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AgendaIntroduction/Welcome
– Sean Halpin, PPS Director of Student Support ServicesPlymouth Guidance Department Information
– Jo-Anne Gretemeyer, PNHS Guidance Department Head – Emily Nugent, PSHS Guidance Department Head
The Community College Option– Christine McCarey, Coordinator of Admissions, Cape Cod CC
The Massachusetts State College and University System– Michael Lynch, Director of Admissions, UMass Dartmouth
The Selective Admissions Process– Christopher O'Brien, Associate Director of Admissions,
Boston CollegeThe Financial Aid Process
– Jodi Conway, Financial Aid Consultant/Former College Financial Aid Director
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Guidance CounselorsPNHS
Kerran Goff A-F
Jo-Anne Gretemeyer G-L
Andrea Norton N-Z
Elaine Kracov M (Grade 9 Purple Team)
Brunnie Getchell Grade 9 Red, Blue and Gold
PSHS
Jason Hall A-De
Lindsay Saba Di-Fe
Mark Furman Fi-Ju
Kristen Buchanan K-Me
Danielle Cafferty Mi-Sh
Emily Nugent Si-Z
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Topics of Discussion
Graduation Requirements
College Requirements Guidance Packet for
CollegeClass RankTime LineThe Application Process Career Cruising
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Graduation RequirementsCREDIT REQUIREMENTS
• 115 Credits Minimum
• 20 Credits in English
• 15 Credits in History
• 20 Credits in Math
• 15 Credits in Science
• 10 Credits in Phys. Ed.
• Must earn 30 credits each year during grades 11 and 12
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
• U.S. History I• U.S. History II
MCAS REQUIREMENTS
• Must Pass MCAS in ELA, Math, and Science
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College RequirementsPlymouth High Schools’ requirements PLUS:
•Math – Completion of Algebra II
•Foreign Language – 2 Year Minimum, 3 Years Recommended
•Specific Requirements of the College or the Major
•SAT’s– SAT I (Reasoning Test) 5/4, 6/1 (deadline 4/5,
5/2)– SAT II (Subject Tests) 6/1 (deadline 5/2)
• Students must send all scores to colleges through www.collegeboard.com
– ACT 6/8 (deadline 5/3)
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Guidance Packet for College
• High School Transcript with Rank and GPA
• Resume through Career Cruising (activities, volunteer work, awards/honors, work experience)
• Counselor Recommendation• Teacher Recommendations• School Profile
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Class Rank
Plymouth Public Schools utilizes a weighted 4.0 scale where only core courses are included and only courses taken during the school day are considered.
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Class RankGrade Point Conversions
Grade AP Honors/
Accelerated College Prep I
All Others
A+ 5.3 4.8 4.3 3.8 A 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 A- 4.7 4.2 3.7 3.2 B+ 4.3 3.8 3.3 2.8 B 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 B- 3.7 3.2 2.7 2.2 C+ 3.3 2.8 2.3 1.8 C 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 C- 2.7 2.2 1.7 1.2 D+ 2.3 1.8 1.3 0.8 D 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 D- 1.7 1.2 0.7 0.2 F 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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February March April May June July August September October November December January February March April May
JUNIOR YEAR SUMMER SENIOR YEAR
MAKE A LIST, RESEARCH COLLEGES, AND VISIT COLLEGES
FILL OUT APPLICATIONS
Send CSS Profile + +
BRING COMPLETED FORMS TO YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
COMPLETE FAFSA
TAKE ADMISSIONS TESTS RE-TAKE STANDARDIZED TESTS
NARROW LIST OF COLLEGES
Register for CSS Profile
GET APPLICATIONS
**FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) packets are available on-line.
*These time frames are general suggestions. Pay close attention to specific deadlines for testing, admission, and financial aid.
**CSS Financial Aid Profile forms are available on-line.
WAIT FOR COLLEGE RESPONSES
CHOOSE!
RESPONSE MUST BE
BY MAY 1!
