Who is going to help me navigate my senior year?

Allison Hong (A-D)Tanya Benvenuti (E-K)

Brad Serka (L-Q)Julie Petterson (R-Z)

Counseling & Career Center website

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What we are going to talk about for the next hour?

•Post-High School Options

•Graduation Requirements

•Timeline/Deadlines

•Senior Interview

Are you on track?

YOU MUST MEET ALL

REQUIREMENTS TO WALK

Graduation Requirements

SUBJECT CREDITS SEMESTERS

● The Arts 1 2● English 4 8● Personal Finance 0.5 1● Health 0.5 1● Physical Education 1.5 3● Math 3 6● Career & Technical 1.5 3● Science 2 4● Social Studies 3.5 7● Electives 4.5 9● State Tests (SBA)

TOTAL CREDITS 22 44

Options after high school

• Community/Technical College (2 years or less)

• College/University (4 years)

• Military

• Apprenticeships

• Work

Apprenticeships

http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/Become/

• Apprenticeship -on-the-job training and related classroom instruction under the supervision of a journey-level craft person or trade professional (“earn while you learn”)

• After completing an apprenticeship, you are called a journeyworker

• Earn up to 85-90% of journeyworker rate during apprenticeship

• Example jobs: Plumber Pipefitter Roofer Ironworker

Millwright Shipwright Carpenter Boat Builder

Machinist Auto Tech Wireperson Optician

Military Options

•U.S. Army - Land-based operations •U.S. Army National Guard - Natural or other state emergencies•U.S. Navy - Protects U.S. interests overseas – serve on ships, submarines, aircraft on land and sea.•U.S. Air Force - Long-range bombers, supersonic fighters•U.S. Marine Corps- Elite fighting forces •U.S. Coast Guard - Protects U.S. coastlines and waterways by enforcing customs, fishing laws, combating drug smuggling, conducting search and rescue missions, maintaining lighthouses, and promoting boat safety.

Two-year College Options (www.sbctc.edu)

• Diploma or GED needed for financial aid.• Less expensive • Several types of degrees (certificates, AA, BA, BS) • Placement based on SBA/Transcript/Test • Tech prep, College in the High School, or Running Start

classes may have already earned you college credit.• Sign up for Acing College to help you navigate the

college entry process. See Ms. Brister in the Career Center.

In addition to transfer degrees, EdCC offers certificates in:• Accounting

• Allied Health Education

• Business Information Technology, Management

• Computer Information Systems, Computer Science

• Emergency or Construction Management

• Event Planning

• Culinary Arts

• Early Childhood Education, Social and Human Services

• Engineering Technology

• Paralegal

• Horticulture, Hospitality and Tourism and more...

Edmonds CC

Four year colleges and universities-what’s needed:

• 2-3 years of the same world language• 2-3 years of science, math-based• Senior Quantitative course• SAT/ACT (SAT II for some schools) scores• Competitive GPA in challenging coursework• Personal Statement/Essay/Free response• Meet the college application deadlines

We recommend you:• Visit with College reps in the Career Center• Use the Naviance “College Supermatch” tool

to identify potential colleges

SAT and ACT - School code: 480343

Upcoming test dates:Register for SAT at www.collegeboard.org

December 2nd (register by November 2nd)March 10th (register by February 9th)

Register for ACT at www.actstudent.orgDecember 9th (register by November 3rd)February 10th (register by January 12th)

ACT: four subject tests(English, math, reading, science), writing optional, no penalty for wrong answers. Send scores by sit date to report

SAT: three tests (reading, writing, math). Writing optional, send scores by sit date, several dates, or all dates

Make a plan, get some direction

Come to MTHS College 101 on Tuesday, October 10th at 6:00 PM

Financial Aid Night at 7:00 PMOR

Come to the EWHS College Fair NightOctober 19th at 5:30 PM

Determining a good college fit!

•Size of School•Location•Campus Life •Academic Programs•Graduation Rate•Affordability•Athletics

1) Relax! There are nearly 4000 colleges or training programs in the United States alone. There is one right for you!

2) Go to Naviance, log in and complete the College Match survey. Add colleges to “Colleges I’m Thinking About”. Military is on the list too!

3) For more help, use other search engines like:

- www.collegedata.com

- www.colleges.niche.com4) Visit your top choices! You wouldn’t buy a pair

of jeans without trying them on!

5) Apply to 4-6 colleges. One or two reach schools, two “target” schools and one or two “safety” schools.

What is a safety, target or reach school?

• Safety – accept all students, or your grades and test scores are above their average range.

