College & Career Readiness

Madison Southern High School

Welcome Madison Southern Parents

Meet your Counselor Steve Case – All Seniors

steve.case@madison.kyschools.us – 625-6148 Ext. 6220

Marla Thomas – 9th thru 11th Students A - K marla.thomas@madison.kyschools.us – 625-6148 Ext. 6218

Celita Eden – 9th thru 11th Students L – Z celita.eden@madison.kyschools.us – 625-6148 Ext. 6219

What Can College Do For You?

ACT’s PLAN® Programfor Grade 10

The PLAN® Includes:

√ Tests in English, math, reading, and science—just like the ACT.

√ A guide that explains what your scores mean and how you can use them.

Students who take

PLAN score higher on

the ACT than those

who do not..

Administered in September for all 10th Grade Scores will be Distributed

When the school receives them.

PLAN: Practice for the ACT

Practice for the SATOctober 17

9th, 10th, and 11th grade students Best scores could possibly qualify

students for the Governor’s Scholars Program

11th Grade Scores could possibly qualify students for National Merit Scholarships

What does the ACT or SAT mean for me?

• College Admissions• Scholarships• Eliminate Remedial Courses

College Entrance Exam - ACT• ACT – www.actstudent.org

– $34 for Registration– Highest Possible Score – 36– The National Average – 21– Subject Areas

• English – 75 Questions – 45 Minutes• Math – 60 Questions – 60 Minutes• Reading – 40 Questions – 35 Minutes• Science – 40 Questions – 35 Minutes• Optional Writing – 30 Minutes

ACT – 2011-12 Test DatesACT – www.actstudent.org

• October 27, 2012– Deadline September 21st

• December 8, 2012– Deadline November 2nd

• February 9, 2013– Deadline January 11th

• April 13, 2013– Deadline March 8th

• June 8, 2013– Deadline May 3rd

ACT – New ID UpdateACT – www.actstudent.org

– Now required to upload a self photo on ACT website when registering for a national test date.

– Required to have a photo ID at the time of entering Test Center.

ACT PrepACT Prep

• www.march2success.com

• There are ACT prep books in the library and counseling office you can check out.

College Entrance Exam - SAT

SAT – www.collegeboard.com– $47 for Registration– Highest Possible Score – 2400– The National Average – 1500– Subject Areas

Writing – 200 to 800 Possible ScoreMath – 200 to 800 Possible ScoreCritical Reading – 200 to 800 Possible Score

Benefits of Taking AP Courses:• Added Challenge/Prep for College • Extra Credentials for College

Admissions• Weighted GPA• Earn College Credit if the AP Score

meets college criteria• Possibly earn Advanced Placement

in College

EKU NOW! & Berea College

Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to take Dual Credit classes with EKU and/or Berea.

You must obtain certain ACT scores and GPA to qualify.

See a counselor for more information.

Governor’sScholarProgram

www.kygsp.org www.kentuckygsa.com

Governor’sSchool for the

Arts

Governor’s Scholars Program

5 Week Residential Summer ProgramBetween 11th and 12th Grade YearApplications Available Online (Due Jan 5th)Nominated by the School and School DistrictPSAT, SAT, or ACT RequiredVisit Website for More Information:

www.kygsp.org

Governor’s School for the Arts

3 Week Residential Summer ProgramStudents Interested in Creative and Performing ArtsMust currently be a Sophomore or JuniorApplication Required and Available OnlineStudent deadline is December 1st

www.kentuckygsa.comCreative WritingDanceDramaInstrumental Music

Musical TheaterVisual ArtVocal Music

Eligibility• Register Online - $60

– www.eligibilitycenter.org

• Official Test Scores MUST be Sent fromACT and/or SAT

– Use Code 9999– The Higher the ACT and/or SAT Score, the Lower the

GPA has to be for Eligibility– 16 Core Courses are Required for Division I – Only core

courses are used to compute the GPA

Eligibility

• Division I– 16 Core Courses– Minimum 2.0 GPA– Slide Scale for Test

Scores and GPA– Uses only Critical

Reading and Math Sections of SAT

– Uses sum of all four ACT Sections

• Division II– 16 Core Courses– Minimum 2.0 GPA– Minimum SAT

Score of 820 OR– Minimum ACT Sum

Score of 68

Eligibility

• Division I– 4 English– 3 Math (Algebra I or Higher)

