1. FAIRMONT HIGH SCHOOL Senior Presentation
• College and Career Planning
• Graduation Requirements
• Application Process
• Profile Sheet and Resume
• Weighted vs. Unweighted
• Scholarships
• NCAA Clearinghouse
• SAT & ACT Testing
• Accuplacer Testing
• Military Opportunities
• Work Skills

2. College/University Technical Schools
4 year colleges
OH-system 2 and 4 year campuses
Private Colleges & Universities
KY and MI …Reciprocity (deadlines apply)
Ohio Technical Colleges
Other career training…..Welding….
Cosmetologists…Animal Care.. etc..

3. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
English 4 credits Math 3 credits
Science 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits
Health 0.5 credit PE 0.5 credit
Humanities 1 credit Foreign Lang (elective) 2 credits
Electives 6.5+ credits
>>>> Total >>>>>> credits (minimum)

4. Missing Graduation Requirements ??
Talk to your counselor
IMMEDIATELY
if you think you are
missing any
required courses
for graduation.

5. Diploma Cards Print clearly
Complete & turn in when they are distributed in your Advisory Room.
VERY IMPORTANT … please make sure this information is accurate and printed legibly
Your full name will go on the diploma—write down your birth name — not shortened name or nickname
Please also remember to write down your diploma type. Regular – Honors – IB

6. Application Process Online applications preferred
Private colleges.. refer to their website
Complete all areas of the application forms
Pay via credit card or include personal check or money order with application
Submit electronically and print out counselor page/HS verification page
• Let the counseling secretary know as soon as you hit the SEND button !!

7. Submit forms to COUNSELING SECRETARY
Fill out college applications completely/accurately
Print out Counselor Form, which you can print out
and bring to the office.
Turn into Guidance Office – Attendance Secretary
Fill out ½ sheet Yellow Transcript Request Form
It costs $2.00 for each transcript to be sent
Give a copy of Personal Profile Sheet/Resume to
people writing letters for you.
Write a thoughtful, meaningful, well written college essay –edit/rewrite/edit/rewrite and have an adult read it.
Letters of Recommendation >> Give teachers at least one week to write the letter

8. Personal Profile Sheet
FOR COMPETITIVE 4 YR. COLLEGES
High School Life
Achievements/Awards/Accomplishments
AP/IB/Advanced Classes/College Courses
Service Learning Hours/Volunteer work
Sports/Clubs/Organizations etc.
Work
Other

9. DON’T STOP WORKING & DO WELL IN CHALLENGING CLASSES
>> 4 year colleges like to see AP, IB, and PSEO classes on your transcript BECAUSE THOSE COURSES ARE GOOD PREDICTORS OF COLLEGE SUCCESS; >> Use a “ NORMAL ” address. They do not look favorably on addresses such as …. or …..; >> When asked if an A in a regular class was better than a B in an AP/IB class, the OSU admissions rep responded, “That’s easy. Get an A in the AP/IB class.” >>COLLEGES LOOK AT GRADE TRENDS AND COURSES TAKEN SENIOR YEAR..KEEP WORKING !!

10. WHAT CAN AFFECT YOUR WEIGHTED GPA?
You receive no credit for the following classes and they do count as ‘classes’…..
• Study Hall
• Unassigned 6th or 7th periods
• Being a Student Assistant NO
CREDITS

11. The advantages of a weighted GPA are…
Admissions to competitive 4 yr. colleges
Working toward Valedictorian or Salutatorian status
College credit from your IB/AP exam scores
Access to more scholarship money from the college you attend

12.   Free Application for Federal Student Aid All need-based state, federal aid programs and some scholarships require the FAFSA. Fill out the online form online
Univ. of Dayton will host a Super Sunday to assist in filling out the forms in March 2012
Parents/students need to complete taxes before completing FAFSA

13. SCHOLARSHIPS THE KFHS WEBSITE WEEKLY THROUGH THE YEAR..
There are many books and online resources, including…..
THE KFHS WEBSITE
WEEKLY THROUGH THE YEAR..
Look to the left side of the webpage and find the topic ‘scholarships’.
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14. apply for financial aid?
$$$ COLLEGE $$$
Question: Who should
apply for financial aid?
EVERY ONE OF YOU !!
<< MANY OPTIONS >>
• GRANTS • LOANS • WORK STUDY
• MILITARY • SCHOLARSHIPS

