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WARNING:

• The junior year is thought to typically be the toughest, academically, of the four year high school experience.

Important Events & Dates:

•Check weekly Guidance Glimpse and monthly Counselor’s Corner Newsletter for upcoming dates and events.

JuniorJuniorProgramsPrograms

Governor’s Scholars Program

• Stimulating, five-week, residential summer program for outstanding Kentucky students completing their junior year in high school.

• Provides academic and personal growth in a challenging, non-traditional experience that balances a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience.

Governor’s Scholars Program

• Must have a standardized test score (PSAT, ACT, or SAT)

• October - Applications sent to guidance counselors' offices.

• Applications due before finals start in December

• Decision made in January• For more info

http://www.kygsp.org/

Governor’s School for the

Arts• On-line GSA Summer

Program applications available beginning Oct. 1st

• Provides hands-on-arts opportunity for the states talented high school students who are dancers, actors, instrumental and vocal musicians, creative writers, future architects or visual artists.

Governor’s School for the

Arts• Primary component includes

a three week summer residential program, regional arts workshops and master classes, college and career day and an artistic roster of performing and visual artists made up of GSA Alumni.

• For more info go to http://www.kentuckygsa.com

Hardin CountyYouth

Leadership• The program’s objective is

to develop leadership skills of future community leaders.

• Students will attend 8 sessions during the school year.

• Sessions will be held throughout Hardin County and will meet once per month during the school day.

• Students who complete the program will be recognized at the Youth Leadership graduation program in May.

Girls and Boys State

• American Legion Boys States and Girls States are among the most respected andselective Educational Programs of Government instruction for High School students.

• They are participatory programs where each participant becomes a part of the operation of his or her Local, County and State Government.

Girls and Boys State

• During Boys State and Girls State programs, participants are exposed to the Rights, Privileges, Duties, and Responsibilities of Citizenship.

Nolin RECC Youth Tour• Nolin RECC

sponsors a Youth Tour Contest for an all-expense-paid trip to Washington,D.C. in the summer.

• In order to qualify you must receive electric service from Nolin.

• Application information is sent to Guidance office in early spring.

APES Seminar• A 2-day workshop in

Nov. that provides competitive lessons on cooperatives, corporations, and the business world.

• Students actively solve real corporate problems.

• Six students are selected to attend State and have chance at Nationals.

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ACT & SAT

ACT• Should take in spring of Junior

year.

• Date – Feb (Registration Deadline is in Jan)

• Writing component (optional) for additional fee

• More info at www.act.org

ACT Test Preparation

• The best preparation is a solid high school curriculum

• Become familiar with the test content and format

•ACT includes four curriculum-based tests -- English, Math, Reading, and Science

ACT Test Preparation

• ACT Test Prep in PASS

• Learn appropriate test-taking strategies

• Take practice tests in booklet

Take Practice Tests at ACT student website www.actstudent.org

SAT

• Should take in spring of Junior year.

• 2 areas: Verbal and Mathematics

• Required Writing Component

SAT

• Date - Jan. (Application deadline is in Dec.)

• www.collegeboard.com for more information

• Sylvan Learning Center– Has many programs but

ACT/SAT prep is offered– Contact – Inez Crepps– Phone – 769-0095

PSAT/NMSQT

• College-bound 10th & 11th graders

• Measures critical reading, math problem-solving, and writing skills.

• The best preparation for the SAT Test.

• More info at www.collegeboard.com

• The only way for

students to enter the National

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Short-termShort-termPlanningPlanning

ACTIVITIES

SPORTSCLUBSVOLUNTEER TIMECOMMUNITY SERVICECHURCH YOUTH

GROUPS

• Students should be keeping an updated resume of all activities, especially awards received or volunteer/community service hours logged.

THE PRE-COLLEGE CURRICULUM

English/Language Arts• 4 credits required: English I, II, III,IV (or

AP English)

Mathematics• 3 credits required: Algebra I, Algebra

II, Geometry (or their equivalents)

Science• 3 credits required: life science (Bio),

physical science (Chem), and earth/space science (Intro to Sci) - at least one lab course

Social Studies• 3 credits required: Survey (Economics

& Geography), World Civilization, & U.S.

History Health & Physical

Education• ½ credit required of each

THE PRE-COLLEGE CURRICULUM

History and Appreciation of Visual, Performing Arts

• 1 credit required or another arts course that incorporates such content (Band or Choir taught at EHS)

 Foreign Language• 2 credits required or demonstrated

competency  Electives• Requirement is 5 credits (3 rigorous)• Recommended strongly: 1 or more

courses develop computer skills

TOTAL CREDITS:22 [17 required credits; 5 elective credits]

Rigorous electives should be in social studies, science, math, English, arts and humanities, foreign language, and above the introductory level in business, marketing, and technology education.

