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Bear Essentials for Senior Year

Bear Essentials for Senior Year. Class of 2013. Review your Transcript. Is your lane correct? Will you have the correct number of credits in each subject area? Are you enrolled in the classes you need to graduate (checklist)?

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Bear Essentials for Senior Year

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  1. Bear Essentials for Senior Year Class of 2013

  2. Review your Transcript • Is your lane correct? • Will you have the correct number of credits in each subject area? • Are you enrolled in the classes you need to graduate (checklist)? • How many credits will you have by the end of your senior year? • Have you passed ECA’s?

  3. The Diploma. . . . In order to graduate and receive a diploma: 1. You must have 41 Core Credits & pass both the English 10 and Algebra ECA. or 2. You must have 41 Core Credits, a 95% attendance rate and qualify in accordance to the waiver work sheet. See your counselor if you have concerns regarding your ability to graduate!

  4. Have you taken the SAT or ACT? • It is VERY IMPORTANT that every college bound senior has taken one or both of these tests. If you haven’t already taken the ACT or SAT and plan on attending college sign-up NOW so that you can have your scores back in time to meet college admissions and scholarship deadlines.

  5. Which test to take SAT ACT Critical Reading English Math (Arithmetic, Geometry, Math (Arithmetic, Algebra Algebra, and Algebra II)Geometry and Trig) Writing (mandatory) Reading Science Writing Optional 50% Math 25% Math 50% Critical Reading 25% Reading + Writing 25% Science 25% English

  6. Register on line • SAT:www.collegeboard.org (register for the SAT reasoning test, not the subject tests) • ACT: www.actstudent.org (remember to register for ACT writing) • CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CODE 150955 • Practice tests can be found on line or in the guidance office. • Waivers are available if you are on F/R lunch and can not afford the test • ACT + Writing $50.50 SAT Reasoning test $50

  7. ACT • Test Date Deadline Late fee Test Sites • Oct. 27nd Sept. 21st 22-5 Central, Reitz, Harrison • Dec. 8th Nov. 2nd 3-16 Central, Reitz, Harrison • Feb. 9th Jan. 11th 12-18 Central, Reitz, Harrison • April 13th March 8th 9-22 Central, USI, Reitz, Harrison • June 8th May 3rd 4-17 Central, USI, Reitz, Memorial • ACT: www.actstudent.org (remember to register for ACT writing)

  8. SAT • Test Date Deadline Late Fee Test Sites • Oct. 6th Sept. 7th 8-20 Central, Reitz • Nov. 3th Oct. 4th 5-18 Central, Reitz, Harrison • Dec. 1st Nov. 1st 2-15 Central, Reitz, • Jan. 26th Dec. 28th 29-10 USI • March 9th Feb. 8th 9-21 Central, Reitz, Harrison • May 4th April 5th 6-18 Central, Harrison, Reitz • June 1st May 2nd 3-16 Central, Reitz SAT: www.collegeboard.org(register for the SAT reasoning test, not the subject tests)

  9. New Security Requirements for ACT/SAT Students will be required to provide the name of their attending high school during registration.  Once SAT registration opens for the 2012-13 school year, registrations submitted without attending high school will not be processed. Students will be required to submit a current, recognizable photo during registration that will be included on a new photo admission ticket.   Students registering online will be required to upload a digital photo. Students registering by mail will be required to enclose a photo with the paper registration form.

  10. Standby (walk-in) testing will no longer be permitted.  • Students will be required to present their photo admission ticket for admittance to their designated test center. • Students who registered online will be able to print out their admission ticket by logging onto their online College Board account. • Students who registered by mail can choose to have the admission ticket mailed or emailed prior to test day. • Students arriving at the test center without both their photo admission ticket and an acceptable form of photo ID will not be admitted to the test center. • Test-takers will be subject to additional ID checks throughout test day. Test-takers will be required to present both their photo admission ticket and an acceptable form of photo ID: • Upon entry to test center • Upon entry to their test room • Upon reentry to their test room following breaks • Upon collection of their answer sheet

