COLLEGE - BOUND STUDENT

PARENT NIGHTAugust 27, 2013

7:00 p.m. OSHS Auditorium

WHEN?

4-year timeline located in Student Planner page 128

THE ACT ASSESSMENT

Colleges use this to predict student success

in college courses.

ACT Questions Based on subjects studied in high

school – Learn all you can Emphasizes thinking skills No recall of facts or memorized

information Questions require students to solve

problems, draw conclusions, make inferences, think analytically

When to Take the ACTJuniors: Dec. 2013 --

Take ACT for first time Spring Semester:

Work on test prep and/or tutoring April 2014 --

Take the ACT for the second time if you want to improve scores

Seniors: ASAP

The Test The test takes 2 hours and 55

minutes to complete It consists of 215 multiple-choice

questions in 4 areas:EnglishMathReading Science reasoningOPTIONAL: 30-minute writing test

Optional Writing Portion?

Not all institutions require or recommend taking the writing portion

Check directly with the institutions you are considering to find out their requirements (www.actstudent.org)

Test Fees and Options: ACT (No Writing) = $35.00

Includes reports for the student, their high school, and up to four college choices (if valid codes are provided when they register).

ACT (Plus Writing) = $50.50Includes reports for the student, their high school, and up to four college choices (if valid codes are provided when they register). The $15.50 Writing Test fee is refundable, on written request, if they are absent on test day or switch to the ACT (No Writing) before testing begins.

ScholarshipsStudents who qualify for Free/Reduced lunches may qualify for a “scholarship” to take the ACT up to two times. Ask your counselor(s) for more information.

Scores-- Scores arrive 3 to 7 weeks after test date

-- 36 = Highest possible score-- National average score

for 2012 graduates was 21.1.-- Kansas average score

for 2012 graduates was 21.9.

Kansas Board of Regents Schools ACT Requirements

Emporia State UniversityFort Hays State UniversityKansas State UniversityPittsburg State UniversityUniversity of KansasWichita State University

2014: 21 or higher required

OK to guess? Your score on the test will be

based on the number of questions that you answer correctly

THERE IS NO PENALTY FOR GUESSING!

Answer every question, even if you have to guess

Calculator on the math portion?

You may use a calculator on the approved list, but it’s not required

You may use any four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator unless it has features described on the prohibited list www.actstudent.org

Testing staff will not supply calculators or batteries; no sharing

2013-2014Test Dates

Test Date Registration Deadline

(Late Fee Required)

September 21, 2013 August 23, 2013 August 24–September 6, 2013

October 26, 2013 September 27, 2013 September 28–October 11, 2013

December 14, 2013 November 8, 2013 November 9–22, 2013

February 8, 2014 January 10, 2014 January 11–24, 2014

April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014 March 8–21, 2014

June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014 May 10–23, 2014

Available Materials:ACT Sample Test Questions: (A complete test) <http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html>Study Guide Zone: (1passage)

<http://www.studyguidezone.com/act_reading.htm>Preparing for the ACT (purple booklet).ACT Reading, Improving College Admission Test Scores, Instructivision, Inc.

Olathe South’sACT Prep

COLLEGE NOW

Johnson County

Community College

Olathe South

Why College Now? You get to start earning college credits

early! These credits may help you graduate early. You’re doing the work of a college class,

why not get the credit for it? Money savings

College Now tuition= $85 per credit hourKU tuition= $307.50 per credit hour

(2014)KSU tuition= $261.00 per credit hour

(2013)You don’t have to pay for a textbook.

Steps Apply to JCCC http://

www.jccc.edu/collegenow/Scroll down to the yellow arrow

Give them your High School Authorization Form

Submit your ACT scores or take the Compass test (if required)

Enroll in the class and pay the tuition online

Additional info Only 24 hours of College Now credit

are allowed, keep track of what you’re taking and don’t go over 24 hours. You’ll end up paying for credit that you won’t get.

The college you hope to attend after graduation makes the decision about what does and doesn’t transfer. Talk to them now!

