College 101 Presented by Henry Clay High School

Welcome Parents Meet your Counselor Sharron Wesley – Students A – Ch sharron.wesley@fayette.kyschools.us - 381-3423 Ext. 3310 April Cain – Students Ci - Goll april.cain@fayette.kyschools.us - 381-3423 Ext. 3313 Rachael Howard – Students Gom – K rachael.howard@fayette.kyschools.us - 381-3423 Ext. 1152 Jackie Smith – Students L - N jackie.smith@fayette.kyschools.us - 381-3423 Ext. 3312 Josh Edwards – Students O - Sl joshua.edwards@fayette.kyschools.us - 381-3423 Ext. 3309 Bonnie Barnes – Students Sm - Z bonnie.barnes@fayette.kyschools.us - 381-3423 Ext. 3308

Governor’s Scholars Program Governor’s School for the Arts www.gsp.ky.gov www.kentuckygsa.org

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: www.gsp.ky.gov Deadline for students to turn in all application materials is December 2, 2014.

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. www.kentuckygsa.org Creative Writing Musical Theater Dance Visual Art Drama Vocal Music Instrumental Music

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

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

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

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

Why Take the ACT or SAT College Admissions Scholarships

College Entrance Exam - SAT SAT – www.collegeboard.com $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

College Entrance Exam - ACT ACT – www.actstudent.org $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

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

Eligibility Register Online - $75 (Fee waivers are availabe to students who have used a fee waiver on the ACT and/or SAT.) www.eligibilitycenter.org 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

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

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)

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

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.

What Can College Do For Your Child

Scholarships vs. Grants vs. Student Loans Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority P.O. Box 798 Frankfort, KY 40602-0798 (800) 928-8926 www.kheaa.com KHEAA Outreach Scholarships vs. Grants vs. Student Loans The Student Loan People P.O. Box 24266 Louisville, KY 40224-0266 (888) 678-4625 www.studentloanpeople.com

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

Where to Find Information KHEAA – www.kheaa.com Application status Account history KEES awards College Aid Calculator Reference books College Circuit https://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/CollegeCircuit.pdf Getting In http://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/ky/getin/KYGIintro.pdf

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

FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid for Grants and Student Loans www.fafsa.ed.gov 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 http://www.kasfaa.com/CollegeGoalKY FAFSA Workshop at Henry Clay February

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

Students Accessing the ILP: www.careercruising.com/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.

Parents Accessing the ILP: www.careercruising.com/ILP/ See Your Counselor for: Parent/Guardian Username Parent/Guardian Password

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

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

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

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

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

Henry Clay High School 2100 Fontaine Road Lexington, KY 40502 (859) 381-3423 CEEB School Code - 181425 Henry Clay www.henryclay.fcps.net Fayette County www.fcps.net Kentucky Department of Education www.education.ky.gov Infinite Campus Parent Portal Email: parent.portal@fayette.kyschools.us Request username and password. Give your name, your child’s name, child’s date of birth, and the school name.