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Welcome to Parent Information Night For Parents of Juniors and Seniors 2017/18

Topics of Discussion Guidance Web Site College Search & Visitations PSAT/SAT/ACT test dates Dual credit/AP courses College Applications Parchment (e-transcript) Scholarships Financial Aid

Starting the College Search Now is the time for juniors to start looking at colleges Attend the college fair at VUJC on October 2rd. Search the internet, college handbooks and meet with college reps. Visit colleges of interest

College Visitations Contact the admissions office two weeks in advance to set up the appointment Contact Mrs. Werner for a Pre- Arranged Absence Form (or print off of web site) and submit before the visit Student must return a verification form on the day following the visit toMrs. Werner

What to expect on the visit Meet with the office of admissions Take a campus tour Meet with someone in your planned academic major May meet with the office of financial aid (private colleges usually) Attend a class

Tests for Juniors/Seniors PSAT – Wed, October 11th in a.m. for 10th & 11th PSAT is free for Juniors/Sophs. Juniors register in guidance office by Sept. 30(NMSQT) All Sophs. will test-no need to register SAT Reasoning Test and/or ACT – take during the spring of the junior year-multiple test scores will not hurt the student. SAT Subject tests SAT/ACT retakes no later than Dec. of senior year ISTEP retest for some starting on Dec. 4th

ACT/SAT National Test Dates 2017-2018 Sept 9, 2017 Oct 28, 2017 Dec 9, 2017 Feb 10, 2018 April 14, 2018 June 9, 2018 July 14, 2018 www.actstudent.org SAT Aug 26, 2017 Oct 7, 2017 Nov 4, 2017 Dec 2, 2017 March 10, 2018 May 5, 2018 June 2, 2018 www.collegeboard.com

When registering for the SAT/ACT………… When registering for the SAT/ACT………….. Please Remember your log in information.

College Application Process Access College/University website. Apply on-line Access Parchment Common Application (Purdue) Request transcript to be sent to colleges via Parchment Purdue, IU, U of Kentucky, and NCAA Clearinghouse require test scores to be sent directly from testing agency.

More on College Applications Is counselor form/signature page needed? Thanksgiving is recommended deadline for submitting applications If letter of recommendation is needed, allow two (2) weeks (forms on website)

College Application Process What the parent does: Discuss college options Visit schools with your son/daughter Help your son/daughter organize materials Support them through the process What you do NOT do: Complete the applications for your son/daughter

Change for Parchment Starting this Fall Parchment will charge $3.25 for any past graduate to send a transcript. There is no fee for in-state schools for currently enrolled high school students. Students go from currently enrolled to past graduates on August 1 each year.

Scholarships & Financial Aid Not much for juniors to do except maintain grades Scholarship & Financial Aid search starts in the senior year All information is posted on the website

Scholarships & Financial Aid Check scholarships available from colleges Check web site for new listings Local packet will be given to seniors in January FAFSA on the Web Worksheet will be available in October with March deadline

General Overview of the Junior Year Take the PSAT in October(if registered) Take an SAT and/or ACT- Send scores directly to IU, Purdue, and NCAA Clearinghouse Start investigating colleges and careers Look at admission requirements Maintain or improve grades Meet with counselor in the spring for course selection for senior year Visit colleges next summer

General Overview of the Senior Year Individual meetings with all seniors Sept/Oct Retake SAT/ACT if needed Applications for admissions completed 1st semester FAFSA information meeting Oct. 16, 6:30pm JHS Auditorium Scholarship packets 2nd semester(some scholarships have deadlines earlier) May 1st Decision Date Contact dual credit schools, have transcripts sent to college that student will attend in the fall

What is the difference between Dual Credit and AP credit????? Dual credit may or may not be accepted at all colleges AP credits are accepted at most colleges

Must complete ONE of the following: for Academic Honors   -Earn 4 hs credits in 2 or more AP courses and take corresponding AP exam – OR- -Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from the priority course list –OR- -Earn 3 verifiable transcripted college credits from the priority list and 2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP exam –OR- -1750 or higher on SAT, no less than 530 on any section –OR- -ACT composite of 26 or above, must include writing portion

These requirements are for the old version of the SAT. The Dept These requirements are for the old version of the SAT. The Dept. of Education has not released the new cut scores yet. -1750 or higher on SAT, no less than 530 on any section –OR- -ACT composite of 26 or above, must include writing portion

To check IVY Tech Dual credits. The student will go to:  https://myivy.ivytech.edu/     and click on “First Time User” to create an Ivy Tech account.  They will create their own password during this process.  Once they create their account & sign in, there will be a gray menu bar on the left side of the screen.  They should click on “Student” and then click on “Course Info”.  In the middle of the display screen, they should select “Unofficial Transcripts”. Each online applicant is sent a card with their C# on it to their home address.  If they did not retain that card, they can call our HelpDesk  (888) IVY-LINE.  By verifying certain information (such as their SSN, Name and DOB), they can find out their own C#. 

Wrap-up Anything not covered Questions???? CDB-most recent version on website Office Hours- Monday Evenings 5-7- Jochum Tuesdays 5-7-Uebelhor These evening hours will begin September 11. Call/email for an appointment. Thanks for coming to our information night!!