A-G Scott Martin smartin@nkschools.org H-O Michele Kaster mclaytonkaster@ nkschool.org P-Z Karen Fick kfick@nkschools.org Career Counselor Denise Comeau dcomeau@nkschools.org

Graduation Requirements 4 Year College “Need to Know” 2 Year College “Need to Know” College & Career Research Scholarships/Financial Aid Q & A Time

Agenda

Staying Informed Counseling webpage

Viking Voyage – monthly newsletter

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

NKHS High School Main Website

Senior or Junior Calendar

Located on our website

Important datesOctober 18th - PSAT

October 31st & Nov. 1st – National College Fair – Seattle Washington State Convention Center

December 11th - Financial Aid Night

January 29th – ROTC/Academy Information Night (6:30PM Central Kitsap High School )

Graduation Requirements

• Earn 22 credits in specific subjects

•Complete a Culminating Senior Project

•Senior Seminar

• Pass State tests or State-approved alternatives

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

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

* Biology EOC

****** Dependent on OSPI annual guidelines

Post High School Options Full-time employment 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(Usually takes about 45 minutes per college)

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

Everest Technical Institute- Bremerton WA Dental/Medical Assistant & Pharmacy Technician

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

Duration varies – 6 months to 4 years

2 Year College “Need to Know”

Accuplacer/Placement Test Seniors – Spring 2013

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

into community college AAS Transferable Degree

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 $45-$90. Applying to a large number of schools can be expensive and counterproductive.

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!

4 Year College “Need to Know”

Admissions Requirements – refer to college website for specific details

PSAT Date: October 18th, 7:30am to 11:00am Recommended for all college-bound juniors Payment will made through the ASB office

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

Deadlines Seniors: most colleges will accept up to December

2013 test results Juniors: plan to take the SAT/ACT this spring

GPA & Rank Transcript Request Private vs. Public Institutions Letter of Recommendation Procedure

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

December 11th at 6:30pm-8:30pm Located in NKHS Commons College Financial Aid Speaker FAFSA Information

Application window begins January 1st

Seniors: apply ASAP to maximize your eligibility for awards

What can you do now? www.fafsa.edu.gov FAFSA4caster

ScholarshipsSchool Website: www.nkschools.org/nh

Local, State, and national scholarships Websites

fastweb.comfinaid.comcollegeispossible.orgcollegeanswer.comthewashboard.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

Q & A