Transcript Welcome back to school

Welcome to Junior Parent Night
Class of 2016
presented by
Oakland High School
Counseling Department
Counseling Department
• Jana Hudson A-E
• [email protected]
• Jessica Johnson F-L
• [email protected]
• Missy Blissard M-R
• [email protected]
• Teri Pigg S-Z
• [email protected]
• Marsha Thompson Grad
Coach
• [email protected]
• Jane Lisle Secretary
• [email protected]
Objective:
• To review graduation requirements and
consider postsecondary options to help
reach educational and career goals
Life After High School
Career Planning
We define
COLLEGE
as any kind of formal education
after high school
Graduation Requirements
Class 2016
 4 Credits – English
 4 Credits – Math
 3 Credits – Science
 3 Credits – Social
Studies
 2 Credits – Foreign
Language
 1 Credit – Fine Art
 1.5 Credit –
Wellness/PE
 .5 Credit – Personal
Finance
 3 Credits – Focused
Pathway
 1 Credit – Electives
23 Total Credits
Required
Diploma with Honors
ACT Benchmarks
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English
Math
Reading
Science
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Diploma with Distinction
3.0 GPA & One of the following
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Governor’s School
All State Musical Organizations
National Merit Finalist or Semi Finalist
ACT score of 31 or higher
Score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP exams
Score of 4 or higher on 2 or more IB exams
IB Diploma Candidate
12 or more hours of postsecondary credit
Valedictorian Requirements
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4.0 GPA
12 Honors or Above Courses
Honors Diploma
Distinction Diploma
Post Secondary Education is VITAL!!
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Increase Skills and Knowledge
More Career Opportunities
Greater Income Capabilities
Certification Opportunities
Life After High School
• Community Colleges – Associate’s Degree
(2 year)
• Four Year Colleges – Bachelor’s degree
• Specialty Colleges – Art, Business
• Technical Centers – short term training
• Military
• Work Force
www.planningyourdreams.org
• Tennessee College & Career Planning
• Activation Code = N3794375FHS
College Search
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Attend College Fairs
Visit College Reps
Arrange Campus Visits
Virtual Tours
Excused Absence
OHS Mini College Fair
Thursday, January 29
During all 3 lunches
in the gym
College Fair
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Patterson Park
January 24, 2015
10:00 am- 2:00 pm
Rutherford County college bound high
school seniors, juniors, sophomores,
freshmen and parents invited to attend
College Fair
• NACAC
• Memphis (Agricenter International)
February 24 6:00- 8:00
February 25 9:00-11:30
• Nashville (Music City Center)
April 26 1:00-4:00
Career Cluster Showcase
Featuring: Arts, Audio/Visual
Technology & Communication
Thursday, February 5
during all 3 lunches
in the gym
What Do Colleges Look For When
Selecting Students to Admit?
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Challenging courses
Grades/effort
ACT/SAT scores
Leadership development
Community service
Work experiences
Letters of recommendation
Unique/special talents or experiences
GAME TIME!!!
• The Great Sorting Game
• Audience Participation
Where To Go – Consider This
What’s important to you (the
student)?
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Cost
Admission Requirements
Location/Environment
School Size
Majors
Special Programs
Housing/Facilities
MTSU
Guaranteed Admission -3.0 GPA/22 ACT
Conditional Admission – 2.7 GPA/19 ACT
 Scholarship Deadline – December 1
 Honors College – 3.5 GPA/25 ACT
 www.mtsu.edu (Future Students)
University of Tennessee
Knoxville
Class of 2014
Mid Range Core GPA 3.41+
Mid Range ACT 24-29
 Early Action/Competitive Scholarship &
 Honors Program-November 1
 Regular Decision-December 1
 http://vip.utk.edu
University of Tennessee
Chattanooga
Admission Requirement
2.85 GPA/18 ACT or 2.5 GPA/21 ACT
 Scholarship Deadline – December 1
 www.utc.edu/apply
 Degree in 3 – 3.0 GPA/21 ACT
Tennessee Technological University
in Cookeville
Admission Requirement
2.0 GPA/19 ACT
2.5 GPA/17 ACT
 Scholarship Deadline – December 15
 www.tntech.edu
www.tntransferpathway.org
Tennessee College Transfer
Guarantee
Tennessee Promise
• Beginning with the class of 2015, students
in TN can apply for this scholarship which
will provide two-years tuition-free
education at a community college or
technical school in TN.
