Class of 2016Senior Parent Presentation

presented byOakland High School Guidance Department

Counseling Department• Jana Hudson A-E• dickeyj@rcschools.net

• Jessica Johnson F-L• johnsonje@rcschools.net

• Missy Blissard M-R• blissardm@rcschools.net

• Teri Pigg S-Z• piggt@rcschools.net

• Marsha Thompson-Graduation Coach thompsonma@rcschools.net

• Jane Lisle-Secretary lislej@rcschools.net

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

SAT www.collegeboard.com

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

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Class of 2016Saturday, May 21

7:00 PMMTSU Murphy Center