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College and Future Planning For S eniors

College and Future Planning For S eniors. Ms. Buckingham-Career Center Ms. Leick A-G Ms. Palmer H-O Ms. Fusaro P-Z. What You S hould K now at the End of This P resentation:. What are your post-high school options? 4 year college/university planning – what’s the process?

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College and Future Planning For S eniors

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  1. College and Future Planning For Seniors Ms. Buckingham-Career Center Ms. Leick A-G Ms. Palmer H-O Ms. Fusaro P-Z

  2. What You Should Know at the End of This Presentation: • What are your post-high school options? • 4 year college/university planning – what’s the process? • ACT/SAT – what’s the schedule? • How to apply to community/technical college • Financial Aid • Timeline

  3. Where Am I going? How Do I Get There? • Four-year college • Two-year community college • Technical College • Apprenticeship program (earn as you learn!) • 13th year work, travel, community service • Military service

  4. Four-year College or University http://www.hecb.wa.gov/

  5. What Makes Your College Application Strong? • Transcript, class rank, and GPA • Leadership – peer elected offices • Course rigor/Honors & AP • Personal essays and letters of recommendation • Test Scores • Community service • Activities

  6. Choosing the Right College……. How to Get Started • How many colleges should my student apply to? Each one costs money. • A match, a stretch, and a safety. • Narrowing it down: • Search by majors • Career goals • Location • Talk to teachers/counselors/other students

  7. College Visits… • Do I feel welcome and at home here? • Is this what I pictured my college experience to be? • How are the dorms? The food? The climate? • Talk to current students – are they happy? Can they get into their majors?

  8. Upcoming Opportunities… • “No school” days for students on October 14 and November 10 & 11– take advantage of this time to tour a campus, even if it’s right down the street! • College reps visit Hazen’s Career Center in the fall. Be sure you listen to the bulletin or visit the Career Center website to find out who’s coming and when – then make it a point to meet them!

  9. Remember to Attend a college fair • National College Fair – Friday, November 4 (9-12pm) and Saturday, November 5 (12pm-4pm) at the Washington Convention Center, Seattle • RSD College Fair and “Money Maze”– Wed, Oct. 19 at Hazen High School (Fair 5-7 pm; Financial Aid 7-9 pm) • Performing & Visual Arts Fair – Monday, Oct. 24th 6-8pm at Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center • Apprenticeship Fair – Thursday, December 1st , Lindbergh HS, 8:30 am – 1 pm

  10. SAT vs. ACT – which one? ACT • Measures academic achievement • English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing • No penalty for guessing SAT • Measures reasoning skills • Writing, Math, Critical Reading • Scores adjusted for guessing Not sure which one? Take both! Not sure which one? Take both!

  11. ACT test schedule: www.actstudent.org October 22 test – register by September 16 (late registration available until October 1st) December 10 test – register by November 4

  12. SAT test schedule www.collegeboard.com November 5 test – register by October 7 December 3 test – register by November 8

  13. SAT/ACT Preparation Free online prep available at: www.collegeboard.org www.march2success.com Paid, classroom SAT preparation available at nearby high schools: www.satprep.org

  14. How To Apply: • Go to the website – look under “prospective students” or “Admissions”. • Make a hard copy of the application, so you can complete a rough draft before you submit it electronically. • Request transcripts from Counseling Secretary (Mrs. Harris). Give PLENTY of turn-around time! • If needed, ask your Counselor to complete their portion of the application. • Pay the application fee and submit your application, but be sure to save a copy!

  15. Navigating The Admissions Process Western Washington University • http://www.wwu.edu/ • WWU 2011 Freshman Profile: • Average ACT: 23-28 • Average SAT (50% range): 1560 – 1850 • Middle 50% range GPA: 3.33 – 3.8 • Holistic Review

  16. WWU Essay Prompts Short Essay Questions Beyond your academics and involvement, your essay response(s) will help us get to know more about you. 1. Briefly describe one of the following: • An experience that has shaped who you are • Your dream job • A goal you hope to accomplish in your lifetime Optional: 2. Briefly describe what makes Western Washington University a good match for your interests. 3. Briefly describe any academic hurdles, personal challenges, or special circumstances that will help the Admissions Committee understand your academic record.

  17. Is Community College For Me? • Want smaller classes? • Interested in a specialized degree? (nursing, computer programming, aviation, etc.) • Don’t have the core classes needed for a four-year university – or the GPA? • Do you need to save a little money? • One quarter at community college is less expensive than one quarter at a four-year college

  18. Is Technical College For Me? • Renton Technical College/Lake Washington Institute of Technology. • Opportunities in health sciences, culinary arts, auto/diesel mechanics, information technology, childcare, etc. • Perfect for hands-on, specialized training • Classes run from 3months to 2 years

  19. Community and Technical Colleges How to Apply: • Visit websites and look under “Admissions” or “Prospective students”. • Find out what is required – application fee? Transcript? Compass test? Usually you will complete the application, pay the fee, take a Compass test, then register for classes. No SAT or ACT is required but encouraged. • Submit application and fee, then schedule Compass test. You’re ready to register!

