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duPont Manual High School
CLASS OF 2012
Junior Class Meetings
Math/Science Technology
High School University
Communications
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Your Counseling Staff
Manual Majors A-G
Manual Majors H-O
Manual Majors P- Z
YPAS Majors A -Z
Mrs. Johnston
Ms. Teague
Mrs. Medley
Mr. Robinson
Education is a Journey and YOU Determine
Your Destination – Counselors Can Help
You Plan for the Journey Ahead!
Junior Calendar/Timetable
2010 - 2011
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National College Fair
Oct. 3, 2010
Cincinnati Duke Energy Center
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Perf. & VA College Fair
Oct. 12, 2010
Univ. of Cincinnati Tangeman Center
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PSAT/NMSQT Test
Oct. 13, 2010
Administered to all Juniors at Manual H.S.
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UPS College Career Expo
Oct. 17, 2010
Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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Governor’s Scholars Program
Governor’s School for the Arts
KHEAA - FAFSA Workshop
Mid Nov.
Dec.
Dec. 1, 2010
Manual High School Auditorium
7:00 - 9:00 pm.
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ACT Test
March 15, 2011
PSAT/NMSQT
PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary
SAT/National Merit Scholarship
Qualifying Test.
 It’s a standardized test that provides
firsthand practice for the SAT
Reasoning Test.
 It also gives you a chance to enter
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Scholarship Programs.
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The PSAT/NMSQT Measures
Critical reading skills
 Math problem solving skills
 Writing skills
 You have developed these skills over
many years, both in and out of school.
 This test does not require you to recall
specific facts from your classes.
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The Most Common Reasons To Take
The PSAT Are:
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To receive feedback on your strengths and
weaknesses on skills necessary for college study.
You can then focus your preparation on those areas
that could most benefit from additional study or
practice.
To see how your performance on an admissions test
might compare with that of others applying to college.
To enter the competition for scholarships from the
National Merit Scholarship corporation (grade 11).
To help prepare for the SAT. You can become
familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact
directions you will see on the SAT.
To receive information from colleges when you check
“yes” to Student Search Services.
College Entrance Examinations
Most competitive colleges will require
an SAT Reasoning test (east and west
coast states) or ACT test with Writing
(mid-west and southern states)
 SAT Reasoning = ACT with Writing
 Take test prep courses – many are
online and free!
 Take advantage of the Test Prep
Courses Offered at Manual.
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The ACT Test
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The ACT consists of four
multiple choice tests in
English, Mathematics,
Reading, and Science
The English Test measures
standard written English and
Rhetorical Skills
The Math Test measures
mathematical skills students
have typically acquired in
courses taken up to the
beginning of Grade 12
The Reading Test measures
Reading Comprehension
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The Science Test measures
the interpretation, analysis,
evaluation, reasoning, and
problem-solving skills
required in the natural
sciences
The Optional Writing Test
measures writing skills
emphasized in high school
English classes and in entrylevel composition courses.
All together, the test predicts
college readiness in the
areas evaluated and sets
benchmark scores for
college success
ACT College Readiness
Benchmark Scores
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A benchmark score is the minimum score needed on an ACT
subject area test to indicate a 50% chance of obtaining a B or
higher, or, a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in the
corresponding credit bearing college course.
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College English Composition
College Algebra
 College Social Sciences
 College Biology
18 on ACT English Test
22 on ACT Math Test
21 on ACT Reading Test
24 on ACT Science Test
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21 on ACT Composite Score
Overall College Readiness
These are the minimum scores you need to
indicate to the average college you are ready
for postsecondary work - More competitive
colleges will require higher scores
ACT & SAT Test Dates
ACT National Dates
 October 23, 2010
 December 11, 2010
 February 12, 2010
 March 15, 2011
(National School Based Test Date)
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April 9, 2011
 June 11, 2011
SAT National Dates
 October 9, 2010
 November 6, 2010
 December 4, 2010
 January 22, 2011
 March 12, 2011
 May 7, 2011
 June 4, 2011
ACT vs. SAT - What’s the
Difference?
