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Senior Parent Post High School Planning Night. Counseling Center Columbus North High School August 30, 2011. Mrs. Sandy Freshour, Counselor, Grades 10 & 12 (A-K) Mrs. Julie Speer, Counselor, Grades 10 & 12( L-Z) Mrs. LuAnn Davis, Counselor, Grades 9 & 11
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Senior Parent Post High School Planning Night Counseling Center Columbus North High School August 30, 2011
Mrs. Sandy Freshour, Counselor, Grades 10 & 12 (A-K) Mrs. Julie Speer, Counselor, Grades 10 & 12( L-Z) Mrs. LuAnn Davis, Counselor, Grades 9 & 11 Mrs. Karmen Riley Counselor, Grades 9 & 11 Mrs. Rhonda Murray, Registrar Mrs. Robin Hilber, Secretarial Assistant Mrs. Jenny Weir, Assistant Mr. Rick Thomas, Counseling Director-Special Education Mrs. Teresa Weichman, C4 counselor Counseling CenterStaff
SENIOR MEETINGS Will Check Transcripts/Credits Current Schedule Diploma Requirements Senior Data Sheet Answer Questions – How to proceed Give Information Pg #1 in hand-outs STEP 1: Getting Ready to Graduate
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Diploma requirements-Check now to make sure all requirements are being met in some way Pg #3 in handouts Success on ECAs –Algebra I & English 10 (Graduation Qualifying Exams) Jan Matchette-Testing Coordinator matchettej@bcsc.k12.in.us Senior Project Pride-Lisa Cooley Pg # 4 in handout Project-based/community component Paper written in 1st semester English class information Consult CNHS website for in-depth info STEP 1: Getting Ready toGraduate
Step 1: Getting Ready to Graduate • Grades are posted on Parent Portal in real time • Report cards & progress reports are posted & will not be mailed unless requested by calling the Counseling Center • Help you senior stay aware of progress
Columbus North High School BULL DOG BYTES Published by the Counseling Center August 2011 Pg # 5-6 in Handout • Counselors meeting with seniors • Graduation requirements • SAT – ACT test dates • Post Secondary Planning • Applying to College • Financial Aid Information • Other
Senior Planning Calendar IMPORTANT DATES FOR SENIOR YEAR Pg # 7 in handouts
STEP 2: Finding the Right College COLLEGE INFORMATION • NAVIANCE-access from the North website under Counseling Center (students given accounts at junior meeting) Pg # 8 • Mail from Colleges • Counseling Center Library • Internet sites: • www.collegeboard.com • www.learnmoreindiana.org • www.triptocollege.org • www.collegelink.com • www.collegeview.com Pg # 9 in handouts
STEP 2: Finding the Right College COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISTING NORTH • Listings on NAVIANCE, in Show Me the Money (Pg #10-11 in handouts) and on the Counseling Center bulletin board • Obtain a pass from Mrs. Hilber • List of questions for the representative • Parents are welcome to attend by calling the counseling center in advance 376-4292
STEP 2: Finding the Right College COLLEGE VISTS • Visit Colleges on-line • Visit as many campuses as possible • Three days senior year • Make Appointment with the College Admission Office • Complete College Visit form from the Dean’s Office at least one week prior to the visit • Attend Regional College Fair at East • September 29, 2011, 11am-12:30pm • East High School • Parents Welcome! • Pg # 12-13 in handout
FINDING THE RIGHT FIT (What Colleges Look For) Types of classes taken Grade point average Class rank Test scores Extra-curricular and personal activities Geographical and racial balance Music auditions, Art portfolio, Other COLLEGES DIFFER!!!!- CONTACT THE COLLEGE STEP 2: Finding the Right College
STEP 3: Taking the Right Tests SAT & ACT • Registration- on line (or hard copy) • Take in Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec • Cost • Scoring • Testing Calendar: Pg # 14 handouts • ACT/SAT comparison: Pg # 15 handouts
STEP 3: Taking the Right Test ADDITIONAL EXAMS • AP Tests (colleges vary on how they use the AP test scores, contact specific college) • Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) • Other Required Exams-Check with your Post-Secondary Institution (College Placement, SAT Subject Tests, CLEP for college credit)
STEP 4: Applying to College COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS (pg # 16-19 in handout) • Find Applications • College’s website • Many colleges prefer online applications • Create an account (write down user name & password) • Print the application checklist • Counseling Center • Most in-state schools • College Handbook (addresses for out of state colleges) • NAVIANCE
STEP 4: Applying to Colleges COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS • Apply Early • Rule of Thumb: Apply by November 1st • Check each college deadline carefully! • Print out required forms & submit • Follow Directions • Each college has own unique process, most have a checklist • Do your homework! Requirements & application components vary. • Check to see if Student Essay or Recommendation Letters are required. Tips on Pg # 17 of handout
