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Seniors: preparing for may 22 nd and beyond

Seniors: preparing for may 22 nd and beyond. Senior Orientation. Graduation is coming…. What’s the plan?. Options after HS. MCC classes. Reminder of Senior Year To-Do’s. Letters of Recommendation. What are they for? Applications Scholarships Employment Who writes them?

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Seniors: preparing for may 22 nd and beyond

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  1. Seniors:preparing for may 22ndand beyond Senior Orientation

  2. Graduation is coming… What’s the plan?

  3. Options after HS

  4. MCC classes

  5. Reminder of Senior Year To-Do’s

  6. Letters of Recommendation • What are they for? • Applications • Scholarships • Employment • Who writes them? • Teachers, Counselors, Principals, Coaches, Employers, Club Sponsors • Allow 2 weeks for the person to complete • Ask for multiple signed copies • Provide an addressed, stamped envelope • Write a thank you note

  7. Personal Essays • For Scholarships & Applications • Follow directions • Brainstorm and write a rough draft • Have others read it • Type it (unless otherwise stated) • Eliminate grammatical errors • Proofread! Proofread! Proofread!

  8. Scholarships • Where? • Career Center (local, state and national scholarships) • Internet • www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com • www.college-scholarships.com www.wiredscholar.com • Universities • Considered for merit scholarships when you apply • Financial aid office and/or webpage • Community Organizations • Your employer and/or parents’ employer(s) • When? • NOW!!! • Why? • Free $$$$$$$$$$$$

  9. Financial Aid

  10. Types of Financial Aid • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) • FAFSAwww.fafsa.ed.gov • Grants: Money awarded based on financial need that is not repaid • Loans: Money awarded to students that is paid back • Federal Work Study: Part-time employment on campus or in community service programs • Scholarships: Awards of cash or tuition that do not have to be repaid. Based on academic performance, competition, skill, or financial need.

  11. ACT or SAT test – needed for University admittance and some scholarships American College Test (ACT) Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) • Measures what students have learned in school • Grammar and punctuation focus • Up to 5 components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test • ACT has no penalty for guessing • ACT scores are from 1 – 36, scores are averaged for composite score • ACT has an Interest Inventory that gives students feedback about career choices • All multiple choice – 215 questions • Takes about 3 ½ hours to complete • Students can choose to send scores to college • SAT measures mathematical and verbal aptitude • Vocabulary focus • 3 components: Critical Reading, Mathematics, and a required Writing Test • SAT writing is mandatory • SAT penalizes students for wrong answers • SAT scores range from 200 on each section to 800, total score from 600-2400 • Multiple choice but some math requires answer production – 140 questions total • Takes about 3 ½ hours to complete • Scores must be reported

  12. TEST INFORMATION Stop in to the Guidance Office or Career Center for sign up information for ACT and SAT AIMS test for students who haven’t passed (talk to your counselor today!) ASVAB sign-ups in the Career Center

  13. What schools/scholarships are looking for: • Coursework/College Prep Classes • Grades • Test Scores (ACT/SAT) • Extra-curricular activities • Community service, sports, clubs, work, leadership • Essay • Interview • Letters of Recommendation

  14. Arizona University Requirements

  15. Choosing a School – What is most important?

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