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Huron High SchoolJuniors-April 23-24
Getting Ahead of the Game
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Post Secondary OptionsFour Year Colleges &
UniversitiesCommunity Colleges/Two
Year CollegesTechnical/Vocational SchoolsMilitaryApprenticeship Training
ProgramsGAP Year
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Importance of Strong Senior Schedule
Colleges examine grades closely through the end of senior year.
Finishing strong in high school is a great preparation for the rigors of college courses.
Some schools recalculate your cumulative gpa looking at only core courses
Some schools look for total number of core and foreign language courses
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Important Reminders on pg. 2 & 3Announcements
At HHSPosted on Bulletin Boards (HHS,
Ehove, Firelands & on HHS Website
Letters Sent HomeCounselor visits to Senior English
ClassesIndividual Conferences in fallScholarship lists posted online
and in senior English classroomRemind 101Emails
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VERY SPECIFIC DeadlinesINFORMATION
College Applications—due to Guidance at least two weeks before due to
collegeScholarships
Due to guidance at least two weeks before it is due to scholarship donor
College visit requestsDue to main office at least 3 days prior to visit
Community service documentationDue by last day of first semester of senior year
FAFSA informationCan begin filing after Jan. 1 of senior year.
Different deadlines for each college
APPLICATION ATTACHMENTSAllow for CANCELLATIONS & EMERGENCIES
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Be sure to Remember: (p. 3)When you apply online, be sure to notify HHS
Guidance by filling out “College Tracking Form” (page 57)
When you apply online, be sure to print out all additional forms and give them to proper people
Have ACT/SAT scores sent directly to college you plan to attend
Secure and attach your Letters of recommendationUpdate your resume and attach to ALL applicationsStudent’s responsibility
To turn in all forms in a timely fashionAt the end of senior year, to secure college
transcripts for special programs (PSEO, University of Findlay courses)
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Make sure you will earn the Diploma you want!SENIOR GRADUATION CHECK SHEET
Completed at scheduling timeStandard Diploma
21 credits, 1.6 cum GPA, pass all areas of OGT
Diploma of DistinctionShould be goal of all college bound students23 credits, 2.6 cumm GPA, pass all areas of
OGT, 50 hours of community serviceState of Ohio Honors Diploma
Meet 7 of 8 criteria
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Special Recognition (p. 5 & 6)ALL ARE DECIDED AT THE END OF 1ST
SEMESTERAchievement CordsValedictorian & SalutatorianTop 10% of ClassAcademic Letters
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Example Transcript—pg 7You received a copy during scheduling
processPermanent recordContains Semester gradesOne sent to colleges contains years 9-
11Testing & attendance historyOfficial if sent directly from our office with
the school seal and official signatureDocumentation of special diplomas
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Calendar to Stay on Track—End of Junior Year—pg. 8
Finish strong to improve cumulative GPAPrepare for college entrance testsBegin ACT/SAT testing —at least twice your junior yearMake your college listBegin to visit collegesFinish community serviceReview senior schedule with guidance counselor
Special diplomas or achievement cordsCreate an appropriate e-mail addressMake sure all content on Facebook is
appropriate
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Calendar to Stay on Track—Fall of Senior Year--pg. 9Update your resumeRegister with NCAA ClearinghouseAttend College Fair at Firelands
College in SeptemberBegin to apply to colleges
Check on deadlines for Merit scholarships
Register for scholarship searchesVisit colleges while they are in
session
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Calendar to Stay on Track—Winter of Senior Year—pg. 10
Attend Financial Aid Meeting in January
File your FAFSAContinue to apply for
scholarshipsLocal scholarships will be
available online the end of January and due the end of February
Send in first semester gradesSend in rooming deposit
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ACT & SAT Tests—pg. 11When do you begin taking them?
Winter/Spring of junior yearRegister by May 8 for June 8 test
How often should you take them?Favorite one—3 times
What do they cost?ACT ($48), SAT ($47)
How do you register?On-line at actstudent.org or
collegeboard.comCan you prepare?
