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OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL

11th and 12th Grade: Planning the

Next Steps

Counselors:Mr. Shawn Hopkins (A – D)

Mrs. Ashley Finkley (E-Ko)

Mrs. Mary Guzik (Kr-Robe)

Ms. Stephanie Brevik (Robi-Z)

Monday September 10, 2018

Administration:Mr. Steven Wolf (Principal)

Mrs. Kristy Gibson-Marshall (Assistant Principal)

Mr. Kurt Nuss (Assistant Principal)

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• College and Universities

• Community & Junior Colleges

• Trade, Technical & Business Colleges

• Apprenticeships

• Military

Know Your Post Secondary Educational Options

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With *4,627 Colleges (2 & 4 Year) in the United States alone, how do you choose?

• Begin by making a list of potential colleges the fall of Junior year

• Do research

on-line (Naviance)

college fairs

Meeting with college representatives

• Contact admissions offices of the colleges that interest you to request additional information & schedule a campus visit

Naviance.com

Search by location, major —

any way you'd like.

*Source: http://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=84

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Naviance: Show Your Full Story

All in one stop for your students education plan• Plan for college• https://student.naviance.com/oxfordhigh• Build your resume• Search for scholarships• Student log in is s(student number) and their six digit birthday

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College Representatives

Presenting at Oxford

• Sign up for the college presentations (In Naviance)

• This is the chance to explore programs and ask questions

• Meet the admissions officers who will read your applications

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Scholarships / Financial Aid

• Check the scholarship information on the individual college websites

• Complete FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) as soon you can after October 1st of your student’s senior year

• OU FAFSA Workshop is October 23rd, 2018 6:30pm at OHS

• Look for local scholarship opportunities at the start of second semester of senior year

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Junior Financial Aid Night

• Oxford will host a representative from the Office of Financial Aid at Oakland University presenting

information about FAFSA / College Financial Aid

Mark your calendar for: April 25th, 2019 at 7:00pm

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JUNIOR Year Essentials

Fall

• Start researching colleges, attend college fairs, visit colleges

• Take advantage of opportunities at OHS such as visits from college representatives

• Study for the SAT. Consider the PSAT test for practice

• PSAT- Saturday, October 13, 2018 (Qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship). Limited space available. Cost $20, First come; first on the list! Sign up by September 11th in the counseling office

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JUNIOR Year Essentials

Spring and Summer

• ALL Juniors required to take State Assessments/College Admission Test

• Narrow your college list and start checking their website to arrange for campus visits and tours.

• Retake SAT, if necessary or sign up for an ACT exams in the Fall

• Take AP / IB exams in May if appropriate

• Visit a college campus…or three!

• Consider summer enrichment opportunities

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State Testing required for JuniorsSpring 2019

• April 9, 2019 SAT plus writing examination (College Board)

• April 10, 2019 WorkKeys® job skills assessments in reading, mathematics, and "locating information“

• April 17, 2019M-STEP: Michigan Developed Science and Social Studies

• Other Available SAT dates at Oxford High School are October 6th, December 1st, June 1st (sign up on collegeboard.org)

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College Entrance Exams

The SAT

• The SAT is part of the MME State Wide Testing, which all juniors are required to take in the Spring and is free of charge. The writing component is required!

• The SAT is one of the widely accepted college entrance exams.

• The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and the SAT Essay

• Practice tests are available for students at https://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/ and at www.khanacademy.com

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Other TESTS

• PSAT - This is the practice test for the SAT and the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship. The PSAT will be administered at Oxford High School Saturday, October 13, 2018. Cost is $20.

• AP (Advanced Placement) tests – Tests specifically related to AP courses taken and administered in May 2019. An opportunity to earn college credit or advanced standing at a college

• IB (International Baccalaureate) tests - Tests specifically related to IB courses taken and administered in the Spring. An opportunity to earn college credit or advanced standing at a college

• ACT – Additional College Admission Examination. Student registration at: www.actstudent.org (Dates available at Oxford High School in October 27th, December 8th, February 9th, and June 8th)

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Understanding the Transcript

Additional Criterionfactored in admission decisions: Leadership qualities Exceptional talent Citizenship & Conduct Extracurricular involvement Recommendation letters Essays

Requesting a Transcript Create an account on

parchment.com Add Oxford High School Decide the schools to

which you want your transcript to be sent

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Source www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future

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Social Networks & Email AccountsIf you have an account on Facebook, Twitter or any other online social network, be discerning about what materials you post. College representatives and even potential employees can gain access to these personal accounts. There have been incidents where individuals have forfeited their acceptance status or employment due to irresponsible and inappropriate content. It is also strongly recommend that you create and maintain an appropriate & professional email address.

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Thank you for coming!

VISION

To create a world-class

education today to shape

tomorrow's leaders