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College Planning Aurora High School

College Planning Aurora High School. http://www.opuac.org/movie/index.html http://www.aicuo.edu/opcad_vid/index.htm. College Planning Night Overview Monday, November 19, 2012. AHS Graduation Requirements Coursework for College Preparation Junior Year Timeline OCIS and Other Resources

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College Planning Aurora High School

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  1. College PlanningAurora High School http://www.opuac.org/movie/index.html http://www.aicuo.edu/opcad_vid/index.htm

  2. College Planning Night OverviewMonday, November 19, 2012 • AHS Graduation Requirements • Coursework for College Preparation • Junior Year Timeline • OCIS and Other Resources • Tips for Campus Visits • PSAT, PLAN, SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests • Social Networking Site Cautions • What to Look for in a College

  3. OCIS(Ohio Career Information System) • Searches available include college, career, scholarships, and financial aid (e.g. School Sort) • Portfolio development option http://ocis.ode.state.oh.us Username: AuroraHS Password: ohiocis03

  4. Other College Search Resources • College Websites • Books/Reference Manuals • College Fairs • Admissions Representatives • Magazines

  5. Ohio College Websites Public Colleges http://www.opuac.org/ Private Colleges http://www.ohioprivatecolleges.com/

  6. Tips for Campus Visits • Investigate the campus environment • Investigate academic programs and student activities • Meet with an admissions counselor • Meet with a professor in the department in which you are interested • Attend a class • Eat in the cafeteria • Ask about campus safety and transportation • Discuss your chances for success: admission, graduation, job placement, support services

  7. College Entrance Exams SAT Reasoning Test SAT Subject Tests ACT • All colleges accept either SAT or ACT • Some colleges require SAT Subject Tests • Some colleges may use highest subtest scores from multiple test dates (“superscore”) • Some colleges are “test optional” • Official score reports are often required

  8. What do colleges look for? • GPA • Difficulty of curriculum • Competitiveness of high school • ACT/SAT scores • Extracurricular activities • Essays • Recommendation letters • Interviews • Auditions/Portfolios

  9. What to Look for in a College • Degrees/programs offered • Location • Religious affiliation • Size • Housing • Special Academic/ Honors Programs • Athletics & Activities • Student Safety • Support Services • Total Cost • Scholarships offered • Financial Aid

  10. Social Networking SitesandCollege Admissions

  11. Freshmen Profiles How will you find the college that’s the right fit for you?

  12. Mid 50% Range of Freshmen Kent State University • SAT Critical Reading 450-560 • SAT Math 450-570 • SAT Total 910-1140 • ACT 19-24 • Average GPA- 3.15 • 94 % of applicants admitted Muskingum University • SAT Critical Reading 460-580 • SAT Math 440-570 • SAT Total 900-1150 • ACT 19-24 • Average GPA- 3.2 • 80 % of applicants admitted

  13. Mid 50% Range of Freshmen The Ohio State Univ. • SAT Composite (without writing) 1160-1340 • ACT Composite 25-30 • 58% graduated in the top 10% of their class • 92% graduated in the top 25% of their class • % of applicants admitted not available Kenyon College • SAT Critical Reading 630-730 • SAT Math 610-700 • SAT Total 1240-1430 • ACT 25-29 • Average GPA- 3.76 • 31 % of applicants admitted

  14. Georgetown UniversityMid 50% Range of Freshmen • SAT Critical Reading 680-760 • SAT Math 670-760 • SAT Total 1290-1490 • ACT 30-34 • 86% graduated in the top 10% of their class • 97% graduated in the top 25% of their class • 21 % of applicants admitted

  15. Princeton UniversityMid 50% Range of Freshmen • SAT Critical Reading 690-790 • SAT Math 700-790 • SAT Writing 690-780 • 96% graduated in the top 10% of their class • 99% graduated in the top 25% of their class • 9.9% of applicants admitted

  16. Parent’s Role in College Planning • Promote independence/coach, don’t quarterback. • Connect with guidance counselors. • Keep organized. • Make it their college visit. • Let your child complete the application. • Let your child write the essay. • Proofread the application. • Anticipate a wild ride!

  17. Is it too early to…??? • ACT and SAT (END of Junior Year) • College Exploration and Research • Visiting Colleges • Admissions meetings as AHS (Jr./Sr. Year) • College Applications (Fall of Senior Year)

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