ACT
 Content based - core
curriculum knowledge
 Includes science
reasoning
 Math includes
trigonometry
 No guessing penalty
 Tests grammar
 Scored on a scale of
1-36
 1 composite score, 4
subject scores, plus 7
subscores
SAT
 Tests critical thinking
and problem solving
 Tests vocabulary much
more
 Not entirely multiple
choice
 Includes a guessing
penalty
 Does not test grammar
 Scored on a scale of
200-800 and has seven
sections - 3 math, 3
verbal, plus an
experimental section
Kentucky Governor’s Scholar
Program - October
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Five week summer program held at Bellarmine
University, Centre College, and Morehead State
University
Participants live in college dormitories
Students are immersed in an academic schedule of
the sciences, mathematics, humanities, and the arts
that includes 25 subjects ranging from physical
science to cultural anthropology
Noted scientists, writers, thinkers, and business,
government, and educational leaders visit, speak,
and serve as role models while interacting with
students in class and on weekend enrichment
activities
Student productions, publications, experiments, and
field trips enhance the curriculum
Kentucky Governor’s Scholar
Program - continued
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Applications are scored in four sections:
Academic Achievement
Student Profile
Essay
Letter(s) of Recommendation
 Students must be nominated by their school district to
apply
 Students must have taken the ACT, PSAT, or SAT in
the 9th, 10th, or 11th grades
 Applications are available in the guidance office in
mid-November
 Participants are eligible for special scholarships
offered by Kentucky Colleges and Universities
Kentucky Governor’s Scholars
Program - continued
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For students interested in the GSP program
there will be a before school meeting on
Tuesday September 28th and Wednesday
September 29th with Mrs. Medley
 The meeting begins at 7:30 AM
 At the meeting you will receive instructions
and a timeline for applying to the GSP
program
 If you cannot make the meeting you can still
see Mrs. Medley during your study skills class
next week
Kentucky Governor’s School
for the Arts
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For rising juniors and seniors
Three week summer
program at Transylvania
University in Lexington
You must submit a resume
and prepare an audition,
DVD, script, or portfolio of
your work
Prestigious addition to your
resume
GSA Scholarships to
Kentucky Colleges
Applications are due in
December
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Nine artistic disciplines
including:
Architecture
Creative Writing
Dance
Drama
Instrumental Music
Musical Theater
New Media
Visual Art
Vocal Music
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Auditions are in February
and March
GSA Free Artshops
November 20 (Louisville), 13 (Lexington), 2010
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Architecture - bring 2-3
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Musical Theater - bring two
samples of your work in any
media
Creative Writing - bring your
ideas, writing samples, pencil
and paper
Dance - you will participate in a
ballet/modern master class so
dress appropriately
Drama - prepare a two-minute
monologue and participate in an
improvisation workshop
Instrumental Music - bring
your instrument and a solo
piece to work on - be prepared
to perform (including scales) in
front of other participants
theatrical songs of contrasting style
(one up-tempo and one ballad) plus
a two minute monologue
 New Media - bring pen/pencil and
paper, digital camera, video camera,
laptops, and samples of your work
in any media including work on a
flash drive or CD
 Visual Art - bring 2-3 samples of
your work in any media and be
dressed to do hands-on work in
paint, clay, and charcoal
 Vocal Music - perform a
prepared memorized solo you would
like to work on and bring music for
your piano accompaniment
GSA Dates for 2010-2011
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Applications become available
online at
Mid Oct.
www.kentuckygsa.com/students/default.aspx
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Application deadline
 Audition Dates for
Transylvania Univ.
Louisville
Dec. 31, 2010
March 11, 12, 2011
March 25, 26, 2011
College Preparatory Curriculum
Graduation Requirements
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4 years of English (English 1,2,3,4)
4 years of Math (Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry plus 1 more
advanced)
3 years of Science (life, physical, earth/space, include at least
one laboratory class)
3 years of Social Studies (World Civilizations, U.S. History, plus
one of economics, government, geography, civics, or SSS)
.5 years of Health
.5 years of PE (or 1 year of Fundamentals of Dance)
1 year of Humanities (Adv. Humanities or HAVPA or
specialization in the arts)
2-3 years of the same Foreign Language
4-5 years of Electives
TOTAL OF 23 CREDITS!
