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Welcome Firestone High School Seniors & Parents

Welcome Firestone High School Seniors & Parents. Oct. 2, 2014. Ohio Graduation Credit Requirements. 4 credits English 4 credits Math 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits Science 1/2 credit Health 1/2 credit Phys. Ed. (2) 6 credits Electives

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Welcome Firestone High School Seniors & Parents

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  1. Welcome Firestone High SchoolSeniors & Parents Oct. 2, 2014

  2. Ohio Graduation Credit Requirements • 4 credits English • 4 credits Math • 3 credits Social Studies • 3 credits Science • 1/2 credit Health • 1/2 credit Phys. Ed. (2) • 6 credits Electives • 1 unit of a fine arts is required between 7th-12th grades. • Students must also pass all 5 parts of the OGT

  3. What are colleges looking for? • English: 4 Years • Math: 4 Years • Science: 4 Years • Soc. Stu.: 4 Years • Foriegn. Lang.: 2 -3 Years • The Arts: 1Year

  4. Honors Diplomaneed 7 of 8 criteria: • 4 English credits • 4 Math credits including Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry • 4 Science credits, including Chemistry & Physics • 4 Social Studies credits • 3 Credits of one Foreign Language or 2 credits of 2 foreign languages • 1 Fine Arts credit • Min. of 3.5 G.P.A. through 12th grade • 1800 >SAT, or 27>ACT

  5. SENIOR YEAR CHECK-LIST

  6. Senior Year: College representatives Campus visits • Admissions Representatives from colleges across the state/nation visit Firestone High School to reach out to our students. • Students are encouraged to take campus visits. Students are allowed to take three campus visits, during the school-week, for excused absence.

  7. Getting ready for the next step: APPLY Letters of recommendation ACT/SAT • On-line • Watch deadlines • Make a list and check it twice • Senior Autobiography • Addressed and stamped envelopes • List of schools with Deadlines • Register On-line • ACT + Writing • SAT Vs. SAT Subject Test • Difference: • ACT-Curriculum • SAT- Reasoning

  8. Narrowing Down Your Choice • Visit the Campus • Take Notes • Review your awards/scholarship monies • Compare Tuition • Pro/Con List • Rural vs. Urban? • Greek Life? • Specific Academic Program? • Housing? • Campus Life?

  9. Cost of Attendance The University of Akron Tuition and fees • Meal Plan

  10. Cost of Attendance Con’t The University of Akron Housing

  11. Cost of Attendance Stark State

  12. WWW.FIRESTONEFALCONS.ORG Counselor’s Corner: Click the tab ‘Senior Class/Alumni’. Then, click on “SENIORS! Class of 2014’. Lastly, click on ‘Counselor’s Corner’. Scholarships: Click the tab ‘Senior Class/Alumni’. Then, click on “SENIORS! Class of 2014’. Lastly, click on ‘Scholarships’.

  13. Scholarships Innovation Generation Criteria: www.firestonefalcons.org *No separate application. Cross Reference the Scholarship Book with current available scholarships www.firestonefalcons.org

  14. Common Routes After Graduation Employment Military Tech/Two Year Colleges Four Year College/University

  15. Average Salaries By Educational Attainment • Professional Degree $1735/Week • Doctoral Degree $1624/Week • Master’s Degree $1300/Week • Bachelor’s Degree $1066/Week • Associate’s Degree $785/Week • Some College $727/Week • High School Diploma $652/Week • Less Than $471/Week (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

  16. Employment • Family Situation • Finances • Maturation • Early Start to Career

  17. Possible High School Diploma Career Options • Truck Driver $37,770 • Retail Sales $20,990 • Restaurant Chef $40,630 • Pharmacy Tech $28,400 • Office Clerk $26,610 • Home Health Aide $21,750 • Maintenance/Carpentry $39,530 • Apprenticeships Bureau of Labor Statistics

  18. Career Resources • The Job Center http://www.thejobcenter.biz • JOGS • Web (snagajob, careerbuilder, monster, akronworks, indeed, simply hired, niche sites) • Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/oco • College  Career Office • Spring Contacts • http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sk/skillsmap.htm

  19. Military • Army • Navy • Air Force • National Guard • Marines

  20. Military Benefits • College Assistance • Employment/Job Training • Travel/Cultural Emersion • Patriotism

  21. ASVAB • Career Assessment • Free • No Obligation • During School http://official-asvab.com

  22. Military Resources • Lunchroom Visits • Web www.army.milwww.navy.com www.marines.comwww.airforce.com www.uscg.mil • Recruiters