Additional info JCCC deadlines are firm. They really

won’t make any exceptions. Get everything done on time!

If you need to withdraw from your course(s) for any reason, you must do so at your high school AND at Johnson County Community College. Dropping the course only at the high school will result in a failing grade at JCCC.

Grant available through JCCC-ask for the application

AP COURSES

http://teachers.olatheschools.com/oscounseling/ap-tests/

• Classes that can be taken for college credit

• Must take the AP Exam in May

• Have to receive an acceptable score in order to gain the college credit

• Each college requires a particular score so be sure to check the admissions page at college of choice

Advice from Laurie & Carol Where is your child thinking of going

to college? What is your child planning on

majoring in, and what are the required courses he/she will need to take?

What are your child’s strengths?  Does the college your child wishes

to attend keep the grade from JCCC/AP or just take the credit? Do you have a choice?

COLLEGE VISITS• College visits are one of the best ways to

determine if the college or university your student is considering is the right “fit”

• Finding a college is all about finding not just the school where your child will get the best education, but also the place they will call home for the next four years

• Meet with an Admissions Counselor• Ask about Admissions

Requirements• Determine actual college costs

• Take a campus tour• Investigate academic programs• Attend a class

• Talk with students and faculty• Pick up a school paper• Stick around after the formal tour

COLLEGE VISITS

• If you can’t make it all the way to campus…• Virtual Tours are available for numerous

schools through websites such as www.YouVisit.com and www.ECampusTours.com

• These sites provide guided tours of:• Campuses • Classrooms• Unions• Sporting Venues

• They also provide information such as tuition cost, ACT scores, enrollments numbers, etc.

COLLEGE VISITS

• If you can’t make it all the way to campus…• Olathe South hosts college visits

throughout the school year• Visit dates can be found on our website:

• Students can come to the Counseling Office to receive a pass to attend

COLLEGE VISITS

A few reminders:• If at all possible, try not to miss any

classes here at South. Upcoming dates include:• October 11• October 21• Winter Break• January 3• January 6• February 7

• Start early! Many campuses are starting to offer Sophomore Days in addition to formal Junior and Senior visits.

COLLEGE VISITS

OK, so your student has found the perfect school…

NOW WHAT???

COLLEGE VISITS

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS• Transcript Requests• http://www.parchment.com/

• Letters of Recommendation• 2 week advance notice minimum• Career Cruising resume template• Vitae’ or Resume

• www.commonapp.org

Scholarships Scholarships are available starting junior

year. Check University Website Early Action Deadline of Nov. 1st

Financial Aid

College Goal Sunday: February 23

College Expo OCTOBER 9 Overland Park

Convention Center 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Financial Aid Presentation

NCAA/NAIA www.ncaa.org

information about National Collegiate Athletic Association

web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2 NCAA eligibility site for college bound athletes

www.naia.org Association of intercollegiate athletes

www.playnaia.org Clearinghouse for NAIA eligibility

Kansas Regents Qualified AdmissionsCLASS OF 2013-2014

Graduates of accredited Kansas high schools under the age of 21 with fewer than 24 transfer credit hours are admitted to a state university if they meet one of the following requirements:

• Achieve an ACT score of 21 or higher, OR

• Graduate in the top one-third of their class, OR

• Complete the precollege curriculum with a GPA of 2.0 or higher

Kansas Regents Qualified AdmissionsClass of 2014-2015 and After

Students graduating from an accredited Kansas high school, under the age of 21, MUST

• Complete the pre-college or Kansas Scholars Curriculum with at least a 2.0 GPA; AND

• Achieve ONE of the following:

• ACT score of 21 or higher OR

• SAT score of 980 or higher OR

• Graduate in the top one-third of their class; AND

• Achieve a 2.0 GPA or higher on high school college credit http://

admissions.ku.edu/requirements?audience=usfreshmen&s=2016

Student Services Communication

Website www.olathesouth.net Announcements Counselor Page Parent Newsletter

QUESTIONS?Please leave a notecard with your questions at the handout table.

Answers will be posted on the website next week.

A JCCC Rep is available in the commons.