class of 2017 here we are!. counselors mrs. hunker- a-g mrs. baker – h-o mrs. muck – p-z
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GPA UNDERSTANDING SOME KEY POINTS Accumulative GPA v. GPA Used off final grades, not quarter grades Quality points 16 credits needed to be a seniorTRANSCRIPT
Class of 2017
Here we are!
Counselors
•Mrs. Hunker- A-G•Mrs. Baker – H-O•Mrs. Muck – P-Z
GPA
• UNDERSTANDING SOME KEY POINTS• Accumulative GPA v. GPA• Used off final grades, not quarter grades• Quality points• 16 credits needed to be a senior
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Sign up for your ACT
www.actstudent .org
Test Day Register Before late
April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 5-18, 2016June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 7 – 20, 2016
Take it twice!
Sign Up for your SATwww.collegeboard.com
Test Date Register before LateMarch 5 February 5 February 19May 7 April 8 April 22June 4 May 5 May 25
Take it twice!
ACT VS SAT
• English: 75 questions, 45 min
• Math: 60 questions, 60 min
• Reading: 40 questions, 35 min
• Science: 40 questions, 35 min
• Optional writing: 1 prompt, 40 min
• Reading: 52 questions, 65 minutes
• Writing and Language: 44 questions, 35 minutes
• Math: no calculator—20 questions, 25 min; with calculator—38 questions, 55 min
• Optional essay: 1 prompt, 50 min
11 months until college applications are due! What should I be doing now?• Academics
• GPA• Attendance• Test scores
• Challenging senior schedule• Strong finish this semester and next• School/community involvement• Work• College Visits and research
Timeline: Spring/Summer 2016
• OCIS• Career
shadow
Identif
y Career Goals
• Career research
• College Visit
• Extra Curriculars
Determine
what is important
in a college
• OCIS• Collegebo
ard
Make a list of 5 -8 possible colleges
Timeline: Fall 2016Continu
e makin
g college visi
ts
• Apply early to at least three colleges
Continu
e makin
g colleg
e visits
• All applications completed prior to Thanksgiving break
Continu
e makin
g colleg
e visits
• Register for fall of the ACT/SAT and SAT
Checklist for a Campus Visit
Meet with an admission counselor
Verify admission requirements
Determine actual college costs
Ask about financial aid opportunities
Take a campus tour
Investigate your academic programsAttend a class
Talk with students and faculty
Sources of InformationHunkerBakerMuck
National College Fair April 17, 2016 from 1-4pm atCleveland State University’s Wolstein Center. Register online and get information at: www.gotomyncf.com
Printed Material College Fairs College Visits
College Reps Visit NRHS
www.nrcs.k12.oh.us
@NRHSGuidanceDep
www.ocis.org
• OCIS • Username - nrhs
• Password – ohiocis03• Undergraduate school sort