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!!! Welcome SENIORS !!! Class of 2010

!!! Welcome SENIORS !!! Class of 2010. C OUNSELORS…. (A-G) Mrs. Johnston ( H-O) Ms. Teague ( P-Z) Mrs. Medley (YPAS) Mr. Robinson. Graduation Requirements: . English 4 credits Math 3 credits Science 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits Health 0.5 credit PE 0.5 credit

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!!! Welcome SENIORS !!! Class of 2010

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  1. !!! Welcome SENIORS !!!Class of 2010

  2. COUNSELORS… (A-G) Mrs. Johnston (H-O) Ms. Teague (P-Z) Mrs. Medley (YPAS) Mr. Robinson duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  3. Graduation Requirements: English 4 credits Math 3 credits Science 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits Health 0.5 credit PE 0.5 credit Humanities 1 credit World Lang 2 credits Electives 5 credits + Magnet Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 22 credits (minimum) *Do well on On-Demand writing assessment and Portfolio (apprentice or higher) *Advanced Programs: 3 WL, Adv Humanities, 12 Adv classes, 3.0 or higher GPA • HSU: • Computer • Apps • 3 yrs WL • YPAS: • Take 2 YPAS classes • each year • Counselor/teacher • will help student • select classes • MST: • Must take 2 of 3 • math, sci, or tech • each year • MST Bio, Chem, Phys, • AP Bio or AP Chem • MST Alg 2, Geom/Tr, • PreCal, AP Cal • Comp Apps 2 • Comp Prog • CMA: • Jour 1 & 2 • Brcst/Jour 3 or 4 • Oral Com • Graphic Arts • +3 more CMA • VA: • Basic Design • Draw/Paint 1 & 2 • Cer/Sculp • Stud Art 3 • Draw 3 or AP 2-D • Paint 3, AP Draw, • or 2-D duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  4. Missing Graduation Requirements??? Talk to your counselor IMMEDIATELY if you think you are missing any required courses for graduation!!! duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  5. Senior Stats Report • Receiving this today. States the classes you have taken and classes still needed for graduation. • See your counselor if there are mistakes on this report • If you know you are missing graduation credits, you need to see me immediately!!! Do not wait! This has to be taken care of now! • Complete all independent study and E-school credits by Spring Break • Don’t forget about 2nd semester course work that needs to be made up. See your counselor in December. • See counselor if you made up credits over the summer duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  6. Diploma Cards • Print clearly • Complete & turn in today before you leave this session • VERY IMPORTANT this information is accurate and printed legibly • Information will go on diploma—write down your birth name—not shortened name or nickname • Tells us diploma type duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  7. COMMONWEALTH Diploma • It is the most rigorous type of diploma you can earn from the state of Kentucky. • Requirements: • AP English • AP math or science • AP World Language • One more AP course duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  8. College Entrance Exams Sign up immediately if you have not taken yet!!! ACT The ACT has multiple choice questions in English, math, reading, and science reasoning, plus an optional writing test. www.actstudent.org SAT The SAT has 3 sections: critical reading, math, and writing. The SAT Subject Tests consists of one-hour tests in specific subjects. The SAT also has an essay section. www.collegeboard.com Most universities in this area require the ACT. Check with the university that you plan to attend to see which entrance exam is required and the recommended score. duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  9. National Test Dates duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  10. Announcements!!! • Listen for announcements • Watch for information on the ticker • Posting in Guidance office & College Room • Check College Room for upcoming college visits • Jefferson County College/Career Expo October 18th at the Fairgrounds from 1-5pm Very good thing to do! Scholarships awarded, admission processes discussed, financial aid reps, etc. duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  11. more Annoucements!!! Two on-going, updated lists are sent to teachers and found in the Guidance Office • College Reps visits (also in College Room) • Scholarships (also in file cabinet in College and Career Room) Mr. Robinson is scholarship coordinator. • Senior list serv. Check email. duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  12. Colleges College Representative Visits to Manual • List is posted in Guidance Office and in College Room (133). • List is emailed to all teachers. • This is the best source of information about the colleges. • On PTSA newsletter. College Room • Hours posted on door • Great resource for books, catalogs, scholarship books, test prep programs, and computers • Often find college applications in this room duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  13. In-state vs. Out-of-state Private vs. Public * KEES * $$$$$$ * Academic Common Market * Subsidized Public vs. Private duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  14. Special Opportunities • Honors dorms/programs • Study abroad • Apply early (dorms/roommates) • Work Study duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  15. Degrees... Associate Degree 2-3 years Bachelor’s Degree 4-5 years Master’s Degree Bachelor’s degree + at least 1 year Doctoral Degree Bachelor’s degree + at least 3 years Professional Degree 6 or more years (including at least 2 years of college entrance) duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  16. More School = More Money $80,000 $$$$ $70,000 $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $60,000 $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $50,000 $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $40,000 $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $30,000 $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $20,000 $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $10,000 $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ No HS HS Grad Some Bachelor Master’s Doctoral Professional Diploma College Degree Degree Degree Degree $16,600 $24,000 $28,900 $39,000 $41,000 $73,300 $72,200 duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  17. COLLEGE $$$ Question: Who should apply for financial aid? EVERYONE GRANTS SCHOLARSHIPS WORK- STUDY LOANS CONVERSION SCHOLARSHIPS WAIVERS MILITARY duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  18. Credit Cards • Good credit • Bad credit • Why or why not? • Loan %-ages • Student loan process and payment • Graduate school cost duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  19. FAFSA • All seniors • Jan. 1st. • Parents Tax Info. • FAFSA Workshop – Dec. 3, 7-9 PM. Seniors and parents attend. duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  20. F A F S AFree Application for Student Financial Aid Why? • Completing the FAFSA makes you eligible for financial awards from state/federal programs and even some scholarships. • Financial aid is awarded based on financial need, as well as on academic, athletic, or other talents. • Most financial aid is need-based but is often awarded in combination with merit-based awards. When? • Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after the first of the year—after your guardians have completed their income taxes • Apply for your pin number after Thanksgiving atwww.gohigherky.org Where? • On-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov is the simplest, most time-efficient, most accurate way to complete the FAFSA duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  21. F A F S A processing • The college’s financial aid office will process your FAFSA information to determine your financial aid eligibility. If you are eligible for need-based aid, they will determine how much and what type. • The college will create a financial aid package for you. • Each college you list on your FAFSA will consider you for financial aid and will notify you of its decision in late spring or early summer. • The sooner you complete your FAFSA (after January 1), the sooner the colleges can notify you of your financial eligibility. duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  22. Road to the Final 5 • #1 Dream School • #2 & #3 Reach Schools – (at least one in-state) • #4 & #5 Safety Schools – (at least one in-state) duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  23. Steps to Applying College • Research at least 10 colleges. Narrow down your top 10 choices to your top 5. • Update your resume’ & write your letter (Student Recommendation Sheet) to give to teachers and your counselor. • Print or type neatly all of your college applications in BLACK ink duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  24. Steps to Applying College (con’t.) Make your Application Folders (with pockets) • One folder for your counselor • One folder for each of your teachers who have agreed to do a letter of recommendation for you • Complete the Recommendation Checklist and tape it to the outside of each folder • Left side—place the letter (Student Recommendation Sheet) to the teacher/counselor, your resume’, and any other information that you think is important • Right side—slide the recommendation forms in the addressed, stamped envelopes and align them by the due dates listed on the front of your folder. Make sure that all of your information is complete before turning in to Daffney and wait for her to stamped it received. • You may add to your folders as necessary for additional scholarships, etc. as long as you give a 2-week turn around time to complete the additional applications. (Only list the schools/scholarships that you are applying to at the time.) duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  25. Steps to Applying College (con’t.) • Submit your letter requests to teachers by October 1 • Send application fee online or with paper student portion of application when possible. If necessary, attach the application fee as a check only – no cash. • Address the envelop and adhere adequate postage. Applications will not be accepted w/out adequate postage. 