Core Curriculum/ACT Score Study

21.921.7

22.3

21.721.5

20.920.921.3

20.720.4

19.419.6

19.8

19.118.7

17.0

18.0

19.0

20.0

21.0

22.0

23.0

English Math Reading Science Composite

National National Core or Core or MoreMore

National National Ave. Ave. (Total)(Total)

National National Less Less than than CoreCore

Core Core Curriculum:Curriculum:

4 Units – English4 Units – English3 Units – Math3 Units – Math3 Units – Social 3 Units – Social StudiesStudies3 Units – Natural 3 Units – Natural SciencesSciences

Source: 2004 ACT High School Source: 2004 ACT High School ProfileProfile

NCAA Information

DIVISION I If you enroll in a Division I college in 2008 or later and want to participate in athletics or receive an athletics scholarship during your first year, you must:

• Graduate from high school;• Complete 16 core courses;• Earn a minimum required grade-point average in your core courses (at least a 2.0); and • Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches your core-course grade-point average and test score sliding scale.

NAIA InformationAn entering freshman

student must be a graduate of an accredited high school and meet two of the three entry level requirements below:

a) A minimum score of 18 on the ACT (or 860 on the SAT Critical Reading and Math sections). The score must be achieved at a single test sitting and no composite scores or sum scores can be utilized.

NAIA Informationb) An overall high

school grade point average of 2.000 or higher on a 4.000 scale (which includes all course work taken through the term immediately prior to graduation. There are no core course requirements for the NAIA).

c) Graduate in the upper half of the student's high school graduating class.

College College PlanningPlanning

Remember, GPA is Remember, GPA is only ONE factor only ONE factor used for college used for college admission and admission and

scholarship scholarship decisions!decisions!

Remember, GPA is Remember, GPA is only ONE factor only ONE factor used for college used for college admission and admission and

scholarship scholarship decisions!decisions!

Source: Source: ACT College Planning GuideACT College Planning Guide

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

Source: Source: ACT College Planning GuideACT College Planning Guide

CampusCampusVisits &Visits &

InterviewsInterviews

List, Compare, and Visit Colleges

• Compile information from several resources:– Internet/Websites– College catalogs,

bulletins, & videos– College representatives

& college fairs– Counselors and teachers– Parents, students, and

alumni

List, Compare, and Visit Colleges

• Prepare a college comparison checklist

• Weigh advantages & disadvantages

• Contact the office of admission

• Schedule appointments for your campus visits

Source: Source: ACT College Planning ACT College Planning GuideGuide

Every campus Every campus has a has a

“personality” “personality”

Every campus Every campus has a has a

“personality” “personality”

Source: Source: ACT College ACT College Planning GuidePlanning Guide

Checklist for a Campus Visit

• Meet with an Admission Counselor to verify admission requirements

• Meet with a Financial Aid Officer/Scholarship Chairman to determine actual college costs and ask about financial aid opportunities

• Take a campus tour

Checklist for a Campus Visit

• Investigate academic program(s)

• Attend a class• Talk with students and

faculty• Discuss chances for

success:•admission•graduation•placement

Source: Source: ACT College ACT College Planning GuidePlanning Guide

FinancialFinancialAidAid

Develop a Plan

• Determine college costs

• Investigate ALL possible resources:–Savings–Prepaid Tuition Programs

–Financial aid: scholarships, grants, loans & work-study

Develop a Plan

• Secure necessary forms and note deadlines

• Apply for financial aid as early as possible (cannot file FAFSA until Jan. 1)

Source: Source: ACT College Planning GuideACT College Planning Guide

Don’t eliminate any Don’t eliminate any college because of college because of

costs before costs before receiving financial receiving financial

assistance assistance information!information!

Don’t eliminate any Don’t eliminate any college because of college because of

costs before costs before receiving financial receiving financial

assistance assistance information!information!

Source: Source: ACT College ACT College Planning GuidePlanning Guide

What Does Postsecondary

Education Cost?Budget Items Colleges – Estimated Costs

2-Year Public Private

Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies Transportation Miscellaneous Total Budget

ResourcesResources

Websites for Information

1. www.collegeboard.com - Information on SAT, online registration, college planning, financial aid

2. www.act.org and/or www.actstudent.org - Information on ACT, online registration, college planning, financial aid

3. www.kheaa.com - Access KEES account, virtual campus tours, financial aid & scholarship information

4. www.gohigherky.org - Virtual campus tours, college planning, choosing a college, paying for college

5. www.petersons.com - Information on college choices, scholarships, standardized test prep, etc.

6. www.fastweb.com- Find college financial aid, search for scholarships and get money for college

7. www.fafsa.ed.gov - Electronically submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

8. www.finaid.org - Comprehensive, free financial aid, testing, & college admissions info

9. www.college-scholarships.com - Information on college scholarships and financial aid, free college scholarship search