Transcript 4 Year Colleges - FIRESTONE FALCONS

Oct. 2, 2014
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4 credits English
4 credits Math
3 credits Social Studies
3 credits Science
1/2 credit Health
1/2 credit Phys. Ed. (2)
6 credits Electives
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1 unit of a fine arts is required between 7th-12th
grades.
Students must also pass all 5 parts of the
OGT
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English: 4 Years
Math: 4 Years
Science: 4 Years
Soc. Stu.: 4 Years
Foriegn. Lang.: 2 -3
Years
The Arts: 1Year
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4 English credits
4 Math credits including
Algebra I, Algebra II,
and Geometry
4 Science credits,
including Chemistry &
Physics
4 Social Studies credits
3 Credits of one Foreign
Language or 2 credits of
2 foreign languages
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1 Fine Arts credit
Min. of 3.5 G.P.A.
through 12th grade
1800 >SAT, or 27>ACT
COLLEGE
REPRESENTATIVES
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Admissions
Representatives from
colleges across the
state/nation visit
Firestone High School
to reach out to our
students.
CAMPUS VISITS
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Students are
encouraged to take
campus visits. Students
are allowed to take
three campus visits,
during the school-week,
for excused absence.
ACT/SAT
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LETTERS OF
RECOMMENDATION
Register Online
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ACT + Writing
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SAT Vs. SAT
Subject Test
Difference:
ACT-Curriculum
o SAT- Reasoning
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Senior
Autobiography
Addressed and
stamped
envelopes
List of schools
with Deadlines
APPLY
o On-line
o Watch
deadlines
o Make a list and
check it twice
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Visit the Campus
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Take Notes
Review your awards/scholarship monies
Compare Tuition
Pro/Con List
Rural vs. Urban?
 Greek Life?
 Specific Academic Program?
 Housing?
 Campus Life?
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The University of Akron
Tuition and fees
Semester
Academic Year
Ohio resident
$4,867.20
$9,734.40
Nonresident surcharge
$4,182.00*
$9,049.20*
Transportation
$160
$320
Books and supplies
$450
$900
Traditional Dining Plans
Cost/semester
Cost/academic year
19-meal plan
$1,880
$3,760
15-meal plan
$1,727
$3,454
12-meal plan
$1,680
$3,360
Meal Plan
The University of Akron
Housing
Hall
Type
Academic year
Bulger
Suite
$6,956
Exchange Street
Shared Single occupancy $8,908
Apartment
Honors Complex
Orr
$9,308
Shared Single occupancy $8,908
Double occupancy
$7,412
Double occupancy
$6,622
Stark State
College/University
Annual tuition 30
credits per year
Stark State
College*
$ 4,509
Average of Ohio
Public Two-Year
Colleges*
Savings per year
% Savings per year
$ 5,039
$ 530
12%
Brown Mackie
$ 16,450
$ 11,941
265%
National College
$ 15,216
$ 10,707
237%
Herzing University
- Akron Campus*
$ 11,250
$ 6,840
55%
WWW.FIRESTONEFALCONS.ORG
Counselor’s Corner:
Click the tab ‘Senior Class/Alumni’. Then, click
on “SENIORS! Class of 2014’. Lastly, click on
‘Counselor’s Corner’.
Scholarships:
Click the tab ‘Senior Class/Alumni’. Then, click
on “SENIORS! Class of 2014’. Lastly, click on
‘Scholarships’.
Innovation Generation
Criteria: www.firestonefalcons.org
*No separate application.