STEP 4: Applying to College COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS • Be responsible • Know deadlines • Keep in contact with your counselor • Do legwork and necessary research • Update your resume • Be organized • College folder, application folder, & chart to keep track • Add the college to your NAVIANCE account for “colleges I am applying to” • Mark deadlines on calendar • Ask for required recommendations in September & write essays well ahead the deadline
STEP 4: Applying to College Working with your Counselor • Most colleges require a counselor component • We advise you to be early • Counselor recommendations, teacher recommendations, transcripts, etc. should be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to deadline along with a Recommendation Information Sheet (Pg # 17 of handout), resume or list of activities • Counselors and support staff complete requests on first-come, first-serve basis • If you are not submitting your application electronically or the counselor component is being mailed, leave time for US Postal Service to deliver your materials • Allow extra time for the college’s internal mail service to process your application as well • Use the CNHS College Application Checklist on Pg # 19 of your handout when turning in materials to the counseling office • Be sure to follow up
HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT Required by most every college Must be sent directly from school Hardcopy or electronically Transcript has: Grades Class Rank Grade Point Average - GPA Type of Classes Test Scores --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Request in Counseling Office or online Allow three school days for transcript Three transcripts are free, after $1.00 each Your packet has an example: Pg # 20 handouts STEP 4: Applying to College
STEP 4: Applying to College E-TRANSCRIPT • Sign up available on NAVIANCE • Send a transcript to any college in the nation for free! • Indiana colleges prefer use of e-transcript • Can access 24 hours a day • Semester Grades, GPA (on 12 & 4 point scale), Class Rank, Current Classes, Standardized Test Scores • http://www.bcsc.k12.in.us/northhs/site/default.asp click on “Counseling Center” tab
STEP 5: Finding Funding for College TIPS • Students & Parents work together • Communicate deadlines • Understanding student role in securing $$ for college • Get the Numbers Right • Research the actual cost of attending each college on your list (see www.collegeboard.com) • Tuition, fees, room & board, Books & supplies, estimated personal expenses, transportation expenses
STEP 5: Finding Funding for College TIPS • Know your Resources • SHOW ME THE MONEY (Pg # 10-11 of handout) • Internet (be aware of websites for profit) • Learn More Indiana (www.learnmoreindiana.org) • Apply for Scholarships • Start with the Financial Aid Office at the colleges you want to attend • Check college websites for scholarship apps • Subscribe to Show Me the Money
COMPLETE THEFAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid Received by Federal Processor: March 10th 2012 STEP 5: Finding Funding for College
STEP 5: Finding Funding for College FINANCIAL AID MEETING WEDNESDAY JANUARY 12, 2012 7:00 p.m. North Auditorium
SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID Aid Comes From: Federal Government State Aid College Private Types of Aid: loans scholarships grants work study STEP 5: Finding Funding For College
Special Guest: Heritage Fund Miranda Cross 376-7772
ADDITIONALINFORMATION EARLY COLLEGE OPTION • Earn college credit while still in high school • Ivy Tech Community College or IUPUC, general education classes • Dual credit at a reduced cost • Experience post-secondary work on a college campus while still in high school • Contact the Counseling Center for more information.
NCAA & NAIA ELIGIBILITY Division I and II college athletics www.eligibilitycenter.org. Fill out “Domestic Release Form” Transcript Release Form Sliding scale: Grade point average vs. SAT or ACT scores 16 core classes- must be NCAA approved! NAIA www.playnaia.org Check the website! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Additional Post Secondary Options • Internships • Co-ops • Apprenticeships • Military: contact recruiters for info • Certificate Programs • Adult Education
Tonight’s Program Senior Bulldog Bytes Show-Me-The-Money: sign-up form PROGRAM EVALUATION
Counseling Center Contact Information OFFICE: 376-4292 Sandy Freshour, Counselor freshours@bcsc.k12.in.us Julie Speer, Counselor speerj@bcsc.k12.in.us Rick Thomas, Director of Counseling thomasr@bcsc.k12.in.us Robin Hilber (for “Show Me the Money”) hilberr@bcsc.k12.in.us