Graduation Requirements for the
Advanced Program
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For those students who have tested into the Advanced Program
– 12 credits must be earned in Advanced Program classes in at
least 3 of the following areas: English, Math, Science, Social
Studies, Foreign Language.
All Advanced Program courses have a 9 in the next to last digit
of the course number or are labeled Advanced Placement.
Students are required to take at least 3 advanced program
classes each semester.
Advanced Humanities is also required or specialization in the
arts
A Cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to stay in the program.
Students must also take three years of the same Foreign
Language
Commonwealth Diploma
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Unique to State of Kentucky.
Recognizes superior academics and superior drive to
accomplish consistent, outstanding academic production.
Successful completion of 22 credits required for high school
graduation
Successful completion of 22 credits in pre-college curriculum
Successful completion of at least 4 Advanced Placement
Courses as described in the Advanced Placement Program
Course Description Booklet of the College Examination Board.
AP Courses must include one in English, one in Science or
Math, one in a Foreign Language, and one additional course.
Successful completion of 3 AP exams in the subject areas of
completed AP courses.
Diploma Requirements
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Must meet the minimum requirements of the
Kentucky Department of Education program
of studies which is 22 credits.
Score apprentice, proficient, or distinguished
in reading on CATS assessment.
Score apprentice, proficient, or distinguished
in math on CATS assessment.
Score apprentice, proficient, or distinguished
on writing portfolio on CATS assessment.
Your ILP must be 100% complete each year
you are in high school.
Why College?
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Amount of Education
High School-No Diploma
High School Graduate
Some College
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
Doctoral Degree
Professional Degree
Earnings
$17,077
$25,288
$28,625
$30,047
$40,925
$48,642
$66,032
$83,649
Unemployment Rate
11.4%
6.3%
5.4%
3.4%
2.1%
1.8%
1.5%
1.3%
2008 median earnings of people in Kentucky over age 25, both sexes,
with a full time job - U.S. Census Bureau
College Admissions Criteria by
Importance
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Academic Rigor, Talent,
and/or Mastery of Skills
Cumulative GPA
Grades in college
Advanced Placement
courses
Grades in college prep
courses
Grades in all subjects
ACT & SAT test scores
Class rank (JCPS does
not rank)
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Essay or writing
samples
 Honors, Awards, etc.
 Counselor
recommendations
 Teacher
recommendations
 Interview (if required)
 Community Service
 Work and
extracurricular activities
Explore and Research
Colleges/Careers/Your Future!
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Identify what you like to do - How do you want to spend the rest
of your life?
Will you be happy with the financial resources available to you
as a result of that career choice?
Gather as much information as you can from informal visits to
colleges and attending college fairs.
Search college websites for minimum GPA and test score
requirements.
Refine what your possible college major may be and explore
colleges strong in that area.
What careers are available to people with a degree in your
chosen field?
Identify at least 10 Colleges/Universities you are interested in
and spend this year researching everything you can about those
colleges.
Top Occupations in the U.S.A. Based
on Growth Rate to 2014
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Home Health Aides
Network Systems & Date
Communication Analysis
Medical Assistants
Physician Assistants
Computer Software Engineers,
Applications
Physical Therapist Assistants
Dental Hygienists
Computer Software Engineers,
Systems Administrators
Dental Assistants
Personal and Home Care Aides
Network and Computer Systems
Administrators
Database Administrators
Physical Therapists
Forensic Science Technicians
Veterinary Technologists and
Technicians
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Physical Therapist Aides
Occupational Therapist Assistants
Medical Scientists
Occupational Therapists
Preschool Teachers
Cardiovascular Technologists and
Technicians
Postsecondary Teachers
Hydrologists
Computer Systems Analysts
Hazardous Materials Removal
Workers
Biomedical Engineers
Employment, Recruitment, and
Placement Specialists
Environmental Engineers
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Public & Independent Private
Colleges and Universities
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More than 3,000 in the U.S.
