1. Senior Class of 2015 Citizenship Classes: (H)1 st, 2 nd, 3rd & 7 th periods School Counselor Classroom Visit

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3. Senior Conferences Mrs. White (A-L), Mrs. Porcello (M-Z) Counselors will be meeting with every senior 2 times this year for 10-15 minutes to discuss future plans, credits, etc. Counselors will be meeting with every senior 2 times this year for 10-15 minutes to discuss future plans, credits, etc. No study hall? We are available before and after school for appointments. Need to see us before senior conference? Schedule an appointment during a free period. No study hall? We are available before and after school for appointments. Need to see us before senior conference? Schedule an appointment during a free period.

4. LEAF Advisor Mrs. Dixon, our Wickliffe LEAF Advisor Mrs. Dixon, our Wickliffe LEAF Advisor She is at WHS 2-3 Wednesdays per month She is at WHS 2-3 Wednesdays per month Mrs. Dixon will be in Citizenship classes next Wednesday, September 17 th to discuss her program Mrs. Dixon will be in Citizenship classes next Wednesday, September 17 th to discuss her program LEAF is a great resource for parents & students on college advice, financial aid and scholarships LEAF is a great resource for parents & students on college advice, financial aid and scholarships Contact: mdixon@leaf-ohio.org Contact: mdixon@leaf-ohio.orgmdixon@leaf-ohio.org

5. College Visits to Campus Seniors have 3 days excused absence for college visits – Get out and visit the campus! Seniors have 3 days excused absence for college visits – Get out and visit the campus! College Visit Forms are available in the Guidance Office College Visit Forms are available in the Guidance Office Complete the College Visit Form and return to the main office with all necessary signatures Complete the College Visit Form and return to the main office with all necessary signatures After the visit, please turn in verification of visit to the main office After the visit, please turn in verification of visit to the main office What to ask admissions What to ask admissions What to ask admissions What to ask admissions

6. College Representatives visit Wickliffe High School Gives students the opportunity to ask questions and to hear about campus environment, academic offerings, clubs, athletics, scholarships, application criteria, etc. Gives students the opportunity to ask questions and to hear about campus environment, academic offerings, clubs, athletics, scholarships, application criteria, etc. All college rep visits will be held during 6 th period study hall/lunch (11:58 a.m. – 12:46 p.m.) All college rep visits will be held during 6 th period study hall/lunch (11:58 a.m. – 12:46 p.m.) Listen to the morning announcements at the start of each week for upcoming college visits Listen to the morning announcements at the start of each week for upcoming college visits College Visit Schedule will be posted in Senior and Junior Social Studies and English classrooms College Visit Schedule will be posted in Senior and Junior Social Studies and English classrooms We will not be giving out passes for college visits We will not be giving out passes for college visits

7. ACT/SAT PREP Practice books available in the Guidance office Practice books available in the Guidance office Online FREE prep on ACT/SAT websites - under test prep Online FREE prep on ACT/SAT websites - under test prep Test prep suggestions on Guidance website Test prep suggestions on Guidance website Prep for December ACT!! Practice ACT Test offered at WHS - Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9- 12:30 p.m. w/ follow up score review session on Dec. 3 rd at 7:00 p.m. – See flyer! Prep for December ACT!! Practice ACT Test offered at WHS - Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9- 12:30 p.m. w/ follow up score review session on Dec. 3 rd at 7:00 p.m. – See flyer!

8. Lake County Fall College Fair Lakeland Community College Over 100 colleges http://www.lakelandcc.edu/collegefair Sunday, October 5 th Noon-2:00 p.m. FREE!!!

