Will I be ready? Math Science English College Readiness What does it mean to your student? Presenters: Nancy Pietras, Executive Director NW Ohio Tech Prep.

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Will I be ready? Math Science English College Readiness What does it mean to your student? Presenters: Nancy Pietras, Executive Director NW Ohio Tech Prep Regional Center Cory Stine, Director of Admissions, Owens Community College

Defining College Will I be ready? Math Science English Four-Year Institution (14) Branch Campus (24) Two- Year Institution (23) Certificate Program Apprenticeship Military Public – Private – Independent – For Profit (Proprietary)?

Why to College? Will I be ready? Math Science English

Will I be ready? Math Science English Preparing For College Academic Preparations Critical GPA not the only thing Senior Year no time to slump Student behaviors reflect college readiness

Will I be ready? Math Science English College planning timeline – Junior year Talk with your guidance counselor PSAT Register and take SAT and ACT Draft preliminary list of colleges Request literature Begin visiting colleges Refine list of colleges Repeat admissions tests, if desired

Will I be ready? Math Science English College planning timeline -Senior year Secure and complete applications Repeat visit, if needed Mail applications – keep a copy Send official test scores Submit high school transcripts FAFSA Choose college, send tuition deposit Send final transcript Look out for information from your college!

Searching for the Right Fit Will I be ready? Math Science English You & your goals College

College characteristics Will I be ready? Math Science English Setting – rural or urban Location – close to home or not? Residential or commuter? Size – small, medium, large Price – what can you afford? Student body Extracurricular activities Facilities

Will I be ready? Math Science English Culture – what is valued at the college? Do you value the same? Type of degrees – associate programs or doctoral/professional? Something in between Special factors – alumni networks, co-ops and job placement, service learning, sports programs, etc.

Will I be ready? Math Science English What is really involved in selecting a college? What college characteristics are you seeking? Where will you be comfortable? Gather information, applications, insight Admissions tests: ACT and SAT Submit applications and paperwork Follow all deadlines Consider the offers: accept or reject

Will I be ready? Math Science English Where to find info Guidance counselors People you trust – Teachers, mentors, clergy, friends Parents and family members Employers Talk with current students Visit campus College websites

Questions Will I be ready? Math Science English No longer a dream – it is an expectation!