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Class of 2015 Senior Year and Beyond

Class of 2015 Senior Year and Beyond. Presented by: Patrick Floyd Counselor, Class of 2015. This workshop will cover: . Senior Year Timelines College Admission Testing Letters of Recommendation Transcript Requests College Application Process Scholarships and Financial Aid

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Class of 2015 Senior Year and Beyond

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  1. Class of 2015Senior Year and Beyond Presented by: Patrick Floyd Counselor, Class of 2015

  2. This workshop will cover: • Senior Year Timelines • College Admission Testing • Letters of Recommendation • Transcript Requests • College Application Process • Scholarships and Financial Aid • Important Events • Staying Informed

  3. Timeline for Senior Year • October-November • Credit check letters (Sept) • Prepare your college applications • Request Letters of Recommendation • Check Private Colleges – dates vary • December • Research Financial Aid/Scholarship Opportunities • January-March • File FAFSA and GPA Verification Form – March 2 • Apply for Assist-A-Grad • April • Continue researching Scholarship Applications • Notifications from colleges • Take Assessment Tests – as Necessary • May • Make your Final Decision • UC/CSU Deadline for Intent to register – May 1 • June • Graduation!! • Send Final Official Transcripts – Before end of June – check your campus requirements

  4. College Admission Testing • SAT and ACT • All colleges use both SAT and/or ACT with Writing • Most schools accept scores through the December test date of senior year • Subject Exams are optional for UC’s– check individual campuses/majors • Be sure to have scores sent to colleges

  5. California State University • Application Fee: $55.00 • Apply on-line at October 1–November 30th at www.csumentor.edu • 3.0 minimum eligibility • Apply to more than one campus if possible – many campuses are impacted • Eligibility index based on GPA and test scores • Many campuses require December transcript • CSU Workshop Date: October 6th, 1:15 p.m.

  6. University of California • Application Fee: $70.00 • Apply on-line November 1-30th at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions • All applicants have a comprehensive review by admission officers • Personal statement required • Apply to more than one campus • Check majors at each campus • UC Application Workshop: Nov. 3, 1:15 p.m

  7. Private/Independent • Check individual websites • Admission requirements vary • Application deadline dates vary • Many campuses require on-line applications through the Common Application at www.commonapplication.org or www.sendEdu.org

  8. Letters of Recommendation • Use letter of recommendation form • Available in the Counseling Office • Please allow recommender minimum of two weeks to prepare letter. • Important component in some college and scholarship applications • Not required for UC or CSU applications

  9. Transcript Requests • Unofficial Transcripts • Senior transcripts sent in mail - September • Used to enter courses on college applications • Please review transcripts to ensure accuracy • Official Transcripts – Mrs. Simpson • Please allow 5 working days for pick-up or mailing • Electronic transcripts – Be sure to include Mr. Floyd as your counselor contact • Pay close attention to college requests for official transcript submission – Typically December and June

  10. Web-based program designed to help students: • Explore colleges and careers • Discover careers related to their personality and interests • Keep track of colleges students are thinking about • Sign up to meet with college representatives • Build a resume • Keep track of hours spent volunteering, working, and extra-curricular activities

  11. How to Log-in Parents • www.connection.naviance.com/whitneyhs • Click “I need to register” • Registration code: your student’s permanent ID and your registration code (ex. 1234567M) • Registration Codes • Mother = M • Father = F • Stepmother = SM • Stepfather = SF • You will be prompted to create your username and password for future use. Students • www.connection.naviance.com/whitneyhs • Username: first name.lastname (ex. john.smith) • Password: your permanent student ID # • You will be prompted to update your password when you log-in.

  12. Explore Careers Career Interest Profiler Cluster Finder: Identify a Top Career Cluster

  13. Explore Colleges with Naviance Super Match

  14. Community Colleges/Career Technical Colleges • Career Technical Schools – Career Preparation • Community Colleges • Sierra College Registration begins January 2015 • Associate Degree or Career Certificate • Preparation to transfer to 4-year university • Check transfer agreements at specific school • Application deadlines vary

  15. Sierra College • Parent Nights at Sierra– Oct. 1 & 22, Nov. 5 & 19 • www.sierracollege.edu • Registration opens in early January • Take assessment tests at Sierra College in English and math (bring unofficial transcript/test scores/EAP scores) • Meet with a Sierra College Counselor • Pick class in May

  16. Scholarships & Financial Aid • Scholarship Coordinator – Sally Randazzo, WHS College and Career Center • Dollars for Scholars Scholarship List Updated Monthly • Check college websites • Excellent resource: www.fastweb.com • FAFSA – www.pin.ed.gov • Filing Date begins in January • Cal Grant GPA Verification Form • Deadline March 2nd • WHS Financial Aid Night: January 14, 2015

  17. Important Events • College Night, Del Oro, October 9, 6:30-8:00 p.m. • College Representative Visits – throughout the year • College Application Workshops • CSU – October 6th, 1:15 p.m. • UC – November 3, 1:15 p.m. • FAFSA/Financial Aid Night • January 14th, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. WHS Theatre • Sierra College Parent Nights

  18. Stay Informed • Update your E-mail Address • Check your E-mail weekly • Read College and Career Center Updates • Keep up with daily announcements for important dates and events • Check college Websites • Pay close attention to deadlines

  19. Questions? Contact Us… • Patrick Floyd • 916-632-6500 • pfloyd@rocklin.k12.ca.us • Sally Randazzo – College and Career Center • 916-632-6500 ext. 6418 • srandazzo@rocklin.k12.ca.us

  20. NRP • GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS • CAPS, GOWNS & TASSELS • CLASS RINGS • ORDER DATE- Wed. – Nov.19th (Lunch – Quad) • Meeting for all Seniors during Intervention • “Family Order Night” -5:30-7:00pm in the Gym Lobby • *** Order your class ring & get your cap, gown & tassel FREE!!! • (Excludes Econo Rings) • Order “online” @ - www.premiergradproducts.com • PremierGradProducts • (916) 435-2331 phone (916) 435-2332 fax • www.premiergradproducts.com

  21. USA Student Travel • Trip Includes: • Deluxe motor coach transportation • Deluxe hotel accommodations, 5 per room, 2 nights • 1 day Disney Park Hopper ticket to Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure • Admission to Disney's Grad Nite party • Newport Beach excursion • Dinner at Medieval Times Dinner Show • Admission to Universal Studios • On Site USA Student Travel Staff and consumer protection plan • $5 Million Liability Insurance

  22. USA Student Travel Itinerary: Wednesday, June 10th • Depart on motor coach • Check into hotel • Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure • Disneyland Grad Nite Thursday, June 11th • Depart to Newport Beach • Dinner at Medieval Times Dinner Show Friday, June 12th • Check out of hotel • Depart to Universal Studios • Depart for home

  23. How To Register: • Complete and turn in registration with $100 non-refundable deposit: • Online @ www.USAStudentTravel.com • Student Store • Mail to: USA Student Travel 5080 Robert J Matthews Parkway El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 • Make checks payable to “USAST – Whitney HS” • Total cost: $550 • Final Balance due February 6, 2015

  24. Senior Activities • November 18th – Mandatory Senior meeting @ Intervention • November 19th – Cap/Gown orders due • **Family order night 5:30-7:30pm in the gym lobby • February 6, 2015 - Final Balance for Grad Trip due • May 9, 2015 – Senior ball

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