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JUNIOR PARENTS MEETING

JUNIOR PARENTS MEETING. AUGUST 27, 2013 7:00 pm PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. JUNIOR ISSUES. Course Selection The Rigor of Jr. Year Continue the Journey Begin the search Tools to use- Naviance. QUICK CHECKS!! PLAN BOOK. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS PRE COLLEGE CURRICULA

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JUNIOR PARENTS MEETING

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  1. JUNIOR PARENTS MEETING AUGUST 27, 2013 7:00 pm PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

  2. JUNIOR ISSUES • Course Selection • The Rigor of Jr. Year • Continue the Journey • Begin the search • Tools to use- Naviance

  3. QUICK CHECKS!!PLAN BOOK • GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • PRE COLLEGE CURRICULA • GRADE POINT AVERAGE/ RANK • STATE ASSESSMENT • RULES/REGS

  4. PSAT/NMSQT • WHEN? • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH 7:30 AM • COST? • $14.00 (CHECKS MADE TO HHS) DEAD-LINE OCTOBER 4 • WHY? • COMPARISON-PRACTICE-NATIONAL MERIT-AP ENTRY-GOVENOR’S SCHOLARS PROGRAM

  5. GATHER INFORMATION • INTERNET • REGIONAL COLLEGE FAIR • NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR • PERFORM. ARTS COLLEGE FAI R • CORRESPONDENCE • VISITS-2 total, can be used junior or senior year, before April 1.

  6. REG. COLLEGE FAIR Thomas More 9/24 6:00-8 PM NAT’L COLLEGE FAIR-9/29 DUKE ENERGY CENTER 1-4 PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE FAIR-UC 10/15 7-9 IMPORTANT DATES

  7. TESTING • WHY? • WHICH? • ACT OR SAT? • WHEN? • HOW OFTEN? • ACT-JRS. 3/4

  8. ACT TEST PREP • SEPT 18 • ACT PRACTICE SESSION • SCORED BLINDLY • PARENT MTG. • October 3, 7:30

  9. ACT PREP-ACT BOOTCAMP • BENCHMARKS • English 18 • Math 22 • Reading 22 FOR: Admission Placement

  10. HOW DO I PAY FOR IT? • FINANCIAL AID • GRANTS • SCHOLARSHIPS • WORK STUDY • LOANS • finaid.org fastweb.com collegeboard.com

  11. KEES SCHOLARSHIP • EARNS $$$ FOR KY SCHOOLS • FROM $125 TO $500 (2.5 MINIMUM) • ONE TIME BEST ACT/SAT “BONUS” MINIMUM 15 ACT/710 SAT • CAN BE USED AT ANY KY 2/4 COLLEGE COMMUNITY OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL • EACH HIGH SCHOOL YEAR IS FIGURED SEPARATELY

  12. MISC. JUNIOR INFO • NCAA CLEARING-HOUSE/NAIA • END OF COURSE ASSESSMENT • PORTFOLIO REQ TO GRADUATE • 2ND SEMESTER F • OFFICE MAILINGS • EXAMS BEFORE CHRISTMAS

  13. GOVERNOR’S SCHOLARS A five week summer program Application process Info in Oct Application due before Christmas Selection in January

  14. GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS • THREE WEEK PROGRAM • TRANSYLVANNIA UNIVERSITY • DECEMBER 31 APPLICATION DEADLINE • AUDITIONS IN FEBRUARY/MARCH

  15. THE COLLEGE SEARCH “A MATCH TO BE MADE, NOT A PRIZE TO BE WON”

  16. COLLEGE PROCESS • Find Schools • Apply • Get Accepted • Fill in FAFSA • Get Award Letters • Compare “bottom line” • Choose School by May 1

  17. HHS CODE-180855 • www.fortthomas.kyschools.us • Ann.meyer@fortthomas.kyschools.us • MRS.MEYER’S VOICE MAIL • 815-2604

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