Transcript COLLEGE 101 - Kentucky Department of Education

College & Career
Readiness
Madison Southern High School
Welcome Madison Southern Parents
Meet your Counselor
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Steve Case – All Seniors
 [email protected] – 625-6148 Ext. 6220
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Marla Thomas – 9th thru 11th Students A - K
 [email protected] – 625-6148 Ext. 6218
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Celita Eden – 9th thru 11th Students L – Z
 [email protected] – 625-6148 Ext. 6219
What Can College Do For You?
ACT’s PLAN® Program
for Grade 10
PLAN: Practice for the ACT
The PLAN® Includes:
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Tests in English, math, reading, and science—
just like the ACT.
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A guide that explains what your scores mean
and how you can use them.
Administered in September for all 10th Grade
Scores will be Distributed
When the school receives them.
Practice for the SAT
October 17
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9th, 10th, and 11th grade students
Best scores could possibly qualify students
for the Governor’s Scholars Program
11th Grade Scores could possibly qualify
students for National Merit Scholarships
What does the ACT or SAT
mean for me?
• College Admissions
• Scholarships
• Eliminate Remedial Courses
College Entrance Exam - ACT
• ACT – www.actstudent.org
– $34 for Registration
– Highest Possible Score – 36
– The National Average – 21
– Subject Areas
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English – 75 Questions – 45 Minutes
Math – 60 Questions – 60 Minutes
Reading – 40 Questions – 35 Minutes
Science – 40 Questions – 35 Minutes
Optional Writing – 30 Minutes
ACT – 2011-12 Test Dates
ACT – www.actstudent.org
• October 27, 2012
– Deadline September 21st
• December 8, 2012
– Deadline November 2nd
• February 9, 2013
– Deadline January 11th
• April 13, 2013
– Deadline March 8th
• June 8, 2013
– Deadline May 3rd
ACT – New ID Update
ACT – www.actstudent.org
– Now required to upload a self photo on ACT
website when registering for a national test
date.
– Required to have a photo ID at the time of
entering Test Center.
ACT Prep
ACT Prep
• www.march2success.com
• There are ACT prep books in the library
and counseling office you can check out.
College Entrance Exam - SAT
SAT – www.collegeboard.com
– $47 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
Benefits of Taking AP Courses:
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Added Challenge/Prep for College
Extra Credentials for College
Admissions
Weighted GPA
Earn College Credit if the AP Score
meets college criteria
Possibly earn Advanced Placement
in College
EKU NOW! & Berea College
Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity
to take Dual Credit classes with EKU
and/or Berea.
 You must obtain certain ACT scores and
GPA to qualify.
 See a counselor for more information.
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Governor’s Governor’s
Scholar
School for the
Program
Arts
www.kygsp.org
www.kentuckygsa.com
Governor’s Scholars Program
5 Week Residential Summer Program
Between 11th and 12th Grade Year
Applications Available Online (Due Jan 5th)
Nominated by the School and School District
PSAT, SAT, or ACT Required
Visit Website for More Information:
www.kygsp.org
Governor’s School for the Arts
3 Week Residential Summer Program
Students Interested in Creative and Performing Arts
Must currently be a Sophomore or Junior
Application Required and Available Online
Student deadline is December 1st
www.kentuckygsa.com
Creative Writing
Dance
Drama
Instrumental Music
Musical Theater
Visual Art
Vocal Music
Eligibility
• Register Online - $60
– 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
Eligibility
• Division I
– 16 Core Courses
– Minimum 2.0 GPA
– Slide Scale for Test
Scores and GPA
– Uses only Critical
Reading and Math
Sections of SAT
– Uses sum of all four
ACT Sections
• Division II
– 16 Core Courses
– Minimum 2.0 GPA
– Minimum SAT Score
of 820 OR
– Minimum ACT Sum
Score of 68
Eligibility
GPA is calculated for Core Courses ONLY
• Division I
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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)
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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)
Division I Sliding Scale Example
Core GPA
3.450
3.275
3.100
2.950
2.775
2.525
2.225
2.000
SAT
ACT
(Verbal and Math Only)
(Sum of All 4 Subject Areas)
440
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710
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1010
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Eligibility
• www.eligibilitycenter.org
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Meet with Mr. Case to Review Transcript
Register online
Keep track of your account and your eligibility process
Make an appointment with your counselor if you have
questions about your core classes or the worksheet.
