Columbus North Counseling Center Senior Parent Planning

Night

Good Luck Class of 2014 &

Parents!

Counseling Center Staff

Mrs. Sandy Freshour, Counselor: 10th & 12th A-K

Mrs. Julie Speer, Counselor: 10th-12th L-Z Mrs. LuAnn Davis, Counselor: 9th-11th A-K Mrs. Karmen Riley, Counselor: 9th-11th L-Z Mrs. Rhonda Murray, Registrar Mrs. Bev Addis, Scholarship Coordinator Mrs. Jenny Kim, Secretarial Assistant Mr. Patrick Pemberton, Counseling Director Mrs. Teresa Weichman, C4 counselor

Step 1: Getting Ready to Graduate

Senior Meetings August-September Will Check

Transcripts Current Schedule – Projected Schedule Diploma Requirements

Senior Data Sheet Answer Questions – How to proceed Give Information

Step 1: Getting Ready to Graduate

Graduation Requirements Diploma requirements—CHECK NOW

Pass ECA’s in Algebra & English 10 Jan Matchette, Testing Coordinator; matchettej@bcsc.k12.in.us Retests (if you haven’t passed) December & May

Senior Project (30 hours total) Lisa Cooley, Senior Project Coordinator; cooleyl@bcsc.k12.in.us Project-(15 hours) Service Learning (10 hours) & Job Shadowing (5 hours) Proposal (due by October 2nd if NOT in the Semester 1 class) Paper (written in S1 English 12 class) Portfolio/Presentation—Due in May (option to present in December) Career Information & Exploration Class (Senior Project Completion) Consult CNHS website for additional info & forms:

http://www.bcsc.k12.in.us/northhs/site/default.asp

Step 1: Getting Ready to Graduate

How to stay informed & do what is needed Senior Planning Calendar/Bulldog Bytes

Naviance (on CN Counseling Center link on CN website)

Parent Portal (pick up username & password in Main Office) Grades, Assignments, Attendance, Email teachers, School

Bulletins Very important for the Senior Year,

remember-grades/progress reports are not mailed home. CHECK REGULARLY

CN website- www.bcsc.k12.in.us/Page/1324

Step 2: The Right College Choice

WHAT COLLEGES & EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR: Types of classes taken Grade point average Class rank Test scores Extra-curricular and personal activities Geographical and racial balance Music auditions, Art portfolio, Other PLACES DIFFER! CONTACT THE COLLEGE OR

EMPLOYER Check Naviance to see how you compare to current

freshmen at the Colleges of your choice!

Step 2: The Right College Choice

If you are ready to apply, we will explain in Step 4

Still Exploring? Naviance COLLEGE FAIR (October 3rd @ EAST) Internet Counseling Center Resources Mail from colleges Recruiters & College Reps who visit North C4 Teachers, Family, Friends

Step 2: The Right College Choice

Representatives visiting NorthCheck NavianceCNHS Daily AnnouncementsListings in Show Me the MoneyStudents sign up on Naviance & will be

sent a pass prior to date of the visitParents are welcome to attend by calling

the Counseling Center in advance 376-4292

Step 2: The Right College Choice

Visits off site (campus visits) No SUBSTITUTE FOR VISITING and immersing in the culture & climate

of the post-secondary environment (visit the places you are applying to!) Three days each, junior & senior years

Before:• Make Appointment with the College Admission Office• Obtain unofficial transcript/Mrs. Addis• Complete College Visit form /Dean’s Office at least one week prior to the

visit During:

• Speak to admissions & financial aid• Tour Campus• Attend a class and/or meet with professor

After:• Return signed College Visit Form to Dean’s Office

Step 3: Taking the Right Tests

SAT & ACT Registration- on line or hard copy SAT: www.collegeboard.com ACT: www.act.org

Take in September-DecemberCost (SAT $51, ACT $36.50; add $52.50

for writing) Dates & Location (see handout) Test Comparison Chart (see handout)

Step 3: Taking the Right Tests

AP Tests Colleges vary on how they use the AP test scores,

contact the collegesASVABOther Required Exams

Check with your college Placement tests, SAT Subject tests, CLEP test for

college credit

Step 4: Applying to College

The College Application ProcessFinding Applications

College website Many colleges prefer online applications

Create an account (write down user name & password) Print the college application checklist

