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THE INSIDE SCOOP Making the Most of Your Senior Year

Unlock the full potential of your senior year with expert guidance on career options, college admissions, and scholarship opportunities. Stay up-to-date with essential dates and valuable tips to make the most of this crucial year.

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THE INSIDE SCOOP Making the Most of Your Senior Year

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  1. THE INSIDE SCOOPMaking the Most of Your Senior Year CAREER & COLLEGE PLANNING GUIDE Theodore Roosevelt High School Guidance Department Twitter: RRiderguidance

  2. “Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.”

  3. Important Senior Dates October 9 - College Financial Aid Workshop February 11 - Senior Guidance Assembly #2 April 13 - Senior Guidance Assembly #3 May 1 - E3 Signing Day for Seniors May 22 – Senior Honors Assembly May 29 – Graduation Practice May 30 – Commencement KSU MAC Center

  4. Diploma Requirements • Diploma with Honors • Latin Tier System Recognition at commencement

  5. Career and Educational Options • Work: Full or part-time Career interest investigation Job shadowing

  6. Military: All branches offer skilled training/educational packages/travel Listen to announcements for upcoming visits

  7. Apprentice programs: Licensing programs in skilled areas (i.e. electrician, plumbing, masonry, welding) • Specialized Proprietary Schools: 1-2 year programs for specialized employment (i.e. massage therapist, veterinary assistant)

  8. Community Colleges, Branch Campuses: 2 year programs - associate degree; or transfer programs leading to a 4 year degree • 4 Year Colleges/Universities: bachelor’s degree and beyond public/private universities

  9. University Criteria • Academic record /Rigor of curriculum • Grades • Admission Test Scores (ACT/SAT/Subject Tests) • Activities/Involvement • Recommendations (if needed)

  10. ACT @ THRS OCTOBER 26th DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 20th DECEMBER 14thDEADLINE NOVEMBER 8th FEBRUARY 8thDEADLINE JANUARY 10th QUALIFY FOR FEE WAIVER? -SEE MR. KLINE

  11. Register OnlineACT and/or SAT • www.act.org and • www.collegeboard.com Encouraged to Select Send Score Report Option

  12. Consider College Characteristics • Majors and educational programs • Type of school and degrees offered • Admission policy • Location and size • Costs and financial aid • College affiliation and accreditation • Campus activities • Support services

  13. Individual College Websites • Freshman profile • Obtain general information • Investigate financial aid/ scholarship links • Access online application forms • Schedule campus visits • Contact college

  14. College Visitation Form College Fair Information Where: Kent State University Date: 10-9-2019 Time: 9am to 11am Needed: Visitation Form to Attendance- Mrs. Walker

  15. College Rep Visits at TRHS: *College Visits can be viewed through Naviance

  16. Be aware of application deadlines!

  17. Admission Options Which is Best for You • Early decision • Early action • Regular admission • Rolling admission • Open admission • Deferred admission

  18. Transcript request • Step One Your name and ID # Your parents name

  19. Undergraduate Admissions Application • Step Two • Application fees • Admission Tests ACT/SAT • Common Application • Scholarship Requirements • Deadlines

  20. Step Three Communication and advance notice is key to this process!

  21. What is Naviance? • Finalizing Application Process • Career Interest Inventories • Explore Careers • Search for Colleges and Majors • Interactive Features • AND SO MUCH MORE….

  22. Naviance • UserName: • Student ID # • Password: • pin twice • MUST PROVIDE: • Valid Email address Link: connection.naviance.com/roosehs

  23. In order to access a transcript request, open the Colleges I’m Applying To list Request Transcripts Option 1: When using the plus (+) to add a new college, you can request a transcript during the process. Option 2: The Request Transcripts option allows you to request a transcript for any of the colleges on your list.

  24. Letters of Recommendation • Ask teacher 2 weeks in advance • Provide the teacher with activity list • Can request via Naviance if using Common Application

  25. Money For College • FAFSA • Your own Scholarship Search • Helpful Sites can be found @ TRHS Guidance Department Website http://www.kentschools.net/rhs-guidance/ • University Scholarships/Aid • Local Scholarships

  26. Athletics in College • Academic Eligibility Requirements for Division I/Division II Schools • Complete online registration with the NCAA Eligibility Center $90.00 • Request ACT/SAT send scores directly to NCAA Eligibility Center - #9999

  27. The Next TWO MONTH FOCUS: • Grades • ACT/SAT • Outside College visits • College Reps @ THRS • Naviance Exploration • Deadlines

  28. Need Help? Please Contact: Mr. Kline 330-676-8720 rkline@kentschools.net

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