Senior Parent Night Paula Bearden Collinsville High School Junior/Senior Counselor

Graduation Credit Requirements There are 2 ways to graduate State Requirements or College Preparatory Requirements To complete either plan these courses are mandatory: 4 Years of English 3 Years of Science 3 Years of Math College Prep requires Algebra II, while State allows Math of Finance 3 Years of Social Studies/History

Graduation Credit Cont’d To complete the College Prep Plan they must also have: 2 Years of a Foreign Language Students have the option of Computers or Spanish 1 Additional Year of any Core Class The subject must be either English, Math, Social Studies/History, or Science 2013 Seniors will need 24 credit to graduate

Concurrent To be eligible to take Concurrent Classes, Seniors must have: Composite of 19 on ACT or 900 on SAT HS GPA of 3.0

ACT vs. SAT ACT Given 6 times/year 4 Sections (optional Writing) English, Math (up to Trig), Reading, and Science Reasoning NO Penalty for Wrong answers Highest possible score of 36 For more info: SAT Given 6 times/year 10 Sections 3 Critical Reading, 3 Math (up to 9 th Grade level), 3 Writing, and 1 Experimental ¼ point deduction for every wrong answer Highest possible score of 2400 For more info: org/ org/

ACT Prep – NSU From 5:30-7:30pm October 23, 24, & 25 December 4, 5, & 6 At NSU Campus at Broken Arrow or NSU Campus at Tahlequah $75.00 for 3 nights or $30.00 per night For more info call (918)

ACT Prep – Chad Cargill ACT Scholarship Workshop Teaches time saving tips Talks about scholarship opportunities and scholarship tips $35.00 for the one night workshop When:

Free ACT Study Group 2 weeks before every test 3:00-5:00pm after school Held at in Room 121 at Collinsville High School Come and go basis open to all Break-down and Practice of ACT Test For more info contact Joy Jennings at (918)

ACT Security Changes Students must bring an acceptable photo ID and Admission Ticket with you on test day to be allowed to take the test. Students must upload a photo with registration which will be used for identification purposes Must tell your gender and include high school code on registration NO more test day Stand-by testing

Residual ACT Past ACT exams given on public and private school campuses, appt only Scores may only be used for admissions and scholarships at the campus test was taken Residuals can only be taken once every calendar year at public institutions

NCAA – Nat’l Collegiate Athletic Assoc. Register your Sophomore Year at It is recommended that you send in an official transcript the end of your junior year Take ACT or SAT and send NCAA your scores (code 9999) Make sure you are on track required amount of core courses Senior Year Request final amateurism certificate (beginning April 1)

NCAA Division I and II Requirements Division I 4 years of English 3 years of Math (Alg I or higher) 2 years of sciences 1 additional core of English, Math or Science 2 years of social sciences 4 additional cores from English, Math, Foreign Language, Science or Social Sciences Division II 3 years of English 2 years of Math (Alg I or higher) 2 years of sciences 3 additional core of English, Math or Science 2 years of social sciences 4 additional cores from English, Math, Foreign Language, Science or Social Sciences

Scholarships

FAFSA- Financial Aid January 1, 2013 application open for 2013 graduates

OHLAP Same as College Prep Requirement Plan Must file application by the end of Sophomore year, and must complete by graduation.

Tulsa Achieves On or before April 30, 2013 Complete Tulsa Achieves Program Agreement form Complete TCC Application Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) Requirements Tulsa County resident High school graduate, class of 2013 Minimum 2.0 GPA on final high school transcript

College Terminology Academic Advisor Academic Probation/Suspension American College Test and Scholastic Aptitude Test Application/Acceptance/Admission Associate Degree (Arts and Science) Bachelor Degree (Arts and Science) Bursar’s Office Credit Hour Full Time and Part Time Enrollment Learning Resource Center Major and Minor

College Search Internet searches College field-trips (eg. Junior Day or College Fairs) Send ACT scores to colleges of interest Narrow choices down to 7 or more or a minimum of 3 Start communication with your colleges of interest

College Search Helpful Websites

College Admissions Parent Do’s and Don’t s Do’s Learn About the Process Discuss Financial Restrictions Remind Your Child of Deadlines Listen and Offer Advice Be Your Child’s Cheerleader Don’t s Limit Choices Based on Fees Nag Make Decisions for Your Child