OCTOBER 17, 2019

COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING

2019 –2020

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TONIGHT WE WILL DISCUSS…

• Graduation Requirements• Diploma with Honors• Grad Testing Requirements• Career Exploration• Experienceships• Military & Career Tech Options• NCAA• College Visits & Fairs• College Entrance Exams• The College Search process• College Application Process• Financial Aid

TRANSCRIPTS & GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• 4 credits English• 4 credits Math• 3 credits Science (1 Biological , 1 Physical Science, 1 Other)• 3 ½ credits History • 1 credit Fine Art • ½ cr. Health , ½ cr. PE (2 sem classes, to include PE I)*• ½ credit Financial Literacy • 5 Additional Electives

22 TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE

*2 seasons of a Turpin sport, cheerleading, marching band or dance team can be used to meet PE requirement. Must be either 2 seasons or 2 PE classes, cannot mix & match

Diploma with Honors

Academic Honors -beyond minimum grad requirements:

• Math - add 1 higher than Algebra II (4 total)• Science - add 1 advanced level (4 total)• Social Studies - add .5 credit (4 total)• World Languages - 3 units of same language, or 2 + 2• ACT 27 or SAT 1280• GPA 3.5 (unweighted)

GPA is unweighted, as of the end of 1st sem. senior year

Other Honors Diplomas

Career Tech Honors DiplomaSTEM Honors DiplomaArts Honors Diploma (includes theatre, music, visual art)Social Science & Civic Engagement Honors Diploma

Handouts with details available

Students can earn only one type of honors diploma

GRADUATION TESTING REQUIREMENTSClass of 2020

In addition to earning 22 credits, students must take the following End of Course Exams:

• English 9 & 10• Math I & II• Biology• US History• US Government

• Students must accumulate 18 total points on seven end-of-course exams, including a minimum of

  

       4 points in English

       4 points in Math

      6 points in Social studies & science (combined)

GRADUATION TESTING REQUIREMENTSClass of 2021, 2022

Same as for class of 2020

OR

Demonstrate Competency

Demonstrate Readiness

More details to be announced when ready…..

GRADUATION TESTING REQUIREMENTSClass of 2023

Show Competency:Earn passing score on Algebra I and English II examsOR other non-test options

AND

Show Readiness

more details to be announced when ready….

• OPTION # 1- On College Campus

• OPTION # 2- High School Classes that give both HS and College Credit -“Dual Enrollment”

• Example: H Pre-Calc, Digital Imaging IIIEnrollment for H Pre-Calc happening NOW

College Credit Plus Info Meeting on Wed. Feb. 12, 2020 7:00 p.m.

THS Auditorium

COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING

XELLO: OUR NEW PLANNING TOOL

TECHNICAL/2 YEAR PROGRAMS

• Apprenticeships• HVAC, Construction, Plumbing, Electrician, Welding, etc

• Career Technical Education Programs• Great Oaks Adult Programs, Butler Tech

• Certificate Programs (~6mos-1year)• Regional, Community Colleges, Tech Schools

• (Cincy state, Sinclair, Columbus State,Hocking, etc.)

• Associates Degrees (2 Years)• 2 year degrees programs at a Regional/Community College

(UC Clermont, Blue Ash, Miami-Hamilton etc.)

MILITARY

• Rep Visits & Lunch Tables• Posted on Daily Announcements

• Local Recruiting Centers• Students can set up apts with recruiters

• ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)• http://official-asvab.com/• Students must set up time to take it with Recruiter

WHAT ARE COLLEGES LOOKING FOR?

• Transcripts & Academic Rigor• GPA• ACT/SAT Scores•

….ALSO:• Extracurricular Activities• Work/Internship Experience• Volunteer & Community Involvement• Leadership Skills• Communication Skills • Diversity of all kinds! What makes you unique?

THE COLLEGE SEARCH WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN A COLLEGE?

