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Pre-game Strategy Career and College decision-making College
application process College testing College visits and
representatives Financial Aid/Scholarships Sports, important dates,
Q&A
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The Kick-Off Grades 9-11 Focus on taking the college core
curriculum 4 yrs of math and science Alg 1, Geom, Alg 2, PreCalc or
higher Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physiology 2 yrs or more of
foreign language Be involved in sports, school government,
activities, volunteering, summer programs, working Focus on keeping
a strong gpa 3.0 or higher
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The Kick-Off Your senior year This is stressful to most high
school seniors (and their parents) Stay organized Stick to a
timeline pick one up tonight Dont procrastinate The process takes
time be patient!
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A good defense is the best offense! Making decisions about
careers and colleges is hard work! Not unusual to be up in the air
colleges report that 2/3 of incoming freshman are either undecided
or change their major in the first two years Take surveys/interest
inventories available at RHS, also ACT Shadow someone in a career
you might be interested in Ask your parents/family/teachers what
they think you would be good at they know you better than you think
they do
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A good defense is the best offense! Available resources ACT
test results and interest inventories
http://www.owens.edu/career_connections College websites Guidance
Website check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook
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Choosing a college on more than just their football team!
Important things to consider Size of the school Location (urban,
rural) Programs Are you a good fit (gpa, ACT)? Cost, available aid
Visit websites, speak to reps Visit in person
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Seniors Get your running game going! Senior year timeline
Complete college applications by Thanksgiving Take the ACT or SAT
this year (Oct or Dec) Visit colleges now through early spring
Complete scholarship applications - now through March /April Attend
Financial Aid presentation Jan 12 Complete FAFSA forms by
Valentines Day Make your final decision by May 1
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Timeline for juniors Work on grades, take challenging courses
ACT/SAT for juniors Sometime this school year Most popular time is
June 11 test Test Prep ACT Prep class at RHS 2 nd qtr College
visits, Preview Days, College Fairs Summer opportunities Pick up a
copy of the Timeline before you leave
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3 rd and long College Testing for seniors Registering for the
first time - as soon as possible www.actstudent.org
www.actstudent.org Retaking the ACT by Dec, Feb at the latest If
you have already taken the Writing Test, you dont need to take it
again. Test Prep ACT Prep class at RHS 2 nd qtr Applications in
guidance office SAT do I have to? No, but you might want to
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Touchdown Pass -Completing your applications Search, visit
websites Develop a list Reach Safety How do I know if a college is
a safe bet for me? 2 barely enough; 6 okay, but this can get
expensive Keep a folder on each school Schools have different
deadlines, and deadlines are important! Our Goal Thanksgiving (but
dont give up if you dont finish by then)
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Touchdown Pass -Completing your applications Best choice
On-line Make a copy of your first one to help make later ones go
faster Let me know when you apply Counselor forms Transcript
requests Dont expect same day service! College Application Tuesdays
starting in October Every Tuesday after school Help filling out
applications, doing searches
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Get spotted by the recruiter! AI visits On board by the Clinic,
School Calendar Many already scheduled watch for additions Sign up
in guidance office at least one day in advance Watch for visits to
BG, UT and Owens This is a great way to learn about a school
Juniors are welcome to attend
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Take the game to them! College Visits Pick up a Convenience
Absence form from Anita several days before your visit Up to 3
visits in a school year Includes seniors and juniors Have the
school give you a form stating that you visited College Preview
Days available on college websites BGSU Admissions home page
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College Visits When you go Visit on specified Preview Days Ex.
BGSU Oct. 17, Dec 5, Feb 15 Open Houses Call ahead to the
Admissions Office and let them know you plan on being there Set up
an appointment Prepare for an interview with an admissions
counselor Schedule a tour, then walk around after the tour Take it
seriously Best advice plan to spend the night! Schools will arrange
for you to stay on campus with a host student
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Half-Time Any questions so far? Still to come financial aid,
NCAA
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3 rd Quarter Kick-Off How to pay for college Scholarships
Grants Loans Work Study FAFSA
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Scholarships 3 types University based Criteria and Deadlines
Searchable databases Organizations and businesses Info on-line
Guidance OfficeGuidance Office Search engines www.fastweb.com Check
the Red Crate! Work, parents workplace, relatives, etc Local
Scholarships End of January Give copies of scholarships to guidance
office Scholarship offers will be printed in the commencement
program and released to local news
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Financial Aid Scholarships Grants free aid, distributed by
colleges Loans you take these out (yikes!) Federal Direct good
interest rates, but be careful what you sign Private Loans avoid if
possible Work Study aid you work for To qualify, your parents must
complete a FAFSA form complete tax returns early
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Punt (Types of Student Loans) Based of FAFSA score Perkins
Loans Best Stafford Loans oSubsidized Really Good oUnsubsidized
Still Good Alternative Loans Avoid if Possible Parent Plus Loans
Best deal parents can get Much more on this at RHS Financial Aid
Night Jan 12
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Pass FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) This
process begins in January Based on parents 2010 income Parents
should get their tax return completed as soon as possible in
Jan/Feb If you dont complete a FAFSA, you might still get
scholarships, but you will not get grants (or some loans) Financial
Aid Night RHS Jan12, 7:00 College Goal Sunday Feb 13, Owens CC
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Kick College Sports Seniors - Register with the NCAA
Clearinghouse now! Juniors register this coming summer
www.eligibilitycenter.org You must register to play Div I or II
Many Div 3 schools are interested in Rossford students Email
coaches Cannot provide athletic scholarships, but
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Letters of Recommendation For scholarships, some colleges,
other programs Ask well in advance (at least 2 weeks!) Provide an
activities resume Dont assume that you will get a copy; ask or give
an addressed/stamped envelope
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Penalty Dont miss deadlines! Each college/program is unique
Admissions deadlines may be tied to scholarship money FAFSA
deadlines Room deposits get in early if you want your first
choice
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What does the Guidance Office do to help you in this process?
Information on ACT/SAT Information on colleges/universities
Scholarship information and applications Helping you and your
parents through the financial aid application (FAFSA) process Help
deciding what to look for in a college or major Class presentations
through the school year
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Coach, what did you just say? Follow the timeline Dont
procrastinate Visit the school website Talk to your parents (PP
will be online) Aim for being done by Thanksgiving We can do it
together! Q & A
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Go team Rossford Good LuckLet me know how I can help Dan
Saygers, 419-666-5135 [email protected]