1. The College Planning Process at Solon High School SHS College Counselors: Mrs. Wendy DingmanA-De349-6242 wendydingman@solonboe.org Mr. Rick NowakDf-Ho349-6243 ricknowak@solonboe.org Mrs. Ann TrocchioHp-Mc 349-7407 anntrocchio@solonboe.org Mrs. Kathleen KinneyMd-See349-7307 kathleenkinney@solonboe.org Mrs. Anne JohnsSef-Z349-6241 annejohns@solonboe.org SHS College Planning Support Staf SHS College Planning Support Staff: Ms. Carol RymazSecretary Mrs. Julia LoebFinancial Aid Advisor

2. Planning for college

3. 1. Think

4. College Entrance Recommendations (Minimum) 4 years of English 4 years of Math (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) 3 - 4 years of Science (including Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 3 - 4 years of Social Studies 2 - 3 years of Foreign Language 1 year of fine, applied or performing arts

5. ACT Results at SHS Composite Scores National Average21.9 SHS Class of 2013 25.6 SHS Top 10% 34.1

6. SAT Results at SHS Critical Reading & Math National Average1010 SHS Class of 20131193 Top 10% 1400-1600

7. 1. Think

8. 2. Consider

9. College Search on Naviance

10. 3. Compare

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13. 4. Apply

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15. 5. Plan

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17. 6. Decide

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20. College is not a prize to be won... to be won... but rather a match to be found. to be found.

21. Ohio’s Public Universities Karen Dickerson Transfer Student Services Center The University of Akron

22. Ohio’s Public Universities Ohio’s 13 Public Universities -The University of Akron – www.uakron.eduwww.uakron.edu -Bowling Green State University – www.bgsu.eduwww.bgsu.edu -Central State University – www.centralstate.eduwww.centralstate.edu -University of Cincinnati- www.admissions.uc.eduwww.admissions.uc.edu -Cleveland State University – www.csuohio.eduwww.csuohio.edu -Kent State University-www.admissions.kent.eduwww.admissions.kent.edu -Miami University – www.muohio.eduwww.muohio.edu

23. Ohio’s Public Universities Ohio’s 13 Public Universities, cont. The Ohio State University – www.osu.eduwww.osu.edu Ohio University – www.ohiou.eduwww.ohiou.edu Shawnee State University – www.shawnee.eduwww.shawnee.edu University of Toledo – www.utoledo.eduwww.utoledo.edu Wright State University – www.wright.eduwww.wright.edu Youngstown State University – www.ysu.eduwww.ysu.edu There also are 25 regional campuses of state-assisted universities

24. Ohio’s Public Universities Advantages of attending Ohio’s public universities: – Wide variety of academic programs – Broad range of student life experiences and opportunities – Diverse type of institutions to choose from Metropolitan, urban, rural, selective, moderately selective, open, large, medium, small

25. Ohio’s Public Universities Advantages of attending Ohio’s public universities, cont. – Broad range of opportunities to participate in research – Affordable tuition options – Financial assistance (merit and need based) – Ability to transfer credit from community college

26. Ohio’s Public Universities Advantages of attending Ohio’s Public Universities, cont. – Opportunities for graduate and professional studies – Regional campus options – Major sports programs

27. Ohio’s Public Universities Admission Completion Requirements – Application Form (online or hard-copy) – Application Fee (ranges from $45 to no fee; average is $30) – High School Transcript – ACT/SAT The ACT Writing Test is recommended by most of the universities; required by University of Cincinnati, Miami University, The Ohio State University and University of Toledo – Some universities will require: Essay Recommendation College Prep Form

28. Ohio’s Public Universities Recommendations – Consider college characteristics that are important to you and your family – Request information from the university – Schedule a campus visit – Apply for admission by the time you leave for Thanksgiving break/winter break – Develop a plan to pay for your education

29. College is not a prize to be won... to be won... but rather a match to be found. to be found.