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)

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

•Post-High School Options•Graduation Requirements•Timeline/Deadlines•Senior Interview/ HSBP

Options after high school

• Community/Technical College (2 years or less)• College/University (4 years)• Military• Apprenticeships• Work

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 math and ELA)

TOTAL CREDITS 22 44

YOU MUST MEET ALL

REQUIREMENTSTO WALK

Areyou on track?

Make a plan, get some direction

We will have Financial Aid Night on Thursday, October

25th at 6:00 PM

Apprenticeships

http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/Become/● Apprenticeship -on-the-job training and related classroom instructionunder the supervision of a journey-level craft person or trade professional(“earn while you learn”)• After completing an apprenticeship, you are called a journey worker• Earn up to 85-90% of journey worker rate during apprenticeship• Example jobs:

Plumber Pipefitter Roofer IronworkerMillwright Shipwright Carpenter Boat BuilderMachinist Auto Tech Wireperson Optician

Military Options

● National Guard - Natural or other state emergencies.Money for college -- 1 weekend a month and a few weeks inthe summer!

● U.S. Army - Land-based operations

● U.S. Navy - Protects U.S. interests overseas – serve onships, 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

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. No SAT/ACT● You may have already earned college credit (RS, CHS,Tech Prep)• Sign up for Acing College to help you navigate the

college entry process. 1st session on Feb

We have several great community and technical colleges near us and each college offers different programs. See the Check out a College brochure to see which college offers the program you are interested in! Some examples:

• Shoreline: Industry recognized Auto Tech program, Dig Music• Bellevue: Ultrasound tech , Interior Design, Biotech• Skagit: Fire Service, Boat Building, Machining,• Edmonds: Culinary Arts, Composites , Technology, Robotics• Lake WA Tech: Diesel Mechanics, Nursing, Dental Hygienist• Everett: Nursing , Aircraft, Law Enforcement, Drafting, Cosmetology

Lots of choices!

Four year colleges and universities-what’s needed:

• 2-3 years of the same world language• 2-3 years of science, math-based• Senior Year 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

Helpful websites for College

Create an account: https://www.scoir.com/sign -up

https ://vimeo.com/287882577 to see its many features! There is also a Scoir app you can download.

Big Future: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

SAT and ACT - School code: 480343

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

November 3rd (register by October 5th) late registration by 10/24December 1st (register by November 2nd)

March 9th (register by February 8th)

Register for ACT at www.actstudent.orgDecember 8th (register by November 2nd)

February 9th (register by January 11th)

ACT: four subject tests (English, math, reading, science), writing is optional, but we recommend it as many schools require the writing portion. 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

Determining a good college fit!•Size of School•Location•Campus Life•Academic Programs•Graduation Rate•Affordability•Athletics

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

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

3) For more help, use other search engines likeScoir, Big Future, or these:

- www.collegedata.com- www.colleges.niche.com

4) Visit your top choices! You wouldn’t buy a pairof 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 scoresare above their average