Come in various shapes and sizes
Major Research Universities
Comprehensive Universities
Small Liberal Arts Colleges
Faith Related Colleges
Specialized Colleges for Arts and
Technology
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Cost ranges up to $40,000 - $50,000
per year for tuition and fees alone
In-State vs. Out-of-State
What’s the Difference?
In-state institutions are subsidized by
taxes collected by state government
offering lower tuition rates to residents
of that state
 Out-of-State institutions will require you
to pay higher tuition rates because your
parents did not pay the other state’s
taxes - tuition rates are sometimes more
than double what you pay for your own
in-state institutions
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Kentucky Colleges – Four Year
Public Universities
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Eastern Kentucky University - Richmond
Kentucky State University - Frankfort
Morehead State University - Morehead
Murray State University - Murray
Northern Kentucky University - Highland
Heights
 University of Kentucky - Lexington
 University of Louisville - Louisville
 Western Kentucky University - Bowling Green
Kentucky Colleges – Four Year Private
Nonprofit Colleges and Universities
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Alice Lloyd College
Asbury College
Bellarmine University
Berea College
Brescia College
Campbellsville Univ.
Centre College
Embry-Riddle Univ.
Georgetown Univ.
Indiana Wesleyan Univ.
Kentucky Christian Univ.
Kentucky Mountain Bible
College
Kentucky Wesleyan College
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Lincoln Memorial Univ.
Lindsey Wilson College
McKendree College
Mid-Continent Univ.
Midway College
Northwood University
Pikeville College
St. Catherine College
Spalding University
Thomas More College
Transylvania University
Union College
University of the Cumberlands
Four Year Private For Profit
College
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Sullivan University
Two Year Public Colleges
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Ashland Community/Technical
College
Big Sandy Community/Technical
College
Bluegrass Community/Technical
College
Bowling Green Technical College
Elizabethtown Community/Technical
College
Gateway Community/Technical
College
Hazard Community/Technical
College
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Henderson Community College
Hopkinsville Community College
Jefferson Community/Technical
College
Madisonville Community
College
Maysville Community/Technical
College
Owensboro
Community/Technical College
Somerset Community College
Southeast Community/Technical
College
West Kentucky
Community/Technical College
Two Year Private For-Profit
Colleges
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Beckfield College
Brown Mackie College
Daymar College
Draughons Junior College
Galen College of Nursing
ITT Technical Institute
Louisville Technical Institute
National College
Paducah Technical College
Southwestern College of Business
Spencerian College
For Profit Trade Schools
Elizabethtown Beauty School
 The Hair Design School of Florence
 The Hair Design School of Louisville
 The Hair Design School of Radcliff
 Kaufman Beauty School
 Mr. Jim’s Beauty College
 Trend Setters’ Academy
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Kentucky Educational Excellence
Scholarships (KEES)
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The state of Kentucky rewards students for good
grades
2.5 is the minimum GPA you have to earn in a year
to receive KEES money
15 is the minimum ACT score to receive additional
funds
Better grades and higher ACT scores earn you
more dollars
Students on free/reduced lunch may earn
additional bonus funds for passing AP classes and
exams
The funds can be used at any college in Kentucky
Funds cannot be used for out-of-state colleges
unless they offer a program not offered in Kentucky
U.S. News & World Report Rankings of Best
Colleges - National Universities
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Harvard University
Princeton University
Yale University
Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
Stanford University
California Institute of
Technology
University of Pennsylvania
Columbia University
Duke University
Northwestern University
Washington University/St. Louis
Cornell University
Johns Hopkins University
Brown University
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Rice University
Emory University
University of Notre Dame
Vanderbilt University
University of California Berkeley
Carnegie Mellon University
Georgetown University
University of Virginia
University of California - Los
Angeles
University of Michigan
University of Southern California
Tufts University
Wake Forest University
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
U.S. News & World Report Rankings of Best