– 2 Science– 1 Additional Math,

Science, or English– 2 Social Studies– 4 Extra Core (Math,

Science, English, Social Studies, and/or Foreign Language)

• Division II– 3 English– 2 Math (Algebra I or Higher)

– 2 Science– 3 Additional

English, Math, or Science

– 2 Social Studies– 4 Extra Core (Math,

Science, English, Social Studies, and/or Foreign Language)

GPA is calculated for Core Courses ONLY

Division I Sliding Scale Example

Core GPA SAT(Verbal and Math Only)

ACT(Sum of All 4 Subject Areas)

3.450 440 413.275 510 453.100 580 492.950 640 532.775 710 582.525 790 652.225 930 782.000 1010 86

• www.eligibilitycenter.org – Meet with Mr. Case to Review Transcript– Register online– Keep track of your account and your eligibility process– Make an appointment with your counselor if you have

questions about your core classes or the worksheet.

Eligibility

• Register Online - $65– www.playnaia.org

• Official Test Scores MUST be Sent fromACT and/or SAT

– Use Code 9876

Eligibility

Requirements for Eligibility(Must meet 2 of 3 below)

1. Minimum ACT of 18 or SAT of 8602. Achieve an overall minimum GPA of 2.0 on 4.0

scale3. Graduate in the top half of your class

Eligibility

College Admissions Process• Varies with College• Early Decision (Binding)• Early Action (Non-Binding)• Regular Decision (Non-Binding)• Contact College Admissions Office

or visit the College Website

College Applications Common Applications: www.commonapp.org Students should complete the application process by

Christmas Break of their Senior Year. You must request transcripts be sent through the

Counseling Office. Final transcripts will be sent upon graduation.

Make sure YOU have requested ACT send your scores to the schools at which you are applying. (Keep in mind for March ACT)

College Visits• ALWAYS Contact College Admissions office to

schedule visit• Contact Dean of the College for the selected major

of student to arrange meeting• Contact the College’s Financial Aid office• Always get a note of attendance from the college

indicating your visit to turn into Mrs. Gabbard.• Seniors - 3 School Days Allowed for College Visits• Juniors/Soph/Fresh – Plan for visits during Fall

Break, Election Day, Spring Break, etc. All visits should be winding down by the end of 1st semester senior year.

What should I ask?• Questions for College Students…

• College Reputation1. Has the college lived up to your expectations?2. Has anything been a major disappointment?3. What is distinctive about the college?

Strengths? Weaknesses?4. Is there anything special I should see before I

leave?5. If you were able to do it all over again, would

you still choose this college? Why?6. What would you change if you had the chance?

What should I ask?• Questions for College Students…

• Housing

1. Is it quiet enough to study in the dorms?2. Which dorms are good places to live in?3. What dorms have a special quality?

What should I ask?• Questions for College Students…

• Activities

1. How difficult is it to make the ______ team?2. How can I qualify for the newspaper?

Orchestra? Radio Station? Drama group?3. How do I qualify for intramural sports? Clubs?4. What were some social, political, or academic

issues that concerned students last year? How did administration react? Results?

What should I ask?• Questions for College Students…

• Academics and Faculty

1. What classes are taught by professors or by teaching assistants?

2. How many hours a week do students typically study?

3. How easy is it for Freshmen to get classes they want?

4. Are classes for Freshmen typically large?5. Is there good rapport with faculty?

Recommendations• Provide Senior Profile Sheet• Provide College Form if available• Give at least 2 Weeks Notice• For December 15 – January 10

deadlines, give all information to counselor by December 1

College Fairs October 19, 2012

Madison Southern College/Career Fair

October 9, 2012 Madison Co College Fair @ EKU

October (TBA) Central KY College Fair @ Heritage

Hall 6:00 – 8:30 (over 150 colleges)

Transcripts• Requesting transcripts through

the Counseling Office. (Allow 1 week to be sent.)

• Requesting transcripts through www.kytranscript.org: (To be sent upon request.)

Credit Requirements Graduation Requirements – 23

credits English 4 Credits Mathematics 3 Credits*

(Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II) Science 3 Credits

(ESPS, ESCS, and Biology) Social Studies 3 Credits

(Integrated Social Studies, World Civilization, and U.S. History)

Health/PE ½ Credit / ½ Credit Arts/Humanities 1 Credit Electives 8 Credits *Students must take Math every year in high school.

Credit RecoveryIf you fail a class, you are behind for graduating on

time. See a counselor to take advantage of credit recovery opportunities.

