Transcript Grade 11 Planning Night Powerpoint Presentation

GUIDANCE PRESENTS
GRADE 11 COLLEGE
PLANNING NIGHT
4/7/2015
Agenda
Introduction/Welcome
– Sean Halpin, PPS Director of Student Support Services
Plymouth Guidance Department Information
– Jo-Anne Gretemeyer, PNHS Guidance Department Head
– Emily Nugent, PSHS Guidance Department Head
The Community College Option
– Christine McCarey, Coordinator of Admissions, Cape Cod CC
The Massachusetts State College and University System
– Michael Lynch, Director of Admissions, UMass Dartmouth
The Selective Admissions Process
– Christopher O'Brien, Associate Director of Admissions, Boston
College
The Financial Aid Process
– Jodi Conway, Financial Aid Consultant/Former College Financial Aid
Director
Q&A
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Guidance Counselors
PNHS
PSHS
Jason Hall
A-De
Jo-Anne Gretemeyer G-L
Lindsay Saba
Di-Fe
Andrea Norton
Mark Furman
Fi-Ju
Kerran Goff
A-F
N-Z
Elaine Kracov
M
(Grade 9 Purple Team)
Brunnie Getchell Grade 9
Red, Blue and Gold
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Kristen Buchanan K-Me
Danielle Cafferty
Mi-Sh
Emily Nugent
Si-Z
Topics of Discussion
Graduation Requirements
College Requirements
Guidance Packet for College
Class Rank
Time Line
The Application Process
Career Cruising
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Graduation Requirements
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
• 115 Credits Minimum
• U.S. History I
• U.S. History II
• 20 Credits in English
• 15 Credits in History
MCAS REQUIREMENTS
• 20 Credits in Math
• Must Pass MCAS in ELA,
Math, and Science
• 15 Credits in Science
• 10 Credits in Phys. Ed.
• Must earn 30 credits
each year during grades
11 and 12
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College Requirements
Plymouth High Schools’ requirements PLUS:
• Math – Completion of Algebra II
• Foreign Language – 2 Year Minimum, 3 Years
Recommended
• Specific Requirements of the College or the Major
• SAT’s
– SAT I (Reasoning Test) 5/4, 6/1 (deadline 4/5, 5/2)
– SAT II (Subject Tests) 6/1 (deadline 5/2)
• Students must send all scores to colleges through
www.collegeboard.com
– ACT 6/8 (deadline 5/3)
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Guidance Packet for College
• High School Transcript with Rank
and GPA
• Resume through Career Cruising
(activities, volunteer work,
awards/honors, work experience)
• Counselor Recommendation
• Teacher Recommendations
• School Profile
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Class Rank
Plymouth Public Schools
utilizes a weighted 4.0
scale where only core
courses are included and
only courses taken during
the school day are
considered.
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Class Rank
Grade Point Conversions
Grade AP
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
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5.3
5.0
4.7
4.3
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
0.0
Honors/
College
All
Accelerated Prep I Others
4.8
4.5
4.2
3.8
3.5
3.2
2.8
2.5
2.2
1.8
1.5
1.2
0.0
4.3
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.0
3.8
3.5
3.2
2.8
2.5
2.2
1.8
1.5
1.2
0.8
0.5
0.2
0.0
JUNIOR YEAR
February March
April
May
SUMMER
June
July
August
SENIOR YEAR
September
October
November December January
February
March
April
May
MAKE A LIST, RESEARCH COLLEGES, AND VISIT COLLEGES
TAKE ADMISSIONS TESTS
RE-TAKE STANDARDIZED TESTS
NARROW LIST OF COLLEGES
GET APPLICATIONS
Register for CSS Profile
FILL OUT APPLICATIONS
Send CSS Profile + +
BRING COMPLETED FORMS TO
YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
COMPLET E FAFSA
WAIT FOR COLLEGE RESPONSES
CHOOSE!
*April - Boston
National College
Fair
*October - Plymouth Schools College Fair
*October - All Cape College Fair
RESPONSE
MUST BE
BY MAY 1!
STUDENT-ATHLETES FOR DIV I OR DIV II COLLEGES COMPLETE NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE FORMS
*These time frames are general suggestions. Pay close attention to specific deadlines for testing, admission, and financial aid.
**CSS Financial Aid Profile forms are available on-line.
**FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) packets are available on-line.
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The Application Process
Responsibility of the Student
• Request recommendations from two
teachers
• Obtain applications
• Complete resume on Career Cruising
• Complete application with essay &
application fee and send to colleges
• Have student and parent complete and
sign Records Release Form
• Complete Transcript Request Card for
each college and submit to Guidance
• Send SAT scores to colleges
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The Application Process
