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Senior Presentation. Complete Senior Surveys Before We Start!!!. Topics. Graduation College Applications Financial Aid Olweus. Graduation. TRANSCRIPTS. Check transcripts for accuracy Official government document Used not only for college but future jobs. On Track for Graduation?.
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Senior Presentation Complete Senior Surveys Before We Start!!!
Topics • Graduation • College Applications • Financial Aid • Olweus
TRANSCRIPTS • Check transcripts for accuracy • Official government document • Used not only for college but future jobs
On Track for Graduation? Graduation: 22 Credits 4 English Credits 4 Math 3 Science 3.5 Social Studies .5 Gym & Health 1 Fine Art Pass all OGT’s Ask counselor if not sure!!
Stay Focused! • Colleges will want 7th semester transcripts • Attendance is vital for future employers • Senior slides can hurt more than you think
OGT • Must pass to graduate if haven’t already • Interventions: • Work with tutors / teachers • Meet with counselor
College Application Process • Labor Day College visits Begin college apps ACT/SAT Scholarships: All Year! • Halloween “Safe Date” for college apps completion • Thanksgiving Finish college apps Pin # for FAFSA • New Years Start working on FAFSA Fill out taxes early • Valentine‘ Day “Safe Date” for FAFSA completion Local scholarships • Tax Day Let colleges know where you’ll attend • You Made It!
ACT Sign up for ACT, but do NOT wait on ACT to apply!!
Applying to College • Apply on-line!! • Faster, safer, and preferred by colleges
College Apps • Each college app may ask for different things: • Transcripts • ACT/SAT scores (apply even if don’t have them yet) • Essays • Letters of Recommendation • Etc. • Send in everything they ask for • But NOT stuff they don’t ask for
Getting Transcripts • Transcript Request Form in guidance • Give Mrs. Eyer 3-days
Getting Letters of Recommendation • Pick someone who knows you well and likes you! • Not family though • Counselor if requested • guidance packet • 2 weeks notice!!!
Application Types Special Decision Types • Early Action • Non-binding • Typically hear back in December • Early Decision • WARNING!!!Legally Binding!!! • If accepted, must go! • Fine typically full year of tuition
Scholarships Ms. Carpenter’s will show up in February!!
FAFSA: “Federal Application for Free Student Aid” • Better than bank • Much easier on-line • Need PIN Number • Fill out even if siblings didn’t qualify!
FAFSA • Can’t fill out until January! • “Safe Date” to finish is Valentines Day • Parent(s) or legal guardians must do taxes first
BGSU Cost per Year: ~$19,000 Formula: $19,000 - $5,000 (EFC) = $14,000 of aid. University of Findlay Cost per Year: ~$38,000 Formula: $38,000 - $5,000 (EFC) = $33,000 of aid FAFSA:EFC “Expected Family Contribution” Example: EFC of $5,000
FAFSA: Types of Aid • Grant • Subsidized Loan • Loan • Work Study
Final Notes • NCAA (Div. I or II) • Register this fall • Must register before you can be invited to visit a campus. • Senior Surveys • Do them now! Exit ticket!
Bowling Green High School Student Training Mr. Dever, Dr. Yenrick, , and Mr. Niekamp