9. ACT Testing Information ACT No Writing $38.00 (Late reg. fee +$24) ACT No Writing $38.00 (Late reg. fee +$24) ACT Plus Writing $54.50 (take at least one time w/Writing) ACT Plus Writing $54.50 (take at least one time w/Writing) Upcoming Saturday Tests: Upcoming Saturday Tests: September 13 – Registration Deadline passed September 13 – Registration Deadline passed October 25 – Registration Deadline 09/19/14 October 25 – Registration Deadline 09/19/14 December 13 – Registration Deadline 11/7/14 December 13 – Registration Deadline 11/7/14 Register online at: www.actstudent.org/start www.actstudent.org/start **Notice Photo Upload Deadlines!**ACT test does not take place at Wickliffe High School **Send scores up to 4 schools**

10. SAT Testing Information SAT $52.50 (Late registration +$28) SAT $52.50 (Late registration +$28) Upcoming Saturday Tests: Upcoming Saturday Tests: October 11 – Registration Deadline 09/12/14 October 11 – Registration Deadline 09/12/14 November 8 – Registration Deadline 10/9/14 November 8 – Registration Deadline 10/9/14 December 6 – Registration Deadline 12/6/14 December 6 – Registration Deadline 12/6/14 Register online at www.sat.org/register www.sat.org/register **New: Notice Photo Upload!**SAT test does not take place at Wickliffe High School **Send scores up to 4 schools**

11. ACT/SAT Fee Waivers Free or Reduced Lunch - Family circumstances – lost job, health issues not covered on insurance, etc. Free or Reduced Lunch - Family circumstances – lost job, health issues not covered on insurance, etc. Does not matter if you do not eat lunch at school! If you qualify, it can assist with school fees, college application fees, AP test fees, ACT/SAT test fees Does not matter if you do not eat lunch at school! If you qualify, it can assist with school fees, college application fees, AP test fees, ACT/SAT test fees See your counselor or Mrs. Dixon if you think you may qualify (LEAF has family income form) See your counselor or Mrs. Dixon if you think you may qualify (LEAF has family income form)

12. ACT/SAT Scores www.act.org/aap/concordance State Average ACT Score 21 or SAT 990 Honors Diploma ACT Score 27 or SAT 1210 Merit Scholarships (Based on ACT score and/or GPA) Higher the GPA and ACT/SAT scores, the more potential for scholarships ACT Score 30 or SAT 1300 – Looking good! Div. I & II athletes – send scores to NCAA

13. Important Dates: Wednesday, September 17 th – Mrs. P and Mrs. W/LEAF in Cit. – The College Process/Scholarships/Financial Aid Wednesday, September 17 th – Mrs. P and Mrs. W/LEAF in Cit. – The College Process/Scholarships/Financial Aid Friday, September 19 th – Mrs. P and Mrs. W in Cit. classes – Checklist for Graduation, Transcript Review, etc. Friday, September 19 th – Mrs. P and Mrs. W in Cit. classes – Checklist for Graduation, Transcript Review, etc. Sunday, October 5 th – Lakeland College Fair Sunday, October 5 th – Lakeland College Fair Tuesday, October 7 th – Parent & Senior College Night at WHS featuring LEAF and guest speaker Jimmy Malone – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 7 th – Parent & Senior College Night at WHS featuring LEAF and guest speaker Jimmy Malone – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, November 22 nd – Practice ACT test at WHS - $10 per student – 9:00 am-12:30 pm Saturday, November 22 nd – Practice ACT test at WHS - $10 per student – 9:00 am-12:30 pm Wednesday, December 3 rd – Practice ACT test score review for parents and students – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 3 rd – Practice ACT test score review for parents and students – 7:00 p.m. Financial Aid Night at WHS – Thursday, January 8 th at 7:00 p.m. Financial Aid Night at WHS – Thursday, January 8 th at 7:00 p.m.

14. Senior Profile Sheet Update Profile: School Activities – leadership roles -Outside school activities -Community service - Awards and/or honors – Skills - Top 3 post secondary choices – Schools to apply Profile is used for counselors and teachers: letters of recommendation, future plans, etc. It is also great to reflect on all your accomplishments!