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Welcome to Parent Information Night For Parents of Juniors and Seniors 2018/19

Topics of Discussion Guidance Web Site College Search & Visitations PSAT/SAT/ACT/ASVAB test dates Dual credit/AP courses College Applications Parchment Scholarships Financial Aid

Starting the College Search Now is the time for juniors to start looking at colleges Attend the college fair at VUJC on October 1st. Search the internet, college handbooks and meet with college reps. Visit colleges of interest

College Visitations Contact the admissions office two weeks in advance to set up the appointment Contact Mrs. Werner for a Pre- Arranged Absence Form (or print off of web site) and submit before the visit Student must return a verification form on the day following the visit toMrs. Werner Can take as many as necessary(within reason)

What to expect on the visit Meet with the office of admissions Take a campus tour Meet with someone in your planned academic major May meet with the office of financial aid (private colleges usually) Attend a class

Tests for Juniors/Seniors PSAT – Wed, October 10th in a.m. for 10th & 11th ASVAB- Wed, Oct 10th in the a.m. for 11th not taking the PSAT, and 12th graders on a Pathway PSAT is free for Juniors/Sophs. Juniors register in guidance office by Sept. 30(NMSQT) All Sophs. will test-no need to register SAT Reasoning Test and/or ACT – take during the spring of the junior year-multiple test scores will not hurt the student. SAT Subject tests SAT/ACT retakes no later than Dec. of senior year ISTEP retest for some starting on Dec. 4th

ACT/SAT National Test Dates 2018-2019 Sept 8, 2018 Oct 27, 2018 Dec 8, 2018 Feb 9, 2019 April 13, 2019 June 8, 2019 July 13, 2019 www.actstudent.org SAT Aug 25, 2018 Oct 6, 2018 Nov 3, 2018 Dec 1, 2018 March 9, 2019 May 4, 2019 June 1, 2019 www.collegeboard.com

When registering for the SAT/ACT………… When registering for the SAT/ACT………….. Please Remember your log in information. FEE Waivers

College Application Process Access College/University website. Apply on-line Access Parchment Common Application (Purdue) Request transcript to be sent to colleges via Parchment Purdue, IU, U of Kentucky, and NCAA Clearinghouse require test scores to be sent directly from testing agency.

More on College Applications Is counselor form/signature page needed? Thanksgiving is recommended deadline for submitting applications If letter of recommendation is needed, allow two (2) weeks (forms on website)

College Application Process What the parent does: Discuss college options Visit schools with your son/daughter Help your son/daughter organize materials Support them through the process What you do NOT do: Complete the applications for your son/daughter

Change for Parchment Starting this last Fall Parchment will charge $3.25 for any past graduate to send a transcript. There is no fee for in-state schools for currently enrolled high school students. Students go from currently enrolled to past graduates on August 1 each year.

Scholarships & Financial Aid Not much for juniors to do except maintain grades Scholarship & Financial Aid search starts in the senior year All information is posted on the website FAFSA/Financial Aid meeting October 15. 6:30pm

Scholarships & Financial Aid Check scholarships available from colleges Check web site for new listings Local packet will be given to seniors in January Dubois County Community Foundation Scholarships available now. Oct. 1 Deadline

General Overview of the Junior Year Take the PSATor ASVAB in October Take an SAT and/or ACT- Send scores directly to IU, Purdue, and NCAA Clearinghouse Start investigating colleges and careers Look at admission requirements Maintain or improve grades Meet with counselor in the spring for course selection for senior year Visit colleges next summer Graduation Pathways

General Overview of the Senior Year Individual meetings with all seniors Sept/Oct Retake SAT/ACT if needed Applications for admissions completed 1st semester FAFSA information meeting Oct. 15, 6:30pm JHS Auditorium Scholarship packets 2nd semester(some scholarships have deadlines earlier) May 1st Decision Date Contact dual credit schools, have transcripts sent to college that student will attend in the fall

What is the difference between Dual Credit and AP credit????? Dual credit may or may not be accepted at all colleges AP credits are accepted at most colleges https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/ creditandplacement/search-credit- policies

