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SENIOR INFORMATION NIGHT

SENIOR INFORMATION NIGHT . Monday September 23, 2013. LHS WEBSITE. www.LHScounseling.com. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS. 22 Credits 4 English (English I, II, Lit, Comp, Speech or Debate, &.5 Selective) 3 Math ( Alg I, Geom , Alg II) 3 Science ( Phy . Sc , Biology, and Chem or Physics)

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SENIOR INFORMATION NIGHT

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  1. SENIOR INFORMATION NIGHT Monday September 23, 2013

  2. LHS WEBSITE • www.LHScounseling.com

  3. GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS • 22 Credits • 4 English (English I, II, Lit, Comp, Speech or Debate, &.5 Selective) • 3 Math (Alg I, Geom, Alg II) • 3 Science (Phy. Sc, Biology, and Chem or Physics) • 3 Social Studies (.5 World Geo, .5 World Hist, 1 US Hist, .5 Government, & .5 Selective) • .5 Personal Finance/Economics • .5 P.E. • 1 Fine Art • Take Challenging Courses

  4. TEST DATES ACT October 26th – register by Sept. 27th December 14th – register by Nov. 8th SAT November 2nd – register by Oct. 3rd December 7th – register by Nov. 8th

  5. TESTING WEBSITES • www.actstudent.org (ACT) • www.collegeboard.org (SAT) • www.act.org/compass/student/index.html (COMPASS) • www.act.org/asset/pdf/studentguide.pdf (ASSET)

  6. CAREER PLANNING WEBSITES • www.sdmylife.com • www.careerLink.com • www.bls.gov/k12 • www.online.onetcenter.org

  7. POST HIGH PLANNING…

  8. AFTER GRADUATION • There are a number of options for post-secondary plans: • College/University (4 Year School) • Technical Education (2 Year School) • Military • Work • Gap Year

  9. PRIVATE Receive funding from student tuition and endowments. “Sticker price” is rarely the price you will pay. Offer scholarships & grants that make it closer to state school. Wait for the Financial Aid Package and then compare options. Private colleges often have higher 4 year graduation rates. PUBLIC Receive a large part of funding from state or local taxes. Some funding comes from tuition and endowments. Give admission priority to state residents PRIVATE vs. PUBLIC EDUCATION

  10. COLLEGE VISITS • Take a campus tour • Talk with faculty • Attend a class • Investigate the academic program • Ask about financial aid opportunities • Meet with an admissions Counselor • Verify admission requirements • Placement: • Will you be able to find a job after you graduate from the college? What does the college do to help you find a job?

  11. CHOOSING A COLLEGE • Personal motivation, goals, abilities, interests, needs, and personality. • Think about college major, the school’s facilities, admission requirements, and the kinds of intellectual demands placed on a student. • Location and distance to the college. • Advantages and disadvantages of different sized schools • Costs - this will vary from college to college. Remember financial aid and scholarships are available.

  12. HIGHLY SELECTIVE SCHOOLS • Many highly selective schools offer a loan free education. • ACT score average range 30 – 36 (average score 33). • Application Process: • Interview – do not turn down an interview. This is an opportunity to make your application personal. • Send only the requested materials! • Recommendation letters – include information that cannot be pulled from a transcript.

  13. HIGHLY SELECTIVE SCHOOLS • Student/Parent Information Session: Wednesday, September 25, 7:30pm @ Sioux Falls Convention Center • Duke • Georgetown • Harvard • Penn • Stanford

  14. EARLY ACTION/EARLY DECISION • Early Action: a type of early admission process for admission to college. • Early Decision: an early admission policy used in college admission for undergraduate programs. It is used to indicate to the college that the candidate considers the institution to be their top choice. Early Decision differs from Early Action in that it constitutes a binding commitment to enroll.

  15. COLLEGE PLANNING WEBSITES • www.BigFuture.CollegeBoard.org • www.College.gov • www.StudentAid.ed.gov (College Finder)

  16. FINANCIAL AID PLANNING…

  17. FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS • Grants/Scholarships • Loans • Work Study • Tuition Reduction options

  18. SCHOLARSHIPS • LHS Blog Spot: • http://lhsscholarshipnews.blogspot.com • Never pay for scholarship search engines • www.fastweb.com • www.scholarshipexperts.com • http://doe.sd.gov/secretary/scholarships.as • www.Federalstudentaid.ed.gov/scholarship • www.ScholarshipMonkey.com • www.SchoolSoup.com • www.Scholarships.com • www.FastAid.com

  19. OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP • SD Opportunity Scholarship Requirements: 2 ways to qualify… • 4 Math, 4 Science (3 lab), 4 English, 3 Social Studies, 1 Fine Art, 2 units of either Foreign Language or CTE, .5 Personal Finance & .5 PE. ACT score of 24,GPA of 3.0 (with no grade in core courses below “C”). • Composite score on the ACT of at least 28 and meets the ACT college readiness benchmarks scores equaling or exceeding 18 for English, 21 for Reading, 22 for Math, and 24 for Science. • $5,000 spread out over 4 years.

