SENIOR INFORMATION

NIGHT 2014

Welcome! Counselors:

Mr. Brandon Prather: DirectorMrs. Dana Mitchell: A - KMr. Chris Downing: L - Z

Senior Class/Yearbook Advisors:Tom & Wendi KirschMrs. Jan Wright

College Corner:Mrs. Kelsey Waddell

Audwin Jones, Wright State University

Handouts

Presentation Forms important for your student:

ACT/SATSenior Events/AnnouncementsRecommendation Letter RequestCollege Visit FormsTranscript Request Forms

Surveys

Senior Class Information

Tom & Wendi Kirsch, Senior Class Advisors

Yearbook/Senior Picture Information Mrs. Jan Wright – Yearbook Advisor

Senior Year Timeline

Considering Post-Secondary Plans Meeting Graduation Requirements Taking or Retaking the ACT and/or SAT College Applications Financial Aid (FAFSA/Scholarships)

Financial Aid Night : October 23, FHS Aud.FAFSA Night: January 29, FHS Media Ctr.

College Application Process Choose the schools to which you’ll apply

3 is a good numberReach, Match, Safety

(www.collegeboard.org) Be aware of deadlines & admission types

Early Decision - BindingEarly Action – Non BindingRegular Decision Rolling Admissions

Factors in the Admission Decision Grades in High School Courses Strength of Curriculum Admission Test Scores (ACT, SAT) Essay or Writing Sample Student’s Demonstrated Interest (visit) Counselor Recommendation Class Rank Teacher Recommendation Subject Test Scores (AP) Portfolio Interview

*From the National Association for College Admission Counseling

Additional Factors in the Admission Decision College Size

Smaller & more selective schools have a more holistic approach, where larger schools rely more on numbers

Class Rank is de-emphasized Essays

Those that require them WILL read them Student Diversity

*From the National Association for College Admission

Counseling

Match, Reach, & Safety Schools

Match School – The student’s academic credentials fall well within or exceed the school’s range for average freshman

Reach School – The student’s academic credentials are below the school’s range for average freshman. A long shot, but still a possibility.

Safety School – Academic credentials are above the school’s range for average freshman.Many reasons to have a safety school including

location, finances, etc.* From The Princeton Review

Early Decision vs. Early Action Students apply earlier and are notified of

admission decision earlier. Early Decision

Student can apply to 1 school early decisionDecision is BINDING. If accepted, the student

MUST attend the school. Early Action

Decision is non-binding. Students can apply to more than 1 school EA.

Students have until May 1 to decide if they wish to attend.

Application Process

Apply Online Visit Request Transcript

Fill out form and give to guidance counselor Request Recommendation

Recommendation form for counselors Be aware of deadlines!

Apply early, request information early

ACT/SAT Info Registration

www.collegeboard.com - SATwww.actstudent.org – ACT

Test Dates:ACT: SAT:

○ Oct 25, 2014 Nov 8, 2014○ Dec 13, 2014 Dec 6, 2014○ Feb 7, 2015 Jan 24, 2015○ Apr 18, 2015 Mar 14, 2015○ June 13, 2015 May 2, 2015○ June 6, 2015

Financial Aid Financial Aid Night: October 23, 2014 FAFSA Night: January 29, 2015 Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA)-www.fafsa.ed.gov-qualifies you for grants or student loan assistance to pay for college.

 FAFSA 4caster: www.FAFSA4caster.ed.gov-gives an estimated EFC based on your income.

 Scholarship Websites on handout.

Campus Caravan

Tuesday, October 21st @ 8 a.m. Wright State University Cedarville University $12.00 cash or check to GCCSP Deadline to register Friday 10/17 50 seat capacity (first come, first serve)

College Corner

Additional resource for all FHS students Kelsey Waddell, AmeriCorps

Greene County College Success Partnership