Welcome to Junior Parent College Night Lauren Peterson School Counselor Freshmen & Seniors N-Z Lisa Meinhardt School Counselor Juniors & Seniors G- M Maridi Gurtsak School Counselor Sophomores & Seniors
Welcome to Junior Parent College Night
Lauren Peterson School Counselor
Freshmen & Seniors N-Z
Lisa Meinhardt School Counselor
Juniors & Seniors G-M
Maridi Gurtsak School Counselor
Sophomores & Seniors A-F
Preparation for College
• High School GPA
• Rigorous high school coursework
• Motivation & Commitment
• Study Habits
• Career Shadowing
• Transcript• GPA• Class rank• Attendance• Test scores
• School & community involvement
• Work
Considering Educational OptionsFour Year
(Public/Private)Two Year CollegesCertificate ProgramsTechnical Schools
Apprenticeship ProgramsMilitary (ASVAB 3/15/13-
register in guidance) Service Academies
ROTC National Guard/Reserves
UPCOMING EVENT: March 13, 2013
Junior Post High School Planning Day (career shadow or schedule a college visit )
**Students make arrangements and complete paperwork- please note change from original scheduled event**
College Prep Recommendations
Language Arts 4 creditsMathematics 4 creditsScience 4 creditsSocial Studies 4 creditsForeign Language 2 credits Fine Arts 1 credit
Art, Band, Choir, VCD (Visual Communication Design)
ACT/SAT Information College-bound juniors should take both tests this spring – and at least once in their senior year if not satisfied with the scores (Code- 363940)
ACT Registration: www.actstudent.org April 13th Register by March 8th June 8th Register by May 3rd
SAT Registration:
www.collegeboard.org May 4th Register by April 5th June 1st Register by May 17th
College ComparisonMajors and educational programsType of school and degrees offeredAdmission policyLocation and sizeCosts and financial aidCollege affiliation and accreditationCampus activitiesSupport services
Public College Update
The University of AkronBowling Green State
UniversityCentral State UniversityUniversity of CincinnatiCleveland State
UniversityKent State University
Miami UniversityThe Ohio State UniversityOhio UniversityShawnee State UniversityThe University of ToledoWright State UniversityYoungstown State
University
Private Tuition – Cost Comparison
2 Year College UpdateAdmissionPlacement Testing ValueAssociates Degree Certificate Transferability / Public School Agreement
www.transfer.org
Tri-C Advantage DataOur tuition is the lowest in Northeast Ohio. You can take the same general education courses offered at most four-year schools for a fraction of the cost.Based on Fall 2009 full-time charges for 15 credit hours and either 2 semesters or 3 quarters. Amounts shown include both instructional and general/facilities fees, but do not include room and board costs (which average $7,200), transportation, and other costs. (Data provided by Cuyahoga Community College)
Tri-C Savings per yearBowling Green State University $6,724Central State University $2,878Cleveland State University $5,504Kent State University $6,320Miami University $9,026Ohio University $6,491Ohio State University $6,290Shawnee State University $3,416The University of Akron $5,967University of Cincinnati $6,983University of Toledo $5,510Wright State University $5,117Youngstown State University $4,540
Campus Visit Checklist
Schedule a campus tourMeet with an admission counselorVerify admission requirementsDetermine actual college costsAsk about financial aid opportunitiesInvestigate your academic programsAttend a classTalk with students and faculty
Financing Your Education & College Now Greater Cleveland
Determine college costs & resources
Secure necessary forms and note deadlinesFile FAFSA after January 1st in senior yearAvoid ruling-out a school because of cost until the
financial aid package is presented
Be aware of scholarship scamsCollege Now Greater Cleveland- call Mrs. Laut 427-6116 for an appointment
Timeline: Spring/Summer Identify career goals – set up career shadowing
and visit Ohio Career Information System
(www.ocis.org Username: jdoe Password: Student ID#)
Identify important college characteristics
Be realistic- review admission requirements (GPA and test scores)
Research at least 5-8 schools and narrow your choices by scheduling and taking college visits
Take the ACT/SAT this spring!
Timeline: Senior Year- Fall Apply Early- be aware of deadlines
3-5 colleges Complete applications prior to
Thanksgiving breakRegister for fall administration of the ACT/SAT
and SAT subject tests if necessaryMake college visits & meet with college
representatives visiting OFHS Investigate available scholarships and deadlines
Sources of College InformationCounselors’ Corner
National College Fair: Sunday, April 21st 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Cleveland State University Wolstein Center Online registration: http://www.gotomyncf.com
College representatives visiting OFHS in the fall
College Now Greater Cleveland - sign up for an appointment with Mr. Dollinger #427-6116
Thank You For Attending
Next year’s senior counselor assignments
effective August 2013:
A-F Mrs. Maridi GurtsakG-M Ms. Lisa
Meinhardt(Palmison)N-Z Mrs. Lauren Peterson