CAREER & COLLEGE PLANNING GUIDE

Theodore Roosevelt High School

2013-2014

THE INSIDE SCOOPTHE INSIDE SCOOPMaking the Most of Your Senior YearMaking the Most of Your Senior Year

HAVE YOU HAVE YOU DONE DONE

YOUR YOUR

HOMEWORK?HOMEWORK?

Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements

Qualifications for Honors Qualifications for Honors

Class RankClass Rank

WHAT SHOULD WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR THE I DO FOR THE REST OF MY REST OF MY

LIFE?LIFE?

Career and Educational OptionsCareer and Educational Options WorkWork: Full or part-time: Full or part-time

Apprentice programsApprentice programs: Licensing : Licensing programs in skilled areas (i.e. electrician, programs in skilled areas (i.e. electrician, plumbing, masonry, welding)plumbing, masonry, welding)

Technical schoolsTechnical schools: 1-2 year programs for : 1-2 year programs for specialized employment (i.e. massage specialized employment (i.e. massage therapist, veterinary assistant)therapist, veterinary assistant)

Community, Branch CampusesCommunity, Branch Campuses: 2 year : 2 year programs - associate degree; OR transfer programs - associate degree; OR transfer programs leading to a 4 year degreeprograms leading to a 4 year degree

4 year colleges/universities4 year colleges/universities: bachelor’s : bachelor’s degreedegree

MilitaryMilitary: All branches offer skilled : All branches offer skilled training/educational packages/traveltraining/educational packages/travel

THE THE COLLEGE COLLEGE

SELECTION SELECTION PROCESSPROCESS

Consider College Consider College CharacteristicsCharacteristics

Majors/educational programsMajors/educational programs Type of school/degrees offeredType of school/degrees offered Admission policyAdmission policy Location/sizeLocation/size Costs/financial aidCosts/financial aid College affiliation/accreditationCollege affiliation/accreditation Campus activitiesCampus activities Support servicesSupport services

Averages for Ohio SchoolsAverages for Ohio Schools

Students - full table in your handout

Averages for Ohio Schools - September 2013

College Name ACT GPA Cost-Tuition

Room/ Board STATE SUPPORTED Univ of Akron 20-26 3.16 20,436 Bowling Green State Univ 19-24 3.27 19,436 Kent State Univ 20-25 3.27 18,844 Miami Univ 25-30 n/a 24,166 Ohio State Univ 27-31 n/a 20,810 Ohio Univ 21-26 3.4 21,654 Univ of Toledo 19-25 3.15 18,930 PRIVATELY SUPPORTED Ashland University 20-25 3.41 39,338 Case Western Reserve Univ 29-33 n/a 54,698 Hiram College 20-25 3.31 40,150 John Carroll University 22-27 3.46 44,520 Marietta College 21-26 3.4 41,810 Mt. Union College 20-25 3.2 36,160 College of Wooster 25-30 3.64 51,600

Helpful Websites for College and Financial Planning

College Entrance ExamsACT www.act.orgSAT www.collegeboard.org

College and Career SearchCollegeView www.collegeview.comMapping your Future http://mappingyourfuture.org

Financial Aid and Scholarship SearchFastWeb www.fastweb.comFAFSA pin number www.pin.ed.govFederal Application for Financial Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov

KSU College Fair KSU College Fair WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2013WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2013

9:00 AM TO 11:00 A.M.9:00 AM TO 11:00 A.M.

TRANSPORTATION NOT TRANSPORTATION NOT PROVIDEDPROVIDED

SUBMIT COLLEGE VISITATION SUBMIT COLLEGE VISITATION FORMFORM

RHS College VisitsRHS College Visits

(this is a partial list)

College Visits at Roosevelt DATE SCHOOL TIME 9/25 Ohio State University 1:30

9/30 Miami University 9:15

Otterbein 12:30

10/1 Mt. Union 11:45

10/2 KSU College Fair

10/3 Lake Erie College 9:30

Bowling Green S.U. 1:30

10/7 Cleveland State 1:30

10/9 Shawnee State 9:45

10/10 Venango College (Clarion U) 11:00

10/15 Ohio University 9:15

Contacting CollegesContacting Colleges

Check out college websites…

Obtain general informationInvestigate financial aid/scholarship linksAccess online application formsSchedule campus visits

College Visitation FormCollege Visitation FormCOLLEGE VISITATION FORM

NAME_______________________________DATE OF TRIP__________ DESTINATION OF TRIP_______________________________________ COUNSELOR_______________________________________ Staff Consent (all work made up ahead of trip, if possible).

Period Teacher Signature Yes No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

This form must be signed by each classroom teacher one week prior to the college visitation. If it is not presented to the classroom teacher at least one week prior to the visit, the teacher is not required to sign to give the student permission to attend. Should this happen, the student will not be permitted to go. Student name___________________________________has my permission to visit ________________________________ on date ________________________. ____________________________ Parent signature

REGISTER ONLINE REGISTER ONLINE ACT and/or SATACT and/or SAT

Have scores sent directly to preferred colleges

www.act.orgwww.act.organdand

www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com

College Entrance Testing 2013-2014

SAT www.collegeboard.com

Test Date Deadline Nov 2 Oct 3 Dec 7 Nov 8 Jan 25 Dec 27 March 8 Feb 7 May 3 April 4 June 7 May 9

ACT www.actstudent.org

Test Date Deadline Oct 26 Sept 27 Dec 14 Nov 8 Feb 8 Jan 10 April 12 March 7 June 14 May 9

Apply: 4 Year Colleges/Universities Apply: 4 Year Colleges/Universities

Academic recordAcademic record Grades Grades Class rankClass rank Standardized test scoresStandardized test scores

(ACT/SAT/Subject Tests)(ACT/SAT/Subject Tests) Recommendations (if needed) 2 wks noticeRecommendations (if needed) 2 wks notice

Step 1 Decide which admissions option is best for you Early Decision: First choice - legally binding.