Colleges - Public National Universities
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University of California-Berkeley
University of California - Los
Angeles
University or Virginia
University of Michigan
University of North Carolina
College of William & Mary
Georgia Institute of Technology
University of California
University of Illinois
University of Wisconsin
Pennsylvania State University
University of Florida
University of Texas
Ohio State University
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University of Maryland
University of Pittsburgh
University of Georgia
Clemson University
Purdue University
Texas A & M University
University of Minnesota
Rutgers University
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
Indiana University
Michigan State University
University of Iowa
Virginia Tech
Miami University of Ohio
U.S. News & World Report Rankings of
Best Colleges - Liberal Arts
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Williams College
Amherst College
Swarthmore College
Middlebury College
Wellesley College
Bowdoin College
Pomona College
Carleton College
Davidson College
Haverford College
Claremont McKenna College
Vassar College
Wesleyan University
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Grinnell College
Harvey Mudd College
United States Military
Academy
Washington & Lee University
Smith College
Colgate University
United States Naval
Academy
Hamilton College
Colby College
Oberlin College
Colorado College
Bates College
U.S. News & World Report Rankings of
Best Colleges - Historically Black
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Spelman College
Howard University
Morehouse College
Fisk University
Xavier University of
Louisianna
Hampton University
Tuskegee University
Claflin University
Dillard University
North Carolina Central
University
Elizabeth City State
University
Florida A & M University
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South Carolina State
University
Tougaloo College
Morgan State University
Tennessee State University
Delaware State University
Winston-Salem State
University
Johnson C. Smith University
Virginia State University
Bennett College
Clark Atlanta University
Fort Valley State University
Jackson State University
Alcorn State University
U.S. News & World Report Rankings of
Best Colleges - A+ Options for B Students
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Pepperdine University
Syracuse University
Fordham University
Purdue University
University of Connecticut
Southern Methodist University
University of Delaware
Indiana University
Michigan State University
University of Iowa
Miami University of Ohio
University of Colorado
Baylor University
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SUNY College of Environmental
Science and Forestry
Marquette University
University of Denver
Auburn University
Clark University
Drexel University
Iowa State University
North Carolina State University
St. Louis University
University of Vermont
SUNY - Stony Brook
University of Alabama
U.S. News & World Report Rankings of
Best Colleges - Up & Coming National
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University of Maryland Baltimore County
George Mason University
Northeastern University
Drexel University
Arizona State University
University of Central Florida
Indiana University - Purdue
University - Indianapolis
(IUPUI)
University of Denver
University of Southern
California
University of Vermont
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Clemson University
Emory University
Rice University
University of South CarolinaColumbia
North Carolina State
University
Ohio State University
University of California - San
Diego
University of Cincinnati
University of North Texas
U.S. News & World Report Rankings of
Best Colleges - Up & Coming Liberal Arts
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Hendrix College
Agnes Scott College
Davidson College
Furman University
Calvin College
Dickinson College
University of
Richmond
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Ursinus College
Allegheny College
College of St.
Benedict
Reed College
Stonehill College
University of North
Carolina - Asheville
Some Top Schools for the
Visual Arts - listed alphabetically
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Art Academy of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Art Institute of Chicago (Chicago, Ill.)
Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Cleveland Institute of Art (Cleveland, Ohio)
Kansas City Art Institute (Kansas City, Mo.)
Maryland Institute College of Art (Baltimore, Ma.)
Memphis College of Art (Memphis, Tenn.)
Minneapolis College of Art & Design (Minneapolis,
Minn.)
 Montserrat College of Art (Beverly, Mass.)
 Pratt Institute (Brooklyn, N.Y.)
 Rhode Island School of Design (Providence, R.I.)
 Savannah College of Art & Design (Savannah, Ga.)