• Majors/Programs• Location• Public/Private• Size• Cost• Sports• Study Abroad• Internships..Co-Ops

• Where can I find this information?• Xello College Exploration Tools• Big Future College Search- College Board Website

BUILDING A COLLEGE LIST

Where to apply?• Good Fit• Likely• Reach

Narrow down College list to 3-6 schools

Have a back-up plan!

COLLEGE VISITS

• College Visits• Why visit?• Weekends/Overnights• Summer Programs• Policy, procedure, forms…• How many?

• Virtual Visits • College websites• Xello College Search tools

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Meet with Admissions Reps!•

Admission Reps coming to Turpin•Check All Student Schoology & website for list•Sign-up & Get permission slips in our Office

College Fairs & Events Fall:Forest Hills College and Career NightNational College Fair @ Duke Energy CenterVisual and Performing Arts Fair National Portfolio Day- Art Academy of Cincinnati

Spring:National College Fair Cintas Center at Xavier

THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

•Step #1: ACT/SAT

•Step # 2: THE APPLICATION PROCESS

•Step: # 3 FINANCIAL AID

STEP #1: TAKE ENTRANCE EXAMS: ACT/SAT

• Register: • ACT- www.act.org• SAT- www.collegeboard.org

• Does it matter what test I take?• No! ACT OR SAT• Take both?

• Send Scores:• Send scores directly to colleges from SAT/ACT (send them all!)• Send scores early if applying to Early Action deadlines

• What is Superscoring?

STEP # 2 APPLICATION PROCESS

•Complete the Application

•Send ACT/SAT scores

• Request Transcripts

• Request Letters of Recommendation (if necessary)

THE APPLICATION

• Gather Materials: What do they need?▪ HS Transcript▪ Resume (List of Activities, Honors, etc.)▪ Parent Info▪ Major preferences

• Types of Applications:• Common Application• Coalition Application• School-Specific Applications

• Common Application Tab• College Essay (MUST be one of the 5 Common App Prompts!)

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• College Search Tab• Search and add each school to your application

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• My Colleges Tab• College Specific questions (Major, entry year etc.)• Recommenders• Submit Application & Pay Application Fee

Over 900 schools… ONE Application

SCHOOL REPORT & TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS

Every student must INVITE their counselor to their application to submit a School Report

If a Common App/Coallition school…Transcripts are sent automatically for student

If NOT a Common App/Coalition school…Students request transcripts throughTranscript request link on Class of 2020 Schoology group page

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION•

How do I you know if I need one?Who should I have write my letter?

Provide recommender with:•Resume•Self-Evaluation form (Counselor letter)

For Common App:• “Invite” Counselor & Teacher•“Assign” Teacher Recs to schoolsRec letters will be submitted directly through Common App

For other Applications:• Online invitations to complete letters•Paper Letters: Provide your recommender with an addressed & stamped envelope

DEADLINES:

Know Your Deadlines!!!• Early Decision - Binding

• Early Action – Not Binding• Regular Deadline?• Rolling Admission?

Many schools have November 1 and December 1 Early Action deadlines

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STEP #3: FINANCIAL AID

• Institutional Scholarships • Academic Merit: ACT/SAT Scores, GPA• Major/Diversity

• FAFSA (Opens Oct. 1)• Grants (financial need/merit)• Loans • Work Study

• Local Outside Scholarships• Database on Turpin Counseling Page & Schoology

• Turpin based scholarship application in the Spring

Students interested in playing DI or DII sports must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center

NCAA ELIGIBILITY• NCAA - www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org

• Send ACT/SAT Scores: Code 9999 • Register end of Junior year • Request Official transcript be sent to NCAA• See Your counselor or coach for details

QUESTIONS:

• Service Hours to Graduate ???

• National Honor Society?

• Peer Tutoring?

• ??????....

QUESTIONS ?!?!

Ms. Aniskovich A-Enancyaniskovich@foresthills.edu

Ms. Wiginton F-Kamywiginton@foresthills.edu

Mrs. Dean L-Rlisadean@foresthills.edu

Mr. Nagel S-Zclintnagel@foresthills.edu

Twitter: @TurpinCounselor