Credit recovery courses are available through the “Project Succeed” Program to help students that have fallen behind in the number of credits needed to graduate.

Students with a standard schedule pursuing a standard diploma may be scheduled into a credit recovery course a maximum of 1 period per day.

Students may recover up to one credit per semester, with a maximum of 6 credits counting toward graduation.

The principal shall consider teacher recommendations prior to placing students in a credit recovery class.

Credit RecoveryTeacher Recommendations

_____I recommend the student complete/re-submit current course work to receive credit this semester.Course work to be submitted:______________________________________________ 

_____I recommend this student complete the course in Credit Recovery or Summer School.

_____I recommend this student complete the course in Credit Recovery.

_____I recommend this student retake the entire course.

Service Learning Every student must complete 10 hours of

Service Learning prior to graduation.

You can check with any of your teachers, advisor, or counselor to find out how many you need.

Documentation forms are found just inside the Guidance Office on the bulletin board.

Infinite Campus Access

Email – melinda.dolen@madison.kyschools.us

Please include whether you:1. Lost your login information

OR2. Never used it before

**IC also has an App for I-Phones Search for: Infinite Campus Mobile Portal

Kentucky Higher Education Assistance AuthorityP.O. Box 798Frankfort, KY 40602-0798(800) 928-8926www.kheaa.com

The Student Loan PeopleP.O. Box 24266Louisville, KY 40224-0266(888) 678-4625www.studentloanpeople.com

KHEAA Outreach

Scholarships vs. Grants vs. Student Loans

Who Are We?

Financial aid– Grants/scholarships– Work-study– Loans

Informational services– Publications

Getting In – for Seniors Getting Ready – for Juniors

– Outreach counselors Savings Programs

– Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust

The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, or KHEAA, is the state government agency that provides students with:

Interactive web portal Single point of information for students, parents, counselors and others, including:

– Online Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

– Career and college planning– Online admissions and

financial aid applications– Financial aid information– Scholarship searches– Distance and online learning

opportunities– Personalized account

FAFSAFree Application for Federal Student Aid

for Grants and Student Loans

• www.fafsa.ed.gov– Get Organized

• Determine Dependency Status• Gather Required Documents• Complete FAFSA Worksheet on Website

– Search for School Codes on the FAFSA Website– Apply for a PIN– Check Application Deadline Dates

• College Goal Last Sunday in January– EKU from 2:00 to 4:00– http://www.kasfaa.com/cgs/

FAFSAFree Application for Federal Student Aid

for Grants and Student Loans

• FAFSA Workshop at Madison Southern– (All students/parents welcome)– November 8, 2012– January 10, 2013

Where to Find InformationKHEAA – www.kheaa.com

Application status– Account history– KEES awards– College Aid Calculator– Reference books

For Juniors – Getting Ready http://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/ky/getin/KYGIintro.pdf

For Seniors– Getting In http://www.kheaa.com/pdf/pubs/ky/getin/KYGIintro.pdf

Where to Find More Information

Financial Aid Profile:www.collegeboard.com

Matching Students to Scholarships:www.fastweb.com

Scholarships Known to Madison Southern Counselors are on the Madison Southern website. Click on “Counseling” then find Scholarship Info for your grade level.

www.madison.kyschools.us/ms

Contact the Individual Colleges/University Scholarship Offices as soon as possible for additional scholarship information.

Where to Find More Information

Articles written for students, by students and career professionals. Valuable tool for students transitioning into high school, college, and career. The site also includes interactive games, tools, and e-newsletterswww.makingitcount.com

Follow us on Facebook – updated regularly with Counseling infowww.facebook.com/MSHSEagles

Where to Find More Information

Follow us on Twitter – Once you create an account, search for MSHSEagleScholarship and followwww.twitter.com-MSHSEagles

FREE Online test preparation courses to improve Math, Language Arts, and Science as well as test taking strategieswww.March2Success.com

Where to Find More Information

Ever wonder what jobs you can do with certain college majors? Visit this website to find out!

http://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/

What is the ILP?

Individual Learning Plan for ALL Students

Records Career, Education, and Life GoalsExplores Career InterestsProvides College and Scholarship SearchesDevelops a Professional ResumeFREE online access

Parents Accessing the ILP:

www.careercruising.com/ILP/

See Your Counselor for:

Parent/Guardian UsernameParent/Guardian Password