THE INSIDE SCOOP Making the Most of Your Senior Year CAREER & COLLEGE PLANNING GUIDE Theodore Roosevelt High School Guidance Department Twitter: RRiderguidance

Graduation Requirements Qualifications for Honors Latin Tier System College Applications Weighted GPA Rank

WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE?

Career and Educational Options Work: Full or part-time Career interest investigation Job shadowing

Specialized Proprietary Schools: Apprentice programs: Licensing programs in skilled areas (i.e. electrician, plumbing, masonry, welding) Specialized Proprietary Schools: 1-2 year programs for specialized employment (i.e. massage therapist, veterinary assistant)

Community Colleges, Branch Campuses: 2 year programs - associate degree; or transfer programs leading to a 4 year degree 4 Year Colleges/Universities: bachelor’s degree and beyond public/private universities

Military: All branches offer skilled training/educational packages/travel Listen to announcements for upcoming visits

Register Online ACT and/or SAT www.act.org and www.collegeboard.com Encouraged to Select Send Score Report Option

ACT @ THRS OCTOBER 27th DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 28th DECEMBER 8th DEADLINE NOVEMBER 2nd QUALIFY FOR FEE WAIVER? APPLY FOR EXTRA TIME? -SEE MR. CARLTON

ACT SEMINAR OCTOBER 8th

University Criteria Academic record /Rigor of curriculum Grades Standardized test scores (ACT/SAT/Subject Tests) Recommendations (if needed)

Consider College Characteristics Majors and educational programs Type of school and degrees offered Admission policy Location and size Costs and financial aid College affiliation and accreditation Campus activities Support services

Individual College Websites Freshman profile Obtain general information Investigate financial aid/ scholarship links Access online application forms Schedule campus visits Contact college

College Visitation Form College Fair Information Where: Kent State University Date: 10-3-2018 Time: 9am to 11am Needed: Visitation Form to Attendance- Mrs. Walker

Be aware of application deadlines!

Admission Options Which is Best for You Early decision Early action Regular admission Rolling admission Open admission Deferred admission

Transcript request Step One Your name and ID # Your parents name

Undergraduate Admissions Application Step Two Application fees Standardized Tests ACT/SAT Common Application Scholarship Requirements Deadlines

Step Three Communication and advance notice is key to this process!

What is Naviance? Career Interest Inventories Explore Careers Finalizing Application Process Career Interest Inventories Explore Careers Search for Colleges and Majors Interactive Features AND SO MUCH MORE….

Naviance MUST PROVIDE: Link: connection.naviance.com/roosehs UserName: Student ID # Password: pin twice MUST PROVIDE: Valid Email address Link: connection.naviance.com/roosehs

Letters of Recommendation Ask teacher 2 weeks in advance Provide the teacher with activity list (available in counseling office) Can request via Naviance if using Common Application

Athletics in College Academic Eligibility Requirements for Division I/Division II Schools Complete online registration with the NCAA Eligibility Center $90.00 Request ACT/SAT send scores directly to NCAA Eligibility Center - #9999

Financial Planning, and Scholarships Websites for Colleges, Financial Planning, and Scholarships Helpful Sites can be found @ TRHS Guidance Department Website http://www.kentschools.net/rhs-guidance/

FINANCIAL AID PLANNING OCT. 3rd @ 7pm Auditorium Changes with FAFSA Now available Oct. 1st Use prior prior year (ppy) 2017 tax information Create FSA I.D. fsaid.ed.gov Complete the FAFSA fafsa.gov Check school FAFSA priority Deadlines

The Next TWO MONTH FOCUS: Grades ACT/SAT Outside College visits College Reps @ THRS Naviance Exploration Deadlines

Mr. Carlton Need Help? 330-676-8720 Please Contact: acarlton@kentschools.net

Activities Announcements Important Senior Dates Homecoming Activities -- Game vs. Tallmadge, September 28, 7:00 pm Dance, September 29, 8:00-11:00 pm Student Guest Form

Yearbook & Colonel Yearbook Order Your Yearbook Senior Photos due April 15 Colonel Follow our Twitter: @TRHSColonel Website: kentcolonel.com

Senior Class News Fundraisers may include t-shirt sponsors for trip shirts, cornhole or ping pong tournaments, maybe a hat day, and more! If you have other ideas, please share them. We’ll need YOU to participate in these, either by working, helping, or participating in the events Amazing Race A competitive event (like a field day!) in the Spring with all of you grouped by elementary schools. If you’d like to help plan this, see one of us or our class advisors. More details to come

Senior Class Trip to NYC March 21, 22, 23, 2019 Intro: Get excited for NYC – March 21, 22, 23 (beginning of Spring Break, but we’ll be back by 10 pm on Saturday) It’s a chance for our class to spend time together before we graduate Itinerary: Places we’re going (One World Trade Center, 9/11 Museum, Broadway show, Central Park, Times Square, and more!) How to Sign Up: pick up an information packet in the Activities Office (coming soon, hopefully by the end of next week), fill out the forms & pay a non-refundable $100 deposit by Wednesday, October 31.

Senior Class Info. Follow our class Twitter @TRHS_2019 Check our Class Bulletin Board in the Cafeteria for updated info, too!