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GHS Class of 2012 Juniors & Parents. College & Career Preparation Presentation Tuesday October 26, 2010. www.actstudent.org. National ACT test sites - 6 Saturdays yearly Dates offered & deadlines for registration GHS code is 142-015 (also known as SAT/CEEB/HS code) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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GHS Class of 2012 Juniors & Parents
College & Career Preparation Presentation
Tuesday October 26, 2010
www.actstudent.org
• National ACT test sites - 6 Saturdays yearly• Dates offered & deadlines for registration• GHS code is 142-015 (also known as
SAT/CEEB/HS code)• Option to indicate up to 4 colleges to send
scores free at ACT registration - or pay later• U of IL requires scores DIRECTLY from ACT• Colleges use best score from multiple dates• Test practice available at actstudent.org
Option of placing ACT scores on GHS transcript?
• Yes!
• Yes!
• Yes!
• It is preferable to have your parent sign “YES” to this option.
• Either way (yes/no), we must have a parent signature on the consent form.
Prairie State Achievement Exam
• PSAE 2-day test - Wed/Thur April 27 & 28• Wed - ACT - 5 sub tests - English, Reading,
Math, Science, Writing (Writing optional @ national sites)
• ACT composite - average of first 4 sub tests• Thur - 3 sub tests - ISBE-developed science
test, WorkKeys reading for information, & WorkKeys Applied Mathematics
• Possible senior privileges
PSAE Continued
• The 2-day test is required for an Illinois public high school diploma - no charge
• Students are automatically registered by GHS
• Taking the ACT at a national test site is optional & in addition to the required PSAE
• Students may indicate college, career, & degree choices to assist with college selection
• Optional ACT prep workshops are listed on the GHS counseling web pages
Illinois State Scholars
• Based on a mathematical formula determined by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
• Combination of ACT composite & high school class rank after 6 semesters (junior year)
• ISAC determines the seniors who are State Scholars – award ceremony in November
• Not a monetary award
NCAA Eligibility Division I & II colleges
• National Collegiate Athletic Association• Clearinghouse link available on the GHS
counseling site – apply fall of senior year• Request that ACT send scores to the
clearinghouse using 9999 code # each time you register to take the ACT test
• Request that the GHS counseling office send your 6th semester transcript in the fall of your senior year to the NCAA clearinghouse
Collegezone.com
• This is a reputable site for ALL your needs supported by ISAC
• Career, college, & financial aid planning
• Links: Illinois mentor and Whatsnextillinois
• Financial aid and scholarships? – reputable links available on the GHS web pages
Transcripts
• Typically - Request that your 6th semester be sent for college applications in the fall of senior year
• However - Iowa State & BHC require only the final, 8th semester in June
• Students must complete a request form in the guidance office to send GHS transcripts each time for both college & scholarship applications
Grade Point Average & Rank
• Rank in class is determined by GPA & may change after each semester
• For acceptance to some colleges, the higher the rank, the lower the ACT may be and the higher the ACT, the lower the rank may be
• Colleges may rescind their acceptance based on senior year grades and course changes/drops
• BHC - Presidential Scholars - top 10% - possible free tuition for 2 years–apply & send GHS transcript in late winter/early spring – deadline!
College Requirements
• Meeting or exceeding minimum college requirements does not guarantee admittance
• May need more courses in math, science, social studies, fine arts, & foreign language so check with your prospective colleges before requesting senior year courses in Skyward in February/March
• Acceptance to a college does not guarantee acceptance into a degree program at all colleges
College Selection Procedure
• Narrow down choices - use the web & make college visits - take a tour - Make an appointment to talk to the professors & students pursuing your same field of interest - Stay overnight in dorm
• Use “List of ?’s to ask reps” - (on our web site)• Open house/Discover/Preview Days Oct./Nov.• Research colleges’ requirements & procedures…
GPA, rank, personal statement, placement tests, auditions, “college-specific” scholarships
• Guarantee 4yr BA degree plan?• Guarantee tuition &/or room & board freeze?