  11. SAT/ACT student courses available in our community: University of Southern Indiana – To register call:  464-1989 Verbal Skills for the SAT             No. ACA400                Saturday, October 20, 2012 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)             Location:                     Education Center, Room 1126  Math Skills for the SAT             No. ACA401                Saturday, October 27, 2012 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)             Location:                     Education Center, Room 1126 ***Students should bring calculator Fee:   $60.00 for each session $110 for both sessions Lunch included Ivy Tech Community College– 429-9807 Online Courses Only Visit  http://www.ed2go.com/ivytech-evv From the catalog menu, choose Personal Development then Test Prep Parts 1 & 2 Classes start:  September 19, October 17, November 14 6 week courses; 12 lessons Fee:  $88.00

  12. College Bound Students • Apply to College- first semester if possible before December 1st to qualify for some scholarships (Nov 1st for Purdue) • Fill out FAFSA and submit online before March 10th. Must have tax information to fill out form. • Most Scholarships are advertised in the spring.

  13. Submitting a College Application Make sure to sign a “Release of Information “ Applications can be submitted on line or a paper application can be submitted by mail. Most EVSC transcripts will be submitted via Parchment *please allow 5 days for processing. *10 days if you need a recommendation .

  14. Parchment • Most Central transcripts to colleges will be sent via Parchment. • We will help you to log on to Parchment at the end of this meeting. If you are under the age of 18 your parent will need sign off on your parchment request.

  15. FYI • Please apply to the college before you request a transcript through Parchment. • Central’s Profile is also sent with Parchment • The college will review your application and either Admit, Deny or keep application Deferred. • Be aware that some scholarship deadlines are early. Always check the college’s website to see when individual deadlines are. • College may ask for a 7th semester transcript so make sure to keep up with your grades.

  16. Clearinghouse/NCAA/NAIA • Register with the clearinghouse to find out if you are academically eligible. • Go to http://eligibilitycenter.orgfor NCAA Division I or II sports • Click on Fall 2011 or after • Click on the phone icon to register • Go to http://www.playnaia.org for NAIA sports they will begin taking applications Sept.1 • See your counselor with any questions. • Send your ACT/SAT scores directly to NCAA (9999).

  17. Senior Calendar/ Scholarship Reports • Please fill out a cover sheet if you are applying for a scholarship. See Mrs. Stewart for a cover sheet • Turn in all scholarship applications directly to YOUR counselor. • Updated monthly • Posted on Central’s website • ANGEL • Like our Central Counselor Page on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @centralguidance for up to date scholarship information and other news.

  18. College Visits • College reps visit Central so watch the Daily bulletin/Angel/FB/Twitter for times and location of visits you are interested in. A list will also be posted on the guidance department window. • Permission slips are available from Mrs. Stewart, have classroom teacher sign the form. • Take the time to make a campus visit!

  19. Senior College Wall • When you are accepted to a college please bring your acceptance letter to the counseling office so that Mrs. Woebkenberg can post your name on the college wall • under the college’s banner!

  20. College and Career Lab • Need help finding a College Application? • Need information regarding a College? • Need a Scholarship Application? • Need help with Parchment? Help is available in the College and Career Lab! Ask Mrs. Stewart for a request form. The Lab is located in the counseling hallway.

  21. Wells Scholarship Full ride, study abroad, researchCriteria: Average SAT (cr+m) 1400, ACT 32, 3.9 GPA, unique talents or interestDue to counselor by: September 20th Kelly Scholarship Apply and be admitted by Nov 1st Indicate Business as a major Criteria: Average SAT (cr+m)1300 or 30 ACT Application packet will be sent automatically when you apply if you qualify

  22. Other News • Senior Parent Night Wednesday, September 26th at 6:30 • Credit Recovery (Apex) • Greater Evansville College Fair Sunday Sept. 30th 1:30 to 3:30 at USI • College Go Week Sept. 24th

  23. Class of 2013

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