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OVHS Class of 2013

OVHS Class of 2013. Junior Presentation. Right Now. Seek information about the colleges you may want to attend (look into 5-10 schools), or about the military or employment field you are interested in. Compare these choices and review your financial options.

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OVHS Class of 2013

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  1. OVHS Class of 2013 Junior Presentation

  2. Right Now . . . Seek information about the colleges you may want to attend (look into 5-10 schools), or about the military or employment field you are interested in. Compare these choices and review your financial options. Plan visits with your parent(s) to the schools that interest you. Contact the school before visiting! Sign up and prepare for the SAT and/or the ACT exams. Register with the NCAA Clearinghouse (DI and DII). Keep looking for scholarships and financial aid resources. *If you intend to apply for an ROTC scholarship, begin the process now!

  3. SAT DATES AND DEADLINES Winter/Spring Test Information: TEST DATES - Saturdays: March 10, May 5, June 2 REGISTRATION DEADLINES - February 10, April 6, May 8 REGISTER @ www.collegeboard.com

  4. ACT DATES AND DEADLINES Winter/Spring Test information: TEST DATES - Saturdays: February 11, April 14, June 9REGISTRATION DEADLINES - January 13, March 9, May 4REGISTER @ www.actstudent.org

  5. SAT or ACT ? • SAT • Time - 3 hours 45 min. • Scoring • Minus a fraction of a point for wrong answers • No penalty if left blank • Price - $47 • 3 sections • Reading • Math • Writing • ACT • Time - 3.5 – 4 hours • Scoring • No penalty for guessing • No penalty if left blank • Price - $33;$48 • 4 0r 5 sections • English • Reading • Math • Science reasoning • Writing (optional) Most colleges accept BOTH test scores. Many students take practice tests on both and focus on preparing for and taking the one they are likely to perform better on.

  6. Summer • Review your senior year class schedule. Challenge yourself with CP, honors, and AP classes. • Continue visiting, comparing, and narrowing down your school search. • Continue to research employment/military options. • Plan summer activities early. Enrich yourself by volunteering, getting an interesting job or internship, or signing up for special summer learning programs.

  7. Summer (continued)

  8. What Colleges Want . . . *High School Curriculum *Grades *Essay *Involvement/Experiences *Strong Test Scores *Letters of Recommendation *Interview

  9. What Should I Study? What is the most popular college major? INTERESTS SKILLS EXPERIENCES ABILITIES

  10. OVHS College Application Process

  11. Keep in mind… We need TWO WEEKS to prepare your transcript for sending. You must bring us any additional forms to be sent with your transcript. You are responsible for meeting deadlines. Don’t Procrastinate!

  12. Application Terms

  13. Applying Early • BENEFITS • Reduced stress. • Saves time . • More time to prepare, get acclimated. • More time to reassess options if not accepted. • DRAWBACKS • Pressure to decide. • Reduced financial aid options. • Senioritis. • Time crunch to apply to other schools if not accepted.

  14. Looking Ahead SENIOR YEAR • Fall • Individual counselor meeting • SAT/ACT • Applications • Recommendations • Essays • Scholarship search • Winter • No senioritis! • Applications • 1st semester grades • FAFSA • Scholarship search

  15. Questions? You can also set up a meeting with your school counselor.

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