1. Presented by Henry Clay High School

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

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

4. 5 Week Residential Summer Program Between 11 th and 12 th 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, 2013.

5.  3 week residential program offered for the states most creative high school students  10 th and 11 th graders can apply  9 artistic disciplines: creative writing, dance, drama, instrumental music, musical theater, visual art, architecture, new media, and vocal music  Audition and/or review required  Additional info at www.kentuckygsa.com

6.  Free 3-Week residential summer program  Students will utilize science, technology, engineering, art, math and business skills to turn an idea into a product  Open to 9 th, 10 th and 11 th graders  June 22 – July 12, 2014  Georgetown College  Learn more at http://gse.kstc.comhttp://gse.kstc.com

7.  What is the AP Program? College Level Courses Most Challenging and Most Rigorous offered in High School

8. 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

9. ◦ English Literature ◦ English Language ◦ Statistics ◦ Calculus I/AB ◦ Calculus II/BC ◦ Biology ◦ Physics ◦ Chemistry ◦ World History ◦ US History ◦ Human Geography ◦ Environmental Science ◦ Psychology ◦ European History ◦ Government ◦ Macroeconomics ◦ Art History ◦ Art Studio ◦ French ◦ German ◦ Latin ◦ Spanish

10.  May 5 through May 16  Dates and times vary depending on subject  Visit the Website: www.collegeboard.com

11.  College Admissions  Scholarships

12. College Entrance Exam - SAT SAT – www.collegeboard.com –$51 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

13.  ACT – www.act.orgwww.act.org ◦ $36.50 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

14. 2013-2014 National Test Dates www.actstudent.orgwww.collegeboard.com ACT Test DatesPSAT Test DatesSAT Test Dates September 21October 16October 5 October 26October 19November 2 December 14 Registration for the PSAT is closed. There is no space for additional students at this time. December 7 February 8January 25 MARCH 4—STATE ACT All juniors take the ACT at school March 8 April 12May 3 June 14June 7 Each test date has a registration deadline approximate 30 days prior to the test date. Students can register approximately 2 weeks prior to the test date with a late fee. 36 is the highest score on an ACT. 2400 is the highest score on a SAT. Know what the college requires – ACT or SAT? What is the minimum score for admissions?

15.  Register Online - $85 ◦ 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

16. CHANGES 1. Changes for the Class of 2016 ◦ Division I will have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to receive Athletic Aid and Practice. For competition, the GPA will be 2.3. 2. Division II now requires 16 Core Courses. 3. Starting April 1, students must request final amateurism certification during their senior year.

17.  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 (NEW) ◦ 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) GPA is calculated for Core Courses ONLY

18. Core GPASAT (Verbal and Math Only) ACT (Sum of All 4 Subject Areas) 3.45044041 3.27551045 3.10058049 2.95064053 2.77571058 2.52579065 2.22593078 2.000101086

19.  Meet with your Counselor to Review Transcript  Register online at www.eligibilitycenter.orgwww.eligibilitycenter.org  Keep track of your account and your eligibility process  Take the ACT or SAT and use the code 9999 to have scores sent to the NCAA  Make an appointment with your counselor if you have questions about your core classes or the worksheet.  Request final amateurism certification during your senior year.  Final transcripts will be sent automatically if the student has completed their registration prior to graduation.

20. National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Achieve a minimum of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT. Achieve a minimum overall high school 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Achieve a minimum overall high school 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Graduate in the top half of your high school class. 12 Requirements are simple! Graduate from high school AND meet 2 out of 3 requirements. 3 www.playnaia.org

21. The Student Loan People P.O. Box 24266 Louisville, KY 40224-0266 (888) 678-4625 www.studentloanpeople.com KHEAA Outreach Scholarships vs. Grants vs. Student Loans

22. Who Are We?  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 The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, or KHEAA, is the state government agency that provides students with:

23. KHEAA – www.kheaa.com Application status ◦ Account history ◦ KEES awards ◦ College Aid Calculator ◦ Reference books For Juniors – Getting Ready http://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/ky/getin/KYGIintro.pdf For Seniors– Getting In http://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/ky/getin/KYGIintro.pdf

24. 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 www.henryclay.fcps.net Contact the Individual Colleges/University Scholarship Offices as soon as possible for additional scholarship information.

25.  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 January 2014 ◦ http://www.kasfaa.com/cgs/ http://www.kasfaa.com/cgs/  FAFSA Workshop at Henry Clay ◦ January 2014

26. 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

27.  www.careercruising.com/ILP/ www.careercruising.com/ILP/  EACH YEAR:  9 th through 11 th Grade Students Update the ILP  This year in their Math Class.  12 th Grade Students Update the ILP in their Math Class.  These teachers have usernames and passwords for the students.

28.  www.careercruising.com/ILP/ www.careercruising.com/ILP/  See Your Counselor for: Parent/Guardian Username Parent/Guardian Password

29. Varies with College Early Decision (Binding) Early Action (Non-Binding) Regular Decision (Non-Binding) Contact College Admissions Office or visit the College Website

30.  Check website: www.commonapp.org  to see which Colleges Accept Common App?  Application is available online.

31. 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

32. 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 the College Visit Request Form 1.Hard Copies are in Guidance Office at Henry Clay 2.Return Completed form to your counselor Seniors - 5 School Days Allowed for College Visits Juniors - 3 School Days Allowed for College Visits

33.  October 7, 2013  Heritage Hall at Lexington Center (below Rupp Arena)  6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  Approximately 150 Colleges

34. 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.