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Senior Parent Post High School Planning Night. Counseling Center Columbus North High School August 30, 2011. Mrs. Sandy Freshour, Counselor, Grades 10 & 12 (A-K) Mrs. Julie Speer, Counselor, Grades 10 & 12( L-Z) Mrs. LuAnn Davis, Counselor, Grades 9 & 11 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Senior Parent Post High School Planning Night
Counseling Center
Columbus North High School
August 30, 2011
Counseling Center Staff
– Mrs. Sandy Freshour, Counselor, Grades 10 & 12 (A-K)– Mrs. Julie Speer, Counselor, Grades 10 & 12( L-Z)– Mrs. LuAnn Davis, Counselor, Grades 9 & 11– Mrs. Karmen Riley Counselor, Grades 9 & 11– Mrs. Rhonda Murray, Registrar– Mrs. Robin Hilber, Secretarial Assistant– Mrs. Jenny Weir, Assistant– Mr. Rick Thomas, Counseling Director-Special Education
Mrs. Teresa Weichman, C4 counselor
STEP 1: Getting Ready to Graduate
SENIOR MEETINGS– Will Check
• Transcripts/Credits• Current Schedule • Diploma Requirements
– Senior Data Sheet– Answer Questions – How to proceed– Give Information
– Pg #1 in hand-outs
STEP 1: Getting Ready to Graduate
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Diploma requirements-Check now to make sure all requirements are being met in some way
Pg #3 in handouts
Success on ECAs –Algebra I & English 10 (Graduation Qualifying Exams) Jan Matchette-Testing Coordinator [email protected]
Senior Project Pride-Lisa Cooley Pg # 4 in handout Project-based/community component Paper written in 1st semester English class information Consult CNHS website for in-depth info
Step 1: Getting Ready to Graduate
Grades are posted on Parent Portal in real time
Report cards & progress reports are posted & will not be mailed unless requested by calling the Counseling Center
Help you senior stay aware of progress
Columbus North High SchoolBULL DOG BYTES
Published by the Counseling CenterAugust 2011Pg # 5-6 in Handout
•Counselors meeting with seniors
•Graduation requirements
•SAT – ACT test dates
•Post Secondary Planning
•Applying to College
•Financial Aid Information
•Other
Senior Planning Calendar
IMPORTANT DATES FOR SENIOR YEAR
Pg # 7 in handouts
STEP 2: Finding the Right College
COLLEGE INFORMATION– NAVIANCE-access from the North website under
Counseling Center (students given accounts at junior meeting) Pg # 8
– Mail from Colleges– Counseling Center Library– Internet sites:
• www.collegeboard.com• www.learnmoreindiana.org• www.triptocollege.org• www.collegelink.com• www.collegeview.com
Pg # 9 in handouts
STEP 2: Finding the Right College
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISTING NORTH• Listings on NAVIANCE, in Show Me the Money
(Pg #10-11 in handouts) and on the Counseling Center bulletin board
• Obtain a pass from Mrs. Hilber• List of questions for the representative• Parents are welcome to attend by calling the
counseling center in advance 376-4292
STEP 2: Finding the Right College
COLLEGE VISTS– Visit Colleges on-line– Visit as many campuses as possible
• Three days senior year• Make Appointment with the College Admission Office• Complete College Visit form from the Dean’s Office at
least one week prior to the visit– Attend Regional College Fair at East
• September 29, 2011, 11am-12:30pm• East High School• Parents Welcome!
