Welcome to Junior Parent College Night

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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
• ROTC
• National Guard/Reserves

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College Prep Recommendations

• Language Arts 4 credits
• Mathematics 4 credits
• Science 4 credits
• Social Studies 4 credits
• Foreign 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 Comparison

• Majors and educational programs
• Type of school and degrees offered
• Admission policy
• Location and size
• Costs and financial aid
• College affiliation and accreditation
• Campus activities
• Support services

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Public College Update

• The University of Akron
• Bowling Green State University
• Central State University
• University of Cincinnati
• Cleveland State University
• Kent State University

• Miami University
• The Ohio State University
• Ohio University
• Shawnee State University
• The University of Toledo
• Wright State University
• Youngstown State University

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2 Year College Update

• Admission
• Placement Testing
• Value
• Associates Degree
• Certificate
• Transferability / Public School Agreement
• www.transfer.org

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Campus Visit Checklist

• Schedule a campus tour
• Meet with an admission counselor
• Verify admission requirements
• Determine actual college costs
• Ask about financial aid opportunities
• Investigate your academic programs
• Attend a class
• Talk with students and faculty

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Financing Your Education College Now Greater
Cleveland

• Determine college costs resources
• Secure necessary forms and note deadlines
• File FAFSA after January 1st in senior year
• Avoid ruling-out a school because of cost until
  the financial aid package is presented
• Be aware of scholarship scams
• College 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 break
• Register for fall administration of the ACT/SAT
  and SAT subject tests if necessary
• Make 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
• 100 p.m. -400 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 years senior counselor assignments
• effective August 2014
• A-F Mrs. Maridi Gurtsak
• G-M Mrs. Lisa Palmison
• N-Z Ms. Lauren Peterson