Welcome to Junior Parent College Night

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Welcome to Junior Parent College Night

• Lauren Peterson School Counselor
• Freshmen Seniors N-Z
• Lisa Meinhardt School Counselor
• Juniors Seniors G-M
• Maridi Gurtsak School Counselor
• Sophomores 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

UPCOMING EVENT March 13, 2013 Junior Post High
School Planning Day (career shadow or schedule a
college visit ) Students make arrangements and
complete paperwork- please note change from
original scheduled event
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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 13th Register by March 8th
• June 8th Register by May 3rd

• SAT
• Registration www.collegeboard.org
• May 4th Register by April 5th
• June 1st Register by May 17th

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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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Private Tuition Cost Comparison
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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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Tri-C Advantage Data

• Our tuition is the lowest in Northeast Ohio. You
  can take the same general education courses
  offered at most four-year schools for a fraction
  of the cost.
• Based on Fall 2009 full-time charges for 15
  credit hours and either 2 semesters or 3
  quarters. Amounts shown include both
  instructional and general/facilities fees, but do
  not include room and board costs (which average
  7,200), transportation, and other costs. (Data
  provided by Cuyahoga Community College)
• Tri-C Savings per year
• Bowling Green State University 6,724
• Central State University 2,878
• Cleveland State University 5,504
• Kent State University 6,320
• Miami University 9,026
• Ohio University 6,491
• Ohio State University 6,290
• Shawnee State University 3,416
• The University of Akron 5,967
• University of Cincinnati 6,983
• University of Toledo 5,510
• Wright State University 5,117
• Youngstown State University 4,540

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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- call Mrs. Laut
• 427-6116 for an appointment

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Timeline Spring/Summer

• Identify career goals set up career shadowing
  and visit Ohio Career Information System
  (www.ocis.org Username jdoe Password Student
  ID)
• 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 21st
• 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 Mr. Dollinger 427-6116

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Thank You For Attending

• Next years senior counselor assignments
• effective August 2013
• A-F Mrs. Maridi Gurtsak
• G-M Ms. Lisa Meinhardt(Palmison)
• N-Z Mrs. Lauren Peterson