Welcome to Junior Parent College Night

Lauren Peterson School Counselor

Freshmen & Seniors N-Z

Lisa Meinhardt School Counselor

Juniors & Seniors G-M

Maridi Gurtsak School Counselor

Sophomores & Seniors A-F

Preparation for College

• High School GPA

• Rigorous high school coursework

• Motivation & Commitment

• Study Habits

• Career Shadowing

• Transcript• GPA• Class rank• Attendance• Test scores

• School & community involvement

• Work

Considering Educational OptionsFour Year

(Public/Private)Two Year CollegesCertificate ProgramsTechnical Schools

Apprenticeship ProgramsMilitary (ASVAB 3/15/13-

register in guidance) Service Academies

ROTC National Guard/Reserves

UPCOMING EVENT: March 13, 2013

Junior Post High School Planning Day (career shadow or schedule a college visit )

**Students make arrangements and complete paperwork- please note change from original scheduled event**

College Prep Recommendations

Language Arts 4 creditsMathematics 4 creditsScience 4 creditsSocial Studies 4 creditsForeign Language 2 credits Fine Arts 1 credit

Art, Band, Choir, VCD (Visual Communication Design)

ACT/SAT Information College-bound juniors should take both tests this spring – and at least once in their senior year if not satisfied with the scores (Code- 363940)

ACT Registration: www.actstudent.org April 13th Register by March 8th June 8th Register by May 3rd

SAT Registration:

www.collegeboard.org May 4th Register by April 5th June 1st Register by May 17th

College ComparisonMajors and educational programsType of school and degrees offeredAdmission policyLocation and sizeCosts and financial aidCollege affiliation and accreditationCampus activitiesSupport services

Public College Update

The University of AkronBowling Green State

UniversityCentral State UniversityUniversity of CincinnatiCleveland State

UniversityKent State University

Miami UniversityThe Ohio State UniversityOhio UniversityShawnee State UniversityThe University of ToledoWright State UniversityYoungstown State

University

Private Tuition – Cost Comparison

2 Year College UpdateAdmissionPlacement Testing ValueAssociates Degree Certificate Transferability / Public School Agreement

www.transfer.org

Tri-C Advantage DataOur tuition is the lowest in Northeast Ohio. You can take the same general education courses offered at most four-year schools for a fraction of the cost.Based on Fall 2009 full-time charges for 15 credit hours and either 2 semesters or 3 quarters. Amounts shown include both instructional and general/facilities fees, but do not include room and board costs (which average $7,200), transportation, and other costs. (Data provided by Cuyahoga Community College)

Tri-C Savings per yearBowling Green State University $6,724Central State University $2,878Cleveland State University $5,504Kent State University $6,320Miami University $9,026Ohio University $6,491Ohio State University $6,290Shawnee State University $3,416The University of Akron $5,967University of Cincinnati $6,983University of Toledo $5,510Wright State University $5,117Youngstown State University $4,540

Campus Visit Checklist

Schedule a campus tourMeet with an admission counselorVerify admission requirementsDetermine actual college costsAsk about financial aid opportunitiesInvestigate your academic programsAttend a classTalk with students and faculty

Financing Your Education & College Now Greater Cleveland

Determine college costs & resources

Secure necessary forms and note deadlinesFile FAFSA after January 1st in senior yearAvoid ruling-out a school because of cost until the

financial aid package is presented

Be aware of scholarship scamsCollege Now Greater Cleveland- call Mrs. Laut 427-6116 for an appointment

Timeline: Spring/Summer Identify career goals – set up career shadowing

and visit Ohio Career Information System

(www.ocis.org Username: jdoe Password: Student ID#)

Identify important college characteristics

Be realistic- review admission requirements (GPA and test scores)

Research at least 5-8 schools and narrow your choices by scheduling and taking college visits

Take the ACT/SAT this spring!

Timeline: Senior Year- Fall Apply Early- be aware of deadlines

3-5 colleges Complete applications prior to

Thanksgiving breakRegister for fall administration of the ACT/SAT

and SAT subject tests if necessaryMake college visits & meet with college

representatives visiting OFHS Investigate available scholarships and deadlines

Sources of College InformationCounselors’ Corner

National College Fair: Sunday, April 21st 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Cleveland State University Wolstein Center Online registration: http://www.gotomyncf.com  

College representatives visiting OFHS in the fall

College Now Greater Cleveland - sign up for an appointment with Mr. Dollinger #427-6116

Thank You For Attending

Next year’s senior counselor assignments

effective August 2013:

A-F Mrs. Maridi GurtsakG-M Ms. Lisa

Meinhardt(Palmison)N-Z Mrs. Lauren Peterson