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Senior Parent Night

Senior Parent Night. Paula Bearden Collinsville High School Junior/Senior Counselor. Graduation Credit Requirements. There are 2 ways to graduate State Requirements or College Preparatory Requirements To complete either plan these courses are mandatory: 4 Years of English

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Senior Parent Night

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  1. Senior Parent Night Paula Bearden Collinsville High School Junior/Senior Counselor

  2. Graduation Credit Requirements • There are 2 ways to graduate • State Requirements or College Preparatory Requirements • To complete either plan these courses are mandatory: • 4 Years of English • 3 Years of Science • 3 Years of Math • College Prep requires Algebra II, while State allows Math of Finance • 3 Years of Social Studies/History

  3. Graduation Credit Cont’d • To complete the College Prep Plan they must also have: • 2 Years of a Foreign Language • Students have the option of Computers or Spanish • 1 Additional Year of any Core Class • The subject must be either English, Math, Social Studies/History, or Science • 2013 Seniors will need 24 credit to graduate

  4. Concurrent • To be eligible to take Concurrent Classes, Seniors must have: • Composite of 19 on ACT or 900 on SAT • HS GPA of 3.0

  5. ACT Given 6 times/year 4 Sections (optional Writing) English, Math (up to Trig), Reading, and Science Reasoning NO Penalty for Wrong answers Highest possible score of 36 For more info: http://act.org/ SAT Given 6 times/year 10 Sections 3 Critical Reading, 3 Math (up to 9th Grade level), 3 Writing, and 1 Experimental ¼ point deduction for every wrong answer Highest possible score of 2400 For more info: http://www.collegeboard.org/ ACT vs. SAT

  6. ACT Prep – NSU • From 5:30-7:30pm • October 23, 24, & 25 • December 4, 5, & 6 • At NSU Campus at Broken Arrow or NSU Campus at Tahlequah • $75.00 for 3 nights or $30.00 per night • For more info call (918) 444-4617

  7. ACT Prep – Chad Cargill • ACT Scholarship Workshop • Teaches time saving tips • Talks about scholarship opportunities and scholarship tips • $35.00 for the one night workshop • When: http://calendar.chadcargill.com/

  8. Free ACT Study Group • 2 weeks before every test • 3:00-5:00pm after school • Held at in Room 121 at Collinsville High School • Come and go basis open to all • Break-down and Practice of ACT Test • For more info contact Joy Jennings at (918) 807-0419

  9. ACT Security Changes • Students must bring an acceptable photo ID and Admission Ticket with you on test day to be allowed to take the test. • Students must upload a photo with registration which will be used for identification purposes • Must tell your gender and include high school code on registration • NO more test day Stand-by testing

  10. Residual ACT • Past ACT exams given on public and private school campuses, appt only • Scores may only be used for admissions and scholarships at the campus test was taken • Residuals can only be taken once every calendar year at public institutions

  11. NCAA – Nat’l Collegiate Athletic Assoc. • Register your Sophomore Year at www.eligibilitycenter.org • It is recommended that you send in an official transcript the end of your junior year • Take ACT or SAT and send NCAA your scores (code 9999) • Make sure you are on track required amount of core courses • Senior Year Request final amateurism certificate (beginning April 1)

  12. Division I 4 years of English 3 years of Math (Alg I or higher) 2 years of sciences 1 additional core of English, Math or Science 2 years of social sciences 4 additional cores from English, Math, Foreign Language, Science or Social Sciences NCAA Division I and II Requirements Division II • 3 years of English • 2 years of Math (Alg I or higher) • 2 years of sciences • 3 additional core of English, Math or Science • 2 years of social sciences • 4 additional cores from English, Math, Foreign Language, Science or Social Sciences

  13. Scholarships • www.fastweb.com • www.cappex.com • www.finaid.org • www.wiredscholar.com • www.nelnet.net

  14. FAFSA- Financial Aid • January 1, 2013 application open for 2013 graduates • www.fafsa.gov

  15. OHLAP • www.okpromise.org • Same as College Prep Requirement Plan • Must file application by the end of Sophomore year, and must complete by graduation.

  16. Tulsa Achieves • On or before April 30, 2013 • Complete Tulsa Achieves Program Agreement form • Complete TCC Application • Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) • Requirements • Tulsa County resident • High school graduate, class of 2013 • Minimum 2.0 GPA on final high school transcript

  17. College Terminology • Academic Advisor • Academic Probation/Suspension • American College Test and Scholastic Aptitude Test • Application/Acceptance/Admission • Associate Degree (Arts and Science) • Bachelor Degree (Arts and Science) • Bursar’s Office • Credit Hour • Full Time and Part Time Enrollment • Learning Resource Center • Major and Minor

  18. College Search • Internet searches • College field-trips (eg. Junior Day or College Fairs) • Send ACT scores to colleges of interest • Narrow choices down to 7 or more or a minimum of 3 • Start communication with your colleges of interest

  19. College Search Helpful Websites • www.collegeweeklive.com • www.collegeboard.com • www.ecampustours.com • www.petersons.com • www.collegeview.com • www.makingitcount.com • www.studentreview.com

  20. Do’s Learn About the Process Discuss Financial Restrictions Remind Your Child of Deadlines Listen and Offer Advice Be Your Child’s Cheerleader Don’t s Limit Choices Based on Fees Nag Make Decisions for Your Child College AdmissionsParent Do’s and Don’t s

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