1. Make sure to check out the

bulletin board in the 300 hallway for all the latest

information on your many college choices!! 2. SCHOOL/CAREER VISITATIONS— Planning on visiting a college? STOP into the guidance office prior to your to your planned visit and pick up a SCHOOL/CAREER VISITATION form. This form MUST be completed, signed by a representative from your visit as well as a parent and returned to the main office on the next school day. A parent MUST call you in absent on the day of your visit. C

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Nordonia High School

SENIOR Newsletter

Welcome to Senior Year!

This monthly e-newsletter from Guidance will keep you informed about

resources and opportunities available pertaining to scholarships, finan-

cial aid, colleges, helpful websites, careers, and college entrance exams.

Please be sure to READ IT IN IT’S ENTIRETY!!

Parents! If you are not receiving periodic e-mails from Ms. Wenzel,

please e-mail her right away (Courtney.wenzel@nordoniaschools.org) and

include the correct e-mail address that should be added to your Naviance

account. She will make the correction so that you will receive all e-mail

updates from Guidance throughout your Senior’s year.

COLLEGE VISITS ARE ALL VIRTUAL

FOR NORDONIA HIGH SCHOOL!!

College of the Holy Cross Monday, September 28, 2020 7th Period

Heidelberg University Friday, September 25, 2020 Period 4A

Ohio Dominican University Friday, September 25, 2020 Period 5A

John Carroll University Tuesday, September 29, 2020 7th Period

University of Toledo Wednesday, September 30, 2020 7th Period

Hiram College Thursday, October 1, 2020 2nd Period

Temple University Thursday, October 1, 2020 7th Period

Cleveland State University Friday, October 2, 2020 2nd Period

The University of Findlay Friday, October 2, 20120 3rd Period

University of Cincinnati (main) Monday, October 5, 2020 2nd Period

Kent State University (main) Tuesday, October 6, 2020 7th Period

The Ohio State University (main) Wednesday, October 7, 2020 7th Period

Lakeland Community College Thursday, October 8, 2020 2nd Period

Oberlin College Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7th Period

Walsh University Wednesday, October 14, 2020 7th Period

Marietta College Friday, October 16, 2020 3rd Period

Moravian College Friday, October 16, 2020 Period 4A

Gannon University Tuesday, October 20, 2020 2nd Period

Baldwin Wallace University Thursday, October 22, 2020 2nd Period

Ohio University (main) Wednesday, November 4, 2020 7th Period

SIGN UP ON NAVIANCE!!!!

2021 Senior Important Dates (dates will be added as new items are announced)

Week of September 21st - Cap and Gown Info posted by Mrs. Spellman, complete Google Form ASAP.

End of September - Information will be posted on class page by Mrs. Spellman about Senior clothing, sweats and t-shirts.

October 1st - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens up for Fall 2021. October 3rd - Senior Day Cedar Point October 3rd - SAT National Testing Date (Sept. 22nd registration deadline) visit

www.collegeboard.org to register for a test date. October 10th, 17th, 24th 25th - ACT National Testing Dates (Late Registration deadline Sep-

tember 25th) visit www.act.org to register for a test date. November 7th - SAT National Testing Date (October 27th registration deadline) visit

www.collegeboard.org to register for a test date. December 12th - ACT National Testing Date (Nov. 6th registration deadline, late registration

deadline Nov. 20th) visit. www.act.org to register for a test date. January 2021 - Senior Information and Graduation Letter released to families with information

about Senior Internship, Prom, Graduation details, and much more. May 20th - Graduation for the Class of 2021.

