Preparing for life after High School

This Fall► Narrow down your list of schools

► Meet with your Counselor

► Begin Applying to Colleges

► Take or Retake the SAT/ACT

► Financial Planning (LEAF)

Unit 12

Mrs. Kover A-I

Mr. Litzinger J-M

Ms. Krizan N-Z

KNOW YOUR COUNSELOR

The Yellow Card

◦Be sure to include:

your name the date the school to which you are applying the address of the school check everything your counselor needs to send

Things to know as you begin the college application

process

Letters of Recommendation

◦Help your counselor write the best possible letter by completing the forms

◦2 weeks notice

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The Forms for letters of recommendation

Find these under the Guidance Tab at www.mentorhigh.com or in our offices.

►Autobiography►Parent Brag Sheet►Teacher Checklist►Extracurricular Activities►Employer/Advisor/Coach Reference

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Test Dates

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ACT SATSeptember 8 October 6

October 27 November 3

December 8 December 1

February 9 January 26

♦ College representative visits to MHS

sign up in Guidance Office A113

♦ College Fair at Lakeland

♦ College Campus Visits

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Resources:◦www.collegeboard.org◦www.collegeview.com◦www.mentorhigh.com/guidance◦www.ocis.org

Username: MentorHS Password: ohiocis03

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Financial Planning♦LEAF (Lake Educational Assistance

Foundation)

● Located in the Lower Learning Center

● Can begin the FAFSA January 1st

♦ you can apply for your pin now

♦Scholarships

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Key Points:

*Be aware of deadlines

*Ask questions

*Be responsible for your future