College night for Juniors and seniors

1. A-G Scott Martin smartin@nkschools.org H-O Michele Kastermclaytonkaster@ nkschool.org P-Z Karen Fick kfick@nkschools.org Career Counselor Denise Comeau dcomeau@nkschools.org College night for Juniors and seniors

2. Graduation Requirements 4 Year College “Need to Know” 2 Year College “Need to Know” College & Career Research Scholarships/Financial Aid Q & A Time Agenda

3. Staying Informed • Counseling webpage • Viking Voyage – monthly newsletter • Skyward (monitor your student’s grades, attendance, etc.) • NKHS High School Main Website • Senior or Junior Calendar • Located on our website

4. Important dates • October 18th - PSAT • October 31st & Nov. 1st – National College Fair – Seattle Washington State Convention Center • December 11th - Financial Aid Night • January 29th – ROTC/Academy Information Night • (6:30PM Central Kitsap High School )

5. Earn 22 credits in specific subjects Complete a Culminating Senior Project Senior Seminar Pass State tests or State-approved alternatives * Reading and Writing: Pass the reading and writing high school WASL/HSPE * Math: Pass Exam (EOC) in Algebra and/or Geometry * Biology EOC ****** Dependent on OSPI annual guidelines Graduation Requirements

6. Post High School Options • Full-time employment • Trade/vocational school • Military • ASVAB • Community College • Vocational program or 2 year degree • Transfer to University • College or University • Private vs. Public • Other

7. College Research • www.wois.org • www.checkoutacollege.com • Community and technical college search and information www.collegeboard.org Explore College Websites (Usually takes about 45 minutes per college) College Visitations preview days

8. Trade/Technical school • Bates Technical College- Tacoma WA • Boat building, Broadcasting/Video Production, & Diesel/Heavy Equipment Operator • Clover Park Technical College- Lakewood WA • Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, & Massage Therapy • Everest Technical Institute- Bremerton WA • Dental/Medical Assistant & Pharmacy Technician • Olympic College Technical Programs- Bremerton WA • Culinary Arts, Early Childhood, & Welding Technology • Duration varies – 6 months to 4 years

9. 2 Year College “Need to Know” • Accuplacer/Placement Test • Seniors – Spring 2013 • 2 Year vs. 4 Year decision • Smaller Class Sizes • Cost Difference • Housing • Maturity • SAT/ACT not required for admissions into community college • AAS Transferable Degree

10. Selecting a School • Location, majors, cost, admission rates, size, student life…you are looking for the right fit for YOUR STUDENT. • A student’s College List should include a broad range of colleges “Safety” Schools– student well exceeds admission requirements “Match” Schools– student matches or exceeds admissions requirements “Reach” Schools– admission requirements are very competitive, regardless of whether the student has exceeded admission requirements (historically very low admissions rates) • Application fees range anywhere from $45-$90. Applying to a large number of schools can be expensive and counterproductive.

11. 4 year College Admission Requirements • Washington public 4-year colleges require the following: • English – 4 years • Social Science – 3 years • Math – 3 years including algebra I, geometry, and algebra II • World Language – 2 years of the same language • Lab Science – 2 years (biology, chemistry, or physics) • Fine, Visual, or Performing Arts - .5 of a year • Academic elective - .5 of a year • Standardized testing to include SAT or ACT (with writing) REVIEW THE WEBSITES FOR THE COLLEGES TO WHICH YOU INTEND TO APPLY BEFORE YOU APPLY!

12. 4 Year College “Need to Know” • Admissions Requirements – refer to college website for specific details • PSAT Date: October 18th, 7:30am to 11:00am • Recommended for all college-bound juniors • Payment will made through the ASB office • SAT www.collegeboard.com • ACT www.actstudent.org • Deadlines • Seniors: most colleges will accept up to December 2013 test results • Juniors: plan to take the SAT/ACT this spring • GPA & Rank • Transcript Request • Private vs. Public Institutions • Letter of Recommendation Procedure

13. College Admissions • Grades (in rigorous courses) • Recommendations • Essay(s) • Extra-curricular activities • Test Scores

14. How to Distinguish Your Application • Extra-Curricular Activities • Volunteer Work Hours • Paid Work Hours • Leadership • Clubs/Sports/Music • Clubs and memberships outside of school • Personal Statement • Difficulties you have overcome • Challenges you have met • Reasons for wanting to go to college • Edit, edit, edit

15. Financial Aid • Financial Aid Night • December 11th at 6:30pm-8:30pm Located in NKHS Commons • College Financial Aid Speaker • FAFSA Information • Application window begins January 1st • Seniors: apply ASAP to maximize your eligibility for awards • What can you do now? • www.fafsa.edu.gov • FAFSA4caster

16. Scholarships School Website: www.nkschools.org/nh • Local, State, and national scholarships • Websites • fastweb.com • finaid.com • collegeispossible.org • collegeanswer.com • thewashboard.org

17. Out of State Scholarship (WUE) • Out of State Exchange Programs (reduced tuition for out-of-State applicants (WUE) • Student must have legal residency in WUE state • Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah Washington, Wyoming • Students can receive a discounted rate through the completion of their Bachelor’s degree • Over 145 public institutions are participating • Some majors are not eligible • Some colleges/universities have limited availability • May require evidence of academic performance • To apply: • Check WUE box on your online admissions application or contact the admisions office of your prospective colleges • For more information go to http://wiche.edu/wue

18. Q & A