1. Class of 2017 Here we are!

2. Counselors Mrs. Hunker- A-G Mrs. Baker – H-O Mrs. Muck – P-Z

3. GPA UNDERSTANDING SOME KEY POINTS Accumulative GPA v. GPA Used off final grades, not quarter grades Quality points 16 credits needed to be a senior

5. www.actstudent.org Test DayRegister Before late April 9, 2016March 4, 2016March 5-18, 2016 June 11, 2016May 6, 2016May 7 – 20, 2016

6. Sign Up for your SAT www.collegeboard.com Test DateRegister beforeLate March 5February 5February 19 May 7April 8 April 22 June 4May 5May 25

7. ACT VS SAT English: 75 questions, 45 min Math: 60 questions, 60 min Reading: 40 questions, 35 min Science: 40 questions, 35 min Optional writing: 1 prompt, 40 min Reading: 52 questions, 65 minutes Writing and Language: 44 questions, 35 minutes Math: no calculator—20 questions, 25 min; with calculator—38 questions, 55 min Optional essay: 1 prompt, 50 min

8. 11 months until college applications are due! What should I be doing now? Academics GPA Attendance Test scores Challenging senior schedule Strong finish this semester and next School/community involvement Work College Visits and research

9. Timeline: Spring/Summer 2016 OCIS Career shadow Identify Career Goals Career research College Visit Extra Curriculars Determine what is important in a college OCIS Collegeboard Make a list of 5 -8 possible colleges

10. Timeline: Fall 2016 Continue making college visits Apply early to at least three colleges Continue making college visits All applications completed prior to Thanksgiving break Continue making college visits Register for fall of the ACT/SAT and SAT

11. Checklist for a Campus Visit Meet with an admission counselor Verify admission requirements Determine actual college costs Ask about financial aid opportunities Take a campus tour Investigate your academic programs Attend a class Talk with students and faculty

12. Sources of Information National College Fair April 17, 2016 from 1-4pm at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center. Register online and get information at: www.gotomyncf.com Printed MaterialCollege Fairs College Visits College Reps Visit NRHS

13. www.nrcs.k12.oh.us

14. @NRHSGuidanceDep

15. www.ocis.org OCIS Username - nrhs Password – ohiocis03 Undergraduate school sort