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Overview
Application and Admission process for
college
2-Year vs 4-Year Colleges
Public vs Private Colleges
ACT vs SAT
Financial Aid Meetings
Scholarship searches
Question and Answer
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College? Military? Work? Apprenticeship?
Use available resources in the Guidance Office
to help with planning.
Take ACT /ASVAB/ COMPASS
◦ KCCC CEEB Code – 363-562
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November
◦ College Search
◦ College Visits
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December
◦ College Visits
◦ Finalize Applications
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January & February
◦ FAFSA
◦ Scholarships
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April & May
◦ Final Decisions
 Awards Night – Thursday, May 21
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Ohio Means Jobs
The Website of the College
Peterson’s Guide (petersons.com)
Counselor’s Guide to Ohio’s 2-Year
Colleges
Counselor’s Guide to Ohio’s Public Colleges
and Universities
Counselor’s Guide Ohio’s Private Colleges
and Universities
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OhioMeansJob.org
Fastweb.com
Bigfuture.org
Finaid.com
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Schedule on own time if possible.
Allowed 2 days out of school.
“Free” College Visit Days
◦ November 21st & 24th
◦ December 1st
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College Visit Form in Student Services Office
Bring back a note from college admissions
office
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Take classes that are appropriate
Grade Point Average
ACT or SAT scores
Involvement in extracurricular activities
Involvement in community activities
Leadership roles
Activities in which student volunteers
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Fill out application completely
Copy off and bring to guidance any indicated
form (counselor recommendation)
Request a Transcript from Home School
Apply early; watch deadlines
If completing a paper application, we can
assist you with mailing
commonapp.org
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OSU – Main Campus
MIAMI
Dayton
Findlay
Xavier
Denison
Kenyon
Over 500 colleges
ACT – www.actstudent.org
SAT – sat.org/register
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Subjects Tested
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Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Writing
Composite Score
Highest Score = 36
Cost $38.50 or $54.00
ACT
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Subjects Tested
◦ Math
◦ Reading
◦ Writing
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Individual Scores
Highest Score = 800
(per section)
Cost $50.00
SAT
ACT
December 13
February 7
April 18
June 13
Deadline
November 7
January 9
March 13
May 8
Act.org
Check the ACT Website for testing locations:
MVHS, FHS, MVNU, Big Walnut, Mansfield City,
Lexington
KCCC CEEB Code 363-562
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Smaller Class Sizes
Flexible Class Schedule
Less Cost
Great Transition to 4year school
2-Year School
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2 more years of study
= greater career &
salary options
Research Faculty
College Life
Residential Campus
4-Year School
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Central Ohio Technical
College
North Central State
University
Zane State
Columbus State
2 Year Schools
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Mount Vernon
Nazarene
Ohio State
Otterbein
Ohio University
4 Year Schools
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Public or state colleges receive
approximately half of their funding from the
state. Therefore, tuition is less and
enrollment is larger.
Private colleges receive funding primarily
from tuition paid by students. Smaller
enrollment, more selective; rely more on
donations by individuals or organizations
Both offer federal aid, grants, and
scholarships.
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Family has primary responsibility to pay for college
Begin by filing FAFSA
Grants given to students based upon financial need
Scholarships are usually based upon talents and
accomplishments, though sometimes financial
need is also considered
Sources include federal aid, college endowments,
places of employment, major corporations, local
donors, work-study, co-op, student loans, parent
loans
Talk to financial aid office at colleges
Apply to several colleges; see which offers the best
financial package
All Home Schools will host a Financial Aid Night
in January or early February.
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Centerburg – Monday, January 26 at 7pm
Clear Fork – Wednesday, January 14 at 6:30pm in
the Auditorium
Danville – Monday, January 26 at 6:30pm
East Knox Fredericktown – Tuesday, January 13 - 6:00 to
7:00pm in the library
Mount Vernon – Thursday, January 8
Licking County – Wednesday, January 21, 6pm at
C-TEC
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Get PIN at www.pin.ed.gov May take two
weeks to get PIN back from government.
Complete income tax return (estimate if
needed)
Apply on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov
Apply as soon as possible after January 1.
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KCCC will host a Financial Aid Night for seniors and
parents/guardians to attend. (Watch KCCC
Website, Facebook, & Twitter for the date)
College Goal Sunday will be Sunday, February 8th at
2pm at OSU Newark or OSU Mansfield
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Collegegoalsundayusa.org
Collage Goal Sunday Blog for Directions
“Give the FAFSA4caster a Spin or Two or
Three”
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Check with Home School Guidance Office
Scholarships received by the KCCC guidance
department are posted on the bulletin boards
and in classrooms.
Seniors should check for scholarships each
week
Pick up applications from Mrs. Marhefka
The majority of local scholarships will be
available in January
 www.fastweb.com
 www.scholarshipquesthelper.c
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 www.finaid.com
 www.studentscholarships.org
 www.scholarstuff.com
 www.cappex.com/scholarships
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Call or email with questions – 397-5820
Beth Marhefka ext 3223
bmarhefka@knoxcc.org
Senior & Sophomore Counselor
Kathie Brown ext 3222
kbrown@knoxcc.org
Junior Counselor
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Questions and Answers