15. NCAA Clearinghouse for Div. I & Div. II Colleges
You must apply online if you plan to play any college sport at
Download the release form
Bring release form to counselor’s office with $2.00 and we will send transcript.
You must pay online using a credit card
You will also download the final transcript form which you should hold on to until NCAA calls for it at the end of the year.
This should be done ASAP. Athletes cannot make a college visit until this is done. NCAA Division I rule!
ALSO … this includes WALK-ONS !!

16. College Entrance Exams
Sign up immediately if you have not taken yet!!!
The ACT has multiple choice questions in English, math, reading, and science reasoning, plus an optional writing test.
The SAT has 3 sections: critical reading, math, and writing. The SAT Subject Tests consists of one-hour tests in specific subjects. The SAT also has an essay section.
Most universities in this area require the ACT. Check with the university that you plan to attend to see which entrance exam is required and the recommended score.

17. ACT TEST http://www.actstudent.org
Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required)
October 22,  September 16, 2011 September 17 – 30, 2011
December 10,  November 4, 2011 November 5 – 18, 2011
February 11,  January 13, 2012 January 14 – 20, 2012
April 14,  March 9, 2012 March 10 – 23, 2012
June 9,  May 4, 2012 May 5 – 18, 2012

18. College Board - SAT TEST
Test Dates Regular Late (a fee applies)
November 5, 2011 SAT* October 7, 2011 October 21, 2011
December 3, 2011 SAT* November 8, 2011 November 20, 2011
January 28, 2012 SAT* December 30, 2011 January 13, 2012
March 10, 2012 SAT only February 10, 2012 February 24, 2012
May 5, 2012 SAT* April 6, 2012 April 20, 2012
June 2, 2012 SAT* May 8, May 22, 2012
* these dates also include SAT subject tests.
ONLINE >> sat.collegeboard.org/register     

19. TWO YR. COLLEGES HAVE MANY OPTIONS

20. Accuplacer Test SCC
ACCUPLACER FAQS - It is a computerized placement test in reading, writing, and math that is a part of Sinclair Community College’s enrollment and registration process.
Must I show a photo ID to take the ACCUPLACER Placement test?
Who should take ACCUPLACER?
How many questions are on the test?
How long does it take to complete the placement test?
Do students need an appointment to take ACCUPLACER?
Do students need computer skills?
When should students complete their ACCUPLACER assessment?

21. Military Opportunities
ASVAB-stands for Armed Forces Vocational Battery, a multi- aptitude test battery taken by juniors and seniors in HS. The battery consists of 10 short individual tests, which cover:
1. Word knowledge ) Paragraph Comprehension
3. Arithmetic Reasoning ) Mathematics Knowledge
5. General Science ) Auto and Shop Information
7. Mechanical Comprehension 8) Electronics Information
9. Numerical Operations ) Coding Speed
The ASVAB is a good reflection on how well you have developed your academic occupational abilities.

22. The World of Work Work Skills Solid work History
Training and Experience
Resume
Letters of Recommendation regarding your employability skills-work ethic-attitude
Personal contacts-networking

23. OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION
Research college of interest:
Technical schools:
**** research under degrees and programs
Do some research on your own-colleges and
Use the Occupational Outlook Handbook
online.

24. REVIEW Get started now !! Arrange colleges visits
Take/Retake your ACT/SAT if needed
Research college/career on-line
Unsure of a major -- set up a job shadow
Get your Profile sheet/Resume in order
Get letters of recommendations, if required
Lots going on - Balance your time—Time for self
Stay off the Senior Slide- keep up your grades !!
End of year transcripts sent to all colleges/universities
Finish your Senior year strong!!

25. Announcements! Listen for announcements during Advisory.
Watch for information on the TV/FLYER
Listen for college visits in the cafeteria
COLLEGE NIGHTS
• University of Cincinnati
• Centerville HS w/ Careers too
• University of Dayton

26. TODAY… IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR YOUR LIFE
THIS IS YOUR GOAL