HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE
SENIOR BULLETIN #8, Information on College and Scholarships
ACT Test Dates / Registration Deadlines
Dec. 10 - Nov. 4
Feb. 11 - Jan. 13
Apr. 14 - Mar. 9
June 9 - May 4
Shadyside HS’s ACT Code - 364-635
You can register for your ACT at www.actstudent.org
Students or Parents interested in learning more about the Ohio Graduation test can visit this link.
OGT Resources
Good sites for scholarship or college search information:
fastweb.com
collegeboard.com
fafsa.ed.gov
Ohio’s Public Universities - www.upuac.org
Ohio’s Private Colleges - www.ohioprivatecolleges.com
Seniors
What you should be doing:
September
-register for October ACT test
-narrow you college choices to 3-5 schools
October
-attend college fair and college presentations at SHS
-take ACT test
-ask teachers for recommendations
-start filling out college applications
November
-complete all of your college applications
Juniors
What you should be doing:
September
-start making a plan about what you want to do after HS
October
-explore interests, careers, college majors on above websites
-register for PSAT test in guidance office
November
-register for Dec. ACT test
-make list of majors/colleges that you may pursue
SENIOR TRANSITION
The transition to the next phase of your student’s life is eight months away. To assist with this transition,I will be giving the seniors extra attention in the coming weeks. I will verify that your son/daughter will meet the following Shadyside High School graduation requirements:
- 4 cr. of English
- 3 cr. of Social Studies
- 3 cr. of Math
- 3 cr. of Science
- 1/2 cr. of Health
- 1 cr. of Phys. Ed.
- 9 Electives
The requirements change for 9th/10th grade: 4 English, 4 Math, 3 Social Studies, 3 Science, 1 Health/PE, 1 Fine Art, 7 Electives.
The Ohio Department of Education has mandated that all current seniors pass the Ohio Graduation Tests to graduate. Juniors and Seniors who have not passed portions of this test will be given the opportunity to take the OGT the week of October 25th through October 30th.
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
At this time, seniors should begin applying to colleges. As a general rule, applications should be completed by December 1st. If there is a counselor information page, students must bring it to the guidance office for--------------- to complete. The guidance office will handle all of the mailing of transcripts/ACT scores.
CAMPUS VISITS
To increase the likelihood of a good college-student match, students along with their parents should visit the college campuses that they are interested in. A poor match may contribute to the dropout rate among college freshmen.
Shadyside High School seniors who would like to visit a college campus during the school day must make arrangements through my office at least 1 week in advance. After the visit is arranged, students must turn it a College Visit Request to the office. Seniors are permitted 2 college visits per year and juniors are permitted 1 visit per year.
QUALIFYING FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION
A college preparatory curriculum should include the following courses for admission:
- English 4 Credits
- Math 3 Credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)
- Natural Science 3 CreditsSocial Studies 3 Credits
- Foreign Languge 2 or more Credits
- Art 1 Credit
- Computer Tech 1 or more Credits
- ACT/SAT At least once by spring of junior year.
All students are encouraged to exceed the minimum number of college preparatory credits required for admission. Students who choose a rigorous high school curriculum will more likely be successful in college.
STUDENT ATHLETES
If your student is planning to participate in NCAA Division I or II athletics, he/she will have to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at ncaaclearinghouse.net. A transcript and ACT scores will be sent to the NCAA Clearinghouse at the time the student registers. A final transcript will be sent in June.
FINANCIAL AID
To learn more about financial aid and scholarships, visit: www.studentaid.ed.gov.
www.fastweb.com
*Throughout the fall, I will do a list of colleges that will be here at SHS to meet with seniors.
*Throughout the year, I will list available scholarship applications on senior bulletins. Most local scholarship information doesn’t occur until March.
*If you have any questions, please stop in and ask.
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