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SALMEN HIGH SENIOR NIGHT

SALMEN HIGH SENIOR NIGHT. The journey to your future begins now!. GUIDANCE PRESENTATION. ACADEMICS TAKING THE ACT/SAT TOPS /SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID COLLEGE/CAREER INFORMATION HOW CAN PARENTS HELP UPCOMING EVENTS QUESTIONS.

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SALMEN HIGH SENIOR NIGHT

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  1. SALMEN HIGH SENIOR NIGHT The journey to your future begins now!

  2. GUIDANCE PRESENTATION • ACADEMICS • TAKING THE ACT/SAT • TOPS /SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID • COLLEGE/CAREER INFORMATION • HOW CAN PARENTS HELP • UPCOMING EVENTS • QUESTIONS

  3. 4 Major Players in the APPLICATION PROCESS • Student • Parent • Teacher • Counselor

  4. ACADEMICS • To graduate - 23 TOTAL CREDITS • IF YOU ARE NOT PASSINGA COURSE, consider getting a tutor and talking to your teacher.

  5. GEE REQUIREMENTS • Students must PASS THE GEE 21 English, Math AND Science or Social Studies. • Seniors who have not yet passed the required components of the GEE have one more opportunity to pass the test before the graduation ceremony. The GEE will be given the week of October 18-22. If a senior fails it at that time, he/she cannot participate in the graduation ceremony. In April, all students will be tested and the senior will test again then, but the results will not be received in time for the graduation ceremony.

  6. TAKING ACT/SAT • Register to take or retake the December 11th ACT by November 5. Go to www.actstudent.org • Regular registration fee is $47.00 with Writing. Register now to avoid late fee. If student receives reduced or free lunch, he/she is entitled to TWO fee waivers (in lifetime). Student needs to see his/her counselor for the waiver. • Your registration fee includes sending scores to FOUR (4) colleges you select when you register. • Students eligible for TOPS should enter the TOPS code in section which is 1595. • LSU’s code is 1590 • SLU’s code is 1608 • Delgado’s code is 1577 • Check the registration information for more codes

  7. Sending and Releasing ACT Scores: Important! • It is your responsibility to release and send your scores! • Salmen High School Test Code---192-748 • TOPS code should be a score choice: 1595

  8. Teacher Recommendation Procedure: • First, courteously ask the teacher. • Provide the teacher with a folder that contains a cover sheet with names and deadlines and any necessary rec forms. You might provide a resume and an example of outstanding work done in class. • Be sure to fill out the personal student information section at the top of the form.

  9. Teachers are Happy to Help • Organize the forms in a timely manner. • Provide stamped, addressed envelopes • Remember: teachers send out recommendations on their own time. • Always thank teachers for taking the time to write. Keep them informed. They are interested in your success!

  10. NCAA Clearinghouse • ATHLETES: Register online with the NCAA (www.ncaaclearinghouse.net ) • You will need a credit card number or….if your child receives free or reduced lunch, he/she is entitled to a registration waiver: ($50) • Bring transcript release forms to the counseling office or school registrar.

  11. FEDERAL STUDENT AID • . • Pell Grants • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG) • Perkins Loans • Stafford Loans • PLUS (parental) Loans • Federal Work Study –College Work-Study • To apply for all of the above, complete the FAFSA after Jan. l, 2011 – priority consideration deadline is: MAY 1, 2011

  12. More on Federal Student Aid… • Free Application for Federal Student Aid – FAFSA – cannot be completed until after January 1. • It will be processed MUCH quicker if it is completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. • Paper copies can be requested by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID. • When you complete the FAFSA, you have applied for TOPS.

  13. TOPS/SCHOLARSHIPS • TO EARN THE TOPS OPPORTUNITY AWARD, a student must: • Complete all courses in the TOPS core curriculum with a grade point average in these courses of 2.5. • Calculate your TOPS GPA: Go to http://college.stpsb.org or http://salmenhigh.stpsb.org and go to Guidance/Tops Calculator. • AND • Earn an ACTscore of 20 by the April 10, 2011 test date

  14. TOPS/SCHOLARSHIPS cont… • TO APPLY: • complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using income tax information from the calendar year 2010 by May 1 • PLEASE NOTE THAT the Social Security Number that you enter must match the one entered on the ACT registration! • The FAFSA will also allow you to apply for institutional aid • Check to see if your college has a separate financial aid application

  15. SCHOLARSHIPS cont…. • Use the Internet to research private scholarships and grants and refer to the Louisiana Financial Aid Handbook which will be available at: www.osfa.state.la.us under the Information Center. • Refer any questions about scholarships and financial aid to: 1-800-259-5626 ext. 1012 or by e-mail at: custserv@osfa.state.la.us. • Add the following to your list of Web sites: Everything you’ve always wanted to know about going to college in Louisiana – www.regents.state.la.us click “High School Students” • Check for updated lists on the Guidance Dept. website

  16. HOW PARENTS CAN HELP • Check on student’s work and grades. E-mail or call teachers if necessary. Free tutoring available after school. • Help your son/daughter do searches for colleges and scholarships. • Check the College Counseling Handbook for important phone numbers and web addresses. • Help student gather all applications for colleges and scholarships and keep calendar of important deadlines. You should begin applying to college now. Read the Senior Newsletter for Scholarship deadlines. • Be aware of testing deadlines and fees.

