Transcript COLLEGE 101 - Henry Clay High School

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Henry Clay High School
Meet your Counselor
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Sharron Wesley – Students A – Cole
 [email protected] - 381-3423 Ext. 3310
April Cain – Students Colf - 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, 2013.
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3 week residential program offered for the
states most creative high school students
10th and 11th graders can apply
9 artistic disciplines: creative writing,
dance, drama, instrumental music, musical
theater, visual art, architecture, new media,
and vocal music
Audition and/or review required
Additional info at www.kentuckygsa.com
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Free 3-Week residential summer
program
Students will utilize science, technology,
engineering, art, math and business
skills to turn an idea into a product
Open to 9th, 10th and 11th graders
June 22 – July 12, 2014
Georgetown College
Learn more at http://gse.kstc.com
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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
Human Geography
Environmental Science
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Psychology
European History
Government
Macroeconomics
Art History
Art Studio
French
German
Latin
Spanish
 May
5 through May 16
 Dates and times vary
depending on subject
 Visit the Website:
•www.collegeboard.com
 College
Admissions
 Scholarships
College Entrance Exam - SAT
SAT – www.collegeboard.com
– $51 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.act.org
$36.50 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
2013-2014 National Test Dates
www.actstudent.org
www.collegeboard.com
ACT Test Dates
PSAT Test Dates
SAT Test Dates
September 21
October 16
October 5
October 26
October 19
November 2
December 14
Registration for the PSAT is
closed. There is no space
for additional students at
this time.
December 7
February 8
MARCH 4—STATE ACT
January 25
March 8
All juniors take the ACT at school
April 12
May 3
June 14
June 7
Each test date has a registration deadline approximate 30 days prior to the test date.
Students can register approximately 2 weeks prior to the test date with a late fee.
36 is the highest score on an ACT.
2400 is the highest score on a SAT.
Know what the college requires – ACT or SAT?
What is the minimum score for admissions?
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Register Online - $85
◦ 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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Changes for the Class of 2016
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Division I will have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to
receive Athletic Aid and Practice. For
competition, the GPA will be 2.3.
Division II now requires 16 Core
Courses.
Starting April 1, students must request
final amateurism certification during
their senior year.
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 (NEW)
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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Meet with your Counselor to Review Transcript
Register online at www.eligibilitycenter.org
Keep track of your account and your eligibility process
Take the ACT or SAT and use the code 9999 to have scores
sent to the NCAA
Make an appointment with your counselor if you have
questions about your core classes or the worksheet.
Request final amateurism certification during your senior
year.
Final transcripts will be sent automatically if the student has
completed their registration prior to graduation.
National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics
Requirements are simple!
Graduate from high school AND
meet 2 out of 3 requirements.
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Achieve a minimum
of 18 on the ACT or
860 on the SAT.
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Achieve a minimum
overall high school
2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
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Graduate in the top
half of your high
school class.
www.playnaia.org
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
For Juniors – Getting Ready
http://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/ky/getin/KYGIintro
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For Seniors– 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 January 2014
◦ http://www.kasfaa.com/cgs/
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FAFSA Workshop at Henry Clay
◦ January 2014
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
This year in their Math Class.
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12th Grade Students Update the ILP in their Math 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 Common
App?
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 the College Visit Request Form
1. Hard Copies are in Guidance Office at Henry Clay
2. Return Completed form to your counselor
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Seniors - 5 School Days Allowed for College Visits
Juniors - 3 School Days Allowed for College Visits
 October
7, 2013
 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.