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CAREER GUIDANCE WASHINGTON

POSTSECONDARY ADMISSIONS A GUIDE FOR GRADES 11-12 . CAREER GUIDANCE WASHINGTON. WHERE WILL YOU GO?. Four-year public college: University of Washington Washington State University Western Washington University The Evergreen State College Eastern Washington University

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CAREER GUIDANCE WASHINGTON

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  1. POSTSECONDARYADMISSIONS A GUIDE FOR GRADES 11-12 CAREER GUIDANCE WASHINGTON

  2. WHERE WILL YOU GO? • Four-year public college: • University of Washington • Washington State University • Western Washington University • The Evergreen State College • Eastern Washington University • Central Washington University • Community or technical college: • 34 in Washington State • Private college or out-of-state public: • More than 3,000 in the US • Military, apprenticeship, training

  3. HOW SHOULD YOU PREPARE? • Learn about postsecondary programs based on interests • Learn about requirements (courses & exams) • Document your activities (sports, clubs, jobs, volunteer) • Learn about financial aid • Make a timeline for junior & senior year

  4. LEARN ABOUT PROGRAMS • Research colleges & programs: • www.CheckOutACollege.com • www.hecb.wa.gov • www.CollegeBoard.org • Talk with your school counselor • Visit colleges if you can • Match your interests to program offerings

  5. LEARN ABOUT REQUIREMENTS Required for four-year public college and recommended for two-year college, students must have a MINIMUM of: • College Academic Distribution Requirements (these are MORE than HS graduation requirements) • 2.0 minimum GPA • Official SAT/ACT test scores sent directly to the college

  6. COLLEGE ACADEMIC DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS The MINIMUM for a Washington State college or university

  7. DOCUMENT YOUR ACTIVITIES • In addition to academics, show colleges your interests and skills: • Join clubs • Participate in activities • Play a sport • Get a job • Volunteer at school or in your community • Prepare a resume or activity log

  8. LEARN ABOUT FINANCIAL AID • Find scholarship matches: • www.theWashBoard.org • Complete the FAFSA after January 1 senior year: • www.FAFSA.ed.gov • Complete the CSS Profile if required: • Profileonline.collegeboard.com

  9. MAKE A TIMELINE • Junior year • Research programs • Visit colleges if possible • Talk with your counselor • Take entrance exams (SAT/ACT) • Senior year • Take entrance exams (SAT/ACT) • Apply to programs (during fall) • Complete FAFSA (after Jan 1) • Make your decision (during spring) • Prepare for graduation!

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