JHS CLASS DC Inst. Course number Cred Hrs Sem. of Reg *Psychology Ivy Tech PSYC 101 Intro. to Psychology 3 1 or 2 AP Government Ivy Tech POLS 101 Intro. to Amer. Gov. 3 2 *Pre-Calc. S1 Ivy Tech MATH 136 College Algebra 3 1 2 *Pre-Calc. S2 Ivy Tech MATH 137 Trigonometry 3 *Adv. Speech and Comm. Ivy Tech COMM 101 Fund. Of Public Spkng. 3 1 AP Biology Ivy Tech BIO 101 Intro. to Biology 3 1 AP Calculus Ivy Tech MATH 211 Calculus 3 1 AP Chemistry Ivy Tech CHEM 101 intro. to Chemistry 3 1 AP Lit and Comp. Ivy Tech ENG 206 Intro. to Lit. 3 1 AP Lang and Comp. Ivy Tech ENG 111 English Comp. 3 1 *English Lit. Comp. Ivy Tech ENG 111 Eng Comp. or 112 Ex/Pers. 3 1 Animal Science Ivy Tech AGRI 103 Animal Science 3 1 Plant and Soil Science Ivy Tech AGRI 105 Plant and Soil Science 3 1 Advanced Life Sci./Animals Ivy Tech AGRI 107 Adv. Science Animals 3 1 *Ag. Power, Structure Tech. Ivy Tech AGRI 106 Agricultural Mech 3 1 *Intro. Eng. Des. PLTW(S1) Ivy Tech DESN 101 Intro. To Design Technology 3 1 *Intro. Eng. Des. PLTW(S2) Ivy Tech DESN 113 2D Computer Aided Design 3 2 *Princ. Of Eng. PLTW Ivy Tech DESN 104 Mechanical Graphics 3 1 *Civil Eng. Arch. PLTW Ivy Tech DESN 105 Architecture Design 3 1 *CIM PLTW Ivy Tech ADMF 116 Robotics in Man. 3 1 *Digital Elect. PLTW Ivy Tech EECT 112 Digital Fundamentals 3 1 *HOSA Ivy Tech HLHS 100 Intro. To Hlth Careers 3 1 *Medical Terms. Ivy Tech HLHS 101 Medical Terms. 3 1 *Digital Apps. And Resp. Ivy Tech CINS 101 Intro. To Microcomp. 3 1 or 2 *Principles of Bus. Mgmnt. Ivy Tech BUSN 105 Principles of Management 3 1 *Auto. I Ivy Tech AUTI 100 Intro. to Trans. 3 1 *Auto. I Ivy Tech AUTI 121 Braking Systems 3 1 *Auto. II Ivy Tech AUTI 122 Steering and Susp. 3 1 *Auto. II Ivy Tech AUTI 141 Engine Repair 3 1

*Computer Tech. Support VU CMET 140 3 1 *Construction Trades I Ivy Tech BCOT 101 Intro to Const. 3 1 *Construction Trades I Ivy Tech BCOT 104 Floor and Wall 3 1 *Construction Trades I Ivy Tech BCOT 105 Roof 3 1 *Construction Trades II Ivy Tech BCOT 113Trim 3 1 *Construction Trades II Ivy Tech BCOT 114 Exterior Trim 3 1 *Criminal Justice Ivy Tech CRIM 111Traffic 3 1 *Criminal Justice Ivy Tech CRIM 113 Criminal Investigation 3 1 *Culinary Arts/Hosp. (NED) Ivy Tech HOSP 101 Sanitation and Safety 3 1 *Early Child Educ. Ivy Tech ECED 101 Hlth Safety and Nut. 3 1 *Early Child Educ. Ivy Tech ECED 100 Intro. to Early Child. 3 1 *Early Child Educ. II Ivy Tech ECED 103 Curriculum Plan. 3 1  *Networking Fund. VU CPNS 150 2 1 *Precision Machines I VU PMTD 110, 110L (Lab) 3 1 *Precision Machines I VU PMTD 117 3 1 *Precision Machines I VU PMTD 118 3 1 *Precision Machines I VU PMTD 119 3 1 *Precision Machines II VU PMTD 108 3 1 *Precision Machines II VU PMTD 109 3 1 *Precision Machines II VU PMTD 111 3 1 *Precision Machines II VU PMTD 112 3 1 *Radio/TV I VU MCOM 102 Intro. to A/V Prod. 3 1 *Radio/TV II VU BCST 120 Audio Production 3 1 *Radio/TV II VU BCST 140 Video Production 3 1 *Welding II Ivy Tech WELD 100 Welding Processes 3 1 *Welding II Ivy Tech WELD 103 Arc Welding 3 1 *Welding II Ivy Tech WELD 108 Shielded Metal Arc 3 1 *Welding II Ivy Tech WELD 207 Welding 3 1 *Welding II Ivy Tech INDT 114 Introductory Welding 3 1

Must complete ONE of the following: for Academic Honors   -Earn 4 hs credits in 2 or more AP courses and take corresponding AP exam – OR- -Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from the priority course list –OR- -Earn 3 verifiable transcripted college credits from the priority list and 2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP exam –OR- -1250 or higher on SAT, no less than 560/Math. 590/EBR/W –OR- -ACT composite of 26 or above, must include writing portion

To check IVY Tech Dual credits. The student will go to:  https://myivy.ivytech.edu/     and click on “First Time User” to create an Ivy Tech account.  They will create their own password during this process.  Once they create their account & sign in, there will be a gray menu bar on the left side of the screen.  They should click on “Student” and then click on “Course Info”.  In the middle of the display screen, they should select “Unofficial Transcripts”. Each online applicant is sent a card with their C# on it to their home address.  If they did not retain that card, they can call our HelpDesk  (888) IVY-LINE.  By verifying certain information (such as their SSN, Name and DOB), they can find out their own C#. 

Wrap-up Anything not covered Questions???? CDB-most recent version on website Office Hours- Monday Evenings 5-7- Jochum Tuesdays 5-7-Uebelhor These evening hours will begin Aug 27th. Call/email for an appointment. Thanks for coming to our information night!!