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THE INSIDE SCOOP Making the Most of Your Senior Year

THE INSIDE SCOOP Making the Most of Your Senior Year. CAREER & COLLEGE PLANNING GUIDE. Theodore Roosevelt High School 2013-2014. HAVE YOU DONE YOUR HOMEWORK?. Graduation Requirements Qualifications for Honors Class Rank. WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE?.

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THE INSIDE SCOOP Making the Most of Your Senior Year

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  1. THE INSIDE SCOOPMaking the Most of Your Senior Year CAREER & COLLEGE PLANNING GUIDE Theodore Roosevelt High School 2013-2014

  2. HAVE YOU DONE YOUR HOMEWORK?

  3. Graduation Requirements • Qualifications for Honors • Class Rank

  4. WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE?

  5. Career and Educational Options • Work: Full or part-time • Apprentice programs: Licensing programs in skilled areas (i.e. electrician, plumbing, masonry, welding) • Technical schools: 1-2 year programs for specialized employment (i.e. massage therapist, veterinary assistant)

  6. Community, Branch Campuses: 2 year programs - associate degree; OR transfer programs leading to a 4 year degree • 4 year colleges/universities: bachelor’s degree • Military: All branches offer skilled training/educational packages/travel

  7. THE COLLEGE SELECTION PROCESS

  8. Consider College Characteristics • Majors/educational programs • Type of school/degrees offered • Admission policy • Location/size • Costs/financial aid • College affiliation/accreditation • Campus activities • Support services

  9. TWO YEAR COLLEGES

  10. PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

  11. PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

  12. Averages for Ohio Schools Students - full table in your handout

  13. Helpful Websites for College and Financial Planning College Entrance Exams ACT www.act.org SAT www.collegeboard.org College and Career Search CollegeView www.collegeview.com Mapping your Future http://mappingyourfuture.org Financial Aid and Scholarship Search FastWeb www.fastweb.com FAFSA pin number www.pin.ed.gov Federal Application for Financial Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov

  14. KSU College Fair • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2013 • 9:00 AM TO 11:00 A.M. • TRANSPORTATION NOT PROVIDED • SUBMIT COLLEGE VISITATION FORM

  15. RHS College Visits (this is a partial list)

  16. Contacting Colleges • Check out college websites… • Obtain general information • Investigate financial aid/ scholarship links • Access online application forms • Schedule campus visits

  17. College Visitation Form

  18. REGISTER ONLINE ACT and/or SAT • www.act.org and • www.collegeboard.com Have scores sent directly to preferred colleges

  19. Apply: 4 Year Colleges/Universities • Academic record • Grades • Class rank • Standardized test scores (ACT/SAT/Subject Tests) • Recommendations (if needed) 2 wks notice

  20. Steps in Processing Your College Applications

  21. Continued…

  22. Athletics in College • Academic Eligibility Requirements for Division I/Division II Schools • Complete online registration with the NCAA Eligibility Center $70.00 • Request ACT/SAT send scores directly to NCAA Clearinghouse - #9999

  23. Academic Eligibility Based on: • 16 Core Courses • 2.0 gpa or better • Earn a combined ACT or SAT subscore that matches your gpa on the NCAA sliding scale • Division III Academic Eligibility requirements are set by the college or university

  24. Transcript request form

  25. AKA THE GREEN CARD

  26. Scholarships: Dollars and Sense • College or university scholarships • Scholarship search Web Site: www.fastweb.com • Local scholarships avail Feb 1 Check with Guidance frequently! Both online and in the office.

  27. GUIDANCE DEPT WEB SITE http://www.kentschools.net/rhs-guidance/ • Scholarships: local, state, national • Helpful websites • College Visit Information • Important Dates • Ohio Career Information System: • Comprehensive search engine • Login name: RooseveltHS Password: Ohiocis03

  28. Resources:

  29. Activities sheet here

  30. GET HELP! • SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MRS. RUTZKY • CONTACT INFORMATION: • Office – 330-676-8720 • Direct - 330-676-8725 • E-mail – ke_drutzky@kentschools.net

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