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Junior Parent Night

September 14, 2010. Junior Parent Night. School Guidance Counselor. Mrs. Elaine Hissam Mrs . Mary Beth Shultz. BHS Program Definitions. Vocational College Prep PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options). Basic Credit Requirements. WCCC = Washington County Career Center.

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Junior Parent Night

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  1. September 14, 2010 Junior Parent Night

  2. School Guidance Counselor • Mrs. Elaine Hissam • Mrs. Mary Beth Shultz

  3. BHS Program Definitions • Vocational • College Prep • PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options)

  4. Basic Credit Requirements WCCC = Washington County Career Center

  5. Vocational Honors Diploma BHS • Vocational Program Health + PE = 1 Electives = 1.5 22.5 Total Credits

  6. College Prep Honors Diploma Health + PE = 1 Electives = .5-1.5 22.5 Total Credits

  7. PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options) • Grades 9-12 • March 1, Letter • March 30, Reply • Mandatory Student/Parent Meeting

  8. !!! RESEARCH !!!

  9. Timeline---Things to do between tonight and next Fall List………………………………………Schools Visit……………………………………..Schools Test…………………………ACT/SAT Compile…………………..…………..Résumé Schedule……........…Rigorous Sr. Yr.

  10. What to look for in a college • Entrance requirements • Location • Majors • Size (undergraduate) • Extracurriculars • Cost • Graduation rates

  11. Psychological Well-being • Achievement • Connection

  12. How many schools? • Initial list can be as many as you like • Do your homework! • Final list should be between 3 and 6 • 1-2 Reach schools (Dream) • 1-2 Good fit schools (Realistic) • 1-2 Safe schools (Fall-Back Plan)

  13. Colleges look for… • GPA, transcripts, test scores, rank, extracurriculars, recommendations • Best students 1st, well-rounded 2nd

  14. Entrance Requirements • Ohio University • Ohio State University • Marietta College vs. • Hocking Tech • Washington State Community College • WVU-Parkersburg 4 yr. 2/4 yr.

  15. College Visit Checklist Call Plan Visit Talk Eat Record Questions College Rep visits to BHS TBA Seniors Only

  16. Entrance Exams • SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test ) (Writing and or Subject) • ACT (American College Test) (Writing)

  17. Other Suggested Tests • ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) • PSAT/NMSQ (Preliminary SAT®/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test ) • PLAN (Pre-ACT)---taken as sophomores

  18. Important Test Dates

  19. Military Considerations • Air Force • Army • Coast Guard • Marines • Navy

  20. Letters of Recommendation • Start asking core teachers now • Complete the Information sheet and give to teacher • Not to be given back to you

  21. Résumés • Start now • Information from 9th – 12th only • Quality not Quantity • Check for Accuracy

  22. Financial Aid Information • Most effort in Senior Year • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) • Scholarships • Grants

  23. NCAA Clearinghouse • Student Athletes---Registration required for Division I/II schools • Register end of Junior Year • NCAA Clearinghouse Website

  24. Ohio Graduation Tests • Writing • English • Math • Science • Social Studies • First Attempt in Sophomore Year • Mandatory

  25. Miscellaneous • Filing Suggestion • College • Financial Aid • Career • Glossary Terms

  26. Guidance Office Hours • Regular School Hours (8:00-3:00) • Other times upon request • Contact Mrs. Jackie Robinson to schedule an appointment • (740)423-3000 Ext. 406 • bc_jrobinson@seovec.org

  27. Counseling Web Page

  28. Thank you for coming! • Do you need access to a computer? • Would you like help with ProgressBook? • Do you have any questions?

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