1. College 101
Presented by
Henry Clay High School

2. Welcome Parents Meet your Counselor Sharron Wesley – Students A – Ch
Ext. 3310
April Cain – Students Ci - Goll
Ext. 3313
Rachael Howard – Students Gom – K
Ext. 1152
Jackie Smith – Students L - N
Ext. 3312
Josh Edwards – Students O - Sl
Ext. 3309
Bonnie Barnes – Students Sm - Z
Ext. 3308

3. Governor’s Scholars Program Governor’s School for the Arts

4. Governor’s Scholars Program
5 Week Residential Summer Program
Between 11th and 12th Grade Year
Applications Available Online now
Nominated by the School and School District
PSAT, SAT, or ACT Required
Visit Website for More Information:
Deadline for students to turn in all application materials is December 2, 2014.

5. Governor’s School for the Arts
3 Week Residential Summer Program
Students Interested in Creative and Performing Arts
Must currently be a Sophomore or Junior
Application Required and Available Online
Student deadline is December 31.
Creative Writing
Musical Theater
Dance
Visual Art
Drama
Vocal Music
Instrumental Music

6. Advanced Placement - AP
What is the AP Program?
College Level Courses
Most Challenging and Most Rigorous offered in High School

7. Benefits of Taking AP Courses:
Added Challenge
Extra Credentials for College Admissions
Weighted Credit
Earn College Credit if the AP Score meets college criteria
Possibly earn Advanced Placement in College

8. Henry Clay’s AP Program Includes 20 AP Courses and Exams
English Literature
English Language
Statistics
Calculus I/AB
Calculus II/BC
Biology
Physics
Chemistry
World History
US History
US Government & Politics
Psychology
European History
Macroeconomics
Art History
Art Studio
French
German
Latin
Spanish

9. AP Exam Dates
Exams are given the first of May. Check to find out which test is offered when.
Dates and times vary depending on subject
Visit the Website:

10. Why Take the ACT or SAT
College Admissions
Scholarships

11. College Entrance Exam - SAT
SAT –
$52.50 for Registration
Highest Possible Score – 2400
The National Average – 1500
Subject Areas
Writing – 200 to 800 Possible Score
Math – 200 to 800 Possible Score
Critical Reading – 200 to 800 Possible Score

12. College Entrance Exam - ACT
ACT –
$38 for Registration
Highest Possible Score – 36
The National Average – 21
Subject Areas
English – 75 Questions – 45 Minutes
Math – 60 Questions – 60 Minutes
Reading – 40 Questions – 35 Minutes
Science – 40 Questions – 35 Minutes
Optional Writing – 30 Minutes

13. 2014-2015 Testing Dates SAT ACT OCTOBER 11 SEPTEMBER 13 NOVEMBER 8
Register by September 12
NOVEMBER 8
Register by October 9
DECEMBER 6
Register by November 6
JANUARY 24
Register by December 29
MARCH 14
Register by February 13
MAY 2
Register by April 6
JUNE 6
Register by May 8
ACT
SEPTEMBER 13
Register by August 8
OCTOBER 25
Register by September 19
DECEMBER 13
Register by November 7
FEBRUARY 7
Register by January 9
March 3 - ALL Juniors take the ACT
Registration is NOT Required
APRIL 18
Register by March 13
JUNE 13
Register by May 8

14. Eligibility
Register Online - $75 (Fee waivers are availabe to students who have used a fee waiver on the ACT and/or SAT.)
Official Test Scores MUST be Sent from
ACT and/or SAT
Use Code 9999
The Higher the ACT and/or SAT Score, the Lower the GPA has to be for Eligibility
16 Core Courses are Required for Division I – Only core courses are used to compute the GPA

15. Eligibility Division II Division I 16 Core Courses 16 Core Courses
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Minimum SAT Score of 820 OR
Minimum ACT Sum Score of 68
Beginning August 1, 2018 – Minimum GPA of 2.2 required.
Division I
16 Core Courses
Minimum 2.0 GPA – increases to 2.3 August 1, 2016.
Slide Scale for Test Scores and GPA

16. GPA is calculated for Core Courses ONLY
Eligibility
GPA is calculated for Core Courses ONLY
Division I
4 English
3 Math (Algebra I or Higher)
2 Science
1 Additional Math, Science, or English
2 Social Studies
4 Extra Core (Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and/or Foreign Language)
Division II
3 English
2 Math (Algebra I or Higher)
2 Science
3 Additional English, Math, or Science
2 Social Studies
4 Extra Core (Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and/or Foreign Language)

17. Division I Sliding Scale Example
Core GPA
SAT
(Verbal and Math Only)
ACT
(Sum of All 4 Subject Areas)
3.450
440 41
3.275
510 45
3.100
580 49
2.950
640 53
2.775
710 58
2.525
790 65
2.225
930 78
2.000
1010 86

18. Eligibility www.eligibilitycenter.org
Meet with your Counselor to Review Transcript
Register online
Keep track of your account and your eligibility process
Make an appointment with your counselor if you have questions about your core classes or the worksheet.

