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Senior Handbook http://instech.tusd.k12.az.us/counseling/index.asp. On Track To Graduate. Counselors . Mrs. Hille ( A-L) Ms. Sayanagi ( M-Z) Mr. Hernandez (JTED/Careers) Mr. Hanna (Financial Aid/Scholarships/College). SENIORS!.
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Senior Handbookhttp://instech.tusd.k12.az.us/counseling/index.asp On Track To Graduate
Counselors • Mrs. Hille (A-L) • Ms. Sayanagi (M-Z) • Mr. Hernandez (JTED/Careers) • Mr. Hanna (Financial Aid/Scholarships/College)
SENIORS! • This is the year you need to make it count- academics • Keep an accurate calendar/planner- test dates, deadlines, etc • You need to decide what you are going to do after graduation • Research options • Scholarship information- where to get it • Listen to/read announcements • Utilize resources- counselor, career center, etc
Senior Planner SEPTEMBER • Make decisions regarding post-graduation plans • Visit counselor to make sure on track to graduate-check your transcripts to make sure correct • Continue college search, work on applications, scholarships, etc. • Set up on-campus visits • Register for ACT or SAT if going to 4 year college
OCTOBER • Apply to colleges with early application deadline • Mail ROTC and military applications • Continue college process and filling out apps • Take AIMS if have not passed yet • ASVAB-10/12 • Visit TCC for College Night- 10/5 @6:30 pm
DECEMBER • Plan to attend financial aid night at school- • Continue to apply for scholarships and filling out apps JANUARY • Complete the FAFSA online-see Mr. Hanna for help filling out application
FEBRUARY • Ask registrar to send your transcript to colleges • Continue to apply for scholarships • Retake AIMS Writing/Reading if not passed yet MARCH • Let Mr. Hanna know of any scholarship awards • Continue to apply for scholarships
APRIL • Complete senior survey • Retake AIMS math if not passed yet • Continue to let Mr. Hanna know of any scholarships you have received MAY • Last chance to let Mr. Hanna know of scholarship awards • Attend awards night and graduation • Ask registrar to send off final transcript to college
High School Requirements • English- 4 • Math- 3 **for college, need 4 • Science- 3 • Social Studies- 3 • Fine Arts or CTE- 1 **for college, need 1 FA • PE- 1 • Health- .50 • Electives- 6.5 **for college, need 2 years for. language TOTAL 22 CREDITS NEEDED!!!!!!!
AIMS • FALL TESTING Writing - Tues., Oct. 25, 2011 Reading - Wed., Oct. 26, 2011 Math - Thurs., Oct. 27, 2011
AIMS • SPRING TESTING Writing - Tues., February 28, 2012 Reading - Wed., February 29, 2012 Math – Tue., April 10, 2012
What’s next? • You need to start thinking about options • College? 1. 4 year 2. 2 year/community 3. Technical/specialized • Work? • Military?
College Choice Factors • Size • Location • Majors • Cost • Housing • Activities/Athletics • Specialized Programs
Do’s/Don’t’s for Applications DO • Read applications and directions carefully before you begin. • Make copies of the application before filling it out and practice filling in the information • Make sure that everything that is supposed to be included is enclosed.
Fill out your own application. Type the information yourself to avoid crucial mistakes. Then, • ask someone to proofread it for you. • Be truthful and don't exaggerate your accomplishments. • Research the college or company. • Keep a copy
DON’T • Use correction fluid. If you type your application, use a correctable typewriter or the liftoff • Write in script. If you do not have access to a typewriter or computer, print neatly. • Leave blank spaces. Missing information may cause your application to be discarded. • Be unclear. If the question calls for a specific answer, don't try to dodge it by being vague
FINANCIAL AID • You can find the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. • Different types of aid 1. Grants- repayment NOT required. Grants are given for athletics, academics, special talent, need based, etc. 2. Scholarships- repayment NOT required. They are awarded based on athletics, special talent, academic excellence, etc. 3. Loans- MUST be repaid. 4. Work study-This allows colleges to hire students for employment to pay their own way as they go to college. You do not repay money earned.
Letters of Recommendation • Please ask person 2-3 weeks in advance • Can ask teacher, coach, administrator, employer, minister, etc. • Don’t ask family member
SAT/ACT • ACT: www.act.org (+ $15 for OPTIONAL writing test) • SAT: www.collegeboard.com • H.S. registration code: 030475 • Assured admission dependent upon being ranked in top 25% of class, with no deficiencies **if eligible- see Mr. Hanna for fee waivers…1st come, 1st serve.