JUNIOR PARENTS MEETING AUGUST 28, 2012 7:00 pm PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

JUNIOR ISSUES Course Selection The Rigor of Jr. Year Continue the Journey Begin the search

QUICK CHECKS!! PLAN BOOK GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS PRE COLLEGE CURRICULA GRADE POINT AVERAGE/ RANK STATE ASSESSMENT RULES/REGS

PSAT/NMSQT WHEN? COST? WHY? TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH 7:30 AM $14.00 (CHECKS MADE TO HHS) DEAD-LINE OCTOBER 5 WHY? COMPARISON-PRACTICE-NATIONAL MERIT-AP ENTRY-GOVENOR’S SCHOLARS PROGRAM

GATHER INFORMATION INTERNET VIDEOS REGIONAL COLLEGE FAIR NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR PERFORM. ARTS COLLEGE FAI R CORRESPONDENCE

IMPORTANT DATES REG. COLLEGE FAIR NKU 9/25 6:00-8 PM NAT’L COLLEGE FAIR-10/14 DUKE ENERGY CENTER 1-4 PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE FAIR-UC 10/9 7-9

TESTING WHY? WHICH? ACT OR SAT? WHEN? HOW OFTEN? ACT-JRS. 3/5

ACT TEST PREP SEPT 19 ACT PRACTICE SESSION SCORED BLINDLY PARENT MTG. October 2, 7:30

ACT PREP-ACT BOOTCAMP BENCHMARKS English 18 Math 22 Reading 21 FOR: Admission Placement

HOW DO I PAY FOR IT? FINANCIAL AID GRANTS SCHOLARSHIPS WORK STUDY LOANS finaid.org fastweb.com collegeboard.com

KEES SCHOLARSHIP EARNS $$$ FOR KY SCHOOLS FROM $125 TO $500 (2.5 MINIMUM) ONE TIME BEST ACT/SAT “BONUS” MINIMUM 15 ACT/710 SAT CAN BE USED AT ANY KY 2/4 COLLEGE COMMUNITY OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL EACH HIGH SCHOOL YEAR IS FIGURED SEPARATELY

MISC. JUNIOR INFO NCAA CLEARING-HOUSE/NAIA END OF COURSE ASSESSMENT PORTFOLIO REQ TO GRADUATE 2ND SEMESTER F OFFICE MAILINGS EXAMS BEFORE CHRISTMAS

GOVERNOR’S SCHOLARS A five week summer program Application process Info in Oct Application due before Christmas Selection in January

GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS THREE WEEK PROGRAM TRANSYLVANNIA UNIVERSITY DECEMBER 31 APPLICATION DEADLINE AUDITIONS IN FEBRUARY/MARCH

“A MATCH TO BE MADE, NOT A PRIZE TO BE WON” THE COLLEGE SEARCH “A MATCH TO BE MADE, NOT A PRIZE TO BE WON”

COLLEGE PROCESS Find Schools Apply Get Accepted Fill in FAFSA Get Award Letters Compare “bottom line” Choose School by May 1

HHS CODE-180855 www.fortthomas.kyschools.us Ann.meyer@fortthomas.kyschools.us MRS.MEYER’S VOICE MAIL 815-2604