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Ohio University Offers advice to HS Freshman

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Planning for College

Exploring your options and deciding what you want from a college will suppply you with the information you need to make the right college choice. The timeline below is designed to help you plan ahead for the academic preparation you will need for admission to Ohio University.Ohio University College Planning

Grade 9

Timeframe What to Do
Year-round Study Hard! Now is the time to build up your grade point average by concentrating on your studies and take courses that will build a college-prep curriculum foundation. At Ohio University, we recommend that you take the following courses before graduation:

  • 4 units of college prep English
  • 3 units of science (at least two must be lab sciences)
  • 3 units of math (must include Algebra I and II and Geometry)
  • 3 units of social studies
  • 2 units of a foreign language (3 units required to earn an honors diploma)
  • 1 unit of visual or performing arts

Grade 10

Timeframe What to Do
Year-round Keep up your grades. Stay involved in your high-school’s extra-curricular activities.

 

Grade 11

Timeframe What to Do
September-
March		 Explore your college choices! As you begin to visit colleges, you should think about the major you want to study. If you have no idea about what you want to study in college, don’t worry about it. Ohio University offers incoming students several undecided majors that will allow you to take a variety of classes so that you can explore your options before you make a decision
March-August Take the ACT and SAT I. Most colleges will require you to take either the ACT or SAT tests in order to be considered for admission but these tests can also help you get scholarships or other types of recognition. Your high school Guidance Counselor can provide you with registration information for you to take the ACT and SAT tests. We recommend taking at least one test during the summer of your junior year. Taking these tests now will ensure that your scores will be available when you start applying to colleges in the fall of your senior year. If you are not satisfied with your score, you will have plenty of time to take the test again.

Research scholarships. Begin researching scholarship opportunities in mid summer. You may want to check with the companies where you or your parents are employed. Look around your community and neighborhood such as your church, civic and charitable organizations. The Ohio University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid provides information on Ohio University scholarships and the Federal Direct Student Loan Program. If you are interested in other sources of funding visit Fastweb.

Visit college campuses. Now is the time to make a list of qualities you want in a college. Characteristics you may want to consider might include

  • Academic reputation
  • Admission requirements
  • Campus diversity
  • Location
  • Residence hall living
  • Tuition, financial aid and scholarships

Also, be sure to start visiting colleges during your junior year. To prepare for your campus visit you should

  • Call early to make an appointment. Visit on a weekday, if possible, for a more personal visit and to see the campus while classes are in session.
  • Allow at least three hours for a campus visit to include an information session or interview, a campus tour and a meeting with a faculty member in your area of academic interest.
  • Make sure you have good directions to the campus and allow adequate travel time.
  • Prepare a list of questions for the admissions staff and your tour guide.
  • Be on time.

 

Grade 12

Timeframe What to Do
August-November Consider applying for admission. Admission to Ohio University is granted to the best-qualified applicants as determined by a selective admissions policy. Admissions decisions are based on a number of criteria including your college prep curriculum, ACT or SAT I scores, overall high school GPA, positive grade trends, and optional essay.

The freshman application deadline for fall admission is February 1. However, students are encouraged to send in their applications beginning in October of their senior year so they can be admitted in time to be considered for scholarships.
November-Februrary Research financial aid opportunitites. The responsibility of paying for your college education will rest mainly with you and your family, but there are many types of financial assistance for those who qualify. Make sure you meet all deadlines when applying for financial aid. You should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which allows you to be considered for various financial aid programs. The FAFSA is available via the internet or from your guidance counselor starting in December, and should be completed as soon as possible for priority consideration

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Source: Ohio University