Hello Future! Here We Come! 2016 COLUMBUS EAST JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT

Time to know your interests! Interest Inventory Naviance Dream It Do It www.eco15.org/didi Square Peg Careers 812-373-6655

OPTIONS….Consider Them! College: Naviance Big Future by The College Board www.myfuture.com Apprenticeship: www.unionapprenticeships.com www.cummins.com Military: US Military Work: Work One Center Columbus & Area Manufacturing Companies

Think About…..

to be admitted and to go to college? What does it take to be admitted and to go to college?

Factors to Consider Diploma Type Transcript (GPA, classes, grades, test scores) Honor’s classes AP classes Dual credit classes Number of classes Senior year -number of academic classes Grade Improvement/Credit Recovery GPA is a guide

Scholarships! Investigate Scholarship Opportunities: -College/University -Community -Businesses -21st Century Scholar -CEHS scholarship newsletter - College and Scholarship Newsletter -Fastweb

Resources Helpful Financial Aid Resources: FAFSA by March 1st!!! www.fafsa.ed.gov *www.finaid.org www.studentaid.ed.gov www.learnmoreindiana.org FAFSA by March 1st!!!

Other Considerations Letters of Recommendation: -Give writer at least two weeks notice! -Ask in person! -Choose adults who know you well! -Resume/Brag Sheet to Counselor Essays -Well written -Good grade -Provides insights beyond what can be read on an application or resume NCAA Requirements – www.eligibilitycenter.org Transcript must be sent at end of junior year to remain eligible for Division I & II

Explore Colleges Examine Websites: Naviance Big Future by The College Board www.learnmoreindiana.org www.act.org - College/University websites (.edu) Identify at least 2-3 Schools VISIT!!! - 3 excused absences from school – each year, Junior and Senior years - Personal v/s Group visits

Extracurricular Activities In-School Clubs, organizations, school activities Out-of-School Paid services/volunteer experiences Resume ** School involvement/Community Service is VERY important (especially for selective schools) What sets you apart from other good students?

Entrance Exams SAT: Evidence Based Reading & Writing, Math Score Range: 400 - 1600 pts. ACT: English, Math, Science, Writing Score Range: 1-36 pts. (All Juniors will take @ East in April) Consider taking both Colleges will take the best combination of scores “SuperScore”

Entrance Exams Testing Preparation: * PSAT – Wednesday 10/19 - NO registration fee - National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Exam -Must register in the bookstore by 9/30/2016 SAT – www.collegeboard.com ACT – www.act.org Sylvan Learning Center practice test – 2/18/17 at North Heather Hester Email hesterh@bcsc.k12.in.us for information

Next Steps Junior computer lab – Naviance, Tomorrow 09/28 Orange Room During students’ resource Update 4 year plan Start College Search Update email addresses If 21st Century Scholar, update info to Plan, Prepare, Pay for College Junior Milestone Conference Individual meetings with each junior and his/her counselor

Senior Year Timeline August October November January March Most college applications are available on August 1 Lilly scholarship application due October FAFSA available on October 1 Work on college applications November Submit college applications by November 1st January Heritage Fund Combined application due March FAFSA due by March 10, 2018 (encourage to submit by March 1)

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