Eligibility
• Register Online - $65
– www.playnaia.org
• Official Test Scores MUST be Sent from
ACT and/or SAT
– Use Code 9876
Eligibility
Requirements for Eligibility
(Must meet 2 of 3 below)
1. Minimum ACT of 18 or SAT of 860
2. Achieve an overall minimum GPA of 2.0 on 4.0
scale
3. Graduate in the top half of your class
College Admissions Process
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Varies with College
Early Decision (Binding)
Early Action (Non-Binding)
Regular Decision (Non-Binding)
Contact College Admissions Office or
visit the College Website
College Applications
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Common Applications: www.commonapp.org
Students should complete the application process by
Christmas Break of their Senior Year.
You must request transcripts be sent through the Counseling
Office. Final transcripts will be sent upon graduation.
Make sure YOU have requested ACT send your scores to the
schools at which you are applying. (Keep in mind for March
ACT)
College Visits
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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
Always get a note of attendance from the college
indicating your visit to turn into Mrs. Gabbard.
Seniors - 3 School Days Allowed for College Visits
Juniors/Soph/Fresh – Plan for visits during Fall Break,
Election Day, Spring Break, etc. All visits should be
winding down by the end of 1st semester senior year.
What should I ask?
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Questions for College Students…
• College Reputation
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Has the college lived up to your expectations?
Has anything been a major disappointment?
What is distinctive about the college? Strengths?
Weaknesses?
Is there anything special I should see before I leave?
If you were able to do it all over again, would you still
choose this college? Why?
What would you change if you had the chance?
What should I ask?
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Questions for College Students…
• Housing
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Is it quiet enough to study in the dorms?
Which dorms are good places to live in?
What dorms have a special quality?
What should I ask?
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• Activities
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How difficult is it to make the ______ team?
How can I qualify for the newspaper? Orchestra?
Radio Station? Drama group?
How do I qualify for intramural sports? Clubs?
What were some social, political, or academic issues
that concerned students last year? How did
administration react? Results?
What should I ask?
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Questions for College Students…
• Academics and Faculty
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What classes are taught by professors or by teaching
assistants?
How many hours a week do students typically study?
How easy is it for Freshmen to get classes they want?
Are classes for Freshmen typically large?
Is there good rapport with faculty?
Recommendations
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Provide Senior Profile Sheet
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
College Fairs
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October 19, 2012
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October 9, 2012
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Madison Southern College/Career Fair
Madison Co College Fair @ EKU
October (TBA)
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Central KY College Fair @ Heritage Hall
6:00 – 8:30 (over 150 colleges)
Transcripts
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Requesting transcripts through the
Counseling Office. (Allow 1 week to be
sent.)
Requesting transcripts through
www.kytranscript.org: (To be sent
upon request.)
Credit Requirements
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Graduation Requirements – 23 credits
English
Mathematics
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3 Credits
(ESPS, ESCS, and Biology)
Social Studies
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(Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II)
Science
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4 Credits
3 Credits*
3 Credits
(Integrated Social Studies, World Civilization, and U.S. History)
Health/PE
½ Credit / ½ Credit
Arts/Humanities
1 Credit
Electives
8 Credits
*Students must take Math every year in high school.
Credit Recovery
If you fail a class, you are behind for graduating on time. See a
counselor to take advantage of credit recovery opportunities.
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Credit recovery courses are available through the “Project Succeed”
Program to help students that have fallen behind in the number of
credits needed to graduate.