  17. AND….. • Collect income tax information to be ready to complete the FAFSA after January 1, 2011 • The application for TOPS is the FAFSA. Paper copies are not supplied to the school. You can call to request one but you will get faster results by applying on the Web. And, if you make any mistakes, you can correct them immediately. • Complete the FAFSA by May 1, 2011 to avoid penalties. • Keep copies of everything you complete! • Help your son/daughter budget for all the expenses –ACT $47, college applications $15-50, visits to colleges, deposits on dorms, etc.

  18. TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS • You must work with the Guidance Office in order to complete Transcript Request Forms for each school to which you are applying. • Transcript request forms are due 15 school days prior to the deadline. • Forms and deadlines are critical!

  19. Attached to the Transcript Request Form • Louisiana colleges can access your transcript online. You do not have to send it to LA schools. • Attach the Counselor Recommendation/ School Report Form • Fill out the student section of these forms

  20. To Do… • Visit the Guidance Dept. Website and sign up for News Flash updates! • Read through the Senior Information Handbook . Keep in a convenient place for reference! • The St. Tammany Parish College Counseling Center is available to you at: http://college.stpsb.org. • Christine Woodard, college counselor, comes to Salmen. Call 898-6458 for an appointment. • Prospective College Athletes - register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. ACT code 9999

  21. UPCOMING EVENTS • College Fair: Castine Center-Mandeville Wednesday, September 29th -6-8:00pm • National College Fair: Baton Rouge River Center, Thursday, September 23rd- 6-8:00pm

  22. Deadlines…Seriously… • Be aware of deadlines. For early applications, you must have your materials in three weeks before the deadline. • You must allow 15 school days to process your transcripts after the release form is turned in. • Be aware of necessary supplements to the common application form or to the college’s application. There may be several supplements (essays/questions) that you must answer. • Be sure to set up appointments with your counselors to discuss your application process, essays and recommendations. Stop by the office if you need help!

  23. Deadlines for State Universities • Even though they may be posted as being later, try to submit by November 1st if you would like to get on the main campus of big state universities! • LSU’s Priority Deadline is now Nov. 15 for Early Notification , the Honors College and Scholarships.

  24. ESSAY ESSAY ESSAY • This is the part of the application that should demonstrate your personality, talents and creativity. • It is a reflection about who you are—be honest and interesting! • Show a scene or share a story that tells something unique about yourself. Show a side of yourself that your application doesn’t reveal. • Don’t just restate your resume’.

  25. Write…Write...and Rewrite. • Give your essay to the college counselors. Exchange ideas and get feedback. • Run these by the English teachers or other respected personnel for suggestions.

  26. Contact with the Colleges: Make yourself known! Show your interest! See and talk to the college reps at: • Class Period Meetings • Evening Sessions Held at Hotels • Mini-Fairs sponsored by groups of schools • Campus Visits (be certain to take an official tour through the Admissions’ Offices) • Follow-up with e-mails and thank you notes (simple courtesies give mileage)

  27. College Rep Visits • See calendar posted outside the Guidance Office and check website. • Students must sign up for college rep visits in our office. • Students should inform your teachers when you are going to be out of class. It is your responsibility to make up work.

  28. Missing School for Off Campus Visits • Follow the school procedures for informing personnel, mainly teachers, about visits. • Seniors are allowed 2 excused absences for college visits. • Remember: too much school missed = bad grades = poor admission chances 

  29. What Colleges Look At: Main components to an application: • test scores • grades • rigor of courses • extracurricular activities Your essay and the teacher/counselor recommendations shine a light on all components!

  30. CAREERS • Our community and technical colleges in the New Orleans area have all of the resources that you need to get started. • Check out the resources available on the Guidance Website about CAREERS and COMMUNITY COLLEGES!

  31. Visit the GUIDANCE WEBSITE! Go to the Salmen High homepage and Click GUIDANCE on the left menu. http://salmenhigh.stpsb.org/ Be sure to sign up for NEWS FLASH updates!!

  32. QUESTIONS?? • Glad you could be here! • If you have any questions, call Mrs. Lyons, or Mrs. Anderson at 649-7975. • Contact Christine Woodard at: 898-6458. • Visit our website: http://salmenhigh.stpsb.org Click GUIDANCE

  33. The better preparation, attention, and organization, the better the outcome. We know it seems overwhelming, but the Guidance Department is here to help. Chip away at that mountain!

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