1. Junior Night
Class of 2018

2. Welcome! Counselors Mrs. Randi Mohler: A-Fo Ms. Sara McCarty: FR-NK
Mr. Chris Downing: NO-Z
Ms. Terry Oberschlake: Guidance Secretary

3. Handouts Presentation Junior year packet Sign-in sheet Future timeline
Graduation requirements
ACT prep resources
ACT v. SAT
College comparison worksheet
College Visit Forms
Letter of recommendation request form
Sign-in sheet

4. Graduation Requirements
Ohio Graduation Requirements
English: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 3 credits
Social Studies: 3 credits
Fine Arts: 1 credit
Health: ½ credit
Physical Education: ½ credit
Personal Finance: ½ credit
Electives: 4 ½ credits
Total: 21 credits
Ohio Honors Diploma Requirements
(students must fulfill 7 of the 8 criteria)
English: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Science: 4 credits
Social Studies: 4 credits
Fine Arts: 3 units of one / 2 units of two
Fine Arts: 1 credit
GPA: 3.5
ACT/SAT score: 27 ACT / 1210 SAT

5. Graduation Requirements
End of Course Exams (EOC)
Algebra I
Geometry
American Government
American History
English I
English II
Biology
Minimum of 18 points must be obtained including 4 points in Math, 4 points in English and 6 points between Science and Social Studies
ACT
State Test: March 21
Remediation-free scores:
English- 18 or higher
Math- 22 or higher
Reading- 22 or higher

6. What is right for me? Education Military Workforce
2 year community college
4 year university
Technical school
Apprenticeship
Military
ROTC
Workforce

7. Career Exploration Take assessments Research careers
Experiential learning

8. Jung Typology (aka Myers Briggs)
Career Assessments
Focus 2
Ohio Means Jobs
ASVAB
Jung Typology (aka Myers Briggs)

9. Occupational Outlook Handbook
Research Careers
Occupational Outlook Handbook
O*Net

10. Experiential Learning
Informational Interviews
Talk to people who work in the field to determine what the career is really like
Job Shadow (WPAFB Job Shadows)
Volunteer
Watch videos on YouTube of people in the field
Find a part time job or internship related to the field
Join clubs
Get involved in the community

11. College Admission Testing
ACT
Test Dates Registration Deadline
April March 3
June May 5
$ No Writing
$ With Writing
***ADD $27.50 for Late Registration Fee***
SAT
Test Dates Registration Deadline
March February 10
May April 7
June May 9
$45- No Writing
$57- Wright Writing
***ADD $28 for Late Registration Fee***

12. College Exploration A few things to consider… Cost Location Size
Admission criteria
Majors offered
Extracurricular activities
Housing options

13. College Exploration A few ways to learn…
College visits (3 during senior year)
Spring break and summer visits
Online virtual tours
College Essentials for Seniors

14. Senior Year
Continue to challenge yourself (AP, Honors, College Credit Plus)
Stay involved- seek out leadership roles
Volunteer or get a part time job!
Focus on your GPA- mid year reports
Honors diploma

15. Senior Year College Admissions Process
Make a list of college application deadlines
Apply online
The Common Application
Application fees
Transcripts
Request from counselor
Letters of Recommendation
Teachers, counselors, coaches, etc.
Student Activities Sheet
Essay
Ask your English teacher to proofread

16. Financial Preparation
FAFSA
fafsa.gov
FAFSA4caster
Grants, scholarships, loans, work study
Guidance Office Resources
Senior Information Night
Financial Aid Night

17. NCAA Eligibility NCAA Clearinghouse
Minimum 2.3 GPA in 16 core courses prior to 7th semester of high school (senior year)
Core courses are English, math, science, social studies and foreign language

18. Military
Visit a local recruiter to find out more about military / careers
asvabprogram.com
Recruiters visit during lunch

19. FHS Guidance Contact Randi Mohler (A-FO) rmohler@fairborn.k12.oh.us
Sara McCarty (FR-NK)
Chris Downing (NO-Z)
Terry Oberschlake