  20. What are Apprenticeships? • An apprenticeship is a training program in which you work and go to school to learn a trade. The average beginning wage is $14.95/hr. • EXAMPLES: building and construction trades, carpentry, heating and air conditioning, plumbers and pipefitters, electricians, machinists, roofers • http://Apprenticeship.LNI.wa.gov • www.exploreapprenticeship.wa.gov

  21. How Much Does it All Cost? Annual tuition costs only (not including housing, transportation, books and misc. fees)

  22. Show Me the Money… • What is Financial Aid? • Grants- you don’t pay back, determined by your family’s financial need. • Loans- you pay the government back with interest • Scholarships- you apply for on your own • Scholarship Sources: • www.TheWashBoard.org • www.fastweb.com • www.collegeboard.com

  23. What’s a FAFSA? • The FAFSA stands for “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” – the critical first step in applying for any financial aid! • Apply for a pin (ID) number in December (www.pin.ed.gov) for you and your guardian. • Complete your FAFSA form (www.fafsa.gov) after January 1st – the sooner the better! • Remember Money Maze at HHS is Oct. 19 if you want more information and guidance.

  24. Example Financial Aid Package EXPENSES Tuition 8,000 Room & Board 8,000 Books/fees 1,000 17,000/yr PAYING FOR IT ALL 17,000 FAFSA -3,000 Work Study -3,000 Student Loan -6,000 Scholarships -1,000 St. Contribution 4,000 Still costs too much? How about living at home? There’s always a way to make it work!

  25. Still Undecided? • Try the ASVAB test – a 3-hour aptitude test offered here on October 12. • Use Career Cruising (www.careercruising.com) and WOIS to help you explore postsecondary plans. • Think about Americorps – a volunteer program for high school graduates for one year where you can earn money for college and provide community services. Apply online.

  26. Application Timeline • Oct/Nov: SAT/ACT fall testing • Oct/Nov: Request recommendation letters (Common App.) • Dec: Complete college applications (Dec 1st) • Jan 1st: Complete the FAFSA • Feb: Work on Scholarships • Mar: Schools mail out acceptance letters • Apr: Decide on your school & arrange housing • May/June: Work with your school on your financial aid package

  27. Application Timeline Community and Technical College • Community colleges – apply on-line in January and get registered as soon as you take your COMPASS test. • Financial Aid – complete in January!

  28. This is Your Life!Jeopardy

  29. 4 Year College/University$100 • True or False: Passing all of my classes in high school will ensure that I am ready for college? • False. Colleges want to see course rigor, activities, AP, honors, sports, community service etc. • This is your life! jeopardy

  30. 4 Year College/University$200 • How many years of Language Arts do I need to have to apply to a 4 year college/university? • 4 years This is your life! jeopardy

  31. 4 Year College/University$500 • Does 1 year of French and 1 year of Spanish meet the 2 year language requirement for a university? • No, you must take 2 consecutive years of the same foreign language. This is your life! jeopardy

  32. 4 Year College/University$1000 • What is the name of the form I need to fill out on-line to apply for financial aid? • FAFSA Form • This is your life! jeopardy

  33. SAT/ACT $100 • True or False: I can register for the SAT/ACT through my school counselor. • False! You must register yourself on-line. • This is your life! jeopardy

  34. SAT/ACT $200 • If I’m a senior, by what date should I take my SAT/ACT test? • No later than December! • This is your life! jeopardy

  35. SAT/ACT $500 • Which test does the University of Washington prefer to see students take? • Trick question, universities have no preference between the ACT and SAT. • This is your life! jeopardy

  36. SAT/ACT $1000 • Name one difference between the SAT and ACT. • Content, what is measures, how it’s scored…. • This is your life! jeopardy

  37. Community/ Technical College$100 • What is the name of the placement test you must take at a community or technical college before you can register for classes? • The compass test. This is your life! jeopardy

  38. Community/ Technical College$200 • What is the difference between community and technical college? • Technical colleges offer focused, hands-on training with a goal of going straight to employment; community colleges deliver associates and transfer degrees • This is your life! jeopardy • This is your life! jeopardy

  39. Community/ Technical College$500 • When you earn money while you are learning a trade it is called an ? • Apprenticeship • This is your life! jeopardy

  40. Community/ Technical College$1000 • If you earn a two-year transfer degree at a community college, roughly how many years will you have left at a university to complete a bachelor's degree? • Roughly 2 years. • This is your life! jeopardy

  41. Hazen$100 • True or false: You request your transcript from Mrs. Harris in the Counseling office. • True. This is your life! jeopardy

  42. Hazen$200 • Where can I find a letter of recommendation form? • Career Center or on the Career Center website • This is your life! jeopardy

  43. Hazen$500 • What is Hazen’s use name and password for Career Cruising? • User name – hazen; password - highlanders This is your life! jeopardy

  44. Hazen$1000 • A) Where can you find CPP materials if you are missing forms? B) When is your portfolio due? When is your presentation due? C) What are the consequences for not completing your CPP? • A) On the Hazen website under CPP B) January 13th/March 16th C) You will not be able to participate in any dances, sports or ASB sponsored activities. !This is your life! jeopardy

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