Class of 2016
Senior Parent Presentation
presented by
Oakland High School
Guidance Department
Counseling Department
• Jana Hudson A-E
• dickeyj@rcschools.net
• Jessica Johnson F-L
• johnsonje@rcschools.net
• Missy Blissard M-R
• blissardm@rcschools.net
• Teri Pigg S-Z
• piggt@rcschools.net
• Marsha Thompson-Graduation
Coach
thompsonma@rcschools.net
• Jane Lisle-Secretary
lislej@rcschools.net
Our Objective:
• All stakeholders will gain knowledge and
skills to assist students in achieving career
goals.
Plans After High School
Career Planning
We define
COLLEGE
to mean any kind of formal
education after high school
Graduation Requirements
Class 2016
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4 Credits – English
4 Credits – Math
3 Credits – Science
3 Credits – Social Studies
2 Credits – Foreign Lang
1 Credit – Fine Art
1Credit – Wellness
.5 Credit - PE
 .5 Credit – Personal
Finance
 3 Credits – Focused
Pathway
 1 Credit – Electives
23 Total Credits
Required
Diploma with Honors
ACT Benchmarks
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English
Math
Reading
Science
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Diploma with Distinction
3.0 GPA & One of the following
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Governor’s School
All State Musical Organizations
National Merit Finalist or Semi Finalist
ACT score of 31 or higher
Score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP/IB exams
IB Diploma
12 or more hours of postsecondary credit
Boys/Girls State
Valedictorian Requirements
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4.0 GPA
12 Honors or Above Courses
Honors Diploma
Distinction Diploma
Post Secondary Education is VITAL!!
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Skills and Knowledge
More Career Opportunities
Greater Income capabilities
Commitment
Continue to Grow and Develop
Certification Opportunities
Plans After High School
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Community College – 2 year
Four Year Colleges – Bachelor’s degree
Specialty Colleges – Art, Business
Technical Centers – short term training
Military
Work Force
What is the Difference?
College vs University
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Both provide 4 year programs (Bachelor)
Graduate Studies
Different Departments
Combination of individual colleges
Community College
13 across the state
Convenient
Affordable
Associates Degree or Certificate
Broad Spectrum of Studies
Technical College
27 TCAT’s
Specialized Training
Highly Qualified for Jobs in Area
What college is right for me?
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Location / Environment
Housing / Facilities
College Size
Majors
Special Programs
Admission Requirements
Cost
www.planningyourdreams.org
• Tennessee College and Career Planning
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See your counselor
College Search
• Attend College Fairs
• Visit with College
Reps
• Arrange Campus
Visits
• Virtual Tour
• Excused absence
Early Decision & Early Action
• Early Decision (Binding) – Binding is
binding! Only one EA app should be
submitted. If accepted must attend.
• Early Action – Are not binding
Application Checklist
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Watch for application deadline
On-line application
Application Fee
Initial transcript ($2 Fee)
Scholarship Deadline (IMPORTANT)
ACT/SAT
Recommendations
The Common Application
• www.commonapp.org
• One application for over 400 institutions
• Same is true for recommendations, mid
year reports, and end of year report
2015 College APP Week
www.collegefortn.org
• September 21-25
• Opportunity to apply to college
MTSU
Guaranteed Admission:
3.0 GPA or 22 ACT
 Scholarship Deadline – December 1
 Honors College – 3.5 GPA/25 ACT
 www.mtsu.edu
University of Tennessee
Knoxville
Freshman Class of 2015
Mid Range Core GPA 3.41-4.25
Mid Range Average ACT 24-29
 Early Action/Competitive Scholarship
&Honors Program-November 1
 Regular Decision-December 1
 http://vip.utk.edu or www.commonapp.org
University of Tennessee
Chattanooga
Admission Requirement
Academic Profile 2015
Average GPA = 3.42
Average ACT = 23.4
 Priority Deadline – December 1
 Scholarship – January 10
 www.utc.edu/apply
Tennessee Technological University
in Cookeville
Admission Requirement:
2.0 GPA and 19 ACT
2.5 GPA and 17 ACT
 Scholarship Deadline – December 15
 www.tntech.edu
www.tntransferpathway.org
Tennessee College Transfer
Guarantee
What is a transfer student?
• Any student that intends to transfer from a
public TN community college to a 4 year
TN college or university
• PATHWAYS by:
major
campus
admission guarantee
Motlow State Community College
www.mscc.edu
Benefits of a Community College:
Saves Money
Improve GPA
Basic Requirements
Family Ties
Tennessee College of
Applied Technology
www.ttcmurfreesboro.edu
Benefits of a Technical School:
Affordability
Short Duration of Courses
Employment Opportunities
Practical Training
My College Sweatshirt
CSS/Financial Profile
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A financial aid service of College Board
www.collegeboard.com
Over 600 institutions use the profile
Determine eligibility for non federal aid
ACT/SAT
What is the difference?