● Target – your grades and test scores are in the middle of their average range.

• Reach – your grades and test scores are below their average range.

Average admitted GPA for WA PUBLIC COLLEGES

**Assured Admission

SCHOOL GPA SAT ACT

CWU 2.8-3.5 980-1110 20

EASTERN 3.27 970 21EVERGREEN 2.81-3.5 940-1190 20-28

UW SEATTLE

3.70-3.95 1190-1420 27-32

WSU **3.5 3.39 920-1160 21-27

WESTERN 3.28-3.80 1080-1290 22-28

Averages for NATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOLS

SCHOOL GPA SAT ACT

DUKE 3.8 1400 34

NYU 3.7 1240-1450 28-32

USC 3.7 1270-1500 30-33

UNIV. OF PORTLAND

3.65 1200 27

HOW MUCH DOES COLLEGE COST?

SCHOOL TUITION ROOM/BOARD

UW $10,753 $11,691+ $825 fees

WSU $10,984 $11,356 + $960 fees

SPU $38,940 $10,824 + $4,308 fees

CWU $6,000 $9,781 + $1,002 fees

EDCC $3,756 (year)

$10,140 + $825 fees(if you live on campus)

You are an investment!!! College is WORTH it if it gets you

the career of your dreams!• Apply early to be considered for scholarships

• Fill out an MTHS scholarship application (Naviance and school website)

• Make sure to fill out the FAFSA or WASFA (opens October 1)

• Watch out for scholarship scams

• Visit Naviance for local scholarships

www.Fastweb.com

www.washboard.org

College Bound Scholarship

● Opens October 1st● Free, in-state tuition + book allowance● Seattle Pacific U. is offering free tuition for students

that receive 1150 or higher on the SAT for College Bound students

● Apply early as funds run out● Eligibility determined by the results of FAFSA

Western Undergraduate Exchange attend an out of state school for in -state cost!

• 15 Member States

• Student pays 150% of in-state tuition

• Over 11,500 students participating in 100 institutions

Check the website

• www.wiche.edu/sep/wue

Some States that have WUE

• Idaho

• Colorado

• Oregon

• Montana

• Hawaii

• Arizona

Post-High School Application Process

Please follow the guidelines on the Naviance College Planning Checklist

1. Complete SuperMatch College Search Tool2. Add schools (at least 2- remember fit) to “Colleges I’m Thinking About”3. Add schools into “Colleges I Am Applying To”

After I have my list, then what?

• Community colleges, apprenticeships, and military do not require essays or letters of recommendation

• Universities do often require personal statement/essays – Write them now!!!! – Several readers

• Private universities do require letters of recommendation-- give recommenders 3 week notice

• Know your deadlines!

your deadlines!

Letters of Recommendation (mostly for private colleges)

1. Ask your recommenders and counselor in person2. Give 3 weeks’ notice with your completed “Counselor/Teacher Letter of Recommendation Request Form”

3. In Naviance, under the colleges tab, scroll below the list of colleges and locate the Teacher Recommendations section

4. Select your teacher’s name and enter a personal message

5. Click “Update Request” at bottom of screen

Transcripts?

• Complete the college’s application

• In Naviance, go to “Colleges I Am Applying To” and click “I have applied” – this will initiate a transcript request

• Make sure to choose “Match Common App” or choose “Not needed”

KEY DATES!!!!!!!• October 1, 2016 FAFSA – http://www.fafsa.ed.gov• NATIONAL -COLLEGE FAIR in Seattle October 27th @ 9

am-1pm• October 10th-MTHS College 101 Night/Financial Aid Night

at 6pm• October 19th – EWHS College Planning Night @ 5:30 pm

• November 15th - Early Decision deadline

• November 15th - Deadline for UW application

• December 1- January 15th: Priority deadline

• December - CSS Profile – Financial Aid form for private schools http://profileonline.collegeboard.com

• May 1st - National Decision Day

Senior Interview/Conference Required to Graduate!!

Purpose: ✓We want to know! What are your post high school plans?

✓What is your grad status? Are you on track to graduate?

✓We will answer questions & make sure you are on the right track!

✓You will indicate what periods are best for you through a survey in Naviance. You will go to your Naviance account, click on “About Me” tab, tasks, and “Senior Year Planning Information for Counselor”. Click on complete a survey. Once we receive your survey through Naviance, we will send you a date and time for the Senior Interview through Google Calendar. PLEASE check your school email for your Senior Interview appointment. This is a REQUIRED part of meeting your HSBP.

Questions?

Thank you for your time!

We look forward to working with you.