Responsibility of the Counselor
• Review Transcript and Options with Student
• Write Letter of Recommendation if requested or
required
• Compile and Mail Packages to all Colleges
• Mail Mid-Year Reports to Schools Requested by
Student
• Send Final Transcript to School of Choice
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www.careercruising.com
Login Information
username:
password:
plymouth
north OR south
– Portfolio Login
– Special Tools: Resume Builder
– Careers
– Schools : School Selector, Planning Timeline & Financial Aid
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Senior Year Parent Workshop
Senior College Planning &
Financial Aid Night – Fall 2013
4/7/2015
Please visit our website at
www.plymouth.k12.ma.us
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EST 1961
Admissions Office
2240 Iyannough Road
West Barnstable, MA 02668
capecod.edu
[email protected]
1(877) 846-3672
Our Campus Community
- 6,500 students from diverse backgrounds
- Small classes
- Student-centered faculty and staff
- Services and programs to increase academic achievements
- Transfer programs
- Career planning and placement assistance
- Internships & part-time work experience
- Less than $5,000/year for MA residents
- 1 of 15 MA public higher education community college
We value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect.
Our Academic Options
Associate in Arts
Associate in Science
Concentrations
Concentrations & Programs
Transfer
2 + 2 Programs
Bachelor’s degree
Workforce
Practical
Experience
Bachelor’s degree
We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.
Our Community College Benefits
Option 1 – MassTransfer
 Partnership with 13 MA public higher education institutions
 Guarantees admission
 Full transfer of credit
 Tuition discount
Minimum Requirements:
2.0 GPA – No admission fee or essay; full transfer of credits; satisfaction of
general education requirements
2.5 GPA – Guaranteed admission; all the above
3.0 GPA – 33% Tuition waiver; all the above
For more information on MassTransfer visit www.mass.edu/masstransfer
Our Community College Benefits
Option 2 – MassTransfer Block
 Satisfies the general education requirement
 Minimum 2.0 GPA
Total of 34 Credit Hours
English Comp/Writing
6 credit hours
Behavioral & Social Science
9 credit hours
Humanities & Fine Arts
9 credit hours
Natural or Physical Science
7 credit hours
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
3 credit hours
Our students’ education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College.
Our Community College Benefits
Option 3 – 2 + 2 Programs
 Complete freshman and sophomore year at CCCC in an
Associate degree program
 Transfer to one of the following institutions and complete junior
and senior year on our campus
Participating Schools
Umass Boston
B.S. in Nursing (R.N. – B.S.N. online)
Umass Dartmouth
B.A. in Liberal Arts
B.S. in General Business Administration
Start here and you can take your life anywhere.
Our Community College Benefits
 ESL Courses
 Online classes
 Night & weekend programs
 Part-time class schedules
 Career placement assistance
 Project Forward opportunities
Job growth, to career change, to advance degree, we’re your pathway.
Our Community College Benefits
Cost of 4Cs Education
Full-time Tuition & Fees
$4,830
Health Insurance
$928
Room & Board
$3,100-$8,400
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Personal Expenses
$1,356
Transportation
$2,500
(can be waived)
(estimated)
Our Campus Resources

Academic Advising

Counseling Services

Academic Support Programs

Disability Services

Tutoring Center

Math Learning Center

E-Tutoring

Reading & Writing Resource Center

Career Services

Coaches & Mentors Program

Advantage/TRiO/Student Support Services

Veterans Services
Job growth, to career change, to advance degree, we’re your pathway.
Enrollment Process
 Submit completed application form
 Submit official high school
 Submit college transcripts
 Allied Health Programs
 International Applicants
Start here, and you can take your life anywhere!
Agenda
Introduction/Welcome
– Sean Halpin, PPS Director of Student Support Services
Plymouth Guidance Department Information
– Jo-Anne Gretemeyer, PNHS Guidance Department Head
– Emily Nugent, PSHS Guidance Department Head
The Community College Option
– Christine McCarey, Coordinator of Admissions, Cape Cod CC
The Massachusetts State College and University System
– Michael Lynch, Director of Admissions, UMass Dartmouth:
The Selective Admissions Process
– Christopher O'Brien, Associate Director of Admissions, Boston
College
The Financial Aid Process
– Jodi Conway, Financial Aid Consultant/Former College Financial Aid
Director
Q&A
4/7/2015