• Both fulfill the same role in the admission
process
• Both have college readiness benchmarks
• ACT is content based
• SAT test critical thinking/problem solving
• Your strength and weakness
ACT
Tennessee uses the EPAS System
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EXPLORE – 8th grade
PLAN – 10th grade
ACT – 11th grade
ACT College Readiness Benchmark
Scores
• English=18,Math=22,R=21,Science=24
• Predicts College Success
ACT Registration
www.act.org
ACT Prep
• ACT Workshop (Sycamore Learning)
September 30 & October 1
3:30-6:00 PM
• www.prepforthefuture.com – fee $79
SAT
www.collegeboard.com
Money for College
In 2009, the average cost for one year at a public 4 year
college was approximately $18,000. The average cost for a
private 4 year college was over $35,000
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• Financial Aid Overview
Grants – financial need
Scholarships – awarded for academic
achievement, talent, skill, and/or financial
need
Loans – money borrowed that must be
repaid
Work Study – money earned by working
on campus
Guest Speaker
Jennifer Dries
Regional Coordinator, TNAchieves
TN Promise/Achieves
www.TNPromise.gov
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Any 13 Community College or 27 TCAT’s
Debt Free
Easily Transfer (TN Pathway)
Register by November 2
Community Service
Mandatory Meetings
Important Meetings
November 18 @10:55 AM
January 14 @ 5:30 PM
March 15 @ 5:30 PM
Tennessee Student Assistant
Corporation
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Tennessee Lottery Scholarship Program
www.TN.gov/collegepays
TSAC Programs
College Goal
Tennessee Education Lottery
Scholarship Program
Hope – Up to $1750 per semester(4 yr) or
Up to $1500 per semester (2 yr)
GPA 3.0 or ACT 21
General Assembly Merit (GAMS) – Up to $500
per semester
GPA 3.75 and ACT 29
Wilder-Naifeh – Up to $2000 per academic
year
Completing the Necessary Forms
• Because most financial aid is need based
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal
Student Aid)
• Available after January 1, 2016
• www.pin.gov
• www.fafsa.gov
• Priority deadline is February 15, 2016
Scholarship Searches
Millions of scholarship dollars go unclaimed each
year.
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Start early
Takes a lot of time and effort
Get organized
Recommendation letter request
Transcript Request
Answer ALL questions
Other Scholarship Resources
• E-mail
• University website
• Local scholarships (Civic Organizations)
• Church
• Employer
• Internet Search
**College Planning Guide/Power Point will
be posted on our web page
65% of all students graduate in
debt!
NCAA Eligibility Center
www.eligibilitycenter.org
• Must register
• 16/14 core courses
• Test scores
NAIA Eligibility Center
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www.PlayNAIA.org
3.0 GPA
18 ACT
Over 300 campuses
Small-college campus life
Registering with the Selective
Service
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www.sss.gov
It’s the LAW
Before your 18th birthday
Males only
Federal Financial Aid
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Combating Senioritis
Remain excited, active, and focused
Maintain a challenging course load
Keep a calendar of activities/deadlines
Maintain strong academic & personal
habits
• What colleges expect
• Enjoy your senior year-RESPONSIBLY
• Be careful…..it can be contagious
Progress Reports
Students received them on 09/10!!
1st Grading Period Ends on10/03
1st Report Card goes out 10/16
Parent Portal Information
Main Office
Username/Password
InformationNOW link
Located on main page
Job Shadow
April 19
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Chance to investigate a career
Deeper understanding of the field
Will help solidify postsecondary goals
Senior Requirement/English Grade
Must take final exam
Graduation Attire
Strictly Enforced!
• Males: Black dress pants/Collared dress
shirt and tie/Black dress shoes
• NO JEANS or KHAKIS
• Females: Black dress, skirt, or dress
pants/Black dress shoes
• NO FLIP FLOPS
• Dress code check in
• Disruptive Behavior
Cap and Gown
Invitation Orders
• November 11 during PAT
• November 20 all 3 lunches (orders)
• www.jostens.com
Senior Prom
April 15, 2016
Lane Agri Center
Ticket Purchases through Bank
Financial Aid Workshop
• TBA
• Lecture Room
• EdSouth Representative
Follow Us on Twitter
@OHSSCHCOUNSELOR
Class of 2016
Saturday, May 21
7:00 PM
MTSU Murphy Center