ACT TEST DATES 2020-2021

Test Registration Registration Date Deadline October 10, 2019 September 17, 2019 October 5, 2019 October 17, 2019 September 17, 2019 October 5, 2019 October 24, 2019 September 17, 2019 October 5, 2019 October 25, 2019 September 17, 2019 October 5, 2019 December 12, 2020 November 6, 2020 November 7-20, 2020 February 6, 2021 January 8, 2021 January 9-15, 2021 April 17, 2021 March 12, 2021 March 13-26, 2021 June 12, 2021 May 7, 2021 May 8-21, 2021 July 17, 2021 June 18, 2021 June 19-25, 2021

SAT TEST DATES 2020-2021

Test Registration Registration Date Deadline (Late Fee Required) November 7, 2020 October 7, 2020 October 27, 2020 December 5, 2020 November 5, 2020 November 24, 2020 March13, 2021 February 12, 2021 March 2, 2021 May 8, 2021 April 8, 2021 April 27, 2021 June 5, 2021 May 6, 2021 May 26, 2021

CLEVELAND ELECTRICAL JOINT APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING

CENTER Local 38

Electrical Apprenticeship

Program

This is a 5 year program consisting of ten periods with a minimum of 8,000 hours on-the-job training and a mini-mum of 920 hours related classroom training. Applications are taken the 2nd Monday of the month (except Au-gust) from 2:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.

IBEW/NECA Training Center 9333 Sweet Valley Drive Valley View, Ohio 44125

(216)573-0400

Visit the guidance office for more information

CLEVELAND ELECTRICAL JOINT APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING

CENTER Local 38

Telecommunications Apprenticeship Program

This is a 3 year program consisting of six periods with a minimum of 4,800 hours on-the-job training and a mini-mum of 480 hours related classroom training. Applications are taken the 2nd Monday of the month (except Au-gust) from 2:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.

IBEW/NECA Training Center 9333 Sweet Valley Drive Valley View, Ohio 44125

(216)573-0400

Visit the guidance office for more information

WENZEL’S WORDS OF WISDOM

FAQ’s How do I stay aware of upcoming events and important senior updates?

- Here is how to Get Connected

Should I use my school or personal email when completing applications? - ALWAYS use your personal email address. - The school email address blocks all outside emails not associated with Nordonia.

- You do not want to miss those important emails about college acceptance!! - Plus, your student email account will be deactivated the summer after you graduate.

How do I access Naviance? - Here is a quick tutorial on logging into Naviance through Clever. Your user name is your student email address (LastnameFirstinitial.graduationyear@nordoniastudents.org, i.e. Courtney Wenzel: wenzelc.21@nordoniastudents.org) Your password is your student ID, no zeros.

How do I register for the ACT? - You must register for a national test date by going to www.act.org - You can also find the upcoming ACT dates on their website or this ACT Flyer - If this is the first time registering to take the ACT (other than when you took it at Nordonia), you will want your ACT score report with you because you’ll need your ACT ID. - Your ACT ID can be found on your ACT score report. - You can get a copy of your ACT score report from February in the School Counseling Office, stop in when you have a free period.

How do I register for the SAT? - You can register for an SAT test date by going to www.collegeboard.org - You can also view upcoming dates on their website here.

How do I build a list of colleges I’m applying to in Naviance to organize my applications and keep track of deadlines/transcript requests?

- Tutorial for creating a list of colleges I'm applying to in Naviance

How do I release consent for the high school to send transcripts and records to colleges? - Complete this Consent to Release Records form and return it to Ms. Volin in the front of the School Counseling Office. Once she has this form the ability to request transcripts in Naviance will be enabled.

How do I request transcripts for colleges? - Tutorial for Requesting Transcripts in Naviance

- After you complete the request through Naviance, please stop in to see Ms. Volin in the School Counseling office, so she can verify she received the request.

- If you are an option 2 student, please call Ms. Volin at 330-908-6018.

How do I request/send recommendation letters for college applications? - Use this link to view a tutorial on requesting recommendation letters through Naviance - Once you submit the request in Naviance, see the teacher in person to make sure they are aware of the request and see if they need any additional information from you (i.e. deadline for the letter, additional info about extracurriculars, what your intended major is, etc). - For teachers/staff/coaches/other individuals who do NOT teach at the High School, please have them send the letter of recommendation to karen.volin@nordoniaschools.org. Ms. Volin will upload it to Naviance and send it with your materials.

