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Credit ChecksCourse Requirements for Graduation
4 Math4 EnglishPhysical Science, Biology, Chemistry/Technical ScienceCivics, American History, Social Studies Elective .5 Fine Art .5 Computer Literacy2 credits Physical Education
50% rule for graduationBe aware of what 2 and 4 year colleges are looking for
What’s due to your Advisor or School Counselor?
Student Activity Form( ILP p. 24) College Counseling Questionnaire
Includes a “parent brag sheet” (back of course selection sheets)
Due to your school counselor by Oct. 10
CHOOSING A SCHOOL
Visit! Admissions representatives
scheduled to visit SHS Resources
Petersons/Ruggs/College Boardwww.WaytogoRI.com
CHOOSING A SCHOOLCreate a list including:
reach schooldifficulty level, cost, distance
2 or 3 likely schoolssafety school
Attend College Fairs:McCoy Stadium- 9/17 from 6-8pmRIAAO College Fair : RIC -10/19 from 1-3
New England Regional Student Program
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS PROCEDURES
Kinds of Decisions Early DecisionEarly ActionRegular DecisionRolling Admissions
Create a resume of activities, awards, employment, leadership, volunteer work
What’s in a College Application Package?
Application (with supplements)Application fee or fee waiverLetters of recommendation and forms
TeachersSchool counselor
EssayResume (optional)TranscriptSAT/ACT scores
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS PROCEDURES
Paper ApplicationsElectronic Applications
Applying on-line does not complete your application.
Common Application www.commonapp.org
Letters of Recommendation from teachers (2 to 3)
SAT Reasoning Tests, SAT Subject Tests, and ACT
Which tests to takeFee waiversHow to register and whenSecurity proceduresKeep track of what schools receive your
scoresOptions if your scores do not reflect your
ability
GPA and RANK
Weighted vs. Unweighted1.08 x report card grade = weighted
GPATranscript reports bothRecomputed each semester
What is sent from SHS?
TranscriptCounselor letter of recommendationSecondary School Report formCounselor evaluation forms
How does this happen?
Counselor questionnaire –October 10Activity sheet -October 10Transcript request OR invite counselor
through Common ApplicationIf applicable, submit business envelope with
postage addressed to the college (We stamp our return address)
What part does the student send to the college?
ApplicationFeeEssayResumeTeacher recommendations and formsSAT/ACT scores*
URI Merit SCHOLARSHIPSTo be considered…
3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale (87)
1050 SAT (CR & M) or comparable ACT (23)
Complete application package at URI – December 1
Due in guidance - November 3
RIC PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Top 30%1100 SAT (CR & M) or ACT 24December 15Due in guidance -November 21Up to $2000/year ?
FINANCIAL AID
FAFSA – www.FAFSA.ED.GOVno earlier than January 1 Pin can be obtained now
CSS ProfileSHS Financial Aid Night - late
November/early December
Deadlines are important!
FINANCIAL AIDMerit scholarships
guidance file cabinetschool website
www.shsguidance.weebly.comCollege Planning Center of RIOn the web
Be realisticSelective service: www.sss.gov
Some suggestions… Keep track of what you have sent out
and whenAllow time for “college stuff” each weekTake notes when visiting collegesCollege interview
Dress appropriately interviewing skills -see your counselor
Make use of college websites
NEWSSchool Code - 400053SHS Guidance Website –
www.shsguidance.weebly.com forms, a blog, scholarships, important links
Common Application Help Sessions – During advisories in the media
center Tuesdays in October –sign up in Guidance
Use Help Center on Sign-in Page
OTHER OPTIONSMilitary
Visit recruitment officeTalk to recruiters in cafeteria
CCRI –certificate programs, associate’s degree, joint admissions
City YearWaytogori.org (interest inventory)