Welcome to
Copley High School’s
College Planning Night
Presented by the High School
Guidance Department
CHS Class of 2012 Post High School
Plans
4 year program
 2 year program
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83%
7%
Guidance Office Resources
College representatives
 College Applications
 Guidance Notes
 Smoke Signals
 www.copley-fairlawn.org
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Tonight’s Speakers
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Rebecca Coneglio – Walsh University
Private School
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Kim Gentile – University of Akron
Public School
College Entrance Exams
ACT
SAT
Used by colleges and universities to make
decisions regarding:
• Admission
• Course placement
• Academic advising
• Scholarship awards
ACT
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ACT measures knowledge and skills in
English
Mathematics
Reading
Science Reasoning
The scores range from 1-36 in each area
Optional Writing Section
The 7 sub score range from 1-18.
www.act.org
2012-2013 ACT Dates
Test Date
April 13
June 8**
**CHS is a test center.
Test Center Code 173800
CHS School Code 361-685
Regular Deadline
March 8
May 3
2013-2014 ACT Dates
September 21**
 October 26
 December 14
 February 8
 April 12
 June 14**
** CHS is a test center.
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SAT www.collegeboard.com
SAT I Reasoning Test
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Three hours and forty-five minutes long
Student written essay and multiple-choice writing
section
Measures verbal and mathematic reasoning abilities
related to successful performance in college
Math section includes some Algebra II questions
Measures reasoning ability and problem solving skills
Scores range from 200-800 in verbal, math, writing
SAT II Subject Tests
These tests are designed to measure knowledge in
specific subject areas and the student’s ability to
apply that knowledge.
Tests are available in: Literature, Languages,
Mathematics, Sciences, History.
Scores range from 200-800 for each test.
Selective colleges may require the SAT II in
addition to the SAT I.
Registration applications for SAT I and SAT II are
available in the Guidance Office.
2012-2013 SAT Test Dates
Test Date
May 4
June 1
Registration Date
April 5
May 2
Anticipated 2013-2014 SAT Test
Dates
Go to www.collegeboard.com for
information.
ACT / SAT Preparation
Know appropriate test taking stratagies
 See your counselor for test preparation
materials
 Take ACT / SAT free practice test
 Look for ACT / SAT classes that teach test
taking stratagies
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Applying for Admission
Narrow choices
 Review college admission test
requirements
 Know application fees and deadlines
 Know scholarship requirements
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Don’t eliminate any college
because of costs!
Financial Plan
Determine college costs
 Investigate all possible resources
- parents, savings, summer earnings,
financial
- Financial aid: scholarships, grants,
loans & work study
- Other sources
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Financial Assistance Possibilities
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Merit Based Aid
 Scholarships
and grants
 Academic/athletic/art/music/debate/etc.
 GPA
 Need
+ class rank + ACT / SAT scores
based aid
 Only
financial need considered
 FAFSA is the only required form for most schools
 CSS Profile is required by some private schools
FAFSA
Complete after January 1 of senior year
 Parent and student information required
 Financial Aid Presentation @ CHS in
January of each year
 College Goal Sunday in February
 Financial Aid folders available –
information for this year
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Thank You
The Copley High School
Guidance Department