How do I match my CommonApp account to Naviance? - This tutorial will help you match your CommonApp account to Naviance

Should I send my ACT/SAT scores to a test-optional school? - Here are a few articles that will help you make an appropriate decision for you based on your situation.

- What does test optional really mean? - Test optional does not mean test blind - This tutorial will help you match your CommonApp account to Naviance

WENZEL’S WORDS OF WISDOM

How do I request a meeting with Miss. Wenzel about College or Career stuff? - You may use this Google Form to request a meeting with me. I will send you a meeting invite for a day and time based on your availability. This could be in person, virtual, or over the phone.

- You may email me, but I will probably have you fill out the Google Form so that I can coordinate the best time with you. - You may also call me at 330-908-6023 to set up an appointment. Please leave your number if you get my voicemail.

How do I register for College Rep Visits? - Here is a quick tutorial on how to access College Rep Visits in Naviance.

- You can also check out this handy handout for directions for College Rep Visits as well as the OACAC College Exploration Series.

- ALL college rep visits are virtual this year, so you can access them from home or during school. If accessing during school, please be sure to follow the directions in the handy handout above to ensure you are not marked absent from class.

Who do I contact about senior questions, like caps and gowns, prom, senior gear? - Mrs. Cynthia Spellman is your senior class advisor. She is the person you will contact for questions about graduation planning (caps/gowns/details about the day), senior gear, prom, senior meetings, etc). - Her email is cynthia.spellman@nordoniaschools.org - She is an option 2 teacher this semester, so the best way to reach her is via email.

- You may also contact one of your senior class executive members: Alayah Davis, Grace Koperna, Sarah Lohm, Ally Seiwert, Taniah Thomas, Jennifer Tomak

How do I register with the NCAA if I want to play collegiate level sports? - If you are even considering playing DI, DII level athletics, you must register with NCAA to enter the recruitment process. It is also recommended you create a profile if you are undecided or considering DIII level athletics. - You can register with NCAA at the NCAA Eligibility Center Website

- After you register, you can request a High School Transcript be uploaded by stopping in to see Ms. Volin in the School Counseling Office.

How do I find out more about Scholarships and Financial Aid? - Check out this Financial Aid and Scholarships Guide

- Review the monthly Senior Newsletter for scholarships found on the school counseling website. - Visit the financial aid and scholarships page on the College’s website to find out more about each College or University’s individual process. - Visit https://studentaid.gov/ to learn more about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the benefits of completing this application early - Visit https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/ to learn more about the CSS Profile if you are considering a Private College or University.

- Attend a local (mostly virtual) Financial Aid Information session hosted by a College or University. - Check out this Ohio FAFSA Help Website to assist you in completing the FAFSA https://www.oasfaa.org/fafsa-help-oh

What are my Graduation Requirements - Here is a self check for graduation you can compare with your transcript - Here is a helpful handout from the Ohio Department of Education * Note there are some additional credit requirements that must be met specific to Nordonia - 1.0 credit Fine Art Requirement - All Nordonia Students must take and pass Economics

What are the important dates for seniors? - Important Dates for Seniors - Not all dates have been determined due to potential Covid Restrictions

WENZEL’S WORDS OF WISDOM

Details for Virtual College Rep Visits at Nordonia

• Students should register for virtual sessions through Naviance

• If student is in school on the day of virtual visit, you may report to the cafeteria and sign in with Mr. Russ (Headphones are highly recommended)

- You must let your teacher know in advance that you will not be in class and that you are signed up to meet with a college representative. You are responsible for making up any missing work

• If student is remote learning, log in to the session at your own leisure *Please only register for events you plan to attend Directions to Register for College Rep Visits 1. Access Naviance by going to the NHS website and go to the “Students” tab and click on “Clever”. The username will be your Nordonia school email and the password is your student id. Here is a video tutorial: https://youtu.be/foNA3FsCpR0 2.Under the “What’s New” box heading, you will see a list of upcoming schools 3.Click on “more info” under the college name, on the next screen click on the green “register” box in the top right of the screen 4.Virtual Meeting link will be available in Naviance under the college visit description

OACAC College Exploration Series • Register for college information sessions to attend during a study hall or at your own leisure from home

(headphones will be required during study hall sessions)

• If you are unable to attend a “live” event, we still encourage you to register for the session! Registering for the session will give the college your contact information and there will be a recording of the session accessible at a later date.