Cross Reference the Scholarship Book with current available scholarships
www.firestonefalcons.org
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Employment
Military
Tech/Two Year Colleges
Four Year College/University
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Professional Degree
$1735/Week
Doctoral Degree
$1624/Week
Master’s Degree
$1300/Week
Bachelor’s Degree
$1066/Week
Associate’s Degree
$785/Week
Some College
$727/Week
High School Diploma
$652/Week
Less Than
$471/Week
(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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Family Situation
Finances
Maturation
Early Start to Career
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Truck Driver
Retail Sales
Restaurant Chef
Pharmacy Tech
Office Clerk
Home Health Aide
Maintenance/Carpentry
Apprenticeships
Bureau of Labor Statistics
$37,770
$20,990
$40,630
$28,400
$26,610
$21,750
$39,530
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The Job Center
http://www.thejobcenter.biz
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JOGS
Web (snagajob, careerbuilder, monster, akronworks, indeed,
simply hired, niche sites)
Occupational Outlook Handbook
www.bls.gov/oco
College  Career Office
Spring Contacts
http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sk/skillsmap.htm
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Army
Navy
Air Force
National Guard
Marines
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College Assistance
Employment/Job Training
Travel/Cultural Emersion
Patriotism
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Career Assessment
Free
No Obligation
During School
http://official-asvab.com
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Lunchroom Visits
Web
www.army.mil
www.marines.com
www.uscg.mil
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Recruiters
www.navy.com
www.airforce.com
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High Acceptance Rate
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OSU Regional Campus
After 1 year (30 sem. Hours) & min. of 2.0 GPA, student
will automatically be accepted into main OSU-Columbus
campus
Financial
More Career Specific Training
Transferability (TAG/OTM)
http://regents.ohio.gov/transfer/tags/index.php
http://regents.ohio.gov/transfer/otm/index.php
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Stark State College
Cuyahoga Community College
Lorain Community College
Lakeland Community College
North Central State College
Proprietary Schools
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Dental Hygienist
Respiratory Therapist
Radiologic Technologist
Nuclear Technician
Air Traffic Controller
Massage Therapist
Surgical Technologist
Licensed Practical Nurse
(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
$68,250
$54,280
$54,340
$68,090
$108,040
$34,900
$39,920
$40,380
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Web
Guide to Ohio’s Two-Year Colleges
www.ohiocommunitycollege.org
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Application
Scholarships
www.firestonefalcons.org
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Narrow down your choices.
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Check-out each schools webpage for
Application procedure.
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College Catalogue/ On-line Resources
Have a reach school and a safe school
Best Fit for you and your academic/career plans
Check deadlines
Go on College Visits
Begin Application process
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Time Consuming
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Apply Online.
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Undergraduate
Most schools require an application fee, essays,
letters of recommendation, & transcripts.
Don’t be afraid to call the College’s Admission
Department.
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Create Calendar of Deadline Dates
Does your student need to sign-up for the
ACT/SAT?
Offer to look over application, essay, etc.
Encourage College Visits
Look over FASFA and Loan Options together
Holistic Approach
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Be Personable.
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You want to showcase yourself through the essay.
Persistent is a good thing.
Set Yourself Apart
Proof Read
Save your Essays for Later.
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Most schools will require letters of
recommendation.
Senior Autobiography
Folder:
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List of Schools
Due Dates
Stamped and addressed envelopes.
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What is on a transcript?
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Every school will want an official Firestone
High School transcript!
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Grades, Classes, Rank, SAT/ACT scores.
An official transcript is sent from institution to
institution.
Requesting a Transcript
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Some schools have what is called the common
application. Once filled out and completed, a
student may upload and use this for any school
which allows the common app  this saves
TIME!
https://www.commonapp.org/Login
Email address
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Letters of recommendation
School counselors
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FYI…
Most Schools, you can access Common Application
by going to the specific schools webpage and
clicking on apply. You’ll get redirected to Common
App.
 Watch if the school has Supplemental Forms
 Be sure to check: Early Action, Early Decision,
Honors Scholarships/College if that is the route you
want to go.
 Common App. is also used for specific Scholarshipsattached to the school you are applying to.
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 Ex) OSU’s Merit/Honors Scholarship
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Mr. Dan Sandy
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Ms. Karen Hotchkiss
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[email protected]
[email protected]
Ms. Morgan Schumacher
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[email protected]
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Ohio private colleges
participate in the early action
or early decision program.
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Commits a student to go to that school
Is a contract between the student and the
school
Student promise, with acceptance to this
school, to withdraw all other applications
Student can apply Early Decision to only one
school
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Student applies to an institution of preference
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Not a contract between student and school
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Student is not obligated to accept school’s offer
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Student will receive a decision well in advance
of school’s regular response date
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There will be a meeting January 7th at 6:30 in
the cafeteria with a financial aid director from a
local college.
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First come first serve basis. Not based on need!
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January 1-February 14-hot time for FAFSA $$$
Locations throughout Ohio- Akron U
 Offers families help with completion of the FAFSA
 Some sites offer electronic filing of the FAFSA
 www.ohiocollegegoalSunday.org
 www.oasfaa.org
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Want more information? You can contact
Ohio’s College Access Information Hotline @
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1-877-428-8246