U.S. News & World Report - Best
Music Schools - listed alphabetically
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Arizona State University
Cleveland Institute of Music
Curtis Institute of Music
Eastman School of Music
Florida State University
Indiana University Bloomington
Juilliard School of Music
Manhattan School of Music
Mannes College of Music
Northwestern University
New England Conservatory
of Music
Yale University
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Oberlin Conservatory of
Music
Peabody Conservatory of
Music
University of Cincinnati
College Conservatory of
Music
University of Colorado
University of Illinois
University of Michigan
University of North Texas
University of Southern
California
University of Texas-Austin
University of Wisconsin
Some Top Schools for Dance
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Butler University
California Institute of the Arts
Florida State University
Indiana University
The Juilliard School
North Carolina School of the
Arts
Ohio State University
Point Park University
Rutgers University
Southern Methodist
University
Stephens College
University of Southern
Mississippi
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University of Illinois
University of Michigan
University of Utah
The Ailey School
Ballet Austin Summer
Program
Boston Ballet/Boston
Conservatory
Duke University
Gustavus Adolphus College
Marin Dance Theater
New York University Gallatin
School of Individual Study
Stanford University
University of Florida
Some Top Schools for Theater
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Boston University
Carnegie Mellon
University
Duke University
Emerson University
Indiana University
The Juilliard School
New York University
Southern Methodist
University
Florida State University
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Fordham University
Northwestern University
Pepperdine University
Rutgers University
Mason Gross School of
the Arts
Syracuse University
University of Minnesota
Guthrie BFA Acting
Program
Virginia Commonwealth
University
Some Top Schools for
Musical Theater
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Ball State University
 Boston Conservatory
 Carnegie Mellon
University
 Florida State University
 Millikin University
 Notre Dame University
 Otterbein University
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Point Park University
 Roosevelt University
 Stephens College
 University of the Arts
 University of Evansville
 University of Cincinnati
 University of Oklahoma
 Wright State University
Some Top Schools for Theatrical
Design and Production
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Ball State University
DePaul University
Indiana University
Ohio State University
Millikin University
North Carolina School
of the Arts
 Northern Kentucky
University
 Western Kentucky
University
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Point Park University
Southern Methodist
University
 University of Cincinnati
 University of Evansville
 University of Louisville
 University of Kentucky
 University of
Texas/Austin
 University of
Wisconsin/Madison
The Academic Common
Market
If the program you are interested in isn’t
offered in Kentucky, you may be able to pay
in-state tuition at an out-of-state school
through the Academic Common Market.
 Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi,
Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee,
Virginia, and West Virginia participate at the
undergraduate and graduate levels.
 Florida, North Carolina, and Texas participate
at the graduate level.
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Hints For A Campus Visit
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Schedule visits on teacher
in-service days and spring break
Make an appointment for your tour
Visit In-session
Stay overnight when possible
Include your parents
Meet with an admissions officer
Verify admissions requirements
Discuss your chances for success
Obtain a school calendar and
catalogue
Determine college costs
Ask about financial aid opportunities
Ask about student/teacher ratio for
freshmen
Ask about Honors Programs
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Meet with faculty
Ask questions about academic
requirements and offerings
Attend a class
Ask about placement record
Identify career-planning services
Tour the campus/classrooms/labs
Tour the dorms/dining facilities
Tour the recreational facilities
Tour the city or town
Talk to students
Find out about student activities
Inquire about campus life
Investigate transportation options
Keep note about your visit
Write thank you notes
Top Five Tips for Juniors in
Preparation for College Applications
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Standardized Tests - complete all standardized tests your
junior year and retake those with low scores.
Grades and Classes - junior year grades are the most
important (you are now settled in your routine; more demanding
courses predict college performance; classes you choose speak
volumes about your motivation and intellectual curiosity).
Teacher/Counselor Recommendations - if you share an
intellectual interest with a teacher they are more likely to give
you a good college recommendation. Get to know your
counselor and connect with teachers you want to write for you.
Activities - the way in which you spend your time outside the
classroom serves as testimony to your moral fiber; assess
whether your activities reflect a depiction of your interests and
passions.
Opportunities - admissions officers look for students who step
out of their comfort zone and seek new experiences. Ignoring
an opportunity does not appeal to college admissions officers.
Everything counts … NOW!