Directions to Access OACAC 1.Go to https://oacac.org/virtual-college-exploration/ 2.Once on the website, scroll down to find and select “Student and Counselor Registration Click Here!” 3.From this screen, you will have the ability to select and search for virtual sessions. You can choose to organize sessions by the date and time, colleges, and states. 4.Click on the purple “Student Registration” button and answer the personal and academic questions on the page

5. Finish the form by clicking “Sign Up” and enjoy your information session

WENZEL’S WORDS OF WISDOM The Initial Steps to Beginning the College Application Process

This document should help you access information about the college application process, begin to understand the process, and get you started. Please follow the steps and utilize all the resources. I will refer you back to these steps and resources time and time again as you may need a refresher on the process, which is normal, you have a lot going on!

1. VERY IMPORTANT: Please be sure to complete and return the attached records release form. This

form allows the high school to process your transcript and records requests for colleges. Without it, you will not be able to complete a transcript request in Naviance and we will not be able to send any records to colleges. You can drop it off to the Guidance Office at the High School Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am and 3pm or when you return to school in September.

2. If you are applying to colleges using the CommonApp, you will need to match your CommonApp ac-count to your Naviance Account. Please check out the CommonApp, it is a time-efficient way to apply to colleges, if your college takes this type of application. I am including a video to help you complete this pro-cess. https://www.screencast.com/t/gxEQkElyo1

3. You must submit ALL transcript requests for college applications through Naviance. Again, this can be done after you have submitted the records release form to Guidance. Here is a video to help you with submitting initial transcript requests through Naviance. https://www.screencast.com/users/Hobsons_Naviance/playlists/College%20Applications%20Video%20Series?mediaSetId=77935f0a-33f3-4c37-9596-dbc76c260b3f

4. Once you submit a transcript request, please call, email, or preferably stop in to see Ms. Karen Volin in the guidance office to confirm receipt of your request (email: karen.volin@nordoniaschools.org, phone: 330-908-6018)

5. If you are applying through CommonApp, there are counselor forms that I must also complete for each application you submit. I will begin processing these once all schedules are updated and transcripts are ready to begin going out to colleges (late August, early September)

6. Recommendation letters must also be requested through Naviance. Here is a video about how to com-plete these requests. I recommend you request these early from teachers (at least 2 weeks notice prior to when they need to be submitted) and be sure to choose teachers that know you well and that you have had an opportunity to talk to about writing a recommendation letter. These letters can make or break an admis-sions decision! https://www.screencast.com/users/Hobsons_Naviance/playlists/College%20Applications%20Video%20Series?mediaSetId=eccfdd78-3854-41a8-b806-15b1bf80bec6

Tips and Tricks: Remember that ALL materials have to be submitted and received by Colleges by their stated deadline. Do not wait to ask for recommen-

dation letters or complete essays until the day of the deadline. Colleges will not accept your applications incomplete.

Colleges have different procedures, be sure to keep track of deadlines for all the colleges you are applying to. This year especially, some colleges have moved their deadlines back to accommodate late testing opportunities, while others have kept them the same. Some colleg-es have different applications for scholarships and admissions, be sure to know each colleges' procedures and to create a calendar with important dates.

If you are applying Early Decision or Early Action, I recommend that you get all your materials organized and completed sooner than later. You can have an English teacher review your essay when you return to school if you would like. Some English classes will actually write college essays as assignments. If you are applying early action or early decision, I would not wait for this opportunity to do it in class. Due to the late start of the school year, you may not have it completed in time to submit with your application materials.

