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OLATHE SOUTH SENIOR INFORMATION How to make the most of your senior year

OLATHE SOUTH SENIOR INFORMATION How to make the most of your senior year. Traci Johnston A-F Amy Brown G-L Mary Glotzbach Avid & M-Q Amy Iwert R-Z Chad Hoffman Freshman. WHO ARE YOUR COUNSELORS?. Finalize college/post-secondary plans. Visit campus/attend senior day

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OLATHE SOUTH SENIOR INFORMATION How to make the most of your senior year

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  1. OLATHE SOUTH SENIOR INFORMATION How to make the most of your senior year

  2. Traci Johnston A-F Amy Brown G-L Mary Glotzbach Avid & M-Q Amy Iwert R-Z Chad Hoffman Freshman WHO ARE YOUR COUNSELORS?

  3. Finalize college/post-secondary plans • Visit campus/attend senior day • Talk to admission reps who come to OS • See Donna Peters in the guidance office • Attend Kansas City Metro College Expo September 12th at Overland Park Convention Center. 5:30-8 pm • 120 Schools in attendance • Includes financial aid seminars • Includes military and tech schools • REGISTER ONLINE at OS Counseling Website

  4. Check college web sites for valuable information • Information about campus visits & senior days • Admission requirements • Online applications and application deadlines • Scholarship information

  5. ACT • Take your ACT ASAP • October 22nd Test • Registration deadline is September 16th • Use your legal name to register • Be sure to bring your ticket and Photo ID • PrepWorks • Application available on the counseling website • $45 • Olathe South ACT Test Prep Workshop • Registration closes at 5pm on September 15th • Online application available on the counseling website • $75 • www.actstudent.org

  6. Recommendations • If your Scholarship and/or College application asks for teacher or counselor recommendations, allow 2 weeks for those to be completed • Provide the person writing the recommendation a copy of your resume

  7. Requesting official transcripts • All transcripts are now sent through www.parchment.com • Register ASAP • Test scores are located on your transcript but colleges now want scores sent directly from College Board (SAT & AP) and ACT • College Now credits will be listed on your JCCC Transcript NOT High School Transcript • Transcripts are not sent on days when school is not in session. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY

  8. Check your image • What does your email address, Facebook, or twitter account say about you? • What is your public image? • Universities, fraternities, sororities, employers may be checking you out.

  9. FAFSA(www.fafsa.gov) • Free Application For Student Aide • Complete FAFSA online as early as October 1st. • Recommend EVERYONE complete FAFSA regardless of predicted need Please attend the Olathe Public Schools Financial Aid Night on September 14th from 6:30-8:00 – Olathe Community Center

  10. SCHOLARSHIPS • Scholarships can be based on merit or need • Grades and test scores • Athletics • Talent (music, debate, etc.) • Community service • Civic affiliation, family history • Parent/student employer • Person or organization offering the scholarship determines the criteria Please attend the Olathe Local Scholarship Night on September 14th from 5:30-6:30 @ the Olathe Community Center

  11. Raise.me Raise.me partners with colleges and universities to offer students scholarships starting in the 9th grade. • Add Your Achievements - Add your course grades, clubs, sports, volunteer activities, and more to your portfolio. • 2. Earn Scholarships - For each achievement, you’ll get scholarships from different colleges, which you can redeem when you attend that college. • 3. Discover Colleges - Learn about and follow different colleges from across the country to find schools that are the best fit for you.

  12. HOW DO I GET A SHORTENED DAY? • Must qualify and apply before winter break • On track to graduate with no need for credit recovery • Pass all 1st semester classes • Have a valid reason for shortening day—work to earn money for college or in a potential career, military, college class • Applications will be available in student services after Thanksgiving

  13. PLAN AHEAD • Make sure you are aware of deadlines • Scholarships, Admissions, Transcripts, Recommendation Letters, FAFSA • Ask questions & get help – WE ARE HERE TO HELP • Please visit our counseling website - lots of updated information provided • Follow us on Twitter - @OSCounseling

  14. Questions?

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