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UPCOMING ACT DEADLINE
Did you take the ACT? If you plan on graduating this year, remember that the ACT is a state of Illinois graduation requirement. The next available ACT national test date is December 12th, sign up by November 6th. Sign up online at http://www.actstudent.org
SENIOR CREDIT CHECKS AND COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS
Beginning Sept 14th, OEHS counselors will be calling senior students in to check credits, discuss post high school plans, and to share post high school information. This appointment is important to your graduation plans. Passes will be sent to seniors, so please let your counselor know if you are unable to attend the appointment. Below are items that will be discussed during your appointment.
Senior Timeline
Questions about College?
Visit link for an overview of the college admission process- http://www.highereducationstation.org/overview/#websites
Information for High School Parents about College- http://www.highereducationstation.org/parents/
NCAA- Information for College bound Athletes
There are many requirements for College bound athletes. Access the following resources to learn more!
NCAA College Bound Student Athlete Guide
NCAA Clearinghouse- www.eligibilitycenter.org
OEHS offers a unique program for athletes called Core Course GPA. If you or your student has aspirations of competing athletically as a freshman at an NCAA Division I or Division II school, they must meet NCAA Initial-Eligibility minimum standards, including minimum core course GPA and ACT test score requirements. www.corecoursegpa.com is an innovative tool that allows you to easily track your progress towards meeting these requirements, beginning as soon as the first semester of your freshman year.
www.corecoursegpa.com
* Login information and passwords
Financial Aid Information
OEHS will be hosting a Financial Aid night on Dec. 7th, 2009 @ 7:00 pm
Financial Aid experts will walk students and parents through the FAFSA application process.
Federal Aid applications cannot be filed until after January 1st, 2010. In the meantime, parents and students can register for a personal pin number at www.pin.ed.gov
Oswego East will be hosting FAFSA completion workshops on Jan. 21st, 2010 and at OHS on Feb 2nd 2010. More details to follow.
Documents
College Articulation Form (PDF)
High School Booklet (PDF)
Transcript Request - Current Student (PDF)
Transcript Request - Former Student (PDF)
Recommendation (PDF)
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