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Characteristics to consider
 Location
 Size
 Degree programs offered
 Extracurricular activities
 Cost and financial aid
 Admission Policy
 Accreditation
 Support Services
 Campus Life
Naviance has several programs that allow students
to research colleges:
 CollegeMatch
 College Resources
 College Compare
 College Look-up
 Scattergrams
 Acceptance History
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Meet with an Admissions counselor
Tour Campus
Visit a Class
Talk with staff and students
Sign up in Naviance.
Students need to fill out a pass one day
prior to visit and have signed by the
teacher of the class period they will miss
for the college visit.
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Rigor of course load in High School
Grades / GPA
Class Rank
ACT / SAT scores
Extra-Curricular Activities
Letters of Recommendation
Essays
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Community College
Public Colleges and Universities
Private Colleges and Universities
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Cuyahoga Community College
 Transfer credit to four year institution
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Lorain Community College
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University Partnership
The University of Akron
Profile www.uakron.edu
admissions@uakron.edu
Bowling Green State University
Profile www.bgsu.edu
choosebgsu@bgsu.edu
Central State University
Profile www.centralstate.edu
admissions@centralstate.edu
University of Cincinnati
Profile www.admissions.uc.edu
admissions@uc.edu
Cleveland State University
Profile www.engagecsu.com
admissions@csuohio.edu
Kent State University
Profile www.kent.edu
admissions@kent.edu
Miami University
Profile www.miamioh.edu
admission@miamioh.edu
The Ohio State University
Profile www.osu.edu
askabuckeye@osu.edu
Ohio University
Profile www.ohio.edu
admissions@ohio.edu
Shawnee State University
Profile www.shawnee.edu
to_ssu@shawnee.edu
The University of Toledo
Profile www.utoledo.edu
enroll@utoledo.edu
Wright State University
Profile www.wright.edu
admissions@wright.edu
Youngstown State University
Profile www.ysu.edu
enroll@ysu.edu
Generally private colleges and universities are
more expensive, but they shouldn’t be dismissed
because of cost.
Scholarship and financial aid can bring costs down
to be competitive with public universities.
ohioprivatecolleges.com
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All applicants to selective schools are expected
to have excellent grades and scores.
What will set you apart?
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Offers a program of study to match your interests
and needs
Provides a style of instruction to match the way
you like to learn
Provides a level of academic rigor to match your
aptitude and preparation
Offers a community that feels like home to you
Values you for what you do well
Source: The College Planning Workbook, Peter Van
Buskirk
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All Colleges have different deadlines for applying
Know your deadlines
Keep in mind that WHS requires 10 days for
processing transcript requests.
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All application packets require:
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Application
Transcript: Students must fill out a transcript release
form and give it directly to their counselor.
Standardized Test Score sent directly from the
testing agency.
Many (including Common App.) additionally require:
*Essay or Personal Statement
*Letter(s) of Recommendation
*School report / Counselor Form
Update My Colleges
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Colleges I’m thinking about – Add colleges
you are thinking about to this list.
Colleges I’m applying to – Only add colleges
to this list when you complete and send an
application to the college. Update this list with
your admission status.
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3.
Create a common App account on Common
App online www.comonapp.org
Sign the CA FERPA waiver on the Common
Application www.commonapp.org
Match email used for CA accounton Naviance
“Colleges I’m applying to” page.
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ACT and/or SAT should be taken during the
second semester of 11th grade.
All scores should be directly sent to the college
by the testing agency.
Retake early senior year if needed:
 www.act.org
 www.collegeboard.com
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SAT is an ability test that predicts how well
you will do in college
ACT is an achievement test that is curriculum
based
Most colleges will take either SAT or ACT with
writing.
SAT: 3 sections
 Critical reading
 Math
 Writing
 3 hours and 45 minutes total
 Possible score of 2400; 800 on each section
www.collegeboard.com
 SAT II Subject Tests – required at more
competitive schools.
ACT: 5 sections
 English
 Math
 Reading
 Science
 Optional Writing Section
 Possible score of 36, 12 for writing
 2 hours and 55 minutes OR
3 hours and 25 minutes (+ writing)
www.actstudent.org
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In lieu of test scores, Many schools are now test
optional
students are asked to:
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Submit graded writing sample
Possibly interview
Antioch, BW, Dennison, YSU
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Go to www.fairtest.org for a list of all schools that are
test optional
 Students who wish to play at either Division 1
or 2 levels must register with the
Clearinghouse at www.ncaaclearinghouse.org
 Complete the FAFSA (after Jan. 1)
www.fafsa.ed.gov
 Can complete the FAFSA calculator ahead of
time for an estimate and also register for a PIN
 Some schools also accept/require the CSS
Profile (fall of senior year)
www.collegeboard.com
 Scholarships are posted in
Naviance
 Check your schools’ website for University
sponsored scholarships.
 Many University sponsored scholarships
require no special application.
 OSU’s priority deadline for scholarships is
November 1
 Local scholarships are available
spring of senior year
 September-October-
November
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Register for the SAT/ACT if not taken or need to retake.
Update Naviance with your list of colleges.
Complete college applications.
Attend high school information sessions with college
representatives
Athletes planning to play Division 1 or 2 sports must
register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at www.
eligibilitycenter.org.
Research scholarships and continue college visits.
December
In order for applications to be
processed by the Guidance
Department before Winter Break, they
must be submitted by December 5.
Parents should complete the FAFSA and the Profile (if
required).
Check deadlines on college and scholarship
applications.
Inform the Guidance Office if your college requires a
mid-year report.
Check date for local scholarship applications.
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March-April-May
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Final college notifications are sent by April 1.
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May 1 is the candidates’ reply date.
June
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High school graduation.
Final transcripts are sent to the college you
plan to attend.
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Mark Campo
Liz Osicki
Joan Jerome
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