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SENIOR INFORMATION NIGHT 2014

SENIOR INFORMATION NIGHT 2014. Welcome!. Counselors: Mr. Brandon Prather: Director Mrs. Dana Mitchell: A - K Mr. Chris Downing: L - Z Senior Class/Yearbook Advisors: Tom & Wendi Kirsch Mrs. Jan Wright College Corner: Mrs. Kelsey Waddell Audwin Jones, Wright State University. Handouts.

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SENIOR INFORMATION NIGHT 2014

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  1. SENIOR INFORMATION NIGHT 2014

  2. Welcome! • Counselors: • Mr. Brandon Prather: Director • Mrs. Dana Mitchell: A - K • Mr. Chris Downing: L - Z • Senior Class/Yearbook Advisors: • Tom & Wendi Kirsch • Mrs. Jan Wright • College Corner: • Mrs. Kelsey Waddell • Audwin Jones, Wright State University

  3. Handouts • Presentation • Forms important for your student: • ACT/SAT • Senior Events/Announcements • Recommendation Letter Request • College Visit Forms • Transcript Request Forms • Surveys

  4. Senior Class Information • Tom & Wendi Kirsch, Senior Class Advisors

  5. Yearbook/Senior Picture Information • Mrs. Jan Wright – Yearbook Advisor

  6. Senior Year Timeline • Considering Post-Secondary Plans • Meeting Graduation Requirements • Taking or Retaking the ACT and/or SAT • College Applications • Financial Aid (FAFSA/Scholarships) • Financial Aid Night : October 23, FHS Aud. • FAFSA Night: January 29, FHS Media Ctr.

  7. College Application Process • Choose the schools to which you’ll apply • 3 is a good number • Reach, Match, Safety (www.collegeboard.org) • Be aware of deadlines & admission types • Early Decision - Binding • Early Action – Non Binding • Regular Decision • Rolling Admissions

  8. Factors in the Admission Decision • Grades in High School Courses • Strength of Curriculum • Admission Test Scores (ACT, SAT) • Essay or Writing Sample • Student’s Demonstrated Interest (visit) • Counselor Recommendation • Class Rank • Teacher Recommendation • Subject Test Scores (AP) • Portfolio • Interview *From the National Association for College Admission Counseling

  9. Additional Factors in the Admission Decision • College Size • Smaller & more selective schools have a more holistic approach, where larger schools rely more on numbers • Class Rank is de-emphasized • Essays • Those that require them WILL read them • Student Diversity *From the National Association for College Admission Counseling

  10. Match, Reach, & Safety Schools • Match School – The student’s academic credentials fall well within or exceed the school’s range for average freshman • Reach School – The student’s academic credentials are below the school’s range for average freshman. A long shot, but still a possibility. • Safety School – Academic credentials are above the school’s range for average freshman. • Many reasons to have a safety school including location, finances, etc. * From The Princeton Review

  11. Early Decision vs. Early Action • Students apply earlier and are notified of admission decision earlier. • Early Decision • Student can apply to 1 school early decision • Decision is BINDING. If accepted, the student MUST attend the school. • Early Action • Decision is non-binding. Students can apply to more than 1 school EA. • Students have until May 1 to decide if they wish to attend.

  12. Application Process • Apply Online • Visit • Request Transcript • Fill out form and give to guidance counselor • Request Recommendation • Recommendation form for counselors • Be aware of deadlines! • Apply early, request information early

  13. ACT/SAT Info • Registration • www.collegeboard.com - SAT • www.actstudent.org – ACT • Test Dates: • ACT: SAT: • Oct 25, 2014 Nov 8, 2014 • Dec 13, 2014 Dec 6, 2014 • Feb 7, 2015 Jan 24, 2015 • Apr 18, 2015 Mar 14, 2015 • June 13, 2015 May 2, 2015 • June 6, 2015

  14. Financial Aid • Financial Aid Night: October 23, 2014 • FAFSA Night: January 29, 2015 • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)-www.fafsa.ed.gov-qualifies you for grants or student loan assistance to pay for college. •  FAFSA 4caster: www.FAFSA4caster.ed.gov-gives an estimated EFC based on your income. •  Scholarship Websites on handout.

  15. Campus Caravan • Tuesday, October 21st @ 8 a.m. • Wright State University • Cedarville University • $12.00 cash or check to GCCSP • Deadline to register Friday 10/17 • 50 seat capacity (first come, first serve)

  16. College Corner • Additional resource for all FHS students • Kelsey Waddell, AmeriCorps • Greene County College Success Partnership

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