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Class of 2017

Class of 2017. 171 Days until…. Your future begins. Think about it…. WHERE do you want to be this time next year?. Activator. COLLEGE?. Mount St. Mary’s. Harvard. Boston College. Washington University. JMU. UPenn. LSU. Allegheny College. Delaware. Gonzaga. Ohio State. American.

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Class of 2017

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  1. Class of 2017

  2. 171 Days until…

  3. Your future begins

  4. Think about it….WHERE do you want to be this time next year?

  5. Activator

  6. COLLEGE? Mount St. Mary’s Harvard Boston College Washington University JMU UPenn LSU Allegheny College Delaware Gonzaga Ohio State American Temple UNC Towson Rutgers George Mason Salisbury Frostburg Pitt DUKE MontgomeryCollege MorganState Howard Penn State

  7. There is a college for EVERYONE. • People have varying circumstances that require different types of support. Please see you counselor for assistance. • EVERYONE applies to college by Winter Break!

  8. CAREERS?

  9. Did you know?  Montgomery College offers… • Professional Certificates to prepare students for entry level positions in a variety of fields including: • Automotive Technology • Biotechnology • Fire and Arson Investigation • Digital Animation • Introductory Interior Design and many others.

  10. MILITARY?

  11. Representatives from the military branches visit WMHS regularly: Army - Wednesdays 1st and 3rd of each month (1st visit 9/21) Navy -Thursdays bi-weekly (1st visit 9/15) All Visits Take Place in the Mixing Bowl

  12. College information night Sept. 15 at 6:00 pm Learn about the college application process. Plan to attend with your parents.

  13. COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION FALL • Attend College Information Night presentation September 15th, 2016 @ 6:00-7:00 • Follow College Application Procedure. • Take SAT and/or ACT and SAT Subject tests if needed. Send scores! • Visit college campuses. • Visit with College Reps in the Career Center. • Attend school wide College Night event October 18th.. Financial Aid Workshop: Learn about the FAFSA FALL/WINTER • Complete and submit college applications – abide by DEADLINES. • Request mid-year report to colleges if needed. • Complete and submit FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1st. • Apply for scholarships. • Consider attending the On the Spot Admissions event December 9, 2016 • FAFSA support workshop to be held late fall. • ASVAB test, if needed

  14. Last day for SENIORSis May 26, 2017UNLESS…

  15. SENIORITIS A crippling disease that strikes high school seniors. Symptoms include laziness, and over-excessive wearing of old athletic wear, sweatpants and sweatshirts. Also features a lack of studying, repeated absences, and a general dismissive attitude. The only known cure is a phenomenon known as… GRADUATION!

  16. Senioritis May Result In: • Significant drop in GPA. • Failure to graduate in June 2016. • Rescinding of college acceptance decisions. • Unusual and unnecessary panic and stress. • Unbelievable amount of counselor, parental, and student tears. HOW WILL YOU FEEL IN JUNE?

  17. Nothing will work unless you do. Maya Angelou

  18. WMHS 2016 GraduAte Stats. 33% are attending a 4 year college 55% are attending a 2 year college $9 Million was awarded through Scholarships

  19. COLLEGE VISITS - where to sign up

  20. The College Application Process at Watkins Mill High School

  21. Colleges I’m Thinking About

  22. You should turn in these documents to Mrs. Walker starting on Sept. 19, 2016. • Signed transcript request form/Secondary School Report form • Student Brag Sheet • Transcript fees (Montgomery College does not require a transcript at this point). • Stamped, addressed envelopes for colleges that still require mailed documents. • Request a Teacher Recommendation (1 or 2)

  23. “TheGOLDEN Ticket”

  24. Forms can be found on the WMHS Counseling page!!!

  25. What Happens Next? • Ms. Walker will give the counselor the student’s file with the request for a letter of recommendation if needed. • Students need to request a recommendation letter at least 15 business days in advance or recommendation letters will not make the deadline.

  26. What’s in a COMPLETE APPLICATION? • A College Application or Common Application. • Secondary School Report Form • Official Transcript • Recommendation Letters (Allow 15 school days) • Test scores from College Board or ACT • Anything else colleges request (Ex. Portfolio) • Application Fee / Fee Waiver (you receive fee waivers if you qualify for Free or Reduced priced meals).

  27. What Documents are sent by WMHS? • Official transcript which lists: • Courses • Grades (GPA) • Credits for grades 9, 10, and 11 • Course titles for grade 12. • The School Profile. • Recommendation from counselor. (Envelopes and stamps can be purchased through Mrs. Barr.)

  28. What is the Counselor’s Role? • Write letter of recommendation for colleges or scholarships. • Assist students with finding a school that is the “Right Fit”. • Most colleges/universities want to see at least 5 academic classes the senior year. Competition for admission is extremely competitive!  Students should check with their colleges before dropping/eliminating academic classes.

  29. What is the Student’s Role in the Application Process? • Create appropriate email address. Use for applications, Family Connection and Common App. • Be aware of each college’s requirements and deadlines. • Complete and submit applications before deadline (don’t wait until the last minute). • Follow WMHS College Application process. • Check each college’s scholarship webpage and the College and Career Center page for scholarship list.

  30. Match the Common Application ASAP!

  31. The University of Maryland Application • Priority deadline is November 1st. • Submit by this date for best chance of admission & to be considered for Honors, Gemstone, Scholars, & merit scholarships. • 95% of the class will be selected from these applicants. • Test scores need to be sent directly from the test centers to College Park. Request by October 1st. • Request official transcript by October 1st.

  32. Montgomery College • Applications are available Online beginning October 1 –FREE until March 1, 2017. • Due date for the Scholars Program and Macklin Program is in January 2017. Separate application. • There are Associate’s degree & certificate programs. • Students MUST take the Accuplacer if they do not have an ACT or SAT score higher than a 21 for the ACT and a 500 for the SAT. • Take assessment tests before registration. • No need to request transcript to apply.

  33. ACCUPLACER Determines course placement at many colleges in the state of Maryland if you did not receive a 21 on each section of the ACT or 500 on both sections of the SAT. Take it SERIOUSLY!!! A student who tests at the lowest developmental levels will pay an additional $2,700 (county rate) and complete at least two additional semesters in non-credit courses.

  34. NCAA PROCEDURES • Student athletes considering Division I or II colleges must register with NCAA no later than October 1st. • WWW.ELIGIBILITYCENTER.ORG • Send ACT and/or SAT scores to Clearinghouse. • See Ms. Walker for official transcript.

  35. CHECK E-MAIL REGULARLY!(be certain it is professional and appropriate) • Colleges, Federal Financial Aid and Maryland Higher Education Commission communicate with students through e-mail.

  36. If you have questions please ASK!

  37. “A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work”. -Colin Powell

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