Welcome Parents…..

Financial Aid SchedulingCareer Goals

ScholarshipsOn-line resources

TestingApplication Process

Graduation requirements

Graduation Requirements 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math (3 classes) 3 credits of Science 4 credits of Social Studies1 credits of Physical Education0.5 credit of Health1 credit of 21st Century Skills/Applications 7.5 credits of electives Graduation Project

25 Total Credits

Next Year’s Schedule…….MAKE SURE ALL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET!

All Seniors must take British Literature and Civics/Government.

Consider electives carefully! Math is a must! Subject relates to career interest Subject will be helpful at the college level Dual Enrollment/AP courses

TESTING

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) 3/9, 5/4, and 6/1

ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

Keystone Exams

Planning for the future…… Job Market

Career Assessment Test Researching requirements of the trade

Certification? Apprenticeships?

Taking necessary classes (High School and beyond)

Resume building Experience

Interviewing Job Shadowing Part-time employment

Planning…….

Post Secondary Take the SAT Develop a wish list Identify schools based on list

www.collegeboard.org Visit schools in the spring/summer Narrow Choices Apply as early as possible in the senior year!

The VisitScheduling A Visit

Open House Individual Tours

First-impressionQuestions to AskPlaces to seeFollow-up “Thank You”

The Application ProcessOnline applications vs. Paper ApplicationsDeadlinesRolling Admissions/Early Decision/Regular

AdmissionThe ESSAYResume/Activities ListLetters of Recommendation

Financial Aid….. Where does the money come from?

The Government FAFSA PHEAA

The Institution Scholarships

High School National and Local Scholarships Senior Awards Scholarship searches

PARENT/GUARDIAN!!! Watch out for scams!

Resources….. SAT registration: www.collegeboard.org School information: www.berwicksd.org Career and College Planning:

www.educationplanner.orgwww.collegeboard.org Financial Aid:www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fastweb.com www.finaid.com

GOOD LUCK!!!