STUDENT-ATHLETES FOR DIV I OR DIV II COLLEGES COMPLETE NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE FORMS
*October - Plymouth Schools College Fair *October - All Cape College Fair
*April - Boston National College
Fair
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The Application ProcessResponsibility of the Student
• Request recommendations from two teachers
• Obtain applications• Complete resume on Career Cruising• Complete application with essay &
application fee and send to colleges • Have student and parent complete
and sign Records Release Form• Complete Transcript Request Card for
each college and submit to Guidance• Send SAT scores to colleges
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The Application ProcessResponsibility of the Counselor
• Review Transcript and Options with Student
• Write Letter of Recommendation if requested or required
• Compile and Mail Packages to all Colleges
• Mail Mid-Year Reports to Schools Requested by Student
• Send Final Transcript to School of Choice
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www.careercruising.com
Login Informationusername: plymouthpassword: north OR south
– Portfolio Login
– Special Tools: Resume Builder
– Careers
– Schools : School Selector, Planning Timeline & Financial Aid
EST 1961
Admissions Office2240 Iyannough RoadWest Barnstable, MA
02668capecod.edu
[email protected](877) 846-3672
Our Campus Community
- 6,500 students from diverse backgrounds
- Small classes
- Student-centered faculty and staff
- Services and programs to increase academic
achievements
- Transfer programs
- Career planning and placement assistance
- Internships & part-time work experience
- Less than $5,000/year for MA residents
- 1 of 15 MA public higher education community
collegeWe value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual
respect.
Our Academic Options
Associate in Arts Concentrations
Associate in
ScienceConcentrations &
Programs
Transfer
Bachelor’s degree
2 + 2 Programs
Bachelor’s degree
Workforce Practical Experience
We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.
Our Community College Benefits
Option 1 – MassTransferMassTransfer
Partnership with 13 MA public higher education
institutions
Guarantees admission
Full transfer of credit
Tuition discountMinimum Requirements:
2.0 GPA – No admission fee or essay; full transfer of credits;
satisfaction of general education requirements
2.5 GPA – Guaranteed admission; all the above
3.0 GPA – 33% Tuition waiver; all the above
For more information on MassTransfer visit www.mass.edu/masstransfer
Our Community College Benefits
Option 2 – MassTransfer BlockMassTransfer Block
Satisfies the general education requirement
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Total of 34 Credit Hours
English Comp/Writing 6 credit hours
Behavioral & Social Science 9 credit hours
Humanities & Fine Arts 9 credit hours
Natural or Physical Science 7 credit hours
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning 3 credit hours
Our students’ education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College.
Our Community College Benefits
Option 3 – 2 + 2 Programs2 + 2 Programs
Complete freshman and sophomore year at CCCC in an
Associate degree program
Transfer to one of the following institutions and
complete junior and senior year on our campus
Participating Schools
Umass Boston B.S. in Nursing (R.N. – B.S.N.
online)
Umass Dartmouth B.A. in Liberal Arts
B.S. in General Business
AdministrationStart here and you can take your life anywhere.
Our Community College Benefits
ESL Courses
Online classes
Night & weekend programs
Part-time class schedules
Career placement assistance
Project Forward opportunities
Job growth, to career change, to advance degree, we’re your pathway.
Our Community College Benefits
Cost of 4Cs EducationCost of 4Cs Education
Full-time Tuition & Fees $4,830Health Insurance $928 (can be waived)
Room & Board $3,100-$8,400 (estimated)
Books & Supplies $1,000
Personal Expenses $1,356
Transportation $2,500
Our Campus Resources
Academic Advising
Counseling Services
Academic Support Programs
Disability Services
Tutoring Center
Math Learning Center
E-Tutoring
Reading & Writing Resource Center
Career Services
Coaches & Mentors Program
Advantage/TRiO/Student Support Services
Veterans Services
Job growth, to career change, to advance degree, we’re your pathway.
Enrollment Process
Submit completed application form
Submit official high school
Submit college transcripts
Allied Health Programs
International Applicants
Start here, and you can take your life anywhere!
AgendaIntroduction/Welcome
– Sean Halpin, PPS Director of Student Support ServicesPlymouth Guidance Department Information
– Jo-Anne Gretemeyer, PNHS Guidance Department Head – Emily Nugent, PSHS Guidance Department Head
The Community College Option– Christine McCarey, Coordinator of Admissions, Cape Cod CC
The Massachusetts State College and University System– Michael Lynch, Director of Admissions, UMass Dartmouth:
The Selective Admissions Process– Christopher O'Brien, Associate Director of Admissions,
Boston CollegeThe Financial Aid Process
– Jodi Conway, Financial Aid Consultant/Former College Financial Aid Director
Q & A04/18/23 26