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Class of 2016Senior Parent Presentation
presented byOakland High School Guidance Department
Counseling Department• Jana Hudson A-E• [email protected]
• Jessica Johnson F-L• [email protected]
• Missy Blissard M-R• [email protected]
• Teri Pigg S-Z• [email protected]
• Marsha Thompson-Graduation Coach [email protected]
• Jane Lisle-Secretary [email protected]
Our Objective:
• All stakeholders will gain knowledge and skills to assist students in achieving career goals.
Plans After High SchoolCareer Planning
We defineCOLLEGE
to mean any kind of formal education after high school
Graduation RequirementsClass 2016
4 Credits – English 4 Credits – Math 3 Credits – Science 3 Credits – Social Studies 2 Credits – Foreign Lang 1 Credit – Fine Art 1Credit – Wellness .5 Credit - PE
.5 Credit – Personal Finance
3 Credits – Focused Pathway
1 Credit – Electives
23 Total Credits Required
Diploma with HonorsACT Benchmarks
• English 18
• Math 22
• Reading 22
• Science 23
Diploma with Distinction3.0 GPA & One of the following
• Governor’s School• All State Musical Organizations• National Merit Finalist or Semi Finalist• ACT score of 31 or higher• Score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP/IB exams• IB Diploma• 12 or more hours of postsecondary credit• Boys/Girls State
Valedictorian Requirements
• 4.0 GPA
• 12 Honors or Above Courses
• Honors Diploma
• Distinction Diploma
Post Secondary Education is VITAL!!
• Skills and Knowledge
• More Career Opportunities
• Greater Income capabilities
• Commitment
• Continue to Grow and Develop
• Certification Opportunities
Plans After High School
• Community College – 2 year
• Four Year Colleges – Bachelor’s degree
• Specialty Colleges – Art, Business
• Technical Centers – short term training
• Military
• Work Force
What is the Difference?
College vs University
• Both provide 4 year programs (Bachelor)
• Graduate Studies
• Different Departments
• Combination of individual colleges
Community College
13 across the state
Convenient
Affordable
Associates Degree or Certificate
Broad Spectrum of Studies
Technical College
27 TCAT’s
Specialized Training
Highly Qualified for Jobs in Area
What college is right for me?
• Location / Environment
• Housing / Facilities
• College Size
• Majors
• Special Programs
• Admission Requirements
• Cost
www.planningyourdreams.org
• Tennessee College and Career Planning
• Powered by Kuder
• Activation Code N3893949QFD
See your counselor
College Search• Attend College Fairs
• Visit with College Reps
• Arrange Campus Visits
• Virtual Tour
• Excused absence
Early Decision & Early Action
• Early Decision (Binding) – Binding is binding! Only one EA app should be submitted. If accepted must attend.
• Early Action – Are not binding
Application Checklist
• Watch for application deadline
• On-line application
• Application Fee
• Initial transcript ($2 Fee)
• Scholarship Deadline (IMPORTANT)
• ACT/SAT
• Recommendations
The Common Application
• www.commonapp.org
• One application for over 400 institutions
• Same is true for recommendations, mid year reports, and end of year report
2015 College APP Weekwww.collegefortn.org
• September 21-25
• Opportunity to apply to college
MTSU
Guaranteed Admission:
3.0 GPA or 22 ACT Scholarship Deadline – December 1 Honors College – 3.5 GPA/25 ACT www.mtsu.edu
University of TennesseeKnoxville
Freshman Class of 2015
Mid Range Core GPA 3.41-4.25
Mid Range Average ACT 24-29 Early Action/Competitive Scholarship
&Honors Program-November 1 Regular Decision-December 1 http://vip.utk.edu or www.commonapp.org
University of TennesseeChattanooga
Admission Requirement
Academic Profile 2015
Average GPA = 3.42
Average ACT = 23.4 Priority Deadline – December 1 Scholarship – January 10 www.utc.edu/apply
Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville
Admission Requirement:
2.0 GPA and 19 ACT
2.5 GPA and 17 ACT Scholarship Deadline – December 15 www.tntech.edu
www.tntransferpathway.org Tennessee College Transfer
Guarantee
What is a transfer student?
• Any student that intends to transfer from a public TN community college to a 4 year TN college or university
• PATHWAYS by:
major
campus
admission guarantee
Motlow State Community Collegewww.mscc.edu
Benefits of a Community College:
Saves Money
Improve GPA
Basic Requirements
Family Ties
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
www.ttcmurfreesboro.edu
Benefits of a Technical School:
Affordability
Short Duration of Courses
Employment Opportunities
Practical Training
My College Sweatshirt
CSS/Financial Profile
• A financial aid service of College Board
• www.collegeboard.com
• Over 600 institutions use the profile
• Determine eligibility for non federal aid
ACT/SATWhat is the difference?
