College Bound Seniors

A guide to your “TO-DO” list!
Fall 2022

 So you want to go to college... 	

What do you want to study?
What kind of college are you looking for? 2 or 4 year school?
What kind of atmosphere do you want out of a college?
ULTIMATELY….WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?

https://www.niche.com/about/college-quiz/

https://nces.ed.gov/college navigator/

 	Public, Private and Community Colleges 	

Public schools in Ohio:
https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/top-public-universities/s/ohio/
Private schools in Ohio:
https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/top-private-universities/s/ohio/
Main campuses, regional campuses and community colleges: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_System_of_Ohio
Can’t travel? http://www.ecampustours.com/

How Do I Apply to College?
Either Apply Via the Common App: https://www.commonapp.org/
47 Ohio Colleges are a part of the Common App
Go directly to the college/university website and ﬁnd: “Apply”
Example: Google- University of Cincinnati
Fee Waiver if applicable (Free/Reduced Form)
AFTER you apply, EMAIL Mrs. Becker and request your transcript be sent to the school you have applied to. *Your ACT score is listed on transcript
Your college CCP classes are listed on your transcript, but if the school you are applying to requests college transcript, you will need to have Owens, etc send them directly. Typically colleges do not need them for admission, only once you’ve committed to their school.

 When Should I Apply? 	

NOW!!! Make it a goal to have your FAFSA completed and have applied to all of your colleges by Thanksgiving!
BGSU is offering a FREE application now through October 31st!

 	What if my ACT score isn’t great? 	

***TEST OPTIONAL OPTION***

If you have below a 20 ACT and want to go to a 4 year school, I would recommend you consider applying test optional.

 COMPLE TE YOUR FAFSA! 	

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is a free application process to apply for ﬁnancial aid for college.
Even if you don’t want to take the loan that they may offer you, COMPLETE IT in order to potentially earn any institutional need based grants.
Example: A school you apply to may offer you free money just based on your/your parents ﬁnancial situation.
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Complete this ASAP! It opened October 1st and the sooner you complete it the better chance you have for the maximum amount of aid.
FAFSA questions will need to be directed to FAFSA directly.

 	Scholarships! 	

Apply to your college of choice BY THEIR SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE!
Check out institutional scholarships-each school may have scholarships unique to them that you may apply for.
SAVE and CHECK OFTEN the McComb Scholarship Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Md2HV8ZXMJZ1EXMxPsheP0grzJb 2JDem7VwhumIu-OE/edit
Shared with you on 10/19/22 on your Senior Google Classroom
Can be accessed on the school website: McComb High School Resources
The Community Foundation-Hancock County
https://www.community-foundation.com/
APPLICATION opens in December 2022
Typically February deadline.

 	Common Question: 	
Is it cheaper to start at Owens and transfer?
MAYBE
Once accepted to the 4 year college of your choice, you will need to compare your ﬁnancial aid package and possible scholarship awards vs. the cost of transferring and completing 2 years without any additional aid. Mrs. Becker can help talk you through this once you’ve been accepted!

 	THEN WH AT? 	

Once you’ve been accepted and DECIDE/COMMIT to the school of your choice, let Mrs. Becker know which school you have 100% decided on! I will send your ﬁnal transcripts in June 2023 after ﬁnal grades have been determined.
What if you don’t get accepted to a 4 year college?
Consider applying to a regional campus (i.e OSU Lima), or a community college (Owens).
You can always get 1 year under your belt and transfer

 	UNDECIDED? 	

Come see Mrs. Becker!	I can give you some career interest inventories, talk through college, apprenticeship, military, workforce options with you!

 	QUESTIONS? 	

Navigating the college/scholarship application process can be confusing, but I can help you! If you’ve gone through these steps and still have questions, let me know!
Mrs. Becker, McComb High School Counselor
Email: Beckers@mccombschool.org