Prospective Students

Prospective Students
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Counselors

Cathy Kelker ext: 297
Black River High School;  Medina High School

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Lillian Keenan ext: 268
Buckeye High School; Cloverleaf High School; Highland High School

Patrick Shaughnessy ext: 232
Brunswick High School; Wadsworth High School


Applying to College
Steps to applying for college

  ACT and SAT
MCCC School Code: 363-357

Register for/complete testing such as the ACT, the SAT (including New Writing Component) and SAT Subject tests.

Decide where to attendThis may sound elementary, but many students put this off until the last minute. There are many advantages to making this decision early. Pay close attention to deadlines!

Schedule a visitSit down with the admissions and financial aid experts. They are the best source of information when it comes to their college.

ApplyStudents will not be considered for scholarships or federal financial aid until they are accepted into the college. Most colleges have a deadline for scholarships and if a student is not accepted by that date then they will not qualify.

Search for Scholarships/Grants - Beginning the Fall of your Senior year, conduct scholarship searches and research scholarship opportunities announced by your counselor. Be sure to check this page often, new scholarships and grants are posted monthly.

Begin Financial Aid process - To prepare to apply for federal student aid, both the student and at least one parent/guardian need to register for a personal identification number at www.pin.ed.gov.  The PIN is required initially to electronically sign your online FAFSA and to later access your information.

Number2.com online test preparation courses are totally free! By creating an account you can access a customized course that includes user-friendly tutorials, practice sessions that dynamically adapt to each student's ability level, a vocabulary builder, and more... Enroll

College.gov - US Dept. of Education


Plan your College
Road Trip!

 

Students should test in the Spring of their Junior year and Seniors should retest in October.

ACT
You must check to see if the school(s) where you are applying require the written portion of the ACT. It is highly recommended that you take the writing select of the ACT. You may register online at www.actstudent.org

Test Date Registration Deadline
September 10, 2011 August 12, 2011
October 22, 2011 September 16, 2011
December 10, 2011 November 4, 2011
February 11, 2012 January 13, 2012
April 14, 2012 March 9, 2012
June 9, 2011 May 4, 2012

 
SAT
You may register online at www.collegeboard.com

Test Date Registration Deadline
October 1, 2011 September 9, 2011
November 5, 2011 October 7, 2011
December 3, 2011 November 8, 2011
January 28, 2012 December 30, 2011
March 10, 2012 February 10, 2012
May 5, 2012 April 6, 2012
June 2, 2012 May 8, 2012

 
ACT Test Prep Courses
are offered at MCCC.
Each session will last for five weeks. Classes run from 6-8:30p.  For more information, please contact Laura Icardi 330.722.7235.

Attend Financial Aid Information Events
Discussion for students and parents will include information and direction to accurately complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Ask each college on your list what financial aid application they require and their deadlines.

The following forms are available in the MCCC Guidance office:

- The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- College/University Institutional Aid application
- College Board, CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE®

The graduation requirements vary for each associate (home) school.  Below are links to each associate school's guidance department or main webpage.  For additional information, please contact your MCCC guidance counselor.

Black River High School
Brunswick High School
- 2012 Seniors Presentation
Buckeye High School
Cloverleaf High School
Highland High School
Medina High School
Wadsworth High School

Financial Aid Information Events

   
Posted during 2011-2012

Where can I go From Here?
The Power of Choice!

FAFSA  - www.fafsa.ed.gov

Financial Aid Estimator and College Search - www.act.org

Apprenticeship
Professional Certifications
Associates Degree
Baccalaureate Degree

Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Navy

Additional Information

 

Resource Links

Driver's Education
Classes begin at MCCC, after school until 5:30 p.m., on October 4. They will run from October 4 - 7, and October 11 - 14. Information sheets are available in the rack by the Information Desk. Please see Mr. Smiseck if you have any questions!

Correspondence Courses
Student needing to make up lost credit may be able to register for a correspondence course through their counselor.  Credits obtained without prior approval will be denied.

Ohio Board of Regents
Thinking about starting at a community college to later transfer to complete your degree?  Visit the Ohio Board of Regents website to find information about transferring credits.

uSelect
u.select
(formerly CAS) is an online tool that will help you view program requirements, course equivalencies, and see how courses you have taken or plan to take transfer to another college or university.

www.fastweb.com - Scholarships, College information, Jobs & Internships
www.finaid.org - A student guide to financial aid information
www.students.gov - Planning education, careers, campus life and military information
www.gocollege.com - Collegiate web sources
www.petersons.com - Prepare for your tests, find the right school, financial aid information
www.collegeboard.com  - Prepare and register for SAT
www.salliemae.com - Nations leading provider of student loans
www.act.org - Prepare and register for ACT
US Colleges and Career Guide - BrainTrack College & University Directory


MCCC Posted Scholarships

Medina County Schools ESC Scholarships

Medina County Hibernian Scholarship

 

 ASSCOCIATE SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIP LINKS

 

 

 

Black River School District

 

Brunswick City Schools

 

Buckeye Local School District

 

Cloverleaf Local School District

 

Highland Local School District

 

Medina City Schools

 

Please note the Medina County Career Center is not affiliated with the authors of outside linked websites nor responsible for their content.