Students with a standard schedule pursuing a standard diploma may
be scheduled into a credit recovery course a maximum of 1 period
per day.
Students may recover up to one credit per semester, with a
maximum of 6 credits counting toward graduation.
The principal shall consider teacher recommendations prior to placing
students in a credit recovery class.
Credit Recovery
Teacher Recommendations
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_____I recommend the student complete/re-submit current course
work to receive credit this semester.
Course work to be
submitted:______________________________________________
_____I recommend this student complete the course in Credit
Recovery or Summer School.
_____I recommend this student complete the course in Credit
Recovery.
_____I recommend this student retake the entire course.
Service Learning
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Every student must complete 10 hours of Service
Learning prior to graduation.
You can check with any of your teachers, advisor,
or counselor to find out how many you need.
Documentation forms are found just inside the
Guidance Office on the bulletin board.
Infinite Campus Access
Email – [email protected]
Please include whether you:
1. Lost your login information
OR
2. Never used it before
**IC also has an App for I-Phones
Search for: Infinite Campus Mobile Portal
Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority
P.O. Box 798
Frankfort, KY 40602-0798
(800) 928-8926
www.kheaa.com
KHEAA Outreach
Scholarships vs. Grants vs. Student Loans
The Student Loan People
P.O. Box 24266
Louisville, KY 40224-0266
(888) 678-4625
www.studentloanpeople.com
Who Are We?
The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, or KHEAA,
is the state government agency that provides students with:
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Financial aid
– Grants/scholarships
– Work-study
– Loans
Informational services
– Publications
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Outreach counselors
Savings Programs
– Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust
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Getting In – for Seniors
Getting Ready – for Juniors
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Interactive web portal
Single point of information for students, parents, counselors and others, including:
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Online Individual Learning
Plan (ILP)
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Career and college planning
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Online admissions and
financial aid applications
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Financial aid information
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Scholarship searches
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Distance and online learning
opportunities
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Personalized account
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
for Grants and Student Loans
• www.fafsa.ed.gov
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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 Last Sunday in January
– EKU from 2:00 to 4:00
– http://www.kasfaa.com/cgs/
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
for Grants and Student Loans
• FAFSA Workshop at Madison Southern
– (All students/parents welcome)
– November 8, 2012
– January 10, 2013
Where to Find Information
KHEAA – www.kheaa.com
Application status
– Account history
– KEES awards
– College Aid Calculator
– Reference books
For Juniors – Getting Ready
For Seniors– Getting In
http://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/ky/getin/KYGIintro.pdf
http://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/ky/getin/KYGIintro.pdf
Where to Find More Information
Financial Aid Profile:
www.collegeboard.com
Matching Students to Scholarships:
www.fastweb.com
Scholarships Known to Madison Southern Counselors are
on the Madison Southern website. Click on “Counseling”
then find Scholarship Info for your grade level.
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www.madison.kyschools.us/ms
Contact the Individual Colleges/University Scholarship
Offices as soon as possible for additional scholarship
information.
Where to Find More Information
Articles written for students, by students
and career professionals. Valuable
tool for students transitioning into high
school, college, and career. The site
also includes interactive games, tools,
and e-newsletters
www.makingitcount.com
Follow us on Facebook – updated
regularly with Counseling info
www.facebook.com/MSHSEagles
Where to Find More Information
Follow us on Twitter – Once you create
an account, search for
MSHSEagleScholarship and follow
www.twitter.com-MSHSEagles
FREE Online test preparation courses to
improve Math, Language Arts, and
Science as well as test taking
strategies
www.March2Success.com
Where to Find More Information
Ever wonder what jobs you can do with
certain college majors? Visit this
website to find out!
http://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/
What is the ILP?
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
Parents Accessing the ILP:
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www.careercruising.com/ILP/
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See Your Counselor for:
Parent/Guardian Username
Parent/Guardian Password