1. Columbus North Counseling Center SENIOR INFORMATION*
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Columbus North Counseling Center SENIOR INFORMATION
The end of high school is in sight, but it’s really just the beginning *

2. Counseling Center Staff*
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Counseling Center Staff
Mrs. Sandy Freshour, Counselor: 10th – 12th A-G
Mrs. MJ Shireman, Counselor: 10th-12th H-O
Ms. Emily Tucker, Counselor: 10th-12th P-Z
Mr. Seth Ragsdale, Counselor: Freshman
Mrs. Michelle Payne, Registrar
Mrs. Michelle Williams, Scholarship Coordinator
Mr. Patrick Pemberton, Counseling Director
Mrs. Stacie Fedewa, Scheduling Coordinator *

3. PREPARE FOR GRADUATION*
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PREPARE FOR GRADUATION
Diploma Requirements
ISTEP
Senior Project
Graduation
Diploma requirements (see handout)
Pass ISTEP
Retests (if you haven’t passed) December & May *

4. PREPARE FOR GRADUATION*
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PREPARE FOR GRADUATION
CNHS website for more information:
Erin Miller, Sr Project Coordinator:
Proposal (beginning sr year)
Research Paper (S1 English 12 Class)
Project (15 hour minimum)
E-Portfolio
Presentation
Job Shadowing
(5 hours)
Service Learning
(10 hours)
Sr. Project Completion
Career Information & Exploration (1 semester course for Senior project completion) *

5. PREPARE FOR GRADUATION*
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PREPARE FOR GRADUATION
Military
Employers
Scholarship Committees
College Admission Office
College Coaches (NCAA/NAIA)
Semester Grades
Check Parent Portal Often
GPA
Test Scores
Classes taken & enrolled
Who looks at transcript
Transcript *

6. PREPARE FOR GRADUATION
How to stay informed
Parent Portal
Remind
Naviance
CN Website
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook

7. PREPARE FOR GRADUATION
Dual Credit & Early College Option
Earn college credit while still in high school
At North, Ivy Tech Community College, IU Bloomington or IUPUC
Costs vary depending on institution
Contact the Counseling Center for more information & to learn about eligibility requirements (Be aware; not all dual credits are transferable to every college)

8. TAKE THE RIGHT TESTS SAT & ACT Take in December thru June*
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TAKE THE RIGHT TESTS
SAT & ACT
Registration- on line
SAT:
ACT:
Take in December thru June
Cost (SAT $49.50; $64.50 with essay, ACT $52.00; add $68.00 with writing)
Dates & Location, Test Comparison Chart & Prep Information (see handouts) Columbus dates TBD
Testing & Education Resource Center in CNHS Library-FREE
Test goes here *

9. EXPLORE & MAKE A DECISION
Explore & Research College & Career
Public University
Private College
Workforce
Military
Apprenticeship
2 year College
Options

10. EXPLORE & MAKE A DECISION
Explore & Research College & Career
College Fair
Recruiters visiting CN
Campus Visits
Naviance
Internet
Counseling Center Library
Obtaining Information

11. EXPLORE & MAKE DECISIONS
Representatives visit North
Check Naviance, Daily Announcements, Show Me the Money
Students sign up on Naviance & will be sent a pass to attend
Parents are welcome to attend by calling the Counseling Center in advance

12. EXPLORE & MAKE DECISIONS
Visits off site (campus visits)
Highly Valuable Experience!
Three days each, junior & senior years
BEFORE
*Make Appointment with College
*Get Transcript from Mrs. Williams
*College Visit Form from Dean’s office
DURING
* Meet with Admissions and Financial Aid offices
*Tour Campus
*Attend a class, if able
AFTER
*Return College Visit form to Dean’s Office

13. EXPLORE & MAKE DECISIONS*
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EXPLORE & MAKE DECISIONS
NCAA & NAIA Eligibility
For college-bound athletes (register Junior Year)
Division I, Division II, or NAIA college athletics
Sliding scale: Grade point average vs. SAT or ACT scores
16 core classes: must be NCAA approved!
Check the websites for requirements & registration:
NCAA:
NAIA: *

14. PAYING FOR COLLEGE Where $ comes from Federal Government*
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE
Federal Government
College or institution
Where $ comes from
Local or private organizations
State Aid *

15. PAYING FOR COLLEGE Types of Aid: Other Options: Grants Scholarships*
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE
Types of Aid:
Grants
Scholarships
Loans (you pay back)
Work study
Other Options:
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps
Military
Employment *

16. PAYING FOR COLLEGE Financial Aid Information*
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE
Financial Aid Information
Contact the College Financial Aid Office
Show Me the Money
Internet
Be aware: We do not recommend websites that ask you to “pay for scholarship searches”
Learn More Indiana:
Indiana College Costs Estimator: *

17. PAYING FOR COLLEGE FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)*
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Applications available October of Senior year
Free help is available for filling out FAFSA (College Goal Sundays)
Received by: April 15th of Senior year Some schools have an earlier deadline! Check with the school!
Helpful websites: *

18. PAYING FOR COLLEGE TIPS Students & Parents work together
Communicate
Understanding student role in securing $$ for college
Get the Numbers Right
Research the actual cost of attending each college on your list
Tuition, fees, room & board, Books & supplies, estimated personal expenses, transportation expenses

19. FAFSA Help
FAFSA Information Night is October 2nd at 6:00 in the North Cafeteria
FAFSA Help Session November 13th 10-2 in room 1004A
College Goal Sunday is free help at the Columbus Learning Center from 2-4 p.m. on November 3rd.