•North Kitsap High SchoolA-G Scott Martin smartin@nkschools.org H-O Melanie Smith msmith@ nkschool.org P-Z Karen Fick kfick@nkschools.org Career Specialist Denise Comeau dcomeau@nkschools.org

Kingston High School1st Floor Marlene Keltner mkeltner@nkschools.org2nd Floor Tim Suchsland tsuchsland@nkschools.orgCareer Counselor Mary Brownmbrown@nkschools.org

Graduation Requirements

4 Year College “Need to Know”

2 Year Community College “Need to Know”

College & Career Research

Break Out

Agenda

Staying Informed Counseling webpage

Viking Voyage and Buccaneer – monthly newsletter

Skyward (monitor your student’s grades, attendance, etc.)

NKHS/KHS Main Website

Graduation Class Calendar

Located on our websites

Important datesOctober 14th - PSAT

October 16th & 17th – National College Fair – Seattle Washington State Convention Center

October 20th – Kingston High School Financial Aid Night

October 29th ASVAB for NKHS/KHS Students- 1:30-4:30 in the NKHS library

January 28th – ROTC/Academy Information Night (6:45PM Central Kitsap High School )

Graduation Requirements

• Earn 22 credits in specific subjects

• Pass State tests or State-approved alternatives

* Reading and Writing: Pass the reading and writing high school ELA/HSPE

* Math: Pass Exam (EOC) in Algebra and/or Geometry

****** Dependent on OSPI annual guidelines

Post High School Options

Trade/Vocational School

Military ASVAB

Community College Vocational program or 2 year degree Transfer to University

College or University Private vs. Public

Other

College Research

www.wois.org

www.checkoutacollege.com Community and technical college search and

information www.collegeboard.org

Explore College Websites

College Visitationspreview days

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

Olympic College Technical Programs- Bremerton WA Culinary Arts, Early Childhood, Engineering, & Welding

Technology

Duration varies – 6 months to 4 years

2 Year Community College “Need to Know”

Accuplacer/Placement Test Seniors – Spring 2016

2 Year vs. 4 Year decisionSmaller Class SizesCost DifferenceHousing SAT/ACT not required for admissions

into community college AAS Transferable Degree

4 Year College “Need to Know”

Admissions Requirements – refer to college website for specific details

PSAT Date: October 14th, 7:30am to 11:00am Recommended for all college-bound juniors Sign-up will be through either the ASB or Counseling

offices

SAT www.collegeboard.com ACT www.actstudent.org

Deadlines Seniors: most colleges will accept up to December

2015 test results Juniors: plan to take the SAT/ACT this spring

GPA & Rank Transcript Request Letter of Recommendation Procedure

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!

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 free-$90. Applying to a large number of schools can be expensive and counterproductive.

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

Financial Aid Financial Aid Night October 20th at 6:30pm-8pm Located in

the KHS Yellow Pod December 10th at 6:00pm-7:30pm

Located in NKHS Commons Olympic College Provides FAFSA

AssistanceWhat can you do now?

www.fafsa.edu.gov FAFSA4caster

ScholarshipsSchool Website: www.nkschools.org/nh

www.nkschools.org/kh

Local, State, and national scholarships Websites

fastweb.comfinaid.comcollegeispossible.orgcollegeanswer.comwashboard.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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