• Both fulfill the same role in the admission process
• Both have college readiness benchmarks
• ACT is content based
• SAT test critical thinking/problem solving
• Your strength and weakness
ACTTennessee uses the EPAS System• EXPLORE – 8th grade
• PLAN – 10th grade
• ACT – 11th grade
• ACT College Readiness Benchmark Scores
• English=18,Math=22,R=21,Science=24
• Predicts College Success
ACT Registrationwww.act.org
ACT Prep
• ACT Workshop (Sycamore Learning)
September 30 & October 1
3:30-6:00 PM
• www.prepforthefuture.com – fee $79
Money for CollegeIn 2009, the average cost for one year at a public 4 year
college was approximately $18,000. The average cost for a private 4 year college was over $35,000
• Financial Aid Overview• Grants – financial need• Scholarships – awarded for academic
achievement, talent, skill, and/or financial need
• Loans – money borrowed that must be repaid
• Work Study – money earned by working on campus
Guest SpeakerJennifer Dries
Regional Coordinator, TNAchieves
TN Promise/Achieveswww.TNPromise.gov
• Any 13 Community College or 27 TCAT’s
• Debt Free
• Easily Transfer (TN Pathway)
• Register by November 2
• Community Service
• Mandatory Meetings
Important Meetings
November 18 @10:55 AM
January 14 @ 5:30 PM
March 15 @ 5:30 PM
Tennessee Student Assistant Corporation
• Tennessee Lottery Scholarship Program
• www.TN.gov/collegepays
• TSAC Programs
• College Goal
Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program
Hope – Up to $1750 per semester(4 yr) or Up to $1500 per semester (2 yr)
GPA 3.0 or ACT 21General Assembly Merit (GAMS) – Up to
$500 per semester
GPA 3.75 and ACT 29Wilder-Naifeh – Up to $2000 per academic
year
Completing the Necessary Forms
• Because most financial aid is need based
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
• Available after January 1, 2016
• www.pin.gov
• www.fafsa.gov
• Priority deadline is February 15, 2016
Scholarship SearchesMillions of scholarship dollars go unclaimed each year.
• Start early
• Takes a lot of time and effort
• Get organized
• Recommendation letter request
• Transcript Request
• Answer ALL questions
Other Scholarship Resources
• E-mail• University website• Local scholarships (Civic Organizations)• Church• Employer• Internet Search**College Planning Guide/Power Point will
be posted on our web page
65% of all students graduate in debt!
NCAA Eligibility Centerwww.eligibilitycenter.org
• Must register
• 16/14 core courses
• Test scores
NAIA Eligibility Center
• www.PlayNAIA.org
• 3.0 GPA
• 18 ACT
• Over 300 campuses
• Small-college campus life
Registering with the Selective Service• www.sss.gov
• It’s the LAW
• Before your 18th birthday
• Males only
• Federal Financial Aid
Combating Senioritis• Remain excited, active, and focused• Maintain a challenging course load• Keep a calendar of activities/deadlines• Maintain strong academic & personal
habits• What colleges expect• Enjoy your senior year-RESPONSIBLY• Be careful…..it can be contagious
Progress Reports
Students received them on 09/10!!
1st Grading Period Ends on10/03
1st Report Card goes out 10/16
Parent Portal Information
Main Office
Username/Password
InformationNOW link
Located on main page
Job ShadowApril 19
• Chance to investigate a career
• Deeper understanding of the field
• Will help solidify postsecondary goals
• Senior Requirement/English Grade
• Must take final exam
Graduation AttireStrictly Enforced!
• Males: Black dress pants/Collared dress shirt and tie/Black dress shoes
• NO JEANS or KHAKIS
• Females: Black dress, skirt, or dress pants/Black dress shoes
• NO FLIP FLOPS
• Dress code check in
• Disruptive Behavior
Cap and GownInvitation Orders
• November 11 during PAT
• November 20 all 3 lunches (orders)
• www.jostens.com
Senior Prom
April 15, 2016
Lane Agri Center
Ticket Purchases through Bank
Financial Aid Workshop
• TBA
• Lecture Room
• EdSouth Representative
Follow Us on Twitter
@OHSSCHCOUNSELOR
Class of 2016Saturday, May 21
7:00 PMMTSU Murphy Center