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Welcome to Parent Information Night For Parents of Juniors and Seniors

Welcome to Parent Information Night For Parents of Juniors and Seniors. Topics of Discussion. Guidance Web Site College Search & Visitations PSAT/SAT/ACT test dates Dual credit/AP courses College Applications Transcripts (e-transcript) Scholarships Financial Aid.

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Welcome to Parent Information Night For Parents of Juniors and Seniors

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  1. Welcome to Parent Information Night For Parents of Juniors and Seniors

  2. Topics of Discussion • Guidance Web Site • College Search & Visitations • PSAT/SAT/ACT test dates • Dual credit/AP courses • College Applications • Transcripts (e-transcript) • Scholarships • Financial Aid

  3. Starting the College Search • Now is the time for juniors to start looking at colleges • Attend the college fair at VUJC on October 7th • Search the internet, college handbooks and meet with college reps. • Explore careers and interests at www.kudernavigator.com • Visit colleges of interest

  4. College Visitations • Contact the admissions office two weeks in advance to set up the appointment • Contact Mrs. Werner for a College Leave Form (or print off of web site) and submit before the visit • Student must return a verification form on the day following the visit toMrs. Werner

  5. What to expect on the visit • Meet with the office of admissions • Take a campus tour • Meet with someone in your planned academic major • May meet with the office of financial aid (private colleges usually) • Attend a class

  6. Tests for Juniors/Seniors • PSAT – Wed, October 16th in a.m. for 10th & 11th • PSAT is $14.00 • SAT Reasoning Test and/or ACT – take during the spring of the junior year • SAT/ACT retakes no later than Dec. of senior year • ECA retest for some on Dec. 9th and 10th

  7. ACT Sept 21, 2013 Oct 26, 2013 Dec 14, 2013 Feb 8, 2014 April 12, 2014 June 14, 2014 www.actstudent.org SAT Oct 5, 2013 Nov 2, 2013 Dec 7, 2013 Jan 25, 2014 March 8, 2014 May 3, 2014 June 7, 2014 www.collegeboard.com ACT/SAT National Test Dates2013-2014

  8. When registering for the SAT/ACT…………..Please Remember your log in information.

  9. Dual Credit Courses • All are offered through OCU • SAT/ACT not required by OCU • C or better for eligibility • Cost $25 per credit hour • Deadline for first semester registrations will be Sept. 6 • Enrollment for full year courses in January • Enrollment process • Credit transfer • Indiana Core Transfer Library TransferIN.net

  10. What is the difference between Dual Credit and AP credit????? • Dual credit may or may not be accepted at all colleges • AP credits are accepted at all colleges unconditionally • You cannot combine AP and Dual credit for the same class

  11. We will have a informational AP night in early March to discuss the specific benefits and expectations of AP courses.

  12. College Application Process What the parent does: • Discuss college options • Visit schools with your son/daughter • Help your son/daughter organize materials • Support them through the process What you do NOT do: • Complete the applications for your son/daughter

  13. College Application Process Access College/University website. Apply on-line Access Parchment Request transcript to be sent to prospective colleges. Purdue, IU, IUPUI and NCAA Clearinghouse require test scores to be sent directly from testing agency.

  14. More on College Applications • Colleges prefer on-line applications and transcripts • Is counselor form/signature page needed? • Thanksgiving is recommended deadline for submitting applications • If letter of recommendation is needed, allow two (2) weeks • (forms on website)

  15. Scholarships & Financial Aid • Not much for juniors to do except maintain grades • Scholarship & Financial Aid search starts in the senior year • Discover card scholarship is a national scholarship that juniors CAN apply for

  16. Scholarships & Financial Aid • Check scholarships available from colleges • Check web site for new listings • Local packet will be given to seniors in January • FAFSA on the Web Worksheet will be available in December with March deadline

  17. General Overview of the Junior Year • Take the PSAT in October • Take an SAT and/or ACT in the spring- Send scores directly to IU, Purdue, and IUPUI • Start investigating colleges and careers • Look at admission requirements • Maintain or improve grades • Meet with counselor in the spring for course selection for senior year • Visit colleges next summer

  18. General Overview of the Senior Year • Individual meetings with all seniors Sept/Oct • Retake SAT/ACT if needed • Applications for admissions completed 1st semester • FAFSA in January • Scholarship packets 2nd semester • May 1st Decision Date • Contact OCU have transcripts sent to college that student will attend in the fall

  19. Wrap-up • Anything not covered • Questions???? CDB-most recent version on website Office Hours- Monday/Tuesday Evenings 5-7 Remediation start date- Sept. 9 and 10 Dual credit registration deadline Sept. 6 Thanks for coming to our information night!!

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