Transcript COLLEGE 101 - Henry Clay High School

Presented by
Henry Clay High School
Meet your Counselor
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Sharron Wesley – Students A – Ch
 [email protected] - 381-3423 Ext. 3310
April Cain – Students Ci - Goll
 [email protected] - 381-3423 Ext. 3313
Rachael Howard – Students Gom – K
[email protected] - 381-3423 Ext. 1152
Jackie Smith – Students L - N
 [email protected] - 381-3423 Ext. 3312
Josh Edwards – Students O - Sl
 [email protected] - 381-3423 Ext. 3309
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Bonnie Barnes – Students Sm - Z
 [email protected] - 381-3423 Ext. 3308
Governor’s
School for the
Arts
www.gsp.ky.gov
www.kentuckygsa.org
5 Week Residential Summer Program
Between 11th and 12th Grade Year
Applications Available Online now
Nominated by the School and School District
PSAT, SAT, or ACT Required
Visit Website for More Information:
www.gsp.ky.gov
Deadline for students to turn in all application
materials is December 2, 2014.
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 31.
www.kentuckygsa.org
Creative Writing
Dance
Drama
Instrumental Music
Musical Theater
Visual Art
Vocal Music
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What is the AP Program?
• College Level Courses
• Most Challenging and Most Rigorous offered in
High School
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Added Challenge
Extra Credentials for College
Admissions
Weighted Credit
Earn College Credit if the AP
Score meets college criteria
Possibly earn Advanced
Placement in College
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English Literature
English Language
Statistics
Calculus I/AB
Calculus II/BC
Biology
Physics
Chemistry
World History
US History
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US Government & Politics
Psychology
European History
Macroeconomics
Art History
Art Studio
French
German
Latin
Spanish
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Exams are given the first of May. Check
www.collegeboard.com to find out which
test is offered when.
Dates and times vary depending on
subject
Visit the Website:
• www.collegeboard.com
 College
Admissions
 Scholarships
College Entrance Exam - SAT
SAT – www.collegeboard.com
– $52.50 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
 ACT
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– www.actstudent.org
$38 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
SEPTEMBER 13
Register by August 8
OCTOBER 25
Register by September 19
DECEMBER 13
Register by November 7
FEBRUARY 7
Register by January 9
March 3 - ALL Juniors take the ACT
Registration is NOT Required
APRIL 18
Register by March 13
JUNE 13
Register by May 8
SAT
OCTOBER 11
Register by September 12
NOVEMBER 8
Register by October 9
DECEMBER 6
Register by November 6
JANUARY 24
Register by December 29
MARCH 14
Register by February 13
MAY 2
Register by April 6
JUNE 6
Register by May 8
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Register Online - $75
(Fee waivers are availabe to
students who have used a fee waiver on the ACT and/or SAT.)
◦ www.eligibilitycenter.org
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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
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Division I
◦ 16 Core Courses
◦ Minimum 2.0 GPA –
increases to 2.3
August 1, 2016.
◦ Slide Scale for Test
Scores and GPA
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Division II
◦ 16 Core Courses
◦ Minimum 2.0 GPA
◦ Minimum SAT Score
of 820 OR
◦ Minimum ACT Sum
Score of 68
Beginning August 1, 2018 –
Minimum GPA of 2.2
required.
GPA is calculated for Core Courses ONLY
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Division I
4 English
3 Math (Algebra I or Higher)
2 Science
1 Additional Math,
Science, or English
◦ 2 Social Studies
◦ 4 Extra Core (Math,
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Science, English, Social Studies,
and/or Foreign Language)
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Division II
3 English
2 Math (Algebra I or Higher)
2 Science
3 Additional English,
Math, or Science
◦ 2 Social Studies
◦ 4 Extra Core (Math,
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Science, English, Social Studies,
and/or Foreign Language)
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)
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www.eligibilitycenter.org
◦ Meet with your Counselor 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.
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
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
 Getting In – for Seniors
 Getting Ready – for Juniors
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◦ Outreach counselors
Savings Programs
◦ Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust
KHEAA – www.kheaa.com
Application status
◦ Account history
◦ KEES awards
◦ College Aid Calculator
◦ Reference books
College Circuit
https://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/CollegeCircuit.pdf
Getting In
http://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/ky/getin/KYGIintro.pdf
Financial Aid Profile:
www.collegeboard.com
Matching Students to Scholarships:
www.fastweb.com
Scholarships Known to Henry Clay Counselors are on
the Henry Clay website. Click on “Counseling” then
find Scholarship Info for your grade level.
www.henryclay.fcps.net
Contact the Individual Colleges/University
Scholarship Offices as soon as possible for additional
scholarship information.
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www.fafsa.ed.gov
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Get Organized
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Determine Dependency Status
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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 Sunday in January
◦ http://www.kasfaa.com/CollegeGoalKY
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FAFSA Workshop at Henry Clay
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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
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www.careercruising.com/ILP/
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EACH YEAR:
9th through 11th Grade Students Update the ILP in their
Social Studies Class.
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12th Grade Students Update the ILP in their English
Class.
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These teachers have usernames and passwords for the
students.
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www.careercruising.com/ILP/
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See Your Counselor for:
Parent/Guardian Username
Parent/Guardian Password
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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
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Check website: www.commonapp.org
to see which colleges accept the
Common Application
Application is available online.
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Provide Resume
Provide Stamps
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
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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
Complete College Visit Form
1. Hard Copies are in the counseling office at Henry Clay
2. Return Completed form to Main Office at Henry Clay
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Seniors - 5 School Days Allowed for College Visits
Juniors - 3 School Days Allowed for College Visits
 October
13, 2014
 Heritage Hall at Lexington
Center (below Rupp Arena)
 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
 Approximately 150 Colleges
Henry Clay
www.henryclay.fcps.net
Fayette County
www.fcps.net
Kentucky Department of Education
www.education.ky.gov
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Email: [email protected]
Request username and password.
Give your name, your child’s name, child’s date of birth, and the
school name.