WELCOME

SENIOR PARENT NIGHT

August 23, 2012

Guidance Counselor Info737-6800Ms. Myra Lewis, Senior Counselormyra.lewis@hardin.kyschools.us

Ms. Kim Cardin, College & Career Readiness Counselor

kimberly.cardin@hardin.kyschools.us

Current Information…Ms. Lewis’s website:

www.hardin.k12.ky.us/chhs/dept/Guidance/mlewis/INDEX.html

Or: Go to CHHS home page> Academics>Guidance>Myra Lewis

Information on Scholarships, Open Houses, Special Programs, and other senior events

What Have We Done So Far?What’s next?Will meet the week

of August 27th to cover:Graduation

requirementsTranscript reviewBrief college

information overview

Will meet again in September to cover:College visits,

applications & ACTHand out the

Getting In books to all seniors with information on all KY colleges, universities, scholarships and financial aid

To-Do List for the Fall

Re-take the ACTBegin exploring colleges that you

are interested in attendingCheck websitesSchedule College VisitsAttend College Fairs

Be aware of admission and scholarship deadlines

ACTRegister online at www.actstudent.orgNext test dates:

Oct 27 (deadline Sept 21)Dec 8 (deadline Nov 2)

Seniors should take the ACT NO LATER than Dec. 2012

ECTC hosts ACT Prep Workshops ($39 a class)Registration forms are available in the guidance office.

Online study resources at www.actstudent.orgFee waivers are available for students who receive

free or reduced lunch

COLLEGE FAIRSNext college fair is at Elizabethtown High

School on Sept. 24 from 6 -8 p.m.Most all KY colleges and some out of state

colleges attendMilitary branches will attendFinancial Aid Workshops 6:30 & 7:30GREAT for seniors (and juniors)!College & Career Expo, Oct. 14th 1-4 p.m.

@ KY International Convention Center, Louisville

College Visit PolicyCHHS allows two visits per student per school year. The policy, as it

reads in the Parent/Student Handbook, is as follows:

“A senior student enrolled in Honors or AP English may take two (2) college visits that do not count as absences from school. Requests to use a “College Visit Day” must be made in the Guidance Office at least two weeks prior to the visit. Students are to pick up a form that is to be signed by their guidance counselor as well as an official at the college. Students are responsible for any missed work. Visits may not be made during the last two weeks of school, statewide assessment, or final examinations. The student does not need to inform the Guidance Office or obtain approval for college visits made on a school break or on a weekend.”

REMEMBER TO SEE MS. LEWIS or MS. CARDIN BEFORE THE VISIT! The policy says 2 weeks, make sure it is at least 1 week, please!

FAFSAFree Application for Federal Student Aid

Cannot file FAFSA until January 1, 2012You will need your state and federal income tax

infoFAFSA must be filed online at www.fafsa.ed.govCan apply for PIN now

DO NOT pay to file your FAFSA form. There are sites out there that try to scam students and parents. The REAL thing is FREE!!!

College Cost & Planning ReportFree service provided by KHEAA to all high school

studentsStudents can access this from their KEES account

(more info on next slide)Click on “College Cost & Planning Report” >

Register for a student account at studentaid.com > Input student demographic info & parent’s financial info > SUBMIT!

Within a few days, a personalized online report will be available with college comparisons, costs, financial aid estimates, etc.

They will mail the report if the student calls the 1-800 number that is provided and requests a copy by mail

KEES AccountMust register for a ZIP Access to access your

KEES account at www.kheaa.comReceive $money$ for GPA + ACTMoney directly transfers from KEES to the KY

collegeThe money does not go to the student’s college

account until the student is admitted, enrolled and in attendance

Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in college to keep all their $$, 2.5 GPA cuts their KEES by 50%; below 2.5 and they lose their KEES $$

ScholarshipsTypes

Academic—colleges & universities Local—businesses and organizationsKEES—administered by Kentucky Higher

Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA)National—can be located on websites such

as www.fastweb.com, www.zinch.com, www.scholarships.com

Athletic –given by colleges & universities Students are responsible for applying for these

and for requesting transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.

CHECK MS. LEWIS’S WEBSITE REGULARLY!

What are colleges looking for?GPA +ACTRigorous curriculumRank in classInvolvement in activities (clubs, sports,

organizations) ESPECIALLY leadership rolesVolunteer experiencesTHE WELL ROUNDED STUDENT!

NCAA & NAIA ClearinghousesStudents planning to play sports at the college

level must register with the agency to which the college belongs

NCAA: www.eligibilitycenter.org NAIA: www.playnaia.orgThere is a processing fee (Free/Red. lunch are

eligible for waiver)For NCAA, students must send scores directly to

NCAA when registering for the ACTStudents need to notify Ms. Lewis or Mr. Bauer

that they are registering with NCAA or NAIA.