Welcome to Junior Parent
College Night
 Lauren Peterson
School Counselor
Freshmen & Seniors N-Z
 Lisa Meinhardt
School Counselor
Juniors & Seniors G-M
 Maridi Gurtsak
School Counselor
Sophomores & Seniors A-F
Preparation for College
• High School GPA
• Rigorous high school
coursework
• Motivation & Commitment
• Study Habits
• Career Shadowing
• Transcript
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GPA
Class rank
Attendance
Test scores
• School & community
involvement
• Work
Considering Educational Options
 Four Year (Public/Private)
 Two Year Colleges
 Certificate Programs
 Technical Schools
 Apprenticeship Programs
 Military (ASVAB 3/15/13-
register in guidance)
 Service Academies
 ROTC
 National Guard/Reserves
UPCOMING EVENT: March 13, 2013
Junior Post High School Planning Day (career shadow or
schedule a college visit )
**Students make arrangements and complete paperwork- please note
change from original scheduled event**
College Prep Recommendations
 Language Arts
 Mathematics
 Science
 Social Studies
 Foreign Language
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
2 credits
1 credit
 Fine Arts
 Art, Band, Choir, VCD (Visual Communication
Design)
ACT/SAT Information
College-bound juniors
should take both tests this spring – and at least once in their
senior year if not satisfied with the scores (Code- 363940)
ACT
 Registration: www.actstudent.org
 April 13th Register by March 8th
 June 8th
Register by May 3rd
SAT
 Registration: www.collegeboard.org
 May 4th
Register by April 5th
 June 1st
Register by May 17th
College Comparison
 Majors and educational programs
 Type of school and degrees offered
 Admission policy
 Location and size
 Costs and financial aid
 College affiliation and accreditation
 Campus activities
 Support services
Public College Update
 The University of Akron
 Miami University
 Bowling Green State
 The Ohio State University
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Central State University
University of Cincinnati
Cleveland State University
Kent State University
 Ohio University
 Shawnee State University
 The University of Toledo
 Wright State University
 Youngstown State University
Private Tuition – Cost Comparison
2 Year College Update
 Admission
 Placement Testing
 Value
 Associates Degree
 Certificate
 Transferability / Public School Agreement
 www.transfer.org
Tri-C Advantage Data
Our tuition is the lowest in Northeast Ohio. You can take the same general education courses offered at most
four-year schools for a fraction of the cost.
Based on Fall 2009 full-time charges for 15 credit hours and either 2 semesters or 3 quarters. Amounts shown
include both instructional and general/facilities fees, but do not include room and board costs (which
average $7,200), transportation, and other costs. (Data provided by Cuyahoga Community College)
 Tri-C Savings per year
 Bowling Green State University $6,724
 Central State University $2,878
 Cleveland State University $5,504
 Kent State University $6,320
 Miami University $9,026
 Ohio University $6,491
 Ohio State University $6,290
 Shawnee State University $3,416
 The University of Akron $5,967
 University of Cincinnati $6,983
 University of Toledo $5,510
 Wright State University $5,117
 Youngstown State University $4,540
Campus Visit Checklist
 Schedule a campus tour
 Meet with an admission counselor
 Verify admission requirements
 Determine actual college costs
 Ask about financial aid opportunities
 Investigate your academic programs
 Attend a class
 Talk with students and faculty
Financing Your Education & College Now
Greater Cleveland
 Determine college costs & resources
 Secure necessary forms and note deadlines
 File FAFSA after January 1st in senior year
 Avoid ruling-out a school because of cost until the financial
aid package is presented
 Be aware of scholarship scams
 College Now Greater Cleveland- call Mrs. Laut
427-6116 for an appointment
Timeline: Spring/Summer
 Identify career goals – set up career shadowing and visit
Ohio Career Information System (www.ocis.org
Username: jdoe Password: Student ID#)
 Identify important college characteristics
 Be realistic- review admission requirements (GPA and
test scores)
 Research at least 5-8 schools and narrow your choices by
scheduling and taking college visits
 Take the ACT/SAT this spring!
Timeline: Senior Year- Fall
 Apply Early- be aware of deadlines
 3-5 colleges
 Complete applications prior to Thanksgiving break
 Register for fall administration of the ACT/SAT and SAT
subject tests if necessary
 Make college visits & meet with college representatives
visiting OFHS
 Investigate available scholarships and deadlines
Sources of College Information
 Counselors’ Corner
 National College Fair: Sunday, April 21st
 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
 Cleveland State University Wolstein Center
 Online registration: http://www.gotomyncf.com
 College representatives visiting OFHS in the fall
 College Now Greater Cleveland - sign up for an
appointment with Mr. Dollinger #427-6116
Thank You For Attending
Next year’s senior counselor assignments
effective August 2013:
A-F
G-M
N-Z
Mrs. Maridi Gurtsak
Ms. Lisa Meinhardt(Palmison)
Mrs. Lauren Peterson