleges on-line
• Visit as many campuses as possible
• Three days senior year
• Make Appointment with the College Admission
  Office
• Complete College Visit form from the Deans
  Office at least one week prior to the visit
• Attend Regional College Fair at East
• September 29, 2011, 11am-1230pm
• East High School
• Parents Welcome!
• Pg 12-13 in handout

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STEP 2 Finding the Right College

• FINDING THE RIGHT FIT
• (What Colleges Look For)
• Types of classes taken
• Grade point average
• Class rank
• Test scores
• Extra-curricular and personal activities
• Geographical and racial balance
• Music auditions, Art portfolio, Other
• COLLEGES DIFFER!!!!- CONTACT THE COLLEGE

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STEP 3 Taking the Right Tests

• SAT ACT
• Registration- on line (or hard copy)
• Take in Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec
• Cost
• Scoring
• Testing Calendar Pg 14 handouts
• ACT/SAT comparison Pg 15 handouts

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STEP 3 Taking the Right Test

• ADDITIONAL EXAMS
• AP Tests (colleges vary on how they use the AP
  test scores, contact specific college)
• Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
  (ASVAB)
• Other Required Exams-Check with your
  Post-Secondary Institution (College Placement,
  SAT Subject Tests, CLEP for college credit)

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STEP 4 Applying to College

• COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
• (pg 16-19 in handout)
• Find Applications
• Colleges website
• Many colleges prefer online applications
• Create an account (write down user name
  password)
• Print the application checklist
• Counseling Center
• Most in-state schools
• College Handbook (addresses for out of state
  colleges)
• NAVIANCE

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STEP 4 Applying to Colleges

• COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
• Apply Early
• Rule of Thumb Apply by November 1st
• Check each college deadline carefully!
• Print out required forms submit
• Follow Directions
• Each college has own unique process, most have a
  checklist
• Do your homework! Requirements application
  components vary.
• Check to see if Student Essay or Recommendation
  Letters are required. Tips on Pg 17 of handout

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STEP 4 Applying to College

• COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
• Be responsible
• Know deadlines
• Keep in contact with your counselor
• Do legwork and necessary research
• Update your resume
• Be organized
• College folder, application folder, chart to
  keep track
• Add the college to your NAVIANCE account for
  colleges I am applying to
• Mark deadlines on calendar
• Ask for required recommendations in September
  write essays well ahead the deadline

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STEP 4 Applying to College

• Working with your Counselor
• Most colleges require a counselor component
• We advise you to be early
• Counselor recommendations, teacher
  recommendations, transcripts, etc. should be
  submitted at least 2 weeks prior to deadline
  along with a Recommendation Information Sheet (Pg
  17 of handout), resume or list of activities
• Counselors and support staff complete requests on
  first-come, first-serve basis
• If you are not submitting your application
  electronically or the counselor component is
  being mailed, leave time for US Postal Service to
  deliver your materials
• Allow extra time for the colleges internal mail
  service to process your application as well
• Use the CNHS College Application Checklist on Pg
  19 of your handout when turning in materials to
  the counseling office
• Be sure to follow up

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STEP 4 Applying to College

• HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
• Required by most every college
• Must be sent directly from school
• Hardcopy or electronically
• Transcript has
• Grades
• Class Rank
• Grade Point Average - GPA
• Type of Classes
• Test Scores
• --------------------------------------------------
  -------------------------------------------------
• Request in Counseling Office or online
• Allow three school days for transcript
• Three transcripts are free, after 1.00 each
• Your packet has an example Pg 20 handouts

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STEP 4 Applying to College

• E-TRANSCRIPT
• Sign up available on NAVIANCE
• Send a transcript to any college in the nation
  for free!
• Indiana colleges prefer use of e-transcript
• Can access 24 hours a day
• Semester Grades, GPA (on 12 4 point scale),
  Class Rank, Current Classes, Standardized Test
  Scores
• http//www.bcsc.k12.in.us/northhs/site/default.asp
  
• click on Counseling Center tab

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STEP 5 Finding Funding for College

• TIPS
• Students Parents work together
• Communicate deadlines
• Understanding student role in securing for
  college
• Get the Numbers Right
• Research the actual cost of attending each
  college on your list (see www.collegeboard.com)
• Tuition, fees, room board, Books supplies,
  estimated personal expenses, transportation
  expenses

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STEP 5 Finding Funding for College

• TIPS
• Know your Resources
• SHOW ME THE MONEY (Pg 10-11 of handout)
• Internet (be aware of websites for profit)
• Learn More Indiana (www.learnmoreindiana.org)
• Apply for Scholarships
• Start with the Financial Aid Office at the
  colleges you want to attend
• Check college websites for scholarship apps
• Subscribe to Show Me the Money

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STEP 5 Finding Funding for College

• COMPLETE THE FAFSA
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid
• Received by Federal Processor March 10th 2012

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STEP 5 Finding Funding for College

• FINANCIAL AID MEETING
• WEDNESDAY
• JANUARY 12, 2012
• 700 p.m.
• North Auditorium

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STEP 5 Finding Funding For College

• SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID
• Aid Comes From
• Federal Government
• State Aid
• College
• Private
• Types of Aid
• loans
• scholarships
• grants
• work study

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Special Guest
Heritage Fund Miranda Cross 376-7772
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• EARLY COLLEGE OPTION
• Earn college credit while still in high school
• Ivy Tech Community College or IUPUC, general
  education classes
• Dual credit at a reduced cost
• Experience post-secondary work on a college
  campus while still in high school
• Contact the Counseling Center for more
  information.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• NCAA NAIA ELIGIBILITY
• Division I and II college athletics
• www.eligibilitycenter.org. 
• Fill out Domestic Release Form
• Transcript Release Form
• Sliding scale Grade point average vs. SAT or
  ACT scores
• 16 core classes- must be NCAA approved!
• NAIA
• www.playnaia.org
• Check the website!

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Additional Post Secondary Options
• Internships
• Co-ops
• Apprenticeships
• Military contact recruiters for info
• Certificate Programs
• Adult Education

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PROGRAM EVALUATION

• Tonights Program
• Senior Bulldog Bytes
• Show-Me-The-Money sign-up form

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Counseling Center Contact Information

• OFFICE 376-4292
• Sandy Freshour, Counselor
• freshours_at_bcsc.k12.in.us
• Julie Speer, Counselor
• speerj_at_bcsc.k12.in.us
• Rick Thomas, Director of Counseling
• thomasr_at_bcsc.k12.in.us
• Robin Hilber (for Show Me the Money)
• hilberr_at_bcsc.k12.in.us

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Good Luck 2012 Graduatesand Parents!