1. Junior Classroom Presentation Class of 2018 presented by Oakland High School Counseling Department

2. Counseling Department
Jana Hudson A-E
Jessica Johnson F-K
Missy Blissard L-Q
Teri Pigg R-Z
Marsha Thompson Grad Coach
Jane Lisle Secretary

3. Objective:
To review graduation requirements and consider postsecondary options to help reach educational and career goals

4. Life After High School Career Planning We define COLLEGE as any kind of formal education after high school

5. Graduation Requirements Class 2018
4 Credits – English
4 Credits – Math
3 Credits – Science
3 Credits – Social Studies
2 Credits – Foreign Language
1 Credit – Fine Art
1.5 Credit – Wellness/PE
.5 Credit – Personal Finance
3 Credits – Focused Pathway
1 Credit – Electives
23 Total Credits Required

6. Diploma with Honors ACT Benchmarks
English 18
Math 22
Reading 22
Science 23

7. Diploma with Distinction 3.0 GPA & One of the following
Governor’s School
All State Musical Organizations
National Merit Finalist or Semi Finalist
Attend Boys or Girls State
ACT score of 31 or higher
Score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP exams
Score of 4 or higher on 2 or more IB exams
IB Diploma Candidate
12 or more hours of postsecondary credit

8. Valedictorian Requirements
4.0 GPA
12 Honors or Above Courses
Honors Diploma
Distinction Diploma

9. Post Secondary Education is VITAL!!
Increase Skills and Knowledge
Greater Income Capabilities
Certification Opportunities
More Job Opportunities

10. Junior Year To Do’s Continue taking challenging courses
Study, Study, Study
Seriously start planning your future after high school by:
Talking to college reps that visit OHS
Research colleges and careers online
Attend college and career fairs
Visit colleges
Volunteer

11. Life After High School Community Colleges – Associate’s Degree
(2 year)
Four Year Colleges – Bachelor’s degree
Specialty Colleges – Art, Business, Culinary, etc.
Technical Centers – short term training
Military
Work Force

12. What Do Colleges Look For When Selecting Students to Admit?
Challenging courses
Grades/effort
ACT/SAT scores
Leadership development
Community service
Work experiences
Letters of recommendation
Unique/special talents or experiences

13. Where To Go – Consider This What’s important to you (the student)?
Cost
Admission Requirements
Location/Environment
School Size
Majors
Special Programs
Housing/Facilities

14. www.planningyourdreams.org Tennessee College & Career Planning
Activation Code = N BHV

15. OHS Mini College Fair Tuesday, January 31 During all 3 lunches
in the gym

16. MTSU Guaranteed Admission -3.0 GPA/22 ACT
Conditional Admission – 2.7 GPA/19 ACT
Scholarship Deadline – December 1
Honors College – 3.5 GPA/25 ACT
(Future Students)

17. University of Tennessee Knoxville
Class of 2014
Mid Range Core GPA
Mid Range ACT
Early Action/Competitive Scholarship &
Honors Program-November 1
Regular Decision-December 15

18. University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Academic Profile
Average GPA= 3.42
Average ACT= 23.4
Priority Deadline: December 1
Scholarship Deadline: January 10
Degree in 3 – 3.0 GPA/21 ACT

19. Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville
Admission Requirement
2.0 GPA/19 ACT
2.5 GPA/17 ACT
Scholarship Deadline – December 15

20. www.tntransferpathway.org Tennessee College Transfer Guarantee

21. Tennessee Promise
Last dollar scholarship which will provide two years tuition-free at a community college or technical school in TN

22. Motlow State Community College www.mscc.edu
Benefits of a Community College:
Saves Money
Improve GPA
Basic Requirements
Family Ties

23. Tennessee College of Applied Technology www.tcatmurfreesboro.edu
Benefits of a Technical School:
Affordability
Short Duration of Courses
Employment Opportunities
Practical Training

24. Mike Rowe Foundation www.mikeroweWORKS.com
Trade Schools
Apprenticeships
Skills

25. ACT/SAT What is the difference?
Both fulfill the same role in the admission process
Both have college readiness benchmarks
ACT is content based
SAT test critical thinking/problem solving
Your strength and weakness

26. Junior ACT Date MARCH 21, 2017 Free Reportable Score
Test during a school day
School will complete registration for you

27. ACT Workshop (Sycamore Learning)
ACT Test Prep
ACT Workshop (Sycamore Learning)
March 8 & 9
Register at – fee $85
Online resources:
Shmoop- go to by link on OHS webpage

28. Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program
Hope – Up to $1750(4yr) $1500(2yr)
GPA 3.0 or ACT 21
General Assembly Merit (GAMS) - $1000
GPA 3.75 and ACT 29
Wilder-Naifeh - $2000
Tennessee College of Applied Technology

29. Scholarship Resources
OHS Guidance webpage
University websites
Scholarship search engines
Civic organizations
Church
Employer
**College Planning Guide/Power Point will be posted on our web page

30. NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.org
Must register
16/14 core courses
Test scores
2.3 or take a knee

31. 2016-2017 Youth Leadership Rutherford
Applications due February 17, 2017 to Chamber of Commerce

32. College Planning Night for Juniors
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
6:30 p.m.
OHS Theatre
To prepare parents to help their rising senior with 12th grade responsibilities

33. Spring Registration Coming Soon!
Late February
Course Consideration
Challenge and Rigor
Dual Enrollment
Choose Wisely!
It's YOUR Future!!

34. Academic Recognition Thursday, April 13, 2017
Details to come! Parents will be invited.

35. Spring Test Dates AP Exams – May 3-May 10 IB Exams – May 3-May 19
EOC Exams- April 17-28

36. Summer Activities Senior Pictures Campus Visits Summer Programs
Part Time Job
Job Shadow
Volunteer

37. Last Day of School
May 26
Pick up report cards