Bishop Brossart Senior Parent Information Night Class of 2015 September 14, 2014

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Agenda Graduation Requirements Standardized Tests College Visits College Application Process Early decision (binding) vs. Early Action (not binding) High School Resume K.E.E.S. (Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship)

Agenda Scholarships FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) NCAA/NAIA Student-Athletes Questions

Graduation Requirements BBHS requires 26 credits – Religion (4) – English (4) – Math (Must pass Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) (4) – Science (3) – Social Studies (3) – Fine Arts (1) – Health/Physical Education (1) – Additional (6)

Standardized Tests ACT College Readiness Standards – English – 18 (KY - 18) – Math – 22 (KY - 19) – Reading – 21 (KY - 20) – Science – 24

Standardized Tests ACT National Testing Dates Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) September 13, 2014August 8, 2014August 9–22, 2014 October 25, 2014September 19, 2014September 20– October 3, 2014 December 13, 2014November 7, 2014November 8–21, 2014 February 7, 2015*January 9, 2015January 10–16, 2015 April 18, 2015March 13, 2015March 14–27, 2015 June 13, 2015May 8, 2015May 9–22, 2015

Standardized Tests ACT – Register at – Cost is $38.00 with no writing or $54.50 with writing Review college admission requirements to determine whether or not to take the ACT Writing portion – ACT Fee Waivers Refer to to determine eligibilityhttp:// – High School Code:

Standardized Tests SAT – Mandatory writing section – Critical Reading (800) – Math (800) – Writing (800) Essay scored on 6 point scale Many colleges do not factor in the writing scores on admissions decisions

Standardized Tests SAT National Testing Dates DateDeadline*Status Oct 11Sep 12Register Now Sep 30Register Late Phone/​Online Nov 8Oct 9Register Now Oct 28Register Late Phone/​Online

Standardized Tests SAT – Register at – Cost is $52.50 for SAT – Cost is $26.00 for subject tests – SAT Fee Waivers Refer to waivers to determine eligibilityhttp://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-fee- waivers

Standardized Tests ACT/SAT Composite Comparison ACT Composite SAT Verbal + Mathematics ACT Composite SAT Verbal + Mathematics

Standardized Tests ACT Prep Classes Mrs. Ann Greely (Math) / Mr. Ben Darby (English, Reading) / Mrs. Andrea Higgins (Science) – will send information accordingly and can be reached at TorchPrep – ACT Bootcamp – or NKU Community Connections – or

College Visits Set up campus visits – Complete online request form Frequently asked questions – See handout Set up meetings with academic departments and advisors Take virtual tours before you visit campus Complete form to be excused from class

College Search Where to begin (over 4000 options!) – Test Scores and Selectivity – Type of School – Location – Campus & Housing – Majors & Learning Environment – Sports & Activities – Academic Credit – Tuition – Support Services – Diversity

College Search College Fairs – Northern Kentucky Regional College Fair Tuesday, September 23 rd 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The Bank of Kentucky Center – Highland Heights, KY Over 100 colleges and universities

College Application Process Varies by college Complete application – Most are available online – Thoroughly complete application – Pay application fee – Request Transcripts from College and Career Counseling Office – Submit your standardized test scores ACT/SAT – If letters of recommendation are required please provide your two weeks for those to be completed

College Application Process Watch deadlines as they vary from college to college Offers of Acceptance – Usually based on six semesters of course work Offer may be withdrawn based on the final transcript provided Students should continue to work hard Changes to the students schedule can affect admission decisions, scholarship offers, honors programs, etc…

College Application Process Common Application Allows you to complete one application for multiple schools, counselor finalizes application Kentucky participants include Centre College, Transylvania University, and the University of Kentucky Approximately 500 colleges and universities participate

Early Decision vs Early Action Early Decision – Binding – Apply early (usually by November 1) – Receive an admission decision early (usually by December) – Agree to attend college if accepted and a financial aid offer that is considered adequate by the family – Withdraw all other applications if accepted by Early Decision

Early Decision vs Early Action Early Action – Apply early – Receive admission decision early in admission cycle – varies by college – Consider acceptance offer – do not have to commit upon receipt – Give college a decision no later than May 1 - national response date

High School Resume Form available at Important to complete and send to those who will be writing letters of recommendation – Personal reflections, academic honors, co- curricular, personal, and volunteer activities… – Please provide two weeks notice

Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (K.E.E.S) main=1 main=1 Provides scholarships to students who earn at least a 2.5 GPA each year they attend a certified Kentucky high school May also earn awards for ACT/SAT scores and Advanced Placement test scores

Scholarship Opportunities Local scholarships – Lindsey Sendelbach Memorial Scholarship – Check with your employer for scholarships offered to dependents – Elks, VFW, Rotary Clubs, Knights of Columbus – Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Foresters

Scholarships Merit based – Offered through the college/university – May require separate application – Minimum GPA and ACT required – Many schools have a deadline that falls prior to February 15 Check school website for specific requirements Scholarship websites – see handout

Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA – – Need current and year prior tax forms to complete the application – Terms you will need to know COA – Cost of Attendance EFC – Estimated Family Contribution FN – Financial Need – Look for an announcement regarding a Financial Aid/FAFSA Night to be held in mid-January

NCAA Student-Athletes Must register at – Division I and II only – Fee – Send official transcript – Send official ACT/SAT scores – Complete Amateurism questionnaire by April 1 – After graduation send final transcript

NCAA Student-Athletes Division III – Do not offer athletic scholarships – Playing season minimizes the conflict between academics and athletics – Emphasis placed on regional and conference competition – Highly competitive – Broad based student-athlete experience

NAIA Student-Athletes Must register at – Fee – Send official transcripts – Send official ACT/SAT scores – Must graduate with a minimum 2.00 gpa – Must have a minimum ACT composite of 18 or minimum SAT composite of 860 – Must graduate in the top half of high school class

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