THEY Are SOOO Close!!
Pat Holder & Bobby Deavers
What should you be doing to get ready for college?
Information
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All ACT scores can
be sent to the
college from the
ACT board
1 college Visitpreplanned
absence
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E-Script - cost
1.00 for Transcripts
Valedictorian / Salutatorian
Beginning with the Class of
2015 (and beyond), there
will be one Valedictorian and
one Salutatorian per
graduating class.
Early Release
Must have a 2.0 GPA
AND
Be enrolled in a Dual Enrollment Class
Or
Going to Work
Or
Volunteering for an organization
Athletics and Band
English 101 & 102
3.0 GPA
Cost: 402.00 plus book
Must take both classes
Think about : ACT score
AP Language /Lit. Class
Dual Enrollment
Western Civilization
Speech / Psychology
3.0 GPA
402.00 plus books
Honor and Advanced
Placement Courses
How do I decide if Honor
courses are for me?
• Current performance
• Teacher Recommendation
• EXPLORE results
• Personal interest, aptitude,
and commitment to work hard
HONORS CLASSES
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Must have teacher’s
signatures.
Only take honors classes if you
have had a ‘B’ the previous
honors course or an ‘A’ in the
regular class
Math Sequencing
All Math classes must be taken in
a sequence. You can not move
back in your selection.
Override Letter– Requires a test
to be taken in May…Counseling
Center
KEEP IN MIND
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More colleges are most concerned with
your GPA than curriculum
They really look at ACT and GPA, then
for scholarships they focus on the
details of your resume. Community,
Leadership, etc.
REMINDERS
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ACT must be taken with the written portion of the
test.
Include 4 colleges everytime you test
Scores must be sent to colleges by ACT
NCAA – You must COME to the Counseling Center
to request your Junior transcript be sent to NCAA
LOOKING AHEAD
What Should You NOT Do?
Panic
 Assume that the college you attend is the
Most Important Decision of
Your Life
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 Because
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it’s not.
Get caught up in everyone else’s advice.
 Such
as uncle, neighbor, mom’s best friend, sixth cousin
twice removed, etc.
 You aren’t going to college. THEY are.
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Procrastinate, become lazy or apathetic
Junior Year
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Do their best in school
 Course
selection & grades are top 2 factors in most
admissions/scholarship decisions, along with test scores
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Explore college options. Be creative & openminded. Look for hidden gems!
 Visit
college campuses – in person or by Internet
 Take advantage of college visits to OMHS
 List of 8-10 college possibilities
 College Fair—February 12, 2016
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Talk about college goals, finances, etc.
For Starters and Most Importantly:
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Do their best in school
Colleges tend to emphasize junior year, so
especially do well rest of this year
Stay (or become) involved in activities
 Don’t have to win a Nobel Prize or Grammy
by the time you’re 18…BUT…do something
 Key
is to show initiative and leadership.
Junior Year
Clean up your online profile; use privacy
settings, and use a professional email
address
 Plan summer internships, research projects,
summer programs, etc.
 By the time senior year begins in August:
have your college list narrowed to 6-8 and
be ready to apply
 Keep contact information of your admission
rep…they can be your greatest asset
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Ask yourself:
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Academically:
 Are
you taking classes that challenge you
appropriately?
 Are you doing as well as you can?
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Specialty or Extracurricular Activities:
 Activities
in or out of school that you enjoy?
 Some activities sustained for 2+ years in high
school?
 Opportunities for increased leadership,
responsibility, or skill this year or next?
IS THERE ONE PERFECT COLLEGE
FOR EVERY STUDENT?
NO!
What this means for your college search
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What you DO at college matters more than the
college you attend.
One college is not right for everyone.
There are probably several colleges where
you would be equally happy & successful.
Keep an open mind.
So now what?
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Review the OMHS College Handbook
Take the ACT, and/or SAT
Schedule an appointment w/ counselor, if needed
Attend college fairs & visit colleges
Learn about your financial options
VISIT OMHS COUNSELORS’ BLOG REGULARLY
READ OMHS E-News
Find out where you stand w/
GPA, Credits, ACT/SAT scores
So Now What…continued
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REMEMBER…Realistic Goals…
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Do your best in school
 Course
selection & grades are top 2 factors in most
admissions/scholarship decisions, along with test scores
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Explore your college options. Be creative & openminded. Look for hidden gems!
 Visit
college campuses – in person or by Internet
 Take advantage of college visits to OMHS
 List of 8-10 college possibilities…CAN YOU GET IN!!
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Talk with your parents/guardians about college
goals, finances, etc.
Contact Information
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Pat Holder
Juniors and Seniors, Last Names L-Z
[email protected]
Bobby Deavers
Juniors and Seniors, Last Names A-K
[email protected]