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Oak Ridge High School Class of 2015

Oak Ridge High School Class of 2015. Senior Seminar August 28 th and 29 th , 2014. GOALS for this SEMINAR…. Your HS Transcript - Is it correct? How do I release it/request it/send it off? Graduation Requirements – will they be met by the end of May? Testing – ACT + S AT + AP

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Oak Ridge High School Class of 2015

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  1. Oak Ridge High School Class of 2015 Senior Seminar August 28th and 29th, 2014

  2. GOALS for this SEMINAR… • Your HS Transcript -Is it correct? How do I release it/request it/send it off? • Graduation Requirements – will they be met by the end of May? • Testing – ACT + SAT + AP • What are you going to do after you graduate? (May 28, 2015!) - 4 year College/University - 2 year Community College - Technical School - Military (Talk to your recruiters) - Work/Apprenticeship - GAP Year • Applying to College - Finding the best fit for you… • How are you going to PAY for Life After High School?

  3. The Senior Checklist… It’s ORANGE – put those dates in your phones!

  4. Your High School TRANSCRIPT… • Check it over and complete the Transcript Info Sheet (BLUE) • Turn it into the Counseling Office by Friday. Sept. 5th • Your corrected info is used to calculate your GPA (6 semesters) and corresponding Class Rank. Our Goal is to have this finalized information available to you, and ready to be sent out to schools, by the end of September

  5. Graduation Requirements Letter… • This letter is WHITE • Check it over, get it signed, and turn it into the Counseling Office byFriday. Sept. 5th • These are the courses you need to pass in order to graduate on May 28th, 2015 • If you have questions/concerns about this letter and courses listed (like you are not taking one this year) you need to see your school counselor ASAP – Graduation Requirements are Your Responsibility!

  6. Sending off your HS Transcript… • Student and Parent/Guardian sign the BLUE “Authorization for Release of Transcripts” form and turn it into the Counseling Office by Friday. Sept. 5th • Transcripts must be sent from the school in order to be considered official – students request these to be sent through Ms. Moye (ORHS Registrar) • See the SALMON colored Transcript Information sheet for specific instructions: • How to use the transcript request log-in-book in Ms. Moye’s Office • Online Transcripts (ex. Common App) VS mailed • DEADLINE, DEADLINES, DEADLINES!

  7. TESTING… What You Need to Know • See TAN sheet for dates/descriptions + WHITE sheet for Prep • Pay attention to what test(s) you need for college admission (ACT? SAT? Subject Test?) and which AP courses the school accepts/score needed (see collegeboard.org) • Check schools Scholarship Info for guaranteed $ based on ACT/SAT + GPA • ACT/SAT scores must be sent from the testing agency to colleges and the NCAA. Schools typically accept either test but may prefer one or the other • The cost of the ACT/SAT test allows you to send scores to four schools – there is a fee to send it out to more or at a later date (this is done through ACT or SAT) • College Admissions Counselors say they are looking at the students best scores (but not all schools “super-score”) • Does the college let you test out of certain subjects and earn retroactive credits for taking a higher level course (ex. World Languages)?

  8. What Are You Going To Do AFTER YOU GRADUATE? • 4 year College/University - Public VS Private, In-State VS Out-of-State SELECTIVE-SCHOOL SEMINAR is Thurs. 9/18 before or after school • 2 year Community College (ex. PSCC or RSCC) - Associates Degree for TRANSFER or CAREER • Technical School - programs last from 2 to 20+ monthsand most have waiting lists • Military - Talk to your recruiters, ROTC programs • Work/Apprenticeships • GAP Year (Service/Missions/Life Experiences) - Get accepted to a school and ask for a deferral

  9. Applying for Post-Secondary Education… • Institutional Application VS Common Application • Early Decision(Binding!) VS Early Action (Single-Choice or not) VS Regular Decision • NCAA – if you considering competing in college athletics at the Division 1 or 2 level, you need to see your counselor to go over required Clearinghouse forms and qualification information • Consider creating a separate/professional email address for college apps • The SALMON sheet contains ORHS contact info that may be needed to complete your applications • DEADLINES – are different from school to school and for different entities within the same school

  10. FINDING YOUR BEST “MATCH or FIT” • Educational Match… Does the school offer programs that match your interest/needs/goals? Does the academic rigor fit your aptitude/preparation? • Geographical Match… Close to home or a different part of the country? Rural or Urban? Ski or Surf? • Social Match… Big School? Small School? Greek Life? Commuter School? Diversity? Single-Gender? • Spiritual Match… Does it offer a community that feels like home? • Financial Match…In-State VS Out-of-State tuition, Public VS Private, Aid, Housing, Travel, Fees • Fight the temptation to focus only on “name brand” schools • “There are no bad colleges, just bad matches” • “COLLEGE IS A MATCH TO BE MADE, NOT A PRIZE TO BE WON.”

  11. Factors in The College Admission Decision Factor Considerable Importance • Grades in College Prep Classes 83.4% • Strength of Curriculum 65.7% • ACT/SAT scores 59.3% • Grades in all Courses 46.2% • Essay/Writing Sample 26.6% • Demonstrated Interest 23% • Counselor Recommendation 19.4% • Teacher Recommendation 19.0% • NACAC Admissions Trend Survey of 1914 college admissions officers

  12. MORE… Visiting Schools – seeSALMONsheet + don’t forget virtual tours. Visit a variety of schools – Fall Break works. Demonstrated Interest is used when making admissions decisions (write thank you emails/ask smart questions/etc.) Letters of Recommendation - ask the counselor/teacher at least 3 weeks before the due date (see PINK sheet) and make sure you have your Student Information Sheet (TAN), AcademicResume, and Confidential Teacher Comment Forms (PURPLE) completed and submitted Mock Interviews – make an appointment with Ms. Bucci (Counseling Dept. Secretary) – these help!

  13. How to pay for all this? • See all the GREEN papers in your folder • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) – complete right after Jan 1st 2015 • Your Financial Aid Package – what the school puts together based on your FAFSA Expected Family Contribution(EFC) - Scholarships, Grants, Work-Study, Loans • TN Lottery HOPE Scholarship (Private/Public/4yr/2yr) • Tennessee PROMISE (2 yr. Schools – see forms) – Nov. 1st Deadline – complete application at www.TNPromise.gov • Local Scholarships (White) + Green Scholarship Sheets (ORHS Counseling Website, facebook, your English classes) Attend the ORHS College Financial Aid Seminar on Dec. 3rd

  14. What else… • Take a look at the Organizational Worksheet on the back of the Sr. Checklist or use a system that works for you • Senior Checklist Dates… Please share these with your Family! This is that ORANGE sheet • See the PINK sheet for College Admissions Info Dates • ORHS College Fair – Mon. Sept. 29th 5:30-7:00 pm in the Wildcat Arena • Make an appointment with your Counselor regarding your post-high school plans – have your parents/family join you… their input/support can be valuable • You NEED to ASK QUESTIONS and not miss DEADLINES

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