See Mrs. Addis in the Counseling Center if you need help finding applications

Naviance

Step 4: Applying to College

The College Application Process Apply Early

Rule of thumb: Apply by November 1st

Check each college deadline carefully Print out required forms & submit Remember, the Counseling Office is closed over Fall

Break—Deadlines for submission are 1-2 weeks prior

Follow Directions Each college has a unique process, most have a

checklist Do your homework, requirements & components

differ Check to see if student essay or recommendation

letters are required

Step 4: Applying to College

The College Application ProcessBe Responsible

Know deadlines & mark on calendar Do legwork and necessary research Update your resume/Student Brag Sheet

Be Organized College folder, application folder, and chart to keep track Add the college to your Naviance account “Colleges I am

Applying to” Ask for required recommendations in August &

September and write essays well ahead of the deadline

Step 4: Applying to College

Working with your Counselor Most Colleges require a counselor component We advise you to be early & have attention to detail

Use CNHS College Application Checklist when turning in materials to the Counseling Office

Counselor recommendations, teacher recommendations, transcripts, etc. should be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the deadline along with a Recommendation Information Sheet, resume and/or a Student Brag Sheet

Counselors and support staff complete requests on a first-come first-serve basis

If you are not submitting your application electronically or the counselor component is being mailed, leave time for US Postal Service to deliver your materials

Allow extra time for the College’s internal mail service to process your application as well

Be sure to follow up

Step 4: Applying to College

TranscriptsHigh School Transcript/Electronic & Hard Copy

Must be sent directly from CNHS (see Mrs. Addis) Hard copy official transcripts cost $1 per transcript (after

3rd) Electronic transcript can be sent via Parchment/Naviance Transcript includes:

Grades, Class Rank, GPA, Type of Classes, Test ScoresCollege (dual-credit) Transcripts

Colleges require a transcript from the college that issued the college credit

Contact the college & follow their process

Step 5: Paying for College Aid Comes From:

Federal Government (FAFSA) State Aid (SSACI) College (merit-based awards) Private (local scholarships, etc)

Types of Aid: Loans (you pay back) Scholarships (you don’t pay back) Grants (you have to qualify, you don’t pay back) work study (you work for the university while going to school)

Other Options: AmeriCorps, Peace Corps Military Employment

Step 5: Paying for College

TIPSStudents & Parents work together

CommunicateUnderstanding student role in securing $

$ for college

Get the Numbers RightResearch the actual cost of attending each

college on your list www.indianacollegecosts.orgwww.collegeboard.com

Tuition, fees, room & board, Books & supplies, estimated personal expenses, transportation expenses

Step 5: Paying for College

TIPS cont. Know your resources

Show Me the Money (see sign up sheet attached) Internet www.fastweb.com

Be aware: We do not recommend websites that ask you to “pay for scholarship searches”

Learn More Indiana: www.learnmoreindiana.org Indiana College Costs Estimator:

www.indianacollegecosts.org Naviance Contact the College Financial Aid Office

Step 5: Paying for College

TIPS contApply for Scholarships

Start with the financial aid office at the college you want to attend

Check the college website for scholarship apps Subscribe to “Show Me the Money”

Step 5: Paying for College

COMPLETE THE FAFSA CNHS Financial Aid Night-January 15, 2014 College Goal Sunday at the Learning Center in February FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Applications available January of Senior year Free help is available for filling out FAFSA (College Goal

Sunday) Received by: March 10th of Senior year Helpful websites:

www.fafsa.ed.gov www.in.gov/ssaci www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov

Additional Information

Athletes: NCAA & NAIA Eligibility For college-bound athletes Division I, Division II, or NAIA college athletics Sliding scale: Grade point average vs. SAT or ACT scores 16 core classes: must be NCAA approved! Check the websites for requirements & registration:

NCAA: http://eligibilitycenter.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.html

NAIA: http://www.playnaia.org/

Additional Post-Secondary Options: Internships, Co-ops, Apprenticeships, Military (contact

recruiters)

Columbus North Counseling Center

Have a great year!