1. 1 Planning college Planning college for

2. Senior Interviews  Between September 21 st and 28 th  You were given an appointment and you are expected to keep it. Early dismissal and senior privileges are NOT a reason to miss.  No passes will be sent for you. Senior interviews are in the guidance office.  Appointment times have been posted in your English classroom. 2

3. Senior Interviews  Review transcript together  Senior Interview Questionnaire  Create a plan for you! 3

4. 4 Take responsibility for your future

5. ACT Boot Camp  Register online at www.seeleytestpros.comwww.seeleytestpros.com  Seeley Test Pros 4 Week ACT Class Wednesdays: September 30, October 7, 14, 21 6:30-9:00 pm Cost: $299/ 4 week class 5

6. If you are going to LCCC or TRI-C you should still take an ACT 6 Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) October 24, 2015September 18 September 19– October 2 December 12, 2015November 6November 7–20 February 6, 2016January 8January 9–15 April 9, 2016March 4March 5–18 June 11, 2016May 6May 7–20

7. 7 Remember Test scores are only one factor used for college admission and scholarship decisions.

8. 8 Every campus has a personality

9. College Visit procedures  You get three visits this year!  Make an appointment with a college admissions  Go to guidance at least 3 days before your visit and get the school excused college visit form. It will need parent, teacher and counselor signature.  Turn the top sheet into Mrs. Musci at least the day before your visit.  At your college visit have the admissions counselor sign it and stamp it with college seal. Complete the survey.  Submit the completed, signed and sealed form to attendance on the day you return.  October 16 th and November 3 rd : College Visit /Job Shadow

10. 10 Meet with an admission counselor Verify admission requirements Determine actual college costs Ask about financial aid opportunities Take a campus tour Investigate your academic program(s) Attend a class Talk with students and faculty Checklist for a campus visit

11. College Representative Visits  Pay attention to what schools are coming here to meet with students (lists posted)  Talk to Mrs. Fedorko (in guidance) to get a pass to come and see College Rep  Great opportunity to meet someone on the admissions team from your dream school! 11

12. College Reps coming soon:  Sept. 17 th : Akron, 9:00  Sept. 22: CIA, 9:30; Hoffstra, 11:00  Sept. 24: OSU, 9:00  Sept. 28: Case, 9:30; Toledo, 11:30  Sept. 30: Mt. Union, 10:30; Ohio Northern 11:00  Oct. 1: OU, 11:30  Oct. 2: CSU, 12:15  More in October: Mercyhurst, Defiance, Muskingum, Walsh, Wright St, Ashland, UC, KSU, BG, Findlay, Tiffin, YSU, BW, Tri-C, Marietta 12

13. Follow North Ridgeville High School Guidance Department on Twitter @NRHSGuidanceDep Priceless information posted on our Guidance Webpage http://www.nrcs.k12.oh.us/HS_Guidance.aspx Any time the page is updated you will receive a tweet. Some of the information provided through twitter: Scholarship information ACT / SAT testing information College information Class Guidance Presentations Community resources available Scheduling information Academic opportunities Deadlines and sign up information for Guidance sponsored events Links to helpful websites to address current social and emotional issues Job opportunities Senior graduation information

15. The application process is a PROCESS!  Your goal should be to have all applications done before Thanksgiving – get those letters of recommendation  There is a $2.00 late fee for any applications processed after December 1  Allow 2 weeks for anything to be processed in the guidance office  Each time you submit an application to any college (online included) you need to come to guidance to request a transcript  Colleges want transcripts sent directly from the school  If the college you are applying to is requesting a secondary school report or a school counseling form – those items come to guidance the same time you come to request transcripts 15

16. Step 1 – Research college options Step 2- Apply to at least 2-3 colleges (follow application checklist – essays, letter or recommendations, ACT/SAT electronically) Step 3 – Request transcripts to be sent in guidance Step 4 – Research Scholarship opportunities at specific college websites, fastweb, parents’ work. Step 5 – Attend financial aid night on December 7 at 6pm Step 6 –Apply for financial aid Step 7 – Receive Award Letter from each college Step 8 – Make final decision on college 16

17. 17 Don’t eliminate any college because of costs before receiving financial assistance information! Remember … check with college officials for the most current costs. $ $

18. 18 Financial Aid Night is December 7 at 6pm at the Board of Education. Plan on attending!

19. 19 College success factors Test scores and high school grades are important. However, they measure ONLY PART of your POTENTIAL.

20. 20  Study habits  Motivation  Course selection  Placement  Interests  Commitment Additional success factors Keep in mind... Making sound decisions will lead to satisfying and successful experiences.

21. Check your schedules and your transcripts.  Do you have enough credits to graduate?  Do you have the correct credits to graduate?  Do you have enough credits to be eligible for your sports?  Do you have a demanding schedule?  Senior year is not a vacation! 21

22. Graduation requirements 4 credits English 1 credit World History 1 credit U.S. History ½ credit American Government ½ credit Economics 4 credits Mathematics (including Algebra 2) 3 credits Science ½ credit Health ½ credit Physical Education  ½ credit Personal Finance**  1 credit Defined Elective* 5.5 credits Electives 22 credits and pass all 5 parts of OGT  *Defined elective must include 1 credit of Business, Fine Arts, Foreign Language or a technology elective.  **Introduction to Business, Personal Finance, or Surviving On Your Own will fulfill this requirement.

23. Personal Choices  Turning 18: you are not invincible  Social Media Use: jobs, college, scholarships...  Drug and Alcohol Use: laws, driving, choices. LCADA services available.  Academic Responsibility: attendance, behavior, etc. 23

24.  www.ocis.org www.ocis.org  Username:Nrhs  Password:Ohiocis03  School Sort  www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com 24 College search engines