1. Colerain High School Class of 2017

2.  English 4 credits  Social Studies 4 credits  Math4 credits  Science 3 credits  Physical Education ¼ credit  PE Elective¼ credit  Health½ credit  Fine Art or Foreign 1 credit Language  Electives 4 credits  Pass all OGT’s

3. Register online at www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org Testing Dates: DeadlineLate Registration September 10, 2016August 5, 2016August 6-19, 2016 October 22, 2016September 16, 2016September 17-30, 2016 December 10, 2016November 4, 2016November 5-18, 2016 February 11, 2017*January 13, 2017January 14-20, 2017 April 8, 2017March 3, 2017March 4-17, 2017 June 10, 2017May 5, 2017May 6-19, 2017

4. What can I do in the Fall? ◦ Attend college fairs to speak with admissions reps to help narrow your search ◦ Attend our financial aid night on September 14 th at 6:00 @CHS in the auditorium ◦ Start completing applications and applying for scholarship ◦ Visit your favorite colleges again ◦ Visit your final choices during the Senior Seminar in September

5.  Check the website for each university for which you plan to apply. Each university will have there own requirements.  Complete the online application  Send your ACT/ SAT scores directly to the college  In many cases, there is fee associated with applying to a college.  Your application will not be processed until these fees are paid.

6. Most colleges require students to apply via the Common Application. The Common Application allows you to apply to several different universities at one time. There are detailed instructions on how to apply for colleges using the Common Application in the packet that you received today It is very important to invite your counselor to send a recommendation

7.  After you have completed your application for admission, you will need to turn in a transcript release form to your counselor. After receiving the form, your counselor will send the transcript to the college that you request.  Transcript release forms are available in the guidance office.  Please allow 5 business days for processing by your counselor.

8.  Colleges have very strict deadlines for admissions, special programs and scholarships. Check with all schools that you may wish to apply to make sure that you are meeting their deadlines.  University of Cincinnati December 1 st for scholarships  Ohio State November 1 st Scholarships and Honors  Miami University December 1 st Early Action

9.  After you have completed your application, you need to start preparing to apply for Financial Aid.  Completing the Free Application For Federal Student Aid will allow you to apply for grants, scholarships and student loans  The application will become available on October 1 st, and you will use your family’s tax information for 2015.  We will have a FAFSA information session here on September 14. www.fafsa.gov

10.  Check the guidance website to gain access to several local and national scholarships. It is best to check on a regular basis. Scholarships are updated weekly. Pay close attention to the deadline dates.  You can access the website at chs.nwlsd.org

11.  Tilow A-D mtilow@nwlsd.orgmtilow@nwlsd.org  Hosley E-H thosley@nwlsd.orgthosley@nwlsd.org  Snyder I-M hsnyder@nwlsd.orghsnyder@nwlsd.org  Gibfried N-Sl egibfried@nwlsd.orgegibfried@nwlsd.org  Bunn Sm-Z kbunn@nwlsd.orgkbunn@nwlsd.org  Russo Jr/Sr CCTC Programs rrusso@nwlsd.org

12.  Counselors are available for individual college counseling.  Check with your counselor for availability and set up your appointment.  You may also contact them via email with questions