A MUST! (See websites on page 11)Be sure to take picture ID and ticket to
test siteGet plenty of sleep the night before
the test
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SAT vrs. ACTSAT
• Scores 200-800 per section with 2400 the highest combined score
• Questions appear in order of difficulty
• Penalty for wrong answers
• Structure is Critical Reading, Math and Writing
• Score Choice Policy• PSAT Practice for this
test
ACT• Scores of 1-36 for each
of 4 subjects averaged together for a composite with a median of 21
• No order of difficulty—no penalty for wrong answers
• Based more on school curriculum
• Structure is English, Reading, Math and Science Reasoning
• Optional writing—need to take at least once
• PLAN practice for this test
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SAT Subject TestsOnly required at the most
selective collegesUsually 2 tests are requiredTests are typically taken in
May or June of junior yearStudent should take tests
in strong academic areas
SubjectsEnglish
LiteratureMath-Level 1Math – Level 2US HistoryWorld HistoryBiologyChemistryPhysicsWorld
Languages
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Additional ACT/SAT InformationTesting &
Registration dates on page 11
More schools are becoming SAT/ACT optional. Please view www.fairtest.org for an updated list. (BW, Youngstown, Tiffin, Wittenberg, Findlay, Shawnee State, Branch campuses)
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FREE Act PracticeHeld at Huron High SchoolSee MRS. HOTZ for
informationSign up with Mrs. Hotz ASAP
as class size is limited to first 30
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Mean/Mid Range ACT Scores at OHIO Colleges
Public College Score
Private College Score
University of Akron (2.9) 19-25
Ashland University (3.3) 20-25
Bowling Green State University (3.2)
19-25
Baldwin Wallace College (3.5)
21-26
University of Cincinnati (3.4)
22-27
Capital University (3.4) 22-27
Cleveland State University (3.1)
18-24
Case Western Reserve University NA
28-32
Kent State University (3.2) 20-25
University of Dayton (3.0) 24-27
Miami University (NA) 25-29
University of Findlay (3.4) 20-26
Ohio State University (NA) 26-31
Heidelberg University (3.2) 19-25
Ohio University (3.4) 21-26
John Carroll University (3.4)
22-26
Shawnee State University (NA)
19-23
Ohio Northern University (3.7)
24-29
University of Toledo (3.0) 19-25
Tiffin University (3.0) 18-23
Wright State University (3.0)
19-24
Wittenberg University (3.4) 22-28
Youngstown State University (2.8)
17-23
Xavier University (3.5) 22-28
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Finding a College That Fits—pg. 14
Consider some questionsSize of schoolKind of schoolLocation of schoolEntrance requirementsCost of schoolMajors offered
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What are colleges looking for? (p. 15)
Strength of your high school academic programPoint evaluation done at some colleges
Cumulative GPAStandardized test scoresSchool activities—especially leadership rolesCommunity serviceLetters of recommendationSpecial interests & talentsInterviewResumeWork activitiesEssay or writing sampleDiversity
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HHS Application Process—pg. 16Designate common saving area at homeRead what you get from the schools to be
aware of deadlines and special scholarship opportunities-everyone is different!
Make your own copies of everythingOn-line applications best way to goKeep track of your usernames and passwordsGuidance Office responsibilitiesLetters of recommendationNeatness counts
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Application Tips• On-line or paper• Official transcript comes from Guidance Office• Application fees (from $25 to $75)• Application Period
• August—December 1• Application Deadlines are a serious thing• Make a copy of application & store• Neatness & completeness count• Adhere to word count on essays• STUDENTS DO THE WORK/PARENTS
PROOFREAD!
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Typical Application Mistakes—pg. 17MisspellingsGrammatical ErrorsForgotten SignaturesCounty vrs CountryNot telling counselor you
appliedWriting illegiblyNon-professional E-mail
addressBe sure to check your email
Mom & Dad filling out application
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The Common ApplicationUsed by over 517 collegesCreate an account at www.commonapp.org to
complete this application onlineIt can then be transmitted to any of the colleges that
use itCommon Application Supplemental materials
sometimes still requested at individual collegesYou still create an account at the individual colleges
and pay their application fees.Some Ohio colleges: Ohio State, University of
Cincinnati, University of Dayton, Miami University, Case Western, Wooster, Findlay, Xavier, John Carroll, Kenyon, Denison, Hiram, Wittenberg, Oberlin, University of Michigan
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The Common Application Essay
The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps you distinguish yourself in your own voice. What do you want the readers of your application to know about you apart from courses, grades, and test scores? Choose the option that best helps you answer that question and write an essay of no more than 650 words, using the prompt to inspire and structure your response. Remember: 650 words is your limit, not your goal. Use the full range if you need it, but don't feel obligated to do so. (The Common App won't accept a response shorter than 250 words.)
Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn?
Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?
Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you?
Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.
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The Dreaded College Essay—page 21Goal is to become an extraordinary applicant in a sea of
ordinary applicantsGive that admissions personnel a look at your
PERSONALITY and ACADEMIC POTENTIALPlan ahead, organize yourself, be unique, choose topic wiselyLet it sit for a day and review it, have others review it, did you cover the topic
Adhere to word count!See essay question ideas on page 23See winning essay
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Sample Resume—p 21
Keep resume currentRequest letters of recommendation early
Thank anyone doing a letter for youGive them your resume to assist them
Can send your resume as an attachment or supplemental material on common app or any online application
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Campus Visits—pages 24-28Schedule in advanceTake the tourMeet admissions & financial
peopleInvestigate academic areasAttend class, eat in cafeteria, visit frosh dorm, look over rec center & unionSafety issues & health servicesClass sizesWhat to do on weekendsAcademic counselingWrite down impressionsLook over questions to ask in
book-pg. 27
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Scholarships—page 28-30HHS Procedures
Student Responsibility to check:Scholarship bulletin boardScholarship file cabinetDaily announcementsEmailWebsite (www.huronhs.com)
Source of national, state and local scholarship informationPick up transcript and mail out your own
scholarshipsStudent should be sure to notify guidance office if
they receive a scholarship from the college they plan to attend or outside agency
Meet deadlines for college merit scholarshipsScholarship Library books (page 29)Scholarship Websites (page 30)
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NCAA Clearinghouse (p.30)Talk with your coach about your potential to play at a
specific level and how to get recruitedAthletic Resume Ideas on page 30Only need to register if you plan to play Division I or IIRegister at: www.eligibilitycenter.orgFee of $75 to register and can be done in spring of
junior year or fall of senior yearSee qualification chart of gpa and college entrance test requirements —page 31Look at courses neededGPA is for core courses only!!
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Military Award Information (p. 31)Check deadlines for all parts of academy
applications (Nov. 1)—page 32ROTC scholarships—page 32
Military obligation goes along with this scholarship
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Financial Aid—(p.34)Meeting beginning of JanuaryDiscuss with your student yours and their financial
responsibilityFAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Can not complete until after January 1College Goal Sunday in February to help you complete your
FAFSAFinancial Aid personnel at university you will attend great for
questionsfafsa forecaster @ www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
FAFSA4caster is not just for high school juniors. Parents of younger students can use the tool to receive early estimates, create scenarios based on future earnings, and then establish college savings strategies.
Everyone wishes they could go to college for free due to scholarships but that rarely happens!
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Types of Financial AidGrants
Need based awards based on your FAFSAAre not paid back
LoansBased on need and availability of fundsMust be paid backStafford LoansPlus Loans
Employment ProgramsScholarships
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COLLEGE CORNER•Scholarships & Financial Aid Information•College & University Websites•How to “Match Up With a College”•Athletics in College•Common Application Link•Tips for a Successful College Visit•HHS College Application Procedures
TEST DATES & REGISTRATION•ACT•SAT•HHSTEST PREPARATION FOR:•OGT•PSAT•PLAN•AP•ACT and/or SAT College Entrance Practice Sites
HHS ACADEMICS•Grade Level Timelines•Graduation Requirements•Scheduling Information•Improving Your Study Skills
CAREER & WELLNESS CENTER•Career/College Major Ideas•Military Information•Suicide & Depression Awareness•Dealing With Stress•Dealing With Grief•Substance Abuse•Dating Violence•Bullying & Cyberbullying
FORMS•Community Service Form•College & Scholarship Tracking Form•HHS Transcript Request•College Visit Request Form•PSEOP Application•Dual Enrollment Application•Intent to Continue (in PSEOP)•UF (University of Findlay) Application
PRESTENTATIONS•PSEO Presentation•Eighth Grade Parent Presentation•To Be Freshmen Presentation•To Be Sophomore Presentation•To Be Junior Presentation•To Be Senior Presentation