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College Prep Guide at Henry Clay High School

Get ready for college admission with resources at Henry Clay High School. Learn about Governor’s Scholars Program, AP Courses, and College Entrance Exams.

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College Prep Guide at Henry Clay High School

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  1. College 101 Presented by Henry Clay High School

  2. Welcome Parents Meet your Counselor • Sharron Wesley – Students A – Ch • sharron.wesley@fayette.kyschools.us- 381-3423 Ext. 3310 • April Cain – Students Ci - Goll • april.cain@fayette.kyschools.us- 381-3423 Ext. 3313 • Rachael Howard – Students Gom– K • rachael.howard@fayette.kyschools.us- 381-3423 Ext. 1152 • Jackie Smith – Students L - N • jackie.smith@fayette.kyschools.us- 381-3423 Ext. 3312 • Josh Edwards – Students O - Sl • joshua.edwards@fayette.kyschools.us- 381-3423 Ext. 3309 • Bonnie Barnes – Students Sm - Z • bonnie.barnes@fayette.kyschools.us- 381-3423 Ext. 3308

  3. Governor’sScholars Program Governor’s School for the Arts Governor’sSchool for the Arts www.gsp.ky.gov www.kentuckygsa.org

  4. Governor’s Scholars Program • 5 Week Residential Summer Program • Between 11th and 12th Grade Year • Applications Available Online now • Nominated by the School and School District • PSAT, SAT, or ACT Required • Visit Website for More Information: www.gsp.ky.gov • Deadline for students to turn in all application materials is December 2, 2014.

  5. Governor’s School for the Arts • 3 Week Residential Summer Program • Students Interested in Creative and Performing Arts • Must currently be a Sophomore or Junior • Application Required and Available Online • Student deadline is December 31. www.kentuckygsa.org • Creative Writing • Dance • Drama • Instrumental Music • Musical Theater • Visual Art • Vocal Music

  6. Advanced Placement - AP • What is the AP Program? • College Level Courses • Most Challenging and Most Rigorous offered in High School

  7. Benefits of Taking AP Courses: • Added Challenge • Extra Credentials for College Admissions • Weighted Credit • Earn College Credit if the AP Score meets college criteria • Possibly earn Advanced Placement in College

  8. Henry Clay’s AP ProgramIncludes 20 AP Coursesand Exams • US Government & Politics • Psychology • European History • Macroeconomics • Art History • Art Studio • French • German • Latin • Spanish • English Literature • English Language • Statistics • Calculus I/AB • Calculus II/BC • Biology • Physics • Chemistry • World History • US History

  9. AP Exam Dates • Exams are given the first of May. Check www.collegeboard.com to find out which test is offered when. • Dates and times vary depending on subject • Visit the Website: • www.collegeboard.com

  10. Why Take the ACT or SAT • College Admissions • Scholarships

  11. College Entrance Exam - SAT • SAT – www.collegeboard.com • $52.50 for Registration • Highest Possible Score – 2400 • The National Average – 1500 • Subject Areas • Writing – 200 to 800 Possible Score • Math – 200 to 800 Possible Score • Critical Reading – 200 to 800 Possible Score

  12. College Entrance Exam - ACT • ACT – www.actstudent.org • $38 for Registration • Highest Possible Score – 36 • The National Average – 21 • Subject Areas • English – 75 Questions – 45 Minutes • Math – 60 Questions – 60 Minutes • Reading – 40 Questions – 35 Minutes • Science – 40 Questions – 35 Minutes • Optional Writing – 30 Minutes

  13. 2014-2015 Testing Dates

  14. Eligibility • Register Online - $75 (Fee waivers are availabe to students who have used a fee waiver on the ACT and/or SAT.) • www.eligibilitycenter.org • Official Test Scores MUST be Sent from ACT and/or SAT • Use Code 9999 • The Higher the ACT and/or SAT Score, the Lower the GPA has to be for Eligibility • 16 Core Courses are Required for Division I – Only core courses are used to compute the GPA

  15. Eligibility • Division II • 16 Core Courses • Minimum 2.0 GPA • Minimum SAT Score of 820 OR • Minimum ACT Sum Score of 68 Beginning August 1, 2018 – Minimum GPA of 2.2 required. • Division I • 16 Core Courses • Minimum 2.0 GPA – increases to 2.3 August 1, 2016. • Slide Scale for Test Scores and GPA

  16. Eligibility • Division I • 4 English • 3 Math (Algebra I or Higher) • 2 Science • 1 Additional Math, Science, or English • 2 Social Studies • 4 Extra Core (Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and/or Foreign Language) • Division II • 3 English • 2 Math (Algebra I or Higher) • 2 Science • 3 Additional English, Math, or Science • 2 Social Studies • 4 Extra Core (Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and/or Foreign Language) GPA is calculated for Core Courses ONLY

  17. Division I Sliding Scale Example

  18. Eligibility • www.eligibilitycenter.org • Meet with your Counselor to Review Transcript • Register online • Keep track of your account and your eligibility process • Make an appointment with your counselor if you have questions about your core classes or the worksheet.