19. What Can College Do For Your Child

20. Scholarships vs. Grants vs. Student Loans
Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority P.O. Box 798 Frankfort, KY (800)
KHEAA Outreach
Scholarships vs. Grants vs. Student Loans
The Student Loan People P.O. Box Louisville, KY (888)

21. Who Are We? Financial aid Grants/scholarships Work-study Loans
The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, or KHEAA, is the state government agency that provides students with:
Financial aid
Grants/scholarships
Work-study
Loans
Informational services
Publications
Getting In – for Seniors
Getting Ready – for Juniors
Outreach counselors
Savings Programs
Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust
KAPT
The last enrollment period was held in Fall 2004.  In May 2006, the KAPT Board Chair appointed a committee to consider whether or not KAPT should be reopened. To date, no decision has been made. (Commitments will be honored for those who purchased KAPT accounts prior to Fall 2004.)
Free College Planning Information and Student Financial Aid Resources:
Adults Returning to School
Affording Higher Education (scholarship resource)
The College Circuit
College Info Road Show (mobile outreach center)
Getting Started (freshmen) (online only)
Getting Set (sophomores) (online only)
Getting Ready (juniors) (online only)
Getting In (seniors)
Interactive Websites:
kheaa.com
GoHigherKY.org 21

22. Where to Find Information
KHEAA –
Application status
Account history
KEES awards
College Aid Calculator
Reference books
College Circuit
Getting In

23. Where to Find More Information
Financial Aid Profile:
Matching Students to Scholarships:
Scholarships Known to Henry Clay Counselors are on the Henry Clay website. Click on “Counseling” then find Scholarship Info for your grade level.
Contact the Individual Colleges/University Scholarship Offices as soon as possible for additional scholarship information.

24. FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid for Grants and Student Loans
Get Organized
Determine Dependency Status
Gather Required Documents
Complete FAFSA Worksheet on Website
Search for School Codes on the FAFSA Website
Apply for a PIN
Check Application Deadline Dates
College Goal Sunday in January
FAFSA Workshop at Henry Clay
February

25. What is the ILP? Records Career, Education, and Life Goals
Individual Learning Plan for ALL Students
Records Career, Education, and Life Goals
Explores Career Interests
Provides College and Scholarship Searches
Develops a Professional Resume
FREE online access

26. Students Accessing the ILP:
EACH YEAR:
9th through 11th Grade Students Update the ILP in their Social Studies Class.
12th Grade Students Update the ILP in their English Class.
These teachers have usernames and passwords for the students.

27. Parents Accessing the ILP:
See Your Counselor for:
Parent/Guardian Username
Parent/Guardian Password

28. College Admissions Process
Varies with College
Early Decision (Binding)
Early Action (Non-Binding)
Regular Decision (Non-Binding)
Contact College Admissions Office or visit the College Website

29. Common Applications
Check website:
to see which colleges accept the Common Application
Application is available online.

30. Recommendations Provide Resume Provide Stamps
Provide College Form if available
Give at least 2 Weeks Notice
For December 15 – January 10 deadlines, give all information to counselor by December 1

31. College Visits
ALWAYS Contact College Admissions office to schedule visit
Contact Dean of the College for the selected major of student to arrange meeting
Contact the College’s Financial Aid office
Complete College Visit Form
Hard Copies are in the counseling office at Henry Clay
Return Completed form to Main Office at Henry Clay
Seniors - 5 School Days Allowed for College Visits
Juniors - 3 School Days Allowed for College Visits

32. The Gary R. Martin Central Kentucky College Fair
October 13, 2014
Heritage Hall at Lexington Center (below Rupp Arena)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Approximately 150 Colleges

33. Henry Clay High School 2100 Fontaine Road Lexington, KY (859) CEEB School Code
Henry Clay
Fayette County
Kentucky Department of Education
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Request username and password.
Give your name, your child’s name, child’s date of birth, and the school name.