Columbus North Counseling Center SENIOR INFORMATION * 07/16/96 Columbus North Counseling Center SENIOR INFORMATION The end of high school is in sight, but it’s really just the beginning *

Counseling Center Staff * 07/16/96 Counseling Center Staff Mrs. Sandy Freshour, Counselor: 10th – 12th A-G Mrs. MJ Shireman, Counselor: 10th-12th H-O Ms. Emily Tucker, Counselor: 10th-12th P-Z Mr. Seth Ragsdale, Counselor: Freshman Mrs. Michelle Payne, Registrar Mrs. Michelle Williams, Scholarship Coordinator Mr. Patrick Pemberton, Counseling Director Mrs. Stacie Fedewa, Scheduling Coordinator *

PREPARE FOR GRADUATION * 07/16/96 PREPARE FOR GRADUATION Diploma Requirements ISTEP Senior Project Graduation Diploma requirements (see handout) Pass ISTEP Retests (if you haven’t passed) December & May *

PREPARE FOR GRADUATION * 07/16/96 PREPARE FOR GRADUATION CNHS website for more information: http://www.bcsc.k12.in.us/northhs/site/default.asp Erin Miller, Sr Project Coordinator: millere@bcsc.k12.in.us Proposal (beginning sr year) Research Paper (S1 English 12 Class) Project (15 hour minimum) E-Portfolio Presentation Job Shadowing (5 hours) Service Learning (10 hours) Sr. Project Completion Career Information & Exploration (1 semester course for Senior project completion) *

PREPARE FOR GRADUATION * 07/16/96 PREPARE FOR GRADUATION Military Employers Scholarship Committees College Admission Office College Coaches (NCAA/NAIA) Semester Grades Check Parent Portal Often GPA Test Scores Classes taken & enrolled Who looks at transcript Transcript *

PREPARE FOR GRADUATION www.bcsc.k12.in.us/Page/1324 How to stay informed Parent Portal Remind Naviance CN Website Twitter Instagram Facebook

PREPARE FOR GRADUATION Dual Credit & Early College Option Earn college credit while still in high school At North, Ivy Tech Community College, IU Bloomington or IUPUC Costs vary depending on institution Contact the Counseling Center for more information & to learn about eligibility requirements (Be aware; not all dual credits are transferable to every college)

TAKE THE RIGHT TESTS SAT & ACT Take in December thru June * 07/16/96 TAKE THE RIGHT TESTS SAT & ACT Registration- on line SAT: www.collegeboard.org ACT: www.act.org Take in December thru June Cost (SAT $49.50; $64.50 with essay, ACT $52.00; add $68.00 with writing) Dates & Location, Test Comparison Chart & Prep Information (see handouts) Columbus dates TBD Testing & Education Resource Center in CNHS Library-FREE Test goes here *

EXPLORE & MAKE A DECISION Explore & Research College & Career Public University Private College Workforce Military Apprenticeship 2 year College Options

EXPLORE & MAKE A DECISION Explore & Research College & Career College Fair Recruiters visiting CN Campus Visits Naviance Internet Counseling Center Library Obtaining Information

EXPLORE & MAKE DECISIONS Representatives visit North Check Naviance, Daily Announcements, Show Me the Money Students sign up on Naviance & will be sent a pass to attend Parents are welcome to attend by calling the Counseling Center in advance 376-4292

EXPLORE & MAKE DECISIONS Visits off site (campus visits) Highly Valuable Experience! Three days each, junior & senior years BEFORE *Make Appointment with College *Get Transcript from Mrs. Williams *College Visit Form from Dean’s office DURING * Meet with Admissions and Financial Aid offices *Tour Campus *Attend a class, if able AFTER *Return College Visit form to Dean’s Office

EXPLORE & MAKE DECISIONS * 07/16/96 EXPLORE & MAKE DECISIONS NCAA & NAIA Eligibility For college-bound athletes (register Junior Year) Division I, Division II, or NAIA college athletics Sliding scale: Grade point average vs. SAT or ACT scores 16 core classes: must be NCAA approved! Check the websites for requirements & registration: NCAA: http://eligibilitycenter.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.html NAIA: http://www.playnaia.org/ *

PAYING FOR COLLEGE Where $ comes from Federal Government * 07/16/96 PAYING FOR COLLEGE Federal Government College or institution Where $ comes from Local or private organizations State Aid *

PAYING FOR COLLEGE Types of Aid: Other Options: Grants Scholarships * 07/16/96 PAYING FOR COLLEGE Types of Aid: Grants Scholarships Loans (you pay back) Work study Other Options: AmeriCorps, Peace Corps Military Employment *

PAYING FOR COLLEGE Financial Aid Information * 07/16/96 PAYING FOR COLLEGE Financial Aid Information Contact the College Financial Aid Office Show Me the Money Internet www.fastweb.com Be aware: We do not recommend websites that ask you to “pay for scholarship searches” Learn More Indiana: www.learnmoreindiana.org Indiana College Costs Estimator: www.indianacollegecosts.org *

PAYING FOR COLLEGE FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) * 07/16/96 PAYING FOR COLLEGE FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Applications available October of Senior year Free help is available for filling out FAFSA (College Goal Sundays) Received by: April 15th of Senior year Some schools have an earlier deadline! Check with the school! Helpful websites: www.fafsa.ed.gov www.in.gov/ssaci www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov *

PAYING FOR COLLEGE TIPS Students & Parents work together Communicate Understanding student role in securing $$ for college Get the Numbers Right Research the actual cost of attending each college on your list www.indianacollegecosts.org www.collegeboard.com Tuition, fees, room & board, Books & supplies, estimated personal expenses, transportation expenses

FAFSA Help FAFSA Information Night is October 2nd at 6:00 in the North Cafeteria FAFSA Help Session November 13th 10-2 in room 1004A College Goal Sunday is free help at the Columbus Learning Center from 2-4 p.m. on November 3rd.