Bishop Brossart Senior Parent Information Night

1. Bishop Brossart Senior Parent Information Night Class of 2015 September 14, 2014

2. Graduation Information • Senior Retreat • Senior Pictures

3. Agenda • Graduation Requirements • Standardized Tests • College Visits • College Application Process • Early decision (binding) vs. Early Action (not binding) • High School Resume • K.E.E.S. (Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship)

4. Agenda • Scholarships • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) • NCAA/NAIA Student-Athletes • Questions

5. Graduation Requirements • BBHS requires 26 credits • Religion (4) • English (4) • Math (Must pass Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) (4) • Science (3) • Social Studies (3) • Fine Arts (1) • Health/Physical Education (1) • Additional (6)

6. Standardized Tests • ACT College Readiness Standards • English – 18 (KY - 18) • Math – 22 (KY - 19) • Reading – 21 (KY - 20) • Science – 24

7. Standardized Tests • ACT National Testing Dates

8. Standardized Tests • ACT • Register at http://www.actstudent.org/regist/ • Cost is $38.00 with no writing or $54.50 with writing • Review college admission requirements to determine whether or not to take the ACT Writing portion • ACT Fee Waivers • Refer to http://www.act.org to determine eligibility • High School Code: 180-015

9. Standardized Tests • SAT • Mandatory writing section • Critical Reading (800) • Math (800) • Writing (800) • Essay scored on 6 point scale • Many colleges do not factor in the writing scores on admissions decisions

10. Standardized Tests • SAT National Testing Dates

11. Standardized Tests • SAT • Register at http://sat.collegeboard.org/home • Cost is $52.50 for SAT • Cost is $26.00 for subject tests • SAT Fee Waivers • Refer to http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-fee-waivers to determine eligibility

12. Standardized Tests ACT/SAT Composite Comparison

13. Standardized Tests • ACT Prep Classes • Mrs. Ann Greely (Math) / Mr. Ben Darby (English, Reading) / Mrs. Andrea Higgins (Science) • will send information accordingly and can be reached at agreely@bishopbrossart.org , bdarby@bishopbrossart.org, ahiggins@bishopsbrossart.org • TorchPrep • https://www.torchprep.com/ • ACT Bootcamp • www.theactbootcamp.comor 513-549-6776 • NKU Community Connections • www.communityconnections.nku.edu or 859-572-5600

14. College Visits • Set up campus visits • Complete online request form • Frequently asked questions • See handout • Set up meetings with academic departments and advisors • Take virtual tours before you visit campus • Complete form to be excused from class

15. College Search • Where to begin (over 4000 options!) • Test Scores and Selectivity • Type of School • Location • Campus & Housing • Majors & Learning Environment • Sports & Activities • Academic Credit • Tuition • Support Services • Diversity

16. College Search • College Fairs • Northern Kentucky Regional College Fair • Tuesday, September 23rd 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. • The Bank of Kentucky Center – Highland Heights, KY • Over 100 colleges and universities

17. College Application Process • Varies by college • Complete application • Most are available online • Thoroughly complete application • Pay application fee • Request Transcripts from College and Career Counseling Office • Submit your standardized test scores ACT/SAT • If letters of recommendation are required please provide your two weeks for those to be completed

18. College Application Process • Watch deadlines as they vary from college to college • Offers of Acceptance • Usually based on six semesters of course work • Offer may be withdrawn based on the final transcript provided • Students should continue to work hard • Changes to the students schedule can affect admission decisions, scholarship offers, honors programs, etc…

19. College Application Process • Common Application • www.commonapp.org • Allows you to complete one application for multiple schools, counselor finalizes application • Kentucky participants include Centre College, Transylvania University, and the University of Kentucky • Approximately 500 colleges and universities participate

20. Early Decision vs Early Action • Early Decision • Binding • Apply early (usually by November 1) • Receive an admission decision early (usually by December) • Agree to attend college if accepted and a financial aid offer that is considered adequate by the family • Withdraw all other applications if accepted by Early Decision

21. Early Decision vs Early Action • Early Action • Apply early • Receive admission decision early in admission cycle – varies by college • Consider acceptance offer – do not have to commit upon receipt • Give college a decision no later than May 1 -national response date

22. High School Resume • Form available at www.bishopbrossart.org/guidance • Important to complete and send to those who will be writing letters of recommendation • Personal reflections, academic honors, co-curricular, personal, and volunteer activities… • Please provide two weeks notice

23. Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (K.E.E.S) • https://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/kees?main=1 • Provides scholarships to students who earn at least a 2.5 GPA each year they attend a certified Kentucky high school • May also earn awards for ACT/SAT scores and Advanced Placement test scores

24. Scholarship Opportunities • Local scholarships • Lindsey Sendelbach Memorial Scholarship • Check with your employer for scholarships offered to dependents • Elks, VFW, Rotary Clubs, Knights of Columbus • Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Foresters

25. Scholarships • Merit based • Offered through the college/university • May require separate application • Minimum GPA and ACT required • Many schools have a deadline that falls prior to February 15 • Check school website for specific requirements • Scholarship websites – see handout

26. Free Application for Federal Student Aid • FAFSA • https://fafsa.ed.gov/ • Need current and year prior tax forms to complete the application • Terms you will need to know • COA – Cost of Attendance • EFC – Estimated Family Contribution • FN – Financial Need • Look for an announcement regarding a Financial Aid/FAFSA Night to be held in mid-January

27. NCAA Student-Athletes • Must register at www.eligibilitycenter.org • Division I and II only • Fee • Send official transcript • Send official ACT/SAT scores • Complete Amateurism questionnaire by April 1 • After graduation send final transcript

28. NCAA Student-Athletes • Division III • Do not offer athletic scholarships • Playing season minimizes the conflict between academics and athletics • Emphasis placed on regional and conference competition • Highly competitive • Broad based student-athlete experience

29. NAIA Student-Athletes • Must register at http://www.playnaia.org/ • Fee • Send official transcripts • Send official ACT/SAT scores • Must graduate with a minimum 2.00 gpa • Must have a minimum ACT composite of 18 or minimum SAT composite of 860 • Must graduate in the top half of high school class

30. QUESTIONS