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Senior Year Seminar

This is a guide for the Class of 2019 on navigating post-secondary education, including essential forms, application tips, scholarship opportunities, and deadlines. Stay organized, meet requirements, and prepare for the next chapter with helpful tools and resources.

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Senior Year Seminar

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  1. , Senior Year Seminar Class of 2019 Getting Started on Your Post Secondary Education

  2. Senior Folder…What’s In It? • Welcome letter & Essential Items to be completed • Senior Permission Form • Parent Questionnaire • Transcript Request Form • Reminders About Completing your Senior Profile in Naviance • Helpful Hints and Information • Your Transcript

  3. Some Quick Reminders: Types of Admission Early Decision (binding) Early Action Rolling/Regular Decision

  4. Application Types: • Common Application (CA) • Apply to the school directly • Coalition Feel like you need some more refreshers? APPLICATION BOOTCAMP JUNIOR SEMINAR PPT Be Mindful of Application Deadlines & Requirements *Indicate in Naviance

  5. You are Here The Following items should be Completed or In-Progress NOW: • Student Profile (Naviance) and shared with recommenders • Updating Naviance with “Colleges I’m Applying to” • Creating and Linking the Common Application with Naviance • Beginning/Completing the applications • Personal Statement/Supplemental Essay & other requirements • Scholarship Searching • Taking SAT/SAT II/ACT & having scores sent via College Board Remember, this is a process:

  6. Moving Forward: • Continue applications, working in naviance, etc… • Input Community Service (Deadline: October 1, 2018) • Return (ASAP) To Mrs. Bielawski in B208: • Senior Permission Form • Parent Questionnaire • Student Profile Remember, this is a process:

  7. Looking for Scholarships? Web Searches: Did you know that web searches can lead you to thousands of different scholarships? You can also find scholarships through: Naviance and William Tennent Naviance and William Tennent scholarship opportunities will be available throughout the year. Keep checking Naviance and listen for daily announcements. Raise.Me & Google Classroom for Class of 2019

  8. Do you still have community service hours to log? If you want your Community Service Hours on your transcript for your College/University, please make sure all hours are entered by Monday, October 1, 2018 DIRECTIONS: www.centennialsd.org---> WTHS--->Guidance-->Community Service Check your current transcripts for accuracy Community Service Hours are often a great way to earn scholarships!

  9. REMINDERS: • Follow ALL Deadlines & Read Directions Carefully • Save all passwords/information somewhere accessible • Letters of REC: • Teachers Upload in Naviance • Transcript Release Form should be handed in AFTER your application is COMPLETE and SAT SCORES SENT/ PLANNING TO SEND • Counselors: At LEAST 10 days • Teachers: At LEAST two weeks before submitting your transcript release form • A Thank You Note is Appreciated

  10. Transcript Release Form SAMPLE TRANSCRIPT RELEASE FORM • One Form for EVERY APPLICATION • Indicate letters of rec in the order you want them to be accepted by the institution • Bring back to Mrs. Bielawski once you have submitted your application • SAT/ACT/SAT II are not included on the transcript and should be sent simultaneously when ready for the transcript and letter of recs • SELF-REPORTING SCHOOLS

  11. Counselor Office Hours... • Tuesdays after school from 2:20 until 3 • Bring All Materials (including your chromebooks) • Bring Questions • Attend if you need more assistance in this process

  12. Financial Aid Night: Thursday, November 8th@ 7pm, WTHS Auditorium

  13. Naviance: The Basics Go to: www.naviance.com Sign in under Student & Families Sign In Enter our school’s zip code: 18974 Select: William Tennent High School Enter: User Name (not e-mail) & Password

  14. NAVIANCE HOME SCREEN BASICS • College Tab • All colleges must be located in “colleges I’m applying to” • About Me Tab • surveys→ Student Profile 2019 = == ==

  15. CLICK LINK I Matched! QUICK VIDEO MATCHING TUTORIAL Type 2. Deadline 3. Submission Type

  16. NEW FEATURE ALERT: Fall College Seminars- Sign Up Through Naviance

  17. SAT/SAT II DATES: www.collegeboard.org

  18. ACT TEST DATES www.act.org

  19. See Your Counselor • Mrs. Weiss A-C • Mr. Gilroy D-H • Mrs. Buterbaugh I-Mc • Mrs. Kudgis Me-R • Dr. Babins S-Z • Mr. Tomlinson Gifted, ELL, & CSSCA Counselor Office Hours: 2:20-3:00 PM TUESDAYS in College & Career Center...BRING YOUR CHROMEBOOK

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