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Bishop Brossart Senior Parent Information
Night
Class of 2015September 14, 2014
• Graduation Information
• Senior Retreat
• Senior Pictures
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)
Agenda
• Scholarships• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student
Aid)• NCAA/NAIA Student-Athletes• Questions
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)
Standardized Tests
• ACT College Readiness Standards– English – 18 (KY - 18)– Math – 22 (KY - 19)– Reading – 21 (KY - 20)– Science – 24
Standardized Tests
• ACT National Testing Dates
Test DateRegistration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
September 13, 2014
August 8, 2014 August 9–22, 2014
October 25, 2014 September 19, 2014
September 20–October 3, 2014
December 13, 2014
November 7, 2014
November 8–21, 2014
February 7, 2015* January 9, 2015 January 10–16, 2015
April 18, 2015 March 13, 2015 March 14–27, 2015
June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 9–22, 2015
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
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
Standardized Tests
• SAT National Testing DatesDate Deadline* Status
Oct 11 Sep 12 Register Now
Sep 30 Register Late Phone/ Online
Nov 8 Oct 9 Register Now
Oct 28 Register Late Phone/ Online
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
Standardized Tests
ACT/SAT Composite Comparison
ACT Composite
SAT Verbal +Mathematics
ACT Composite
SAT Verbal +Mathematics
36 1600 22 1030
34 1520 20 950
32 1420 18 870
30 1380 16 780
28 1260 14 680
26 1180 12 560
24 1110
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
[email protected] , [email protected], [email protected]
• TorchPrep– https://www.torchprep.com/
• ACT Bootcamp– www.theactbootcamp.com or 513-549-6776
• NKU Community Connections– www.communityconnections.nku.edu or 859-572-5600
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
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
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
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
QUESTIONS
