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Class of 201 8

Get essential information about academics, testing, career/college planning, Naviance, and financial aid for the Class of 2018. Learn about grades, graduation requirements, testing options (SAT, ACT, ASVAB), career planning resources, college visits, and financial aid opportunities. Don't miss out on this important presentation!

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Class of 201 8

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  1. Class of 2018 Fall Presentation

  2. What to know • Academics • Testing • Career/College Planning • Naviance • Financial Aid

  3. ACADEMICSGrades matter… ALL year!

  4. Schedule Changes • Start Sept 11…..Next week! • Academic misplacement – with teacher approval • Oversubscription • Note from parent! • 2nd Semester – by the 2nd week

  5. Graduation Requirements • 4 credits English • 4 credits Social Studies • 3 credits Math • 3 - 4.5 credits Science • 0.5 Environment and Ecology • 1.5 credits PE (3 classes) • 0.5 Careers/Personal Finance • 0.5 Health • Electives • TOTAL: 23.5

  6. TESTINGQ: Should you wait to apply or move ahead without new/current test results?

  7. Testing Information SAT I and SAT II • Offered here on Nov 4, March 10, and June 2 • Registration deadline Oct 5 (for Nov. test) • Oct 7 SAT also available @ Hershey (deadline is 9/8) • Can register online www.collegeboard.org • Take SAT II only if required by colleges (can take 3 in one morning) • OK to apply to colleges without fall scores – indicate if you are taking the SATs again on your applications

  8. TESTING - continued ACT • Tests English, math, science, reading and optional writing • Offered at LD on December 9 (deadline: 11/3) • Also offered at HACC on Oct 28 (deadline: 9/22) • Must upload photo on Admission Ticket when you register! And bring photo ID to test site • Register online at www.actstudent.org

  9. TESTING - continued ASVAB Test Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Offered Tuesday, October 17 (pds 1-4) Sign up today - PARENT PERMISSION FORM Useful for those entering military and/or military academies

  10. CAREER/COLLEGEPLANNING

  11. Career Planning What are your plans after high school? • College?—if so, what is your major going to be? • Military?—if so, what branch? Who should you see? (counseling office has names/contacts available) • Tech School?—where? Certification program? Associate’s degree? • Community College/Junior College- Transfer? Degree? • Work?—full time? Apprenticeship? Some resources: - www.collegeboard.org - www.educationplanner.com - http://connection.naviance.com/ldauphin

  12. College Rep Visits • Log in to Naviance • Upcoming college visits listed on main page • To sign up for a visit, click More Info/Register (this will give you the entire list of visiting college reps) • Click on Information for more specifics about the visit • Click on Sign Up to register • Print screen to use as your pass or show teacher on your device • Take advantage of these opportunities to meet with Admissions reps!

  13. http://connection.naviance.com/ldauphinemail Mrs. Schmidt at fschmidt@ldsd.orgfor username and password if needed • Naviance will be used to manage all college application materials • All official documents will be sent to colleges electronically through Naviance • It is YOUR responsibility to provide college information, request documents, let us know when you’ve submitted your application and request teacher recommendations!! • See handouts for process and … • Student Bio Sheet • Teacher Recommendations

  14. This is Mrs. Cogan. She is the one managing your college apps, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc. Feel free to ask her questions and remember to be kind!WE ASK FOR TWO WEEKS NOTICE TO PROCESS ALL APPLICATIONS/DOCUMENTS “Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless.” St. Mother Teresa

  15. College Application Information • Naviance Demonstration • See printed directions • Blue Transcript Release Form • NCAA Information • Please check your email regularly and refer to these directions often • Applications should be perfect!! • Essays – make a good impression by writing thoughtfully and ask someone else to read it for you to catch errors or to critique

  16. FINANCIAL AID& SCHOLARSHIPS

  17. MAJOR CHANGE!!! • Seniors and their parents can now apply for financial aid starting in October of the senior year (was Jan 1) • You and your parents can file a FAFSA beginning on Oct 1 • Applicants can use tax information from 2016 • Pay attention to financial aid deadlines at each individual college—they are different from school to school • More financial aid info coming to you in October

  18. Financial Aid Information • Financial Aid Night Oct 18 at 6:30pm in the Library • Primarily for seniors: FAFSA Form Night Oct 4 at 6:30pm in the Library • Scholarships – see Naviance for complete list (141) Check Scholarship lists often/regularly – heaviest time is December – April!! • Internet resources • www.fastweb.com • www.highfivescholarships.com • Be sure to visit and talk with your College Financial Aid Office as well!

  19. Miscellaneous … • NCAA Clearinghouse (www.eligibilitycenter.org) • College visits to LD (sign up in Naviance) • Visit college campuses! • Talk to recruiters at lunches • See Mrs. Schmidt with any questions

  20. Graduation June 7, 2018

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