2-3 stamps per standard envelope. Do not pre-post at post office. • Return address is : Manual High School 120 W. Lee St. Louisville, KY 40208 • Submit all pieces of information that must go to the college to the counselor at one time—inside the Folder. We will complete the school’s section, write a letter of recommendation (if needed), and attach an official transcript and school profile. Then, mail the packet to the college. duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  26. Steps to Applying College (con’t.) • You must give at least 10 school days for your counselor to complete the application. You must allow an additional 4-5 mailing days before the application deadline. • In order for the counselor to write a good letter of recommendation, we will need a resume’ and a personal letter telling us things about yourself, both in and out of school, that are not included in your resume’. • All official transcripts must be mailed to the college by us. We cannot give you an official transcript. • Use a 9’’x 12’’ envelop if you have many pages to be mailed. duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  27. Steps to Applying College (con’t.) • Submit your Folder to Ms. Daffney in the Guidance Office. She will stamp date received and begin processing. • If you have questions, ask before your complete the application. • Neatness is KEY! • Write the due date on application for counselor to see. • Official transcripts will be sent with all applications. • Must give counselor at least 10 days to process application—more time if a letter of recommendation is required. duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  28. Early Decision vs. Early Action You make a commitment to enroll in a school if you are admitted. You have to withdraw all other applications and make a nonrefundable deposit. One possible disadvantage is that it may mean you do not have any leverage in negotiating a better financial aid package. You apply to your preferred school and receive a decision before the normal response date. Early Decision Early Action duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  29. $$$ Scholarships $$$ • Updated file inside the College/Career Room (filing cabinet directly as you walk into the office on the left side) • Do NOT take the last application. Ask the secretary to make a copy for you. • Sometimes there can only be one nominee • Listen to and watch the announcements • Read the Senior Scoop • Share all of this information with your parents duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  30. NCAA Clearinghouse • You must apply online if you plan to play any college sport atwww.ncaa.org • Download the release form • Bring release form to counselor’s office with stamped-addressed envelop. We will send transcript. • You must pay online using a credit card • You will also download the final transcript form which you should hold on to until NCAA calls for it at the end of the year. • This should be done ASAP. Athletes cannot make a college visit until this is done. NCAA Division I rule! duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  31. “Life After High School” Read whole booklet carefully. Lots of very helpful/useful info. Academic Common Market Valuable Web Sites What counts with admissions’ counselors—what colleges look for • Not just about GPA and test scores • Strong academic courses, talents, honors, awards, things that make you stand out, service, volunteerism, etc. • Start early and watch deadlines • Teachers’ recommendations—very important—give them a resume’, letter, stamped-addressed envelop duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  32. Factors to consider when choosing a college Do you like the school? Will you be happy there? How much does it cost? Will I meet friends like me? Considering graduate school? Consider an instate undergraduate school and more selective college for graduate school Think DREAM, ATTAINABLE, & SAFE COLLEGES duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  33. College Essays Read carefully. Free online essay course atwww.essayedge.com • Making the most of your college visits • May want to talk to friend who has done this • 3 college visits allowed • Get letter from the college on letterhead that you were there for a visit. • Notify your teachers before your visit College Comparison Worksheet —Good!!! Early Decision/Early Action Hints for Campus Visit duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  34. Time Table for Admissions Getting the recommendations you need Handout written by college freshmen duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  35. Other Helpful Tips: • Make good grades in high school • Learn about student loans • Talk to financial aid officers at the colleges of interest • Search for free info at www.GoHigherKY.org • Write to organizations for scholarships • Visit the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators’ homepage at www.nasfaa.org • Watch newspapers for scholarships • Check with community organizations/ civic groups for scholarships duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

  36. Questions??? duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007

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