JUNIOR PARENTS MEETING

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JUNIOR PARENTS MEETING

• AUGUST 28, 2012
• 700 pm
• PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

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JUNIOR ISSUES

• Course Selection
• The Rigor of Jr. Year
• Continue the Journey
• Begin the search

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QUICK CHECKS!!PLAN BOOK

• GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
• PRE COLLEGE CURRICULA
• GRADE POINT AVERAGE/ RANK
• STATE ASSESSMENT
• RULES/REGS

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PSAT/NMSQT

• WHEN?
• TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH 730 AM
• COST?
• 14.00 (CHECKS MADE TO HHS) DEAD-LINE OCTOBER 5
• WHY?
• COMPARISON-PRACTICE-NATIONAL MERIT-AP
  ENTRY-GOVENORS SCHOLARS PROGRAM

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GATHER INFORMATION

• INTERNET
• VIDEOS
• REGIONAL COLLEGE FAIR
• NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR
• PERFORM. ARTS COLLEGE FAI R
• CORRESPONDENCE

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IMPORTANT DATES

• REG. COLLEGE FAIR NKU 9/25 600-8 PM
• NATL COLLEGE FAIR-10/14 DUKE ENERGY CENTER 1-4

• PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE FAIR-UC 10/9
• 7-9

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TESTING

• WHY?
• WHICH?
• ACT OR SAT?
• WHEN?
• HOW OFTEN?
• ACT-JRS. 3/5

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ACT TEST PREP

• SEPT 19
• ACT PRACTICE SESSION
• SCORED BLINDLY
• PARENT MTG.
• October 2, 730

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ACT PREP-ACT BOOTCAMP

• BENCHMARKS
• English 18
• Math 22
• Reading 21
• FOR
• Admission
• Placement

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HOW DO I PAY FOR IT?

• FINANCIAL AID
• GRANTS
• SCHOLARSHIPS
• WORK STUDY
• LOANS
• finaid.org fastweb.com collegeboard.com

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KEES SCHOLARSHIP

• EARNS FOR KY SCHOOLS
• FROM 125 TO 500 (2.5 MINIMUM)
• ONE TIME BEST ACT/SAT BONUS MINIMUM 15 ACT/710
  SAT
• CAN BE USED AT ANY KY 2/4 COLLEGE COMMUNITY OR
  TECHNICAL SCHOOL
• EACH HIGH SCHOOL YEAR IS FIGURED SEPARATELY

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MISC. JUNIOR INFO

• NCAA CLEARING-HOUSE/NAIA
• END OF COURSE ASSESSMENT
• PORTFOLIO REQ TO GRADUATE
• 2ND SEMESTER F
• OFFICE MAILINGS
• EXAMS BEFORE CHRISTMAS

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GOVERNORS SCHOLARS

• A five week summer program
• Application process
• Info in Oct
• Application due before Christmas
• Selection in January

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GOVERNORS SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

• THREE WEEK PROGRAM
• TRANSYLVANNIA UNIVERSITY
• DECEMBER 31 APPLICATION DEADLINE
• AUDITIONS IN FEBRUARY/MARCH

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THE COLLEGE SEARCH

• A MATCH TO BE MADE, NOT A PRIZE TO BE WON

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COLLEGE PROCESS

• Find Schools
• Apply
• Get Accepted
• Fill in FAFSA
• Get Award Letters
• Compare bottom line
• Choose School by May 1

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HHS CODE-180855

• www.fortthomas.kyschools.us
• Ann.meyer_at_fortthomas.kyschools.us
• MRS.MEYERS VOICE MAIL
• 815-2604