  19. What Can College Do For Your Child

  20. Kentucky Higher Education Assistance AuthorityP.O. Box 798Frankfort, KY 40602-0798(800) 928-8926www.kheaa.com KHEAA Outreach Scholarships vs. Grants vs. Student Loans The Student Loan PeopleP.O. Box 24266Louisville, KY 40224-0266(888) 678-4625www.studentloanpeople.com

  21. Who Are We? Financial aid Grants/scholarships Work-study Loans Informational services Publications Getting In – for Seniors Getting Ready – for Juniors Outreach counselors Savings Programs Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, or KHEAA, is the state government agency that provides students with:

  22. Where to Find Information KHEAA – www.kheaa.com Application status • Account history • KEES awards • College Aid Calculator • Reference books College Circuit https://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/CollegeCircuit.pdf Getting In http://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/ky/getin/KYGIintro.pdf

  23. Where to Find More Information Financial Aid Profile: www.collegeboard.com Matching Students to Scholarships: www.fastweb.com Scholarships Known to Henry Clay Counselors are on the Henry Clay website. Click on “Counseling” then find Scholarship Info for your grade level. • www.henryclay.fcps.net Contact the Individual Colleges/University Scholarship Offices as soon as possible for additional scholarship information.

  24. FAFSAFree Application for Federal Student Aidfor Grants and Student Loans • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Get Organized • Determine Dependency Status • Gather Required Documents • Complete FAFSA Worksheet on Website • Search for School Codes on the FAFSA Website • Apply for a PIN • Check Application Deadline Dates • College Goal Sunday in January • http://www.kasfaa.com/CollegeGoalKY • FAFSA Workshop at Henry Clay • February

  25. What is the ILP? Individual Learning Plan for ALL Students • Records Career, Education, and Life Goals • Explores Career Interests • Provides College and Scholarship Searches • Develops a Professional Resume • FREE online access

  26. Students Accessing the ILP: • www.careercruising.com/ILP/ • EACH YEAR: • 9th through 11th Grade Students Update the ILP in their Social Studies Class. • 12th Grade Students Update the ILP in their English Class. • These teachers have usernames and passwords for the students.

  27. Parents Accessing the ILP: • www.careercruising.com/ILP/ • See Your Counselor for: • Parent/Guardian Username • Parent/Guardian Password

  28. College Admissions Process • Varies with College • Early Decision (Binding) • Early Action (Non-Binding) • Regular Decision (Non-Binding) • Contact College Admissions Office or visit the College Website

  29. Common Applications • Check website: www.commonapp.org • to see which colleges accept the Common Application • Application is available online.

  30. Recommendations • Provide Resume • Provide Stamps • Provide College Form if available • Give at least 2 Weeks Notice • For December 15 – January 10 deadlines, give all information to counselor by December 1

  31. College Visits • ALWAYS Contact College Admissions office to schedule visit • Contact Dean of the College for the selected major of student to arrange meeting • Contact the College’s Financial Aid office • Complete College Visit Form • Hard Copies are in the counseling office at Henry Clay • Return Completed form to Main Office at Henry Clay • Seniors - 5 School Days Allowed for College Visits • Juniors - 3 School Days Allowed for College Visits

  32. The Gary R. Martin Central Kentucky College Fair • October 13, 2014 • Heritage Hall at Lexington Center (below Rupp Arena) • 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. • Approximately 150 Colleges

  33. Henry Clay High School2100 Fontaine RoadLexington, KY 40502(859) 381-3423CEEB School Code - 181425 Henry Clay www.henryclay.fcps.net Fayette County www.fcps.net Kentucky Department of Education www.education.ky.gov Infinite Campus Parent Portal Email: parent.portal@fayette.kyschools.us Request username and password. Give your name, your child’s name, child’s date of birth, and the school name.

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