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Parents of Sophomores: You will receive letters in October regarding the PLAN TEST or the pre-ACT to be offered in November. The PLAN is recommended for students intending to apply to college because it provides experience and information on how to improve scores.
Parents of Juniors: Please encourage your daughters/sons to attend the Clay College Day. College Day will be held Wednesday, October 5th from 12:00-1:00 in the gym.
Juniors may take the ACT college entrance exams during the second semester. If interested in ACT test preparation courses contact your student’s counselor. ACT encourages students to apply online at www.actstudent.org.
Parents of Seniors: Most likely, there are many questions about your son or daughter’s plans for next year, especially if they include college. The procedures for reading the application to college, the scholarship search and application, the financial aid application, and final selection of college are all part of an overwhelming list of considerations and tasks. With that in mind, the Guidance Department hopes that the following information will assist you. A list of special guidance events, dates, and times is provided for your future reference. You may want to save this list so that you may attend any or all events as they relate to your needs.
October 5, 2011 “Clay College Day” college fair for juniors and seniors
October 19, 2011 8:00 a.m., seminar for seniors, “Toward Fall of 2012” ***DATE WAS CHANGED***
October 19, 2011 7:00 p.m., evening seminar for parents of seniors Toward Fall of 2012” ***DATE WAS CHANGED***
December 2011, Financial Aid Night date and time to be announced in next newsletter
March 2012, Clay High Scholarships Applications will be handed out to seniors
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Clay High School’s annual college fair, College Day 2011 will be held for juniors and seniors on Wednesday, October 5th from 12:00-1:00. Approximately 65 colleges will participate.
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The counselors will conduct a seminar for seniors, “Toward Fall of 2012” on October 19th, during 7th period. The same seminar for parents will be held in the evening on Wednesday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the library. This event will discuss the college application process, scholarships, NCAA regulations, and other information. It is very important for all seniors to be present at the seminar. Any senior unable to attend this meeting should contact their guidance counselor as soon as possible.
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Seniors who intend to apply to college must take the ACT test unless they plan to attend Owens Community College and not a health profession major. The test fee is $34; late registration is $55; ACT Plus Writing is $49. Note that most colleges and universities have required or recommended the ACT Writing Test, so it is best to be prepared. The following tests will be offered for the 2011-2012 school year:
| Test Date |
Registration Deadlines |
Late Registration |
| October 22, 2011 |
September 16, 2011 |
Sept. 30, 2011 |
| December 10, 2011 |
November 4, 2011 |
November 18, 2011 |
| February 11, 2012 |
January 13, 2012 |
January 20, 2012 |
| April 14, 2012 |
March 9, 2012 |
March 23, 2012 |
| June 9, 2012 |
May 4, 2012 |
May 18, 2012 |
- Although the ACT is the recommended test for college entrance in the Midwestern United States, some students may wish to also take the SAT. The Ivy League schools as well as military academies accept the ACT, yet students applying to those schools may wish to also send SAT scores. The test fee for the SAT is $49. The dates for the SAT are as follows for the 2011-2012 school year:
| Test Date |
Registration Deadlines |
Late Registration |
| October 1, 2011 |
September 9, 2011 |
September 21, 2011 |
| November 5, 2011 |
October 7, 2011 |
October 21, 2011 |
| December 3, 2011 |
November 8, 2011 |
November 20, 2011 |
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December 30, 2011 |
January 13, 2012 |
| March 10, 2012 |
February 10, 2012 |
February 24, 2012 |
| May 5, 2012 |
April 6, 2012 |
April 20, 2012 |
| June 2, 2012 |
May 8, 2012 |
May 22, 2012 |
Applying to College
Seniors may apply to their selected colleges and universities at any time. (Please check deadlines for the school of your choice). We ask that the student bring her/his application to their guidance counselor with a check made out to the college for the application fee. If the student applied on-line, he/she needs to notify their counselor. The counselor will send the student’s transcript, the school profile, and other requested information to the college.
College Visitation
If your son/daughter has not chosen a college yet, he or she should be planning visitations to college campuses now. This is a good time for parents and their high school seniors to take some weekend trips in order to take a quick yet thorough, look at the college choices. Clay High School allows seniors to take Academic Days, whereby the senior is excused for college visits. The student must complete the teal colored Academic Day Form (obtained in the Guidance Office), which will require verification of the visit on the college stationary. Seniors are granted a maximum of 3 academic days.
NCAA Eligibility Center
Any junior or senior athlete planning on participating at the college level at an NCAA Division I or II school should see Mrs. Birr to register with the NCAA eligibility center. If you are a senior, you should see Mrs. Birr as soon as possible.
We would like to welcome our new school counselor, Ms. Beth Kohler, who is replacing Mr. Dippman, who retired at the end of last year.
You are welcome to call any of the counselors to obtain information. Our direct number is 419-697-3434. If you call after school hours, you may leave a voice mail on the following extensions. Best wishes for a great school year!
Mrs. Diane Deem, registrar – ext. 1
Mrs. Brandi Birr, last names A-Gi – ext. 2
Ms. Julie Felder, last names Gl-O – ext. 3
Ms. Beth Kohler last names P-Z – ext. 4 |
