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Welcome to Parent Information Night For Parents of Juniors and Seniors

Topics of Discussion. Guidance Web SiteCollege Search

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Welcome to Parent Information Night For Parents of Juniors and Seniors

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    1. Welcome to Parent Information Night For Parents of Juniors and Seniors

    2. Topics of Discussion Guidance Web Site College Search & Visitations PSAT/SAT/ACT test dates Dual credit courses College Applications Transcripts (e-transcript) Scholarships Financial Aid

    3. Starting the College Search Now is the time for juniors to start looking at colleges Attend the college fair on September 27th . Search the internet, college handbooks and viewbooks Explore careers and interests at www.kudernavigator.com Visit a college in the spring Visit colleges of interest next summer

    4. College Visitations Contact the admissions office two weeks in advance to set up the appointment Contact Mrs. Hopkins for a College Leave Form (or print off of web site) and submit before the visit Student must return a verification form on the day following the visit to Mrs. Hopkins

    5. What to expect on the visit Meet with the office of admissions Take a campus tour Meet with someone in your planned academic major May meet with the office of financial aid (private colleges usually) Attend a class

    6. Tests for Juniors/Seniors PSAT – Wed, October 13th in a.m. for 10th & 11th PSAT is $13.00 SAT Reasoning Test and/or ACT – take during the spring of the junior year SAT/ACT retakes no later than Dec. of senior year ISTEP retest for some on Sept 14, 15, & 16

    7. ACT/SAT National Test Dates 2010-2011 ACT Sept 11, 2010 Oct 23, 2010 Dec 11, 2010 Feb 12, 2011 April 9, 2011 June 11, 2011 www.actstudent.org SAT Oct 9, 2010 Nov 6, 2010 Dec 4, 2010 Jan 22, 2011 March 12, 2011 May 7, 2011 June 4, 2011 www.collegeboard.com

    8. Dual Credit Courses All are offered through OCU SAT/ACT not required by OCU C or better for eligibility Cost $25 per credit hour Enrollment for full year courses in January Enrollment process Credit transfer

    9. College Application Process What the parent does: Discuss college options Visit schools with your son/daughter Help your son/daughter organize materials Support them through the process What you do NOT do: Complete the applications for your son/daughter

    10. College Application Process What the student does: Watch the deadlines Complete the applications Apply to at least one “sure” college in terms of admission standards & cost Apply online and request online transcript - OR – Turn in completed application to guidance office (MUST include addressed, stamped envelope) Be neat and use ink if completing a paper application

    11. College Application Process What the counselor does: Completes counselor page and transcript online - OR – Completes the counselor section or page Prepares the “official transcript” Mails completed application with transcript to the college/university

    12. More on College Applications Many colleges prefer on-line applications and transcripts Is counselor form/signature page needed? Thanksgiving is recommended deadline for submitting applications If letter of recommendation is needed, allow two (2) weeks

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