  20. LOANS • Take only what you need!

  21. WORK STUDY • Work Study is a federally funded program designed to assist students with the cost of post secondary education by providing part-time work. • The program is based on financial need. • Examples of work include: library, student centers, cafeteria, tutoring, or administrative functions.

  22. Western Undergraduate Exchange • Students in Western states may enroll in participating public college programs at a reduced tuition level. • States that participate: • Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. • Some institutions are on a first-come, first-served basis. While others may only offer designated programs at the discounted rate. • To learn about the programs, check out the database at www.wiche.edu/wue.

  23. South Dakota/Minnesota Reciprocity • South Dakota residents planning to attend a University of Minnesota institution must apply to the Board of Regents for reciprocity status. • Print off the application and return the completed form to the SD address listed on the form. • http://www.mheso.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=1288 • All other Minnesota institutions should give reciprocity automatically. • No application to apply – reciprocity status is automatic.

  24. Reduced Cost Courses • The University Center offers select courses at a reduced price. Students can take these courses over the summer after graduation and transfer these credits to the school they will attend.

  25. Stay on Track • Nothing can cause college cost overruns like having to stay in school an extra semester, an extra year, or more. • Take a full class load • Keep up with graduation requirements • Stay focused on keeping your grades up

  26. Applying for Financial Aid • Attend the LHS Financial Aid Meeting onJanuary 20th at 7:00pm in the Little Theatre! • Financial aid guidelines change every year so make sure to attend to receive updated information. • Students and parents need to go online to request a pin number, which will be used as an electronic signature. • Request a pin number at www.fafsa.ed.gov • Save the pin number. It will be used throughout college as you file the FAFSA yearly.

  27. Net Price Calculator • Colleges are required to offer a net price calculator so students can understand the cost of their education. • How does it work? The calculator measures the financial strength of your family and uses other facts you provide to estimate the amount of grants, scholarships and other financial aid that is likely to be available to you. Your "net price" is the difference between that amount and the cost of attendance.

  28. FINANCIAL AID WEBSITES • www.pin.ed.gov (pin registration) • www.fafsa.gov (FAFSA on the Web) • www.StudentAid.ed.gov (Student Aid on the Web) • www.StudentLoan.gov (Apply for a Student and/or Parent Loan) • www.nslds.ed.gov (National Student Loan Data System)

  29. Money Management • EconEdLink.org • FederalReserveEducation.org • PracticalMoneySkills.com • TheMint.org • FinancialAvenue.org

  30. Misc…

  31. Job Shadowing • Coordinator for the SFSD Job Shadow program is Linda Rodman. • Tuesdays at LHS • 11:30-1:15 • Job shadowing is a great way to help determine which careers may be a good fit and rule out those that will not.

  32. Student Resume • Complete a student resume. This is a great way to have all pertinent information in one place, making the college application and scholarship application process easier. Include: • School Activities: Involvement and honors/awards and leadership positions. • Community Activities • Volunteer Work: list activities and hours completed • Academic information: GPA, Class Rank, Accelerated/AP coursework, and honors/awards. • Employment: list job title, summary of duties, and hours worked per week.

  33. Students: To Do List • Take challenging classes in core academic subjects. Most colleges require: • 4 years of English • 3 years of social studies (history, civics, geography, economics, etc.) • 3 years of mathematics • 3 years of science • many require 2 years of a foreign language. • Stay involved in school or community-based activities that interest you or let you explore career interests. • Consider working or volunteering. Remember—it’s quality (not quantity) that counts.

  34. Helpful Websites • www.KnowHow2Go.org • www.college.gov • www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/preparing • http://www.educationquest.org/transition-to-college/apps/ (free mobile apps to help you in college) • http://www.educationquest.org/transition-to-college/wrapping-up-your-senior-year/ • http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college

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