– Pg # 12-13 in handout
STEP 2: Finding the Right College
FINDING THE RIGHT FIT(What Colleges Look For)
– Types of classes taken– Grade point average– Class rank– Test scores– Extra-curricular and personal activities– Geographical and racial balance– Music auditions, Art portfolio, Other– COLLEGES DIFFER!!!!- CONTACT THE
COLLEGE
STEP 3: Taking the Right Tests
SAT & ACT– Registration- on line (or hard copy)
– Take in Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec
– Cost
– Scoring
– Testing Calendar: Pg # 14 handouts
– ACT/SAT comparison: Pg # 15 handouts
STEP 3: Taking the Right Test
ADDITIONAL EXAMS– AP Tests (colleges vary on how they use the AP
test scores, contact specific college)
– Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
– Other Required Exams-Check with your Post-Secondary Institution (College Placement, SAT Subject Tests, CLEP for college credit)
STEP 4: Applying to College
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS (pg # 16-19 in handout)
Find Applications– College’s website
• Many colleges prefer online applications• Create an account (write down user name & password)• Print the application checklist
– Counseling Center• Most in-state schools• College Handbook (addresses for out of state colleges)• NAVIANCE
STEP 4: Applying to Colleges
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply Early– Rule of Thumb: Apply by November 1st
– Check each college deadline carefully!– Print out required forms & submit
Follow Directions– Each college has own unique process, most have a
checklist– Do your homework! Requirements & application
components vary.– Check to see if Student Essay or Recommendation Letters
are required. Tips on Pg # 17 of handout
STEP 4: Applying to College
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
Be responsible• Know deadlines• Keep in contact with your counselor• Do legwork and necessary research• Update your resume
Be organized• College folder, application folder, & chart to keep track• Add the college to your NAVIANCE account for “colleges I am
applying to”• Mark deadlines on calendar• Ask for required recommendations in September & write essays
well ahead the deadline
STEP 4: Applying to College
Working with your Counselor– Most colleges require a counselor component– We advise you to be early
• Counselor recommendations, teacher recommendations, transcripts, etc. should be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to deadline along with a Recommendation Information Sheet (Pg # 17 of handout), resume or list of activities
• Counselors and support staff complete requests on first-come, first-serve basis
• If you are not submitting your application electronically or the counselor component is being mailed, leave time for US Postal Service to deliver your materials
• Allow extra time for the college’s internal mail service to process your application as well
• Use the CNHS College Application Checklist on Pg # 19 of your handout when turning in materials to the counseling office
• Be sure to follow up
STEP 4: Applying to College
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT Required by most every college
Must be sent directly from school Hardcopy or electronically
Transcript has: Grades Class Rank Grade Point Average - GPA Type of Classes Test Scores
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Request in Counseling Office or online• Allow three school days for transcript• Three transcripts are free, after $1.00 each• Your packet has an example: Pg # 20 handouts
STEP 4: Applying to College
E-TRANSCRIPT Sign up available on NAVIANCE
– Send a transcript to any college in the nation for free!
– Indiana colleges prefer use of e-transcript– Can access 24 hours a day– Semester Grades, GPA (on 12 & 4 point scale), Class
Rank, Current Classes, Standardized Test Scores– http://www.bcsc.k12.in.us/northhs/site/default.asp click on “Counseling Center” tab
STEP 5: Finding Funding for College
TIPS– Students & Parents work together
• Communicate deadlines• Understanding student role in securing $$ for college
– Get the Numbers Right• Research the actual cost of attending each college on
your list (see www.collegeboard.com)• Tuition, fees, room & board, Books & supplies, estimated
personal expenses, transportation expenses
STEP 5: Finding Funding for College
TIPS– Know your Resources
• SHOW ME THE MONEY (Pg # 10-11 of handout)• Internet (be aware of websites for profit)• Learn More Indiana (www.learnmoreindiana.org)
– Apply for Scholarships• Start with the Financial Aid Office at the colleges you
want to attend• Check college websites for scholarship apps• Subscribe to Show Me the Money
STEP 5: Finding Funding for College
–COMPLETE THE FAFSA• Free Application for Federal
Student Aid
• Received by Federal Processor: March 10th 2012
STEP 5: Finding Funding for College
FINANCIAL AID MEETINGWEDNESDAY
JANUARY 12, 20127:00 p.m.
North Auditorium
STEP 5: Finding Funding For College
SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID– Aid Comes From:
• Federal Government• State Aid• College• Private
– Types of Aid:• loans• scholarships• grants• work study
Special Guest:
Heritage Fund
Miranda Cross
376-7772
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EARLY COLLEGE OPTIONEarn college credit while still in high schoolIvy Tech Community College or IUPUC, general education classes Dual credit at a reduced cost Experience post-secondary work on a college campus while still in high school Contact the Counseling Center for more information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NCAA & NAIA ELIGIBILITYDivision I and II college athletics
www.eligibilitycenter.org. Fill out “Domestic Release Form”Transcript Release FormSliding scale: Grade point average vs. SAT or ACT
scores16 core classes- must be NCAA approved!
NAIAwww.playnaia.org
Check the website!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional Post Secondary Options InternshipsCo-opsApprenticeshipsMilitary: contact recruiters for infoCertificate ProgramsAdult Education
PROGRAM EVALUATION
Tonight’s Program
Senior Bulldog Bytes
Show-Me-The-Money: sign-up form
Counseling Center Contact Information
OFFICE: 376-4292Sandy Freshour, [email protected] Speer, [email protected] Thomas, Director of [email protected] Hilber (for “Show Me the Money”)[email protected]
Good Luck 2012 Graduates
and Parents!