The College Planning Process at Solon High School SHS College Counselors: Mrs. Wendy DingmanA-De Mr. Rick NowakDf-Ho Mrs. Ann TrocchioHp-Mc Mrs. Kathleen KinneyMd-See Mrs. Anne JohnsSef-Z SHS College Planning Support Staf SHS College Planning Support Staff: Ms. Carol RymazSecretary Mrs. Julia LoebFinancial Aid Advisor

Planning for college

1. Think

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

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

SAT Results at SHS Critical Reading & Math National Average1010 SHS Class of Top 10%

1. Think

2. Consider

College Search on Naviance

3. Compare

3. Compare

3. Compare

4. Apply

Student

5. Plan

5. Plan

6. Decide

6. Decide

6. Decide

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

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

Ohio’s Public Universities Ohio’s 13 Public Universities -The University of Akron – -Bowling Green State University – -Central State University – -University of Cincinnati- -Cleveland State University – -Kent State University- -Miami University –

Ohio’s Public Universities Ohio’s 13 Public Universities, cont. The Ohio State University – Ohio University – Shawnee State University – University of Toledo – Wright State University – Youngstown State University – There also are 25 regional campuses of state-assisted universities

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

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

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

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

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

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