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Meet your Counselor  Sharron Wesley – Students A – Cole  Ext  April Cain – Students Colf - Goll  Ext  Rachael Howard – Students Gom – K–  Ext  Jackie Smith – Students L - N  Ext  Josh Edwards – Students O - Sl  Ext  Bonnie Barnes – Students Sm - Z  Ext

Governor’s School for the Arts

5 Week Residential Summer Program Between 11 th and 12 th Grade Year Applications Available Online now Nominated by the School and School District PSAT, SAT, or ACT Required Visit Website for More Information: Deadline for students to turn in all application materials is Friday, December 7.

3 Week Residential Summer Program Students Interested in Creative and Performing Arts Must currently be a Sophomore or Junior Application Required and Available Online Student deadline is December Creative Writing Dance Drama Instrumental Music Musical Theater Visual Art Vocal Music

 What is the AP Program? College Level Courses Most Challenging and Most Rigorous offered in High School

Added Challenge Extra Credentials for College Admissions Weighted Credit Earn College Credit if the AP Score meets college criteria Possibly earn Advanced Placement in College

◦ English Literature ◦ English Language ◦ Statistics ◦ Calculus I/AB ◦ Calculus II/BC ◦ Biology ◦ Physics ◦ Chemistry ◦ World History ◦ US History ◦ Environmental Science ◦ Psychology ◦ European History ◦ Government ◦ Art History ◦ Art Studio ◦ French ◦ German ◦ Latin ◦ Spanish

 May 6 through May 17  Dates and times vary depending on subject  Visit the Website:

 College Admissions  Scholarships

College Entrance Exam - SAT SAT – –$50for Registration –Highest Possible Score – 2400 –The National Average – 1500 –Subject Areas Writing – 200 to 800 Possible Score Math – 200 to 800 Possible Score Critical Reading – 200 to 800 Possible Score

 ACT – ◦ $35 for Registration ◦ Highest Possible Score – 36 ◦ The National Average – 21 ◦ Subject Areas  English – 75 Questions – 45 Minutes  Math – 60 Questions – 60 Minutes  Reading – 40 Questions – 35 Minutes  Science – 40 Questions – 35 Minutes  Optional Writing – 30 Minutes

National Test Dates ACT Test DatesPSAT Test DatesSAT Test Dates October 27, 2012October 17, 2012November 3, 2012 December 8, 2012October 20, 2012December 1, 2012 February 9, 2013 PSAT has limited space at this time. There is a $25 registration fee plus a $10 late fee. January 26, 2013 April 13, 2013March 9, 2013 June 8, 2013May 1, 2013 June 1, 2013 Each test date has a registration deadline approximate 30 days prior to the test date. Students can register approximately 2 weeks prior to the test date with a late fee. 36 is the highest score on an ACT is the highest score on a SAT. Know what the college requires – ACT or SAT. What is the minimum score for admissions?

 Register Online - $70 ◦  Official Test Scores MUST be Sent from ACT and/or SAT ◦ Use Code 9999 ◦ The Higher the ACT and/or SAT Score, the Lower the GPA has to be for Eligibility ◦ 16 Core Courses are Required for Division I – Only core courses are used to compute the GPA

CHANGES 1. Changes for the Class of 2016 ◦ Division I will have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to receive Athletic Aid and Practice. For competition, the GPA will be Division II now requires 16 Core Courses. 3. Starting April 1, students must request final amateurism certification during their senior year.

 Division I ◦ 4 English ◦ 3 Math (Algebra I or Higher) ◦ 2 Science ◦ 1 Additional Math, Science, or English ◦ 2 Social Studies ◦ 4 Extra Core (Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and/or Foreign Language)  Division II (NEW) ◦ 3 English ◦ 2 Math (Algebra I or Higher) ◦ 2 Science ◦ 3 Additional English, Math, or Science ◦ 2 Social Studies ◦ 4 Extra Core (Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and/or Foreign Language) GPA is calculated for Core Courses ONLY

Core GPASAT (Verbal and Math Only) ACT (Sum of All 4 Subject Areas)

 Meet with your Counselor to Review Transcript  Register online at  Keep track of your account and your eligibility process  Take the ACT or SAT and use the code 9999 to have scores sent to the NCAA  Make an appointment with your counselor if you have questions about your core classes or the worksheet.  Request final amateurism certification during your senior year.  Final transcripts will be sent automatically if the student has completed their registration prior to graduation.

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Achieve a minimum of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT. Achieve a minimum overall high school 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Achieve a minimum overall high school 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Graduate in the top half of your high school class. 12 Requirements are simple! Graduate from high school AND meet 2 out of 3 requirements. 3

The Student Loan People P.O. Box Louisville, KY (888) KHEAA Outreach Scholarships vs. Grants vs. Student Loans

Who Are We?  Financial aid ◦ Grants/scholarships ◦ Work-study ◦ Loans  Informational services ◦ Publications  Getting In – for Seniors  Getting Ready – for Juniors ◦ Outreach counselors  Savings Programs ◦ Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, or KHEAA, is the state government agency that provides students with:

KHEAA – Application status ◦ Account history ◦ KEES awards ◦ College Aid Calculator ◦ Reference books For Juniors – Getting Ready For Seniors– Getting In

Financial Aid Profile: Matching Students to Scholarships: Scholarships Known to Henry Clay Counselors are on the Henry Clay website. Click on “Counseling” then find Scholarship Info for your grade level.  Contact the Individual Colleges/University Scholarship Offices as soon as possible for additional scholarship information.

 ◦ Get Organized  Determine Dependency Status  Gather Required Documents  Complete FAFSA Worksheet on Website ◦ Search for School Codes on the FAFSA Website ◦ Apply for a PIN ◦ Check Application Deadline Dates  College Goal Sunday January 13, 2013 ◦  FAFSA Workshop at Henry Clay ◦ January 2013

Individual Learning Plan for ALL Students Records Career, Education, and Life Goals Explores Career Interests Provides College and Scholarship Searches Develops a Professional Resume FREE online access

  EACH YEAR:  9 th through 11 th Grade Students Update the ILP  This year in their Math Class.  12 th Grade Students Update the ILP in their Math Class.  These teachers have usernames and passwords for the students.

  See Your Counselor for: Parent/Guardian Username Parent/Guardian Password

Varies with College Early Decision (Binding) Early Action (Non-Binding) Regular Decision (Non-Binding) Contact College Admissions Office or visit the College Website

 Check website:  to see which Colleges Accept Common App?  Application is available online.

Provide Resume Provide Stamps Provide College Form if available Give at least 2 Weeks Notice For December 15 – January 10 deadlines, give all information to counselor by December 1

ALWAYS Contact College Admissions office to schedule visit Contact Dean of the College for the selected major of student to arrange meeting Contact the College’s Financial Aid office Complete Education Enhancement Form 1.Hard Copies are in Main Office at Henry Clay Return Completed form to Main Office at Henry Clay Seniors - 5 School Days Allowed for College Visits Juniors - 3 School Days Allowed for College Visits

 October 8, 2012  Heritage Hall at Lexington Center (below Rupp Arena)  6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  Approximately 150 Colleges

Henry Clay - Fayette County - Kentucky Department of Education - Infinite Campus Parent Portal Request username and password. Give your name, your child’s name, child’s date of birth, and the school name.