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

1 unit of a fine arts is required between 7th-12th grades.

Students must also pass all 5 parts of the OGT

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

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

SENIOR YEAR CHECK-LIST

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.

Getting ready for the next step:

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONACT/SAT

o Senior Autobiography

o Addressed and stamped envelopes

o List of schools with Deadlines

o Register On-line

o ACT + Writing

o SAT Vs. SAT Subject Test

o Difference:o ACT-Curriculumo SAT- Reasoning

APPLY

o On-line

o Watch deadlines

o Make a list and check it twice

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?

Cost of AttendanceThe University of Akron

Tuition and feesSemester Academic Year

Ohio resident $4,867.20 $9,734.40

Nonresident surcharge $4,182.00* $9,049.20*

Transportation $160 $320

Books and supplies $450 $900

Traditional Dining Plans Cost/semester Cost/academic year

19-meal plan $1,880 $3,760

15-meal plan $1,727 $3,454

12-meal plan $1,680 $3,360

Meal Plan

Cost of Attendance Con’t

The University of AkronHousing

Hall Type Academic year

Bulger Suite $6,956

Exchange Street Shared Single occupancy $8,908

Apartment $9,308

Honors Complex Shared Single occupancy $8,908

Double occupancy $7,412

Orr Double occupancy $6,622

Cost of Attendance

Stark State

College/University

Annual tuition 30 credits per year

Savings per year

% Savings per year

Stark State College* $ 4,509

Average of Ohio Public Two-Year Colleges*

$ 5,039 $ 530 12%

Brown Mackie $ 16,450 $ 11,941 265%

National College $ 15,216 $ 10,707 237%

Herzing University - Akron Campus*

$ 11,250 $ 6,840 55%

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’.

ScholarshipsInnovation Generation

Criteria: www.firestonefalcons.org *No separate application.

Cross Reference the Scholarship Book with current available scholarships

www.firestonefalcons.org

COMMON ROUTES AFTER GRADUATION

• Employment• Military• Tech/Two Year Colleges• Four Year College/University

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)

Employment

• Family Situation• Finances• Maturation• Early Start to Career

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

Career Resources

• The Job Centerhttp://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

Military

• Army• Navy• Air Force• National Guard• Marines

Military Benefits

• College Assistance• Employment/Job Training• Travel/Cultural Emersion• Patriotism

ASVAB

• Career Assessment• Free• No Obligation• During School

http://official-asvab.com

Military Resources

• Lunchroom Visits• Web

www.army.mil www.navy.com

www.marines.com www.airforce.comwww.uscg.mil

• Recruiters

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

Common Tech/Two Year Schools

• Stark State College• Cuyahoga Community College• Lorain Community College• Lakeland Community College• North Central State College• Proprietary Schools

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)

Two Year/Tech School Resources

• Web• Guide to Ohio’s Two-Year Colleges

www.ohiocommunitycollege.org

• Application• Scholarships

www.firestonefalcons.org

APPLICATION PROCESS

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

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.

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

What are colleges looking for?

Holistic Approach

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Grades in college pre...

Admissions tests

Grades in all Courses

Class Rank

EssayInterview

Work/Activities

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.

Letters of Recommendation

Most schools will require letters of recommendation.

Senior Autobiography Folder:

List of Schools Due Dates Stamped and addressed envelopes.

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

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

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

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

Early Decision vs. Early Action

Many Ohio private colleges participate in the early action or early decision program.

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

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

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 $$$

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

QUESTIONS??