Motlow State Community College
www.mscc.edu
Benefits of a Community College:
Saves Money
Improve GPA
Basic Requirements
Family Ties
Tennessee College of Applied
Technology
www.tcatmurfreesboro.edu
Benefits of a Technical School:
Affordability
Short Duration of Courses
Employment Opportunities
Practical Training
Application Checklist
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Watch for application deadline
On-line application
Application fee
Initial transcript ($2 fee)
Scholarship deadline (IMPORTANT)
ACT/SAT
Recommendations
The Common Application
• www.commonapp.org
• One application for over 400 institutions
• Same is true for recommendations, mid
year reports, and end of year reports
• Still pay application fee for colleges to
individual colleges though
ACT/SAT
What is the difference?
• Both fulfill the same role in the admission
process
• Both have college readiness benchmarks
• ACT is content based
• SAT test critical thinking/problem solving
• Your strength and weakness
Junior ACT Date
March 3, 2015
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Free
Reportable Score
Test during a school day
School will complete registration for you
ACT Test Prep
• ACT Workshop (Sycamore Learning)
February 25 & 26 at 3:30
Register at www.prepforthefuture.com
– fee $79
• www.march2success.com – online free
resource
• www.actstudent.org- ACT registration site,
online resources
Money for College
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• Financial Aid Overview
Grants- financial need
Scholarships- awarded for academic
achievement, talent, skill and/or financial
need
Loans- money borrowed that must be
repaid
Work Study- money earned by working on
campus
Tennessee Student Assistance
Corporation
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Tennessee Lottery Scholarship Program
www.tn.gov/collegepays
TSAC Programs
College Goal Tennessee
Tennessee Education Lottery
Scholarship Program
Hope – Up to $1750(4yr) $1500(2yr)
GPA 3.0 or ACT 21
General Assembly Merit (GAMS) - $1000
GPA 3.75 and ACT 29
Wilder-Naifeh - $2000
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Completing the Necessary Forms
• Most financial aid is need based
• FAFSA (FREE Application for Federal
Student Aid)
• Available after January 1, 2016
• www.pin.gov
• www.fafsa.gov
• Priority deadline is February 15, 2016
Scholarship Search Survival Skills
• Millions of unclaimed scholarship dollars each year
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Start early
Get organized
Request letters of recommendation
Request Transcripts
Answer ALL questions
Meet deadlines
Scholarship Resources
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OHS Guidance webpage
Email
University websites
Scholarship search engines
Civic organizations
Church
Employer
**College Planning Guide/Power Point will be
posted on our web page
NCAA Eligibility Center
www.eligibilitycenter.org
• Must register
• 16/14 core courses
• Test scores
NAIA Eligibility Center
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www.PlayNAIA.org
3.0 GPA
18 ACT
Over 300 campuses
Smaller colleges
Register with Selective Service
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Males only
www.sss.gov
It’s the LAW
Before 18th birthday
Federal Financial Aid
2014-2015
Youth Leadership Rutherford
• www.rutherfordbep.org/programs/ylr
• Applications due February 11, 2015 to
Chamber of Commerce
Spring Test Dates
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AP Exams – May 6-May 13
IB Exams – May 6-May 22
Writing Assessment – February 2-27
EOC Exams – May 4-May 8
Academic Pep Rally
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
What are your goals?
Work to make them happen!
Graduation Attire
Strictly Enforced
• Males: dark pants/collared dress shirt and
tie/black dress shoes
• NO JEANS OR KHAKIS
• Females: dark dress, skirt or pants/black
dress shoes
• NO FLIP FLOPS
• Dress code check in
• Disruptive behavior
Job Shadowing
Senior Requirement
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Chance to investigate a career
Develop deeper understanding of the field
Will help solidify postsecondary goals
Requirement during senior year
Must take final exams
Summer Activities
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Senior Pictures
Campus Visits
Summer Programs
Part Time Job
Job Shadow
Volunteer
Spring Registration
Coming Soon!
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Late February
Course Consideration
Challenge and Rigor
Dual Enrollment
Last Day of School
May 27
Pick up report cards