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Graduation Requirements 4 Year College “Need to Know” How to distinguish your application 2 Year College “Need to Know” College & Career Research Scholarships/Financial Aid ROTC/Military Academies Q & A Time
Agenda
Staying Informed Counseling webpage
Viking Voyage – monthly newsletter
Skyward (monitor your student’s grades, attendance, etc.)
NKHS High School Main Website
Senior or Junior Calendar
Located on our website
Important datesOctober 15th - PSAT
October 18th – College Fair at Olympic College-Bremerton (5:30-7:30)
October 28th – ASVAB at NKHS
November 4th and 5th – National College Fair – Seattle
December 1st – Deadline for U of WA (changed from last year)
December 7th - Financial Aid Night
January 26th – ROTC/Academy Information Night (6:30PM Central Kitsap High School )
February 15th – High School & Beyond Night (7pm to 8:30pm)
May 30th - Awards Night
Graduation Requirements Seniors
• Earn 22 credits in specific subjects
•Complete a Culminating Senior Project
•Senior Seminars during tutorial
• Pass State tests or State-approved alternatives
Reading and Writing: Pass the reading and writing high school WASL/HSPE
Math: Pass the math high school WASL/HSPE/EOC or score 19 or higher on the math ACT, 470 or higher on the math SAT, or 3 or higher on the AP calculus or AP statistics exam or earn two credits of math after the 10th grade.
Graduation Requirements Juniors
• Earn 22 credits in specific subjects
•Complete a Culminating Senior Project
•Senior Seminars during tutorial
• Pass State tests or State-approved alternatives
Reading and Writing: Pass the reading and writing high school WASL/HSPE
Math: Pass at least one End of Course Exam (EOC) in Algebra or Geometry
Post High School Options Full-time employment Trade/vocational school Military
ASVAB- Oct. 28th Community College
Vocational program or 2 year degree Transfer to University
College or University Private vs. Public
Other
Post High School Planning
Family Connection/Naviance Career and College Research http://connection.naviance.com/nkhs Password: Student ID #
www.checkoutacollege.com Community and technical college search and
information
Selecting a School• LOCATION, MAJORS, COST, ADMISSION RATES, SIZE,
STUDENT LIFE…YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOUR STUDENT.
• A student’s College List should include a broad range of colleges
“SAFETY” SCHOOLS – student well exceeds admission requirements
“MATCH” SCHOOLS – student matches or exceeds admissions requirements
“REACH” SCHOOLS – admission requirements are very competitive, regardless of whether the student has exceeded admission requirements (historically very low admissions rates)
• Application fees range anywhere from $45-$90. Applying to a large number of schools can be expensive and counterproductive.
4 year College Admission Requirements
Washington public 4-year colleges require the following:
English – 4 years Social Science – 3 years Math – 3 years including algebra I, geometry, and
algebra II World Language – 2 years of the same language Lab Science – 2 years (biology, chemistry, or
physics) Fine, Visual, or Performing Arts - .5 of a year Academic elective - .5 of a year Standardized testing to include SAT or ACT (with
writing)
REVIEW THE WEBSITES FOR THE COLLEGES TO WHICH YOU INTEND TO APPLY BEFORE YOU APPLY!
4 Year College “Need to Know”
Admissions Requirements – refer to college website for specific details
PSAT Date: October 15th, 7:45am to 11:00am Recommended for all college-bound juniors
SAT www.collegeboard.com ACT www.actstudent.org
Deadlines Seniors: most colleges will accept up to December
2011 test results Juniors: plan to take the SAT/ACT this spring
GPA & Rank Transcript Request Private vs. Public Institutions Letter of Recommendation Procedure
College Admissions Grades (in rigorous courses) Recommendations Essay(s) Extra-curricular activities Test Scores
How to Distinguish Your Application
Extra-Curricular Activities Volunteer Work Hours Paid Work Hours Leadership Clubs/Sports/Music Clubs and memberships outside of school
Personal Statement Difficulties you have overcome Challenges you have met Reasons for wanting to go to college Edit, edit, edit
2 Year College “Need to Know”
Accuplacer/Placement Test Seniors – Spring 2012
2 Year vs. 4 Year decisionSmaller Class SizesCost DifferenceHousing Maturity SAT/ACT not required for admissions
into community college AAS Transferable Degree
Trade/Technical school Bates Technical College- Tacoma WA
Boat building, Broadcasting/Video Production, & Diesel/Heavy Equipment Operator
Clover Park Technical College- Lakewood WA Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, & Massage Therapy
Everest Technical Institute- Bremerton WA Dental/Medical Assistant & Pharmacy Technician
Olympic College Technical Programs- Bremerton WA Auto Technology, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood, &
Welding Technology
Duration varies – 6 months to 4 years
Financial Aid Financial Aid Night
December 7th at 7pm-9pm at Kingston High School Located in KHS Commons College Financial Aid Speaker FAFSA Information
Application window begins January 1st
Seniors: apply ASAP to maximize your eligibility for awards
What can you do now? FAFSA4caster
Scholarships Peggy Lashua, WASL/Scholarship Coordinator
500 Building Office (360)598-8522 Email: [email protected] School Website: www.nkschools.org/nh
Local, State, and national scholarships Websites
fastweb.com finaid.com collegeispossible.org collegeanswer.com thewashboard.org
Out of State Scholarship (WUE)
Out of State Exchange Programs (reduced tuition for out-of-State applicants (WUE) Student must have legal residency in WUE state
○ Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah Washington, Wyoming
Students can receive a discounted rate through the completion of their Bachelor’s degree ○ Over 145 public institutions are participating
Some majors are not eligible Some colleges/universities have limited availability
○ May require evidence of academic performance To apply:
○ Check WUE box on your online admissions application or contact the admisions office of your prospective colleges
For more information go to http://wiche.edu/wue
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