  23. Two Year/Tech/Community Schools • High Acceptance Rate • OSU Regional Campus • After 1 year (30 sem. Hours) & min. of 2.0 GPA, student will automatically be accepted into main OSU-Columbus campus • Financial • More Career Specific Training • Transferability (TAG/OTM) http://regents.ohio.gov/transfer/tags/index.php http://regents.ohio.gov/transfer/otm/index.php

  24. Common Tech/Two Year Schools • Stark State College • Cuyahoga Community College • Lorain Community College • Lakeland Community College • North Central State College • Proprietary Schools

  25. Common Associate’s Degree Professions • Dental Hygienist $68,250 • Respiratory Therapist $54,280 • Radiologic Technologist $54,340 • Nuclear Technician $68,090 • Air Traffic Controller $108,040 • Massage Therapist $34,900 • Surgical Technologist $39,920 • Licensed Practical Nurse $40,380 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

  26. Two Year/Tech School Resources • Web • Guide to Ohio’s Two-Year Colleges www.ohiocommunitycollege.org • Application • Scholarships www.firestonefalcons.org

  27. Application Process

  28. Where To Begin: • Narrow down your choices. • College Catalogue/ On-line Resources • Have a reach school and a safe school • Best Fit for you and your academic/career plans • Check-out each schools webpage for Application procedure. • Check deadlines • Go on College Visits • Begin Application process • Time Consuming

  29. The Application Process • Apply Online. • Undergraduate • Most schools require an application fee, essays, letters of recommendation, & transcripts. • Don’t be afraid to call the College’s Admission Department.

  30. Parents: • Create Calendar of Deadline Dates • Does your student need to sign-up for the ACT/SAT? • Offer to look over application, essay, etc. • Encourage College Visits • Look over FASFA and Loan Options together

  31. What are colleges looking for? Holistic Approach

  32. Essays • Be Personable. • You want to showcase yourself through the essay. • Persistent is a good thing. • Set Yourself Apart • Proof Read • Save your Essays for Later.

  33. Letters of Recommendation • Most schools will require letters of recommendation. • Senior Autobiography • Folder: • List of Schools • Due Dates • Stamped and addressed envelopes.

  34. Transcripts • What is on a transcript? • Grades, Classes, Rank, SAT/ACT scores. • Every school will want an official Firestone High School transcript! • An official transcript is sent from institution to institution. • Requesting a Transcript

  35. Common Application • Some schools have what is called the common application. Once filled out and completed, a student may upload and use this for any school which allows the common app  this saves TIME! • https://www.commonapp.org/Login • Email address • Letters of recommendation • School counselors

  36. Common Application • FYI… • Most Schools, you can access Common Application by going to the specific schools webpage and clicking on apply. You’ll get redirected to Common App. • Watch if the school has Supplemental Forms • Be sure to check: Early Action, Early Decision, Honors Scholarships/College if that is the route you want to go. • Common App. is also used for specific Scholarships- attached to the school you are applying to. • Ex) OSU’s Merit/Honors Scholarship

  37. Counselors’ Email Addresses • Mr. Dan Sandy • dss45899@akron.k12.oh.us • Ms. Karen Hotchkiss • klh45851@akron.k12.oh.us • Ms. Morgan Schumacher • mms45220@akron.k12.oh.us

  38. Early Decision vs. Early Action • Many Ohio private colleges participate in the early action or early decision program.

  39. Early Decision • Commits a student to go to that school • Is a contract between the student and the school • Student promise, with acceptance to this school, to withdraw all other applications • Student can apply Early Decision to only one school

  40. Early Action • Student applies to an institution of preference • Not a contract between student and school • Student is not obligated to accept school’s offer • Student will receive a decision well in advance of school’s regular response date

  41. FAFSA~Free Application for Federal Student Aid • There will be a meeting January 7th at 6:30 in the cafeteria with a financial aid director from a local college. • First come first serve basis. Not based on need! • January 1-February 14-hot time for FAFSA $$$

  42. College Goal Sunday • Locations throughout Ohio- Akron U • Offers families help with completion of the FAFSA • Some sites offer electronic filing of the FAFSA • www.ohiocollegegoalSunday.org • www.oasfaa.org • Want more information? You can contact Ohio’s College Access Information Hotline @ • 1-877-428-8246

  43. QUESTIONS??

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