Transcript Welcome back to school

Class of 2014
Classroom Presentation
presented by
Oakland High School
Guidance Department
Counseling Department
• Jana Dickey A-E
• [email protected]
• Jessica Johnson F-L
• [email protected]
• Missy Blissard M-R
• [email protected]
• Teri Pigg S-Z
• [email protected]
• Meredy Clifton-Graduation
Coach [email protected]
• Laura Davis-Secretary
[email protected]
Our Objective:
• All stakeholders will gain knowledge and
skills to assist students in achieving career
goals.
Plans After High School
Career Planning
We define
COLLEGE
to mean any kind of formal
education after high school
Graduation Requirements
Class 2013
 4 Credits – English
 4 Credits – Math
 3 Credits – Science
 3 Credits – Social
Studies
 2 Credits – Foreign
Lang
 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
18
22
21or 22
24 or 23
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
• IB Diploma
• 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
For Every 100 Ninth-Graders
Tennessee Students
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71 – Graduate from High School
44 – Enter College
29 – Return to College for their 2nd Year
19 – Earn a Bachelor’s Degree within 6
years
• Source: The National Center for Higher Education Management
System
The more you learn…the more you
earn
Combating Senioritis
No vaccine
No medical treatment
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Combating Senioritis
Remain excited, active, and focused
Maintain a challenging course load
Keep a calendar of activities/deadlines
Maintain strong academic & personal
habits
• What colleges expect
• Enjoy your senior year-RESPONSIBLY
• Be careful…..it can be contagious
Post Secondary Education is VITAL!!
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Skills and Knowledge
More Career Opportunities
Greater Income capabilities
Commitment
Continue to Grow and Develop
Certification Opportunities
Plans After High School
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Community College – 2 year
Four Year Colleges – Bachelor’s degree
Specialty Colleges – Art, Business
Technical Centers – short term training
Military
Work Force
Where To Go – Consider This.
What’s important to you.
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Location / Environment
Housing / Facilities
College Size
Majors
Special Programs
Admission Requirements
Cost
www.planningyourdreams.org
• Tennessee College and Career Planning
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• Activation Code N3696544XVK
See your counselor
College Search
• Attend College Fairs
• Visit with College
Reps
• Arrange Campus
Visits
• Virtual Tour
• Excused absence
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
MTSU
Guaranteed Admission:
3.0 GPA or 22 ACT
2.7 GPA and ACT 19
Admission by review
 Scholarship Deadline – December 1
 Honors College – 3.5 GPA/25 ACT
 www.mtsu.edu (Future Students)
University of Tennessee
Knoxville
Freshman Class of 2012
Mid Range Core GPA 3.37-4.63
Mid Range Average ACT 25-29
 Early Action/Competitive Scholarship &
 Honors Program-November 1
 Regular Decision-December 1
 http://vip.utk.edu or www.commonapp.org
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 and 19 ACT
2.5 GPA and 17 ACT
 Scholarship Deadline – December 15
 www.tntech.edu
www.tntransferpathway.org
Tennessee College Transfer
Guarantee
What is a transfer student?
• Any student that intends to transfer from a
public TN community college to a 4 year
TN college or university
• PATHWAYS by:
major
campus
admission guarantee
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.ttcmurfreesboro.edu
Benefits of a Technical School:
Affordability
Short Duration of Courses
Employment Opportunities
Practical Training
Mike Rowe Foundation
www.mikeroweWORKS.com
• Trade Schools
• Apprenticeships
• Skills
2013 College APP Week
www.collegefortn.org
• September 30-October 4
• Opportunity to apply to college
• First-Generation students
Early Decision & Early Action
• Early Decision (Binding) – Binding is
binding! Only one EA app should be
submitted. If accepted must attend.
• Early Action – Are not binding
The Common Application
• www.commonapp.org
• One application for over 400 institutions
• Same is true for recommendations, mid
year reports, and end of year report
CSS/Financial Profile
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A financial aid service of College Board
www.collegeboard.com
Over 600 institutions use the profile
Determine eligibility for non federal aid
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
ACT
Tennessee uses the EPAS System
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EXPLORE – 8th grade
PLAN – 10th grade
ACT – 11th grade
ACT College Readiness Benchmark
Scores
• English=18,Math=22,R=21or
22,Science=24 or 23
• Predicts College Success
ACT Registration
www.act.org
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ACT Prep
ACT Workshop (Sycamore Learning)
October 14&15 at 3:30-6:00
www.prepforthefuture.com – fee $79
www.march2success.com – online free
resource
October 26 and December 14
SAT
www.collegeboard.com
• PSAT – optional as a sophomore or junior
• National Merit Scholarship Competition(Jr)
• My College Quick Start – provides
feedback and college search
• SAT Test and SAT Subject Tests
• PSAT College Readiness Scores
• Critical Reading=50,Math=50,Writing=49,
Composite=152
Money for College
In 2009, the average cost for one year at a public 4 year
college was approximately $18,000. The average cost for a
private 4 year college was over $35,000
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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
Guest Speaker
Lana Craig on
November 19 at 6:00 PM
Student Outreach Service
Ed South
Tennessee Student Assistant
Corporation
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Tennessee Lottery Scholarship Program
www.TN.gov/collegepays
TSAC Programs
College Goal Sunday
Tennessee Education Lottery
Scholarship Program
Hope - $4000(4yr) $2000(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
• Because most financial aid is need based
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal
Student Aid)
• Available after January 1, 2014
• www.pin.gov
• www.fafsa.gov
• Priority deadline is February 15, 2014
Scholarship Searches
Millions of scholarship dollars go unclaimed each
year.
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Start early
Takes a lot of time and effort
Get organized
Recommendation letter request
Transcript Request
Answer ALL questions
Other Scholarship Resources
• E-mail
• University website
• Local scholarships (Civic Organizations)
• Church
• Employer
• Internet Search
**College Planning Guide/Power Point will
be posted on our web page
65% of all students graduate in
debt!
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
Small-college campus life
Registering with the Selective
Service
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www.sss.gov
It’s the LAW
Before your 18th birthday
Males only
Federal Financial Aid
Graduation Attire
Strictly Enforced!
• Males:Dark dress pants/Collared dress
shirt and tie/Black dress shoes
• NO JEANS or KHAKIS
• Females:Dark dress, skirt, or dress
pants/Black dress shoes
• NO FLIP FLOPS
• Dress code check in
• Disruptive Behavior
Cap and Gown
Invitation Orders
• November 11 during PAT
• Return on November 18 for orders during
lunch
• www.jostens.com
Job Shadow Day
March 4, 2014
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Chance to investigate a career
Deeper understanding of the field
Will help solidify postsecondary goals
Senior Requirement
Must take final exam
Financial Aid Workshop
• November 19 at 6:00 PM
• Lecture Room
• TSAC Representative
Class of 2014
Sunday, May 25, 2014 5:30 PM
at Williamson County AgExpo Park