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Senior Student Meeting

Senior Student Meeting. August 24 th , 2012. Welcome. The purpose of this meeting is to provide you with information on the what to expect during your SENIOR YEAR. Calendars, Graduation Stuff, College Stuff, Work Stuff, Military Stuff… . The Senior Year Calendar.

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Senior Student Meeting

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  1. Senior Student Meeting August 24th, 2012

  2. Welcome The purpose of this meeting is to provide you with information on the what to expect during your SENIOR YEAR. Calendars, Graduation Stuff, College Stuff, Work Stuff, Military Stuff…

  3. The Senior Year Calendar • Ton of information on this page. KEEP THIS. Refer to it as you need it. Will guide you through this year. • Upcoming Important Dates: • Sept. 7th – SAT registration for Oct SAT • Sept. 26th – College Fair at RCHS • Sept. 28th – deadline for the Student Profile (Regular Admission)

  4. INFORMATION HELPS Furthering your education opens the door to a better job and other benefits… Plus college is fun.

  5. FOUR YEAR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Diploma Application Must fill out and return to Ms. Coffey ASAP. SPELL YOUR NAME CORRECTLY – what you write will be on your diploma!!!

  6. FOUR YEAR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION • Diploma Seals • Board of Education Seal • Meet requirements for standard diploma • Have a GPA of 3.6 or better • Governor’s Seal • Meet requirements for advanced diploma • Have a GPA of 3.0 or better • Earn at least 9 college credits through AP/DE

  7. FOUR YEAR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION • Board of Education Career & Technical Education Seal • Board of Education’s Advanced Mathematics and Technology Seal • Board of Education’s Excellence in Civics Education Seal

  8. FOUR YEAR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Governor’s EARLY COLLEGE SCHOLARS agreement. • Governor Seal + 6 additional College Credits Application Deadline is SEPTEMBER 10th! No exceptions.

  9. FOUR YEAR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION The College Application Process • This packet contains helpful hints to completing your applications. READ IT! Many of your questions can be answered in this packet. • Helpful Hints – DON’T PROCRASTINATE! Start now… it will save you time in the long run. • Deadlines are deadlines… no exceptions. • DO NOT give Mr. Rapoza, Ms. van Ravenswaay, or any teacher forms just before a deadline (holidays). We will not guarantee that they will be done in time. It will be your crisis. Not the Guidance Office’s.

  10. FOUR YEAR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Quick Reference Guide to Colleges in Virginia… This form will help you navigate the admissions requirements for many of the schools in Virginia. Also gives the Federal School Code for when you are registering for ACT/SAT and you want the scores sent to a college/university.

  11. FOUR YEAR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Understanding Your Chances Different for everyone… *Reach Schools *Good Match Schools *Safety Schools

  12. FOUR YEAR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION THE BLUE FORM Ms. van Ravenswaay

  13. FOUR YEAR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION We keep the Blue Form… it may be a good idea for you to be ORGANIZED and create your own blue form. This page is one example.

  14. FOUR YEAR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION THE STUDENT PROFILE DUE: Sept. 21st (early admission) Sept. 28th (regular admission) Your opportunity to tell me what you want in your letter of recommendation. Without it (or after deadline) – you will get a simple form letter.

  15. FOUR YEAR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION HOW TO GIVE YOUR COUNSELOR A COLLEGE APPLICATION… Ms. van Ravenswaay

  16. FOUR YEAR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION 17 Point Check List Before Submitting your Application A nice resource to read over…

  17. FOUR YEAR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Brainstorming Ideas for the College Application Essay Mr. Rapoza will be available in the Library Periodical Room on Tuesdays and Fridays during Lunches to help answer questions regarding College Essays, Applications, etc. Sign up in the Guidance office before. You must come during your lunch. Up to 6 students will be allowed to meet during a lunch period. Starts Sept 4th and runs through Nov 13th.

  18. FOUR YEAR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION NCAA If you are planning to participate in college sports at the Division I or II level… You need to see me… like yesterday.

  19. FOUR YEAR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Final Decision: College Choice SAT/ACT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines College-Career Weekly Update Applying 101 All resources for the College Admissions process. Check them out.

  20. FINANCIAL AID Federal Student Aid • Quick reference… • More info will become available in Dec, Jan, Feb… • Ms. van Ravenswaay is a great resource for scholarships… • You will need to complete a student profile if you are applying for scholarships…

  21. TWO YEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Can be a gateway to the Commonwealth’s four-year colleges and universities. This packet provides a list of every degree at Virginia’s Community Colleges and where they are offered. - Like Construction Technology… how about Virginia Western (Roanoke) - Like Automotive Analysis and Repair… how about Blue Ridge (Weyer’s Cave)

  22. SCHOOL to WORK INFORMATION Applying for a Job Application Cover Letters Resume Interviews - English teachers will be helping – but if you want to come and visit in the Periodical Room – please feel free to sign up. Or just stop by my office during Spring Semester.

  23. MILITARY INFORMATION Military Overview Quick Resource… Make sure you sign up to talk to recruiters when they visit the Guidance Office.

  24. REVIEW NO MATTER WHAT THE CHOICE… Stay ORGANIZED. DON’T PROCRASTINATE – Start Now Ask Questions… FOLLOW DIRECTIONS and go through everything with a fine tooth comb ALWAYS be respectful and polite. Treat Ms. van Ravenswaay with respect. Show respect to your teachers. Share this with parents.

  25. BOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

  26. Go Wildcats!

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