1. Welcome to Junior Parent Night Class of 2016 presented by Oakland High School Counseling Department

2. Counseling Department
Jana Hudson A-E
Jessica Johnson F-L
Missy Blissard M-R
Teri Pigg S-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 2016
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
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
More Career Opportunities
Greater Income Capabilities
Certification Opportunities

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

11. www.planningyourdreams.org Tennessee College & Career Planning
Activation Code = N FHS

12. College Search Attend College Fairs Visit College Reps
Arrange Campus Visits
Virtual Tours
Excused Absence

13. OHS Mini College Fair Thursday, January 29 During all 3 lunches
in the gym

14. College Fair Patterson Park January 24, 2015 10:00 am- 2:00 pm
Rutherford County college bound high school seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen and parents invited to attend

15. College Fair NACAC Memphis (Agricenter International)
February 24 6:00- 8:00
February 25 9:00-11:30
Nashville (Music City Center)
April 26 1:00-4:00

16. Career Cluster Showcase Featuring: Arts, Audio/Visual Technology & Communication
Thursday, February 5
during all 3 lunches
in the gym

17. 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

18. GAME TIME!!!
The Great Sorting Game
Audience Participation

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

20. 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)

21. 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 1

22. University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Admission Requirement
2.85 GPA/18 ACT or 2.5 GPA/21 ACT
Scholarship Deadline – December 1
Degree in 3 – 3.0 GPA/21 ACT

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

24. www.tntransferpathway.org Tennessee College Transfer Guarantee

25. Tennessee Promise
Beginning with the class of 2015, students in TN can apply for this scholarship which will provide two-years tuition-free education at a community college or technical school in TN.

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

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

28. Application Checklist
Watch for application deadline
On-line application
Application fee
Initial transcript ($2 fee)
Scholarship deadline (IMPORTANT)
ACT/SAT
Recommendations

29. The Common Application
One application for over 400 institutions
Same is true for recommendations, mid year reports, and end of year reports
Still pay application fee for colleges to individual colleges though

30. 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

31. Junior ACT Date March 3, 2015 Free Reportable Score
Test during a school day
School will complete registration for you

32. ACT Workshop (Sycamore Learning) February 25 & 26 at 3:30
ACT Test Prep
ACT Workshop (Sycamore Learning) February 25 & 26 at 3:30
Register at – fee $79
– online free resource
ACT registration site, online resources

33. Financial Aid Overview
Money for College
Financial Aid Overview
Grants- financial need
Scholarships- awarded for academic achievement, talent, skill and/or financial need
Loans- money borrowed that must be repaid
Work Study- money earned by working on campus

34. Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
Tennessee Lottery Scholarship Program
TSAC Programs
College Goal Tennessee

35. 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

36. Completing the Necessary Forms
Most financial aid is need based
FAFSA (FREE Application for Federal Student Aid)
Available after January 1, 2016
Priority deadline is February 15, 2016

37. Scholarship Search Survival Skills
Millions of unclaimed scholarship dollars each year
Start early
Get organized
Request letters of recommendation
Request Transcripts
Answer ALL questions
Meet deadlines

38. 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

39. NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.org
Must register
16/14 core courses
Test scores

40. NAIA Eligibility Center
3.0 GPA
18 ACT
Over 300 campuses
Smaller colleges

41. Register with Selective Service
Males only
It’s the LAW
Before 18th birthday
Federal Financial Aid

42. 2014-2015 Youth Leadership Rutherford
Applications due February 11, 2015 to Chamber of Commerce

43. Spring Test Dates AP Exams – May 6-May 13 IB Exams – May 6-May 22
Writing Assessment – February 2-27
EOC Exams – May 4-May 8

44. Academic Pep Rally Wednesday, April 22, 2015
What are your goals?
Work to make them happen!

45. Graduation Attire Strictly Enforced
Males: dark pants/collared dress shirt and tie/black dress shoes
NO JEANS OR KHAKIS
Females: dark dress, skirt or pants/black dress shoes
NO FLIP FLOPS
Dress code check in
Disruptive behavior

46. Job Shadowing Senior Requirement
Chance to investigate a career
Develop deeper understanding of the field
Will help solidify postsecondary goals
Requirement during senior year
Must take final exams

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

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

49. Last Day of School
May 27
Pick up report cards