I have included a PDF I created back in the spring with additional resources to help you through this process under the revised process for COVID. You can find information about test-optional schools, essay writing tips, college searching virtually etc.

I will be available again after August 17th to help advise in more detail if needed. I hope his information helps you get a jump start on your applications. I look forward to hopefully seeing all of you in September!

Helpful Videos: How to Apply To College Using the CommonApp Scholarships and Financial Aid Navigating the College Search Virtually

College Visits, Auditions, Information Nights & More!!

Hello Everyone! Make sure you REGISTER for the Virtual HBCU Summit Series by

October 15th! Space is already filling up for Session A. This is going to be a Virtual Experience of a Lifetime!

Why Register for the HBCU Summit Series?

1. Students will have an opportunity to choose and visit MANY of the HBCUs in attendance in the session they register for.

2. Be able to engage with Recruiters & Alumni and get your questions answered

3. We have different tracks based on your grade level: (a) Middle School Track (b) High School 9-11th grade Track (c) High School Senior Track (d) Commu-nity College Track

4. Seniors get an opportunity to get ACCEPTED on the spot by MANY of our participating HBCUs!

5. Do you play an instrument? We got $$$ For you! 6. Attend our HBCU Experience 101 Alumni and Student Panel and our multiple

workshops! 7. HBCU Summit Series Day of Schedule and HBCU Info pack

8. HBCU SUMMIT SERIES BOX!!! The HBCU Series Box is a great way to cel-ebrate in HBCUs and represent during the HBCU Summit!

9. If you participate in MORE than one Session, you get a discount!!

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Go to: (For information & to apply)

https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/

Deadline: October 25, 2020

ONE SCHOLARSHIP. ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES. As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs in the country, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio

Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need.

State Scholarships Scholarships valued at $10,000 each

State scholarships are awarded to eligible students in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. The program specifi-cally assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. The scholarships are funded by Horatio Alger Members who, like the Scholars, have experienced challenges but ultimately overcame them to become successful business and civic leaders.

To be eligible to apply for a Horatio Alger State Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2021 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation

• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or pri-vate institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)

• Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required) • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity • Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and • Be a United States citizen

National Scholarships 106 scholarships at $25,000 each

As one of the nation’s largest college financial aid programs in the country, the Horatio Alger National Scholarship Pro-gram is one of the major scholarship programs nationally that specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. The scholarships are funded by Horatio Alger Members who, like the Scholars, have experienced challenges but ultimately overcame them to become successful business and civic leaders.

The National Scholarship is awarded to eligible students in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. National Scholars receive an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., during the spring of their senior year to partici-pate in the National Scholars Conference. Recipients must attend the National Scholars Conference to receive the award.

To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger National Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2021 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation

• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or pri-vate institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)

• Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required) • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity • Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and • Be a United States citizen

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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS WiseGeek Women in STEM Scholarship

The WiseGeek Women in STEM Scholarship is a $500 scholarship open to female high school students interested in a STEM career.

About the Scholarship

Although women make up nearly half of the US labor market, only 28% of the STEM work-

force is female. The gender gap is even higher in some of the fastest-growing and highest-

paid tech jobs.

In order to solve complex problems of the future, the US needs more women entering science,

technology, engineering, and math fields. Gender diversity introduces new perspectives and

helps improve the STEM talent pool.

The WiseGeek Women in STEM Scholarship is meant to support and encourage young women to

pursue a degree in STEM. This $500 award will help female high school students pay their col-

lege tuition.

Scholarship Details: • Deadline: The application deadline is December 31, 2020. • Award Amount: $500 • Time To Apply: 2 minutes Eligibility Requirements: Female high school students planning on pursuing a degree in science,

technology, engineering, or math Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident

How to Apply You can apply for this scholarship on the Bold.org scholarship platform. Just

set up a student profile on Bold.org and submit your application.

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