1. Hello Future! Here We Come!
2016 COLUMBUS EAST
JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT

2. Time to know your interests!
Interest Inventory
Naviance
Dream It Do It
Square Peg Careers

3. OPTIONS….Consider Them!
College:
Naviance
Big Future by The College Board
Apprenticeship:
Military:
US Military
Work:
Work One Center
Columbus & Area Manufacturing Companies

4. Think About…..

5. to be admitted and to go to college?
What does it take
to be admitted and to go to college?

6. Factors to Consider Diploma Type
Transcript (GPA, classes, grades, test scores)
Honor’s classes
AP classes
Dual credit classes
Number of classes Senior year
-number of academic classes
Grade Improvement/Credit Recovery
GPA is a guide

7. Scholarships! Investigate Scholarship Opportunities:
-College/University
-Community
-Businesses
-21st Century Scholar
-CEHS scholarship newsletter
- College and Scholarship Newsletter
-Fastweb

8. Resources Helpful Financial Aid Resources: FAFSA by March 1st!!!*
FAFSA by March 1st!!!

9. Other Considerations Letters of Recommendation:
-Give writer at least two weeks notice!
-Ask in person!
-Choose adults who know you well!
-Resume/Brag Sheet to Counselor
Essays
-Well written
-Good grade
-Provides insights beyond what can be read on an application or resume
NCAA Requirements –
Transcript must be sent at end of junior year to remain eligible for Division I & II

10. Explore Colleges Examine Websites: Naviance
Big Future by The College Board
- College/University websites (.edu)
Identify at least 2-3 Schools
VISIT!!!
- 3 excused absences from school – each year, Junior and Senior years
- Personal v/s Group visits

11. Extracurricular Activities
In-School
Clubs, organizations, school activities
Out-of-School
Paid services/volunteer experiences
Resume
** School involvement/Community Service is VERY important (especially for selective schools)
What sets you apart from other good students?

12. Entrance Exams SAT: Evidence Based Reading & Writing, Math
Score Range: pts.
ACT: English, Math, Science, Writing
Score Range: 1-36 pts.
(All Juniors will East in April)
Consider taking both
Colleges will take the best combination of scores
“SuperScore”

13. Entrance Exams Testing Preparation: * PSAT – Wednesday 10/19
- NO registration fee
- National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Exam
-Must register in the bookstore by 9/30/2016
SAT –
ACT –
Sylvan Learning Center practice test – 2/18/17 at North
Heather Hester
for information

14. Next Steps Junior computer lab – Naviance, Tomorrow 09/28
Orange Room
During students’ resource
Update 4 year plan
Start College Search
Update addresses
If 21st Century Scholar, update info to Plan, Prepare, Pay for College
Junior Milestone Conference
Individual meetings with each junior and his/her counselor

15. Senior Year Timeline August October November January March
Most college applications are available on August 1
Lilly scholarship application due
October
FAFSA available on October 1
Work on college applications
November
Submit college applications by November 1st
January
Heritage Fund Combined application due
March
FAFSA due by March 10, 2018 (encourage to submit by March 1)

16. THANKS FOR ATTENDING! Andy Taube 376-4363 taubea@bcsc.k12.in.us A’s
Brian Hansen
B - J
DD Stott
K - S
Kristin Schuetz
T – Z
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