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Grades and Credits are used to determine the GPA
AP Courses are weighted on a 5 point scale
All Advanced, Honors, and Comprehensive Classes
are weighted on a 4 point scale
 Eligibility in Sports and Extracurricular and/or Cocurricular activities are based on academic
performance
 Placement in honors, advanced, and advanced
placement classes and awards that will be listed on
the college application
 All grades, courses, and credits earned will be listed
on your TRANSCRIPT!
What is a TRANSCRIPT??
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The transcript is the report sent to colleges
that reflects every semester of high school
that you have completed
Courses you have taken and credits earned
each semester are on the transcript
The level of rigor of each class is included on
the transcript (AP, Advanced, Honors, etc.)
Your total cumulative weighted and
unweighted GPA is on the transcript
Your attendance record in on the transcript
Grades include all pluses and minuses, A’s,
B’s, C’s, D’s, and U’s!!!!
How To Be Successful
Push yourself to take classes that
reflect as strong and as rigorous an
academic curriculum that you can
handle successfully
 Unplug yourself from the Internet and
TV.
 Learn to develop your “intellectual
appetite”
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Get Involved …..
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Find your passion and follow it! Develop yourself as
a leader in that area if possible
 Select school activities that will demonstrate your
passion or leadership in the subject areas you are
passionate about
 Discover what is available in the community, your
church, scouting, recreational sports, charitable
organizations, etc. that will enhance your experience
and resume
 Volunteer as much as you can
Manual Activities
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Academic Teams
Athletics
Beta Club
Chess Club
Computer Club
Creative Writing
Crimson Record
Drama/Theatrical Productions
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
French Club
French Scrabble
Future Business Leaders
German Club
High School Red Cross
Instrumental/Vocal Music
Key Club
Latin Club
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Math Club
Math Team
National Art Honor Society
National Honor Society
Odyssey of the Mind
Principal’s Advisory Committee
Red Cross Blood Drive
Science Club
Spanish Club
Spanish Scrabble
Student Council
Students Against Drunk Driving
Visual Arts Club
WHAS Crusade for Children
Yearbook
YPAS Ensembles
More new clubs every year!!!!
Monitor Academic Progress
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Do not assume that someone will contact you if there is a
problem with your academic progress
Keep in contact with your teachers and your counselors
Develop strong study skills and time management techniques
Work on building a strong vocabulary and refine your ability to
speak in public
READ, READ, and READ more! Practice and refine your
talents
Turn all assignments in on time!
Know when progress reports and grades will be mailed home
Take advantage of as many educational enrichment activities as
you can - summer workshops, camps, honor symposiums,
leadership seminars, etc.
Build your college resume by engaging in a well rounded
balance of academically rigorous classes, athletic participation,
participation in the arts, membership in worthwhile clubs,
leadership positions, community service activities, and giving of
your time for the betterment of mankind
Finding the Balance … Plan
Ahead!
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With the everyday stresses of being a student, making good
grades, meeting new friends, making choices and decisions,
becoming involved in activities, etc… it is important to find the
PROPER BALANCE.
Each student, with the help of parents, teachers, and
counselors, must find that balance. Remember, don’t over
extend yourself, but aim to reach your fullest POTENTIAL!
Plan Ahead - develop appropriate relationships with your
counselor and those teachers you will be asking to write your
letters of recommendation - they need to know who you are now
so they can speak highly of you in comparison to other students
they have known throughout their career.
Identify special characteristics about yourself that set you apart
from other students who have the same GPA and Test Scores.
Clean up your face-book and my-space accounts now! 25% of
all colleges and universities now look at your accounts when
making college admission decisions.
Helpful Hints
If you see your grades slipping, try some of these interventions:
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ESS (Extended School Services) work after school with a
teacher
Peer Tutoring (National Honor Society) work after school with
outstanding students
Staying after school to work with your own teacher
Form study groups with other members of your class
Weekly progress reports (available from your counselor)
Assignment notebooks and planners
Structured study time at home. School is not the only place to
study and do homework
Participate in class. Be visible and care about what you’re
learning.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle which includes proper diet, exercise,
sleep, and stay away from the use of illegal drugs and alcohol
and anyone you know who may use them
Questions and Answers