Presentation Notes

Eastwood High SchoolJunior Class

Purpose

1. Guidance Communication

2. Transcript Review

3. Honors Diploma requirements

4. Preparing for College• PSAT, ACT, SAT• College Representative visits

5. NCAA Registration

6. Boys State/Girls

Communications From Guidance Office to Students

• Morning Announcements• Eagle’s Eye Publication• Website: http://eastwoodschools.org/moodle/ • Info in Guidance Office• Student e-mail

Where is this located?Where is this located?

Challenges: Academic

• Use your study skills/student planner

• Communicate with your teachers

• Let your counselor know if you need help

• Use the AA labs

• Interim reports

Your Transcript is Your Ticket to your Future!

• Review and note any corrections– English 2 Health 1/2– Science2 P.E. 1/2– Math 2– Soc.Stu2

• Look at your GPA » See how your GPA Pays you!» High GPA is best paying Job you can have!

• NOTE: GPA for college applications will be complete at the end of this year!• Do your very best!

• » Look at your Credits 21.5 required for graduation! • » Review Community Service Hours -16 Required!

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On the road to a Diploma with Honors?

• Qualifications:

1. English 4 credits

2. Mathematics 4 credits

3. Science (1 Physics +1 Chem) 4 credits

4. Social Studies 4 credits

5. Foreign Language 3 credits or 2+2

6. Fine Arts 1 credit

7. Grade Point Average 3.50+

8. ACT/SAT score 27/1210

• Must meet 7 out of 8 of these criteria

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College:

• PSAT, SAT and ACT College entrance exams.• Admission Criteria

1. Grades2. Curriculum3. Test Scores

• Additional Criteria1. Essay2. Class Rank3. Activities/Leadership4. Recommendations5. Special Talent

ACT TEST DATES

Test Dates Registration By

December 8th November 2nd

April 13th March 8th

June 8th May 3rd

ACT WRITING

Universities that require ACT Writing:

University of Cincinnati

Kent State University

The Ohio State University

ACT: GENERAL INFO

High School Code: 364-065

Test Center Code: 197860

College and Scholarship Choices:

Enter 4 choicesRegistration: On-line*paper forms available from counselor very limited

PSAT/NMSQT(Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test )

• $14.00 due to Mrs. Blausey in Office by Friday, October 12th.

• Test is Wednesday, October 17th in study hall.

• Sign up in English room!

• Practice booklet

• Aptitude test: critical thinking, math, writing skills

1. Talk to a college representative: Visitation schedule posted in English rooms Must sign up in the office prior to visit

2. Think about reasons for going to college: career options & degree level required

3. Visit college campuses: Three during school hours & must arrange through counselor

4. Career counseling: OCIS and counselor

Opportunities to help you narrow your college options

Important factors in choosing a college:

• Two year, technical, or four year• Size and location• Kind of atmosphere• Admission requirements• Academics• Cost and financial aid• Housing• Facilities/activities

United States Service Academy Nomination

Congressman, Bob Latta, will host an academy information night:

• Thursday, September 20th

• Perrysburg High School

• 7pm in library

Representatives from:1. US Military Academy at West Point

2. US naval Academy at Annapolis

3. US Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs

4. US Coast Guard Academy at Merchant Marine Academy

NCAA Registration• For students who may be or are eligible to

participate in college athletics at the NCAA Division I or II level.

• To be eligible for scholarships, or to participate as a college freshman, you MUST register with NCAA Clearinghouse: www.eligibilitycenter.org

• Review the guidelines and requirements on their website and register online.

• NCAA students send test scores from SAT or ACT directly by entering “9999” as a free test-score recipient.

Boys State/Girls State2011-2012 representatives:Danielle Baugher Steph DippmanTaylor Ernsthausen Adrienne GetzErica Guyer Cassie HoffmannMarissa Soltis Lyndsay

Tennison

Ross Bockbrader Skylar DierkerAdam Krukemyer Joe NaumanAustin Smith

QUESTIONS

Where can I find guidance information?

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When should I be thinking of taking an ACT test?

When should I be planning college visits?