Early Action: Similar to ED but student has until the regular admission deadline to decide to attend.

Regular Admission: Most common. A deadline is set for applications and specific date when all students learn of their acceptance status.

Steps in Processing Your College Applications

Rolling Admission: students accepted who meet academic requirements on a first-come, first-serve basis until freshman class is filled. Commonly used at large state institutions.

Open Admission: All high school graduates admitted, regardless of qualifications – common with 2 year community colleges,

Continued…

Step 2 Which Application Process Does the College Accept?

Common Application: www.commonapp.org

Individual College Electronic Application

Step 3 Application Process Requires

Complete electronic application

Determine if ACT/SAT scores sent from testing agency or accepted on transcript.

Determine high school transcript – electronically or mailed?

Teacher recommendations – electronic or mailed? o Give teachers 2 weeks notice o If mailing, provide teacher with self-

addressed stamped envelope Essay? Separate scholarship application? Separate Honors College application?

Step 4 Pay Application Fee

Pay with credit card

Mail check/money order

Application Fee Waiver (Eligibility Requirements)

Step 5 Turn in to Guidance…

Green Transcript Release Card (ASAP)

Goldenrod Transcript Request Form submitted to Guidance for ALL applications

If we are mailing transcript, stamped envelope – no return address REQUIRED

Step 6 Recommended timeline for completing college applications

Refer to college/university website

Be aware of application deadlines o Early Decision/Early Action

Be aware of scholarship deadlines Be aware of Honors College deadlines

Athletics in CollegeAthletics in College

Academic Eligibility Requirements for Academic Eligibility Requirements for Division I/Division II SchoolsDivision I/Division II Schools Complete online registration with the Complete online registration with the

NCAA Eligibility Center $70.00NCAA Eligibility Center $70.00 Request ACT/SAT send scores directly Request ACT/SAT send scores directly

to NCAA Clearinghouse - #9999to NCAA Clearinghouse - #9999

Academic Eligibility Based on:Academic Eligibility Based on: 16 Core Courses16 Core Courses 2.0 gpa or better2.0 gpa or better Earn a combined ACT or SAT subscore Earn a combined ACT or SAT subscore

that matches your gpa on the NCAA sliding that matches your gpa on the NCAA sliding scalescale

Division III Academic Eligibility Division III Academic Eligibility requirements are set by the college or requirements are set by the college or universityuniversity

Transcript request formTranscript request formTheodore Roosevelt High School

Transcript/Document Request Form

Name__________________________________________ Today’s Date:__________________ Deadline:_____________________ Application has been sent to:_____________________________________________________ (College/University/School)

Address:__________________________________________________________

Use a check mark to complete boxes below:

Electronically USMail Common Application

Email will be sent to counselor from college/university for recommendation or common

application information

Guidance materials needed:

Counselor recommendation

Transcript

School profile

Other: (please explain)____________________________________________

Submit any required documents to be completed by the counselor and/or Guidance Office with this form.

If documents are to be mailed, you must provide an addressed envelope with stamps or money to cover postage for each transcript requested. (No return address please)

AKA THE GREEN CARD

Scholarships:Scholarships: Dollars and SenseDollars and Sense

College or university scholarshipsCollege or university scholarships

Scholarship search Web Site: Scholarship search Web Site:

www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com

Local scholarships avail Feb 1Local scholarships avail Feb 1

Check with Guidance frequently!Check with Guidance frequently!

Both online and in the office.Both online and in the office.

GUIDANCE DEPT WEB SITEGUIDANCE DEPT WEB SITE

Scholarships: local, state, national

Helpful websites

College Visit Information

Important Dates

Ohio Career Information System:

Comprehensive search engine

Login name: RooseveltHS Password: Ohiocis03

http://www.kentschools.net/rhs-guidance/

Resources:Resources:

Making the Most of Senior Year

THE INSIDE SCOOP

A CAREER & COLLEGE PLANNING GUIDE

Presented by the Theodore Roosevelt High School Guidance Department

September 2013

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Theodore Roosevelt High School Activity Sheet

In the space below, please list all activities you have been involved with during your high school career. You may use the list on the back of this sheet to assist you. Please include all employment or volunteer activities. Activity 9th 10th 11th 12th Positions held, honors won,

varsity letter Are there any activities or experiences that need further explanation? For example, if you have played a major role in an organization or charity event, please explain more fully below:

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GET HELP!GET HELP!

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MRS. RUTZKY MRS. RUTZKY

CONTACT INFORMATION:CONTACT INFORMATION: Office – 330-676-8720Office – 330-676-8720 Direct - 330-676-8725Direct - 330-676-8725 E-mail – ke_drutzky@kentschools.netE-mail – ke_drutzky@kentschools.net