A Good “Fit” for You
• Campus location (rural/urban)• Size - overall population & class size• Same ACT/Intellect - be challenged but not
overwhelmed• Strong program for your major/degree?• Career planning office?• Resume assistance?• % job placement for your profession?• % graduate program placement ? Where?
College Application Continued
• Application fee sometimes waived for making a campus tour with qualifying GPA/Rank- ASK!
• Print hard copies & keep passwords/pins• Be certain your complete name appears on every
page… application & essay• GPA/Rank requirements may increase after early
application deadlines• Possible perks for early application
Transfer Students & Credits
• Check “U Select” for on-line info• Ask your college advisor about 2 + 2
program• Credits may/may not be accepted
depending on your chosen degree• Acceptance depends on achievement at
prior college, not ACT or high school GPA
Tuition
• Often “Pay by the hour”
• Most classes are 3 hour classes, lab classes 4
• Typical full-time load is 12 to 15 hours per semester - Don’t come up short senior year! A 12-hour semester may require an 18-hr later!
• Multiply the # of hours by the $ tuition rate
• Financial aid may be awarded only for full-time
• Students may be required to be full-time to stay on parent’s health/auto insurance coverage
What is FAFSA?
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid
• A required online federal form for scholarships offered by the college, grants, loans, work study
• Never pay for financial aid search assistance – use the .gov web site, the college financial aid office, and our ISAC representatives: Andrew Viscariello & Samantha Pelkey
• January 2011 & 2012 GHS parent presentations
• File using 1040 tax forms for 2011 in Feb 2012
• Indicate up to 10 colleges to send info
• Some colleges require copies of 1040’s too
Major/Degree Program
• Use the college’s web site to look up the required course sequence
• What is required? -- Certificate, AS, BA/BS, MA/MS, Doctorate
• Campus advisors to assist
• BA/BS can be earned in 4 years if you stick to your degree plan
Scholarships
• National - fastweb.com & GHS counseling site• Area - IL/IA, Henry County & counseling site• Local - (GHS only) - announced in Feb of senior year• Check with your local bank/credit union, church
affiliations, community organizations• College specific - ask about their process• Check deadlines, type or print neatly, be sure
your name is on each page, ask for reference letters well in advance, check & re-check for neatness and completion, make copies to keep
GHS Counseling Office
• College representatives at GHS 2nd semester and next fall - sign up in the counseling office a day ahead
• List of questions to ask during campus tours• College Handbook & Book of Majors• Binders with “colleges’ snapshot on a page”• Individual college “view books”• Degree/Career planning assistance
GHS Counseling Web Pages
• Monthly counselor newsletters are important!• ACT/PSAT/AP information & links• College search/admissions, lists of reps
coming to GHS, direct links to college homepages, FAFSA, and others
• Senior year timeline• Career links• Scholarships
Senior Year
• Counselors will have a senior presentation next fall with general, updated information
• BHC “College Night” yearly in September with almost 100 college reps in one location!
• Students are encouraged to visit their counselor individually with questions and for assistance
• Ask a GHS faculty member to proof your essays - give plenty of advance notice
• Listen to or read the daily announcements!
Now - Junior Year
• Use your PLAN/ACT scores, the internet and the GHS guidance counselors/web pages/reference materials to help narrow your search
• Make arrangements to visit campuses and speak to admissions officers, students, & faculty – Wed-Thur-Fri Nov. 10-11-12!!!
• Visit with college representatives coming to GHS during 2nd semester
• Use the “Careers” tab on the guidance web site to explore occupations
Employers’ & Colleges’ Most Important Skills
• Effective Written & Oral Communication
• Work with others / Team work /Collaboration
• Problem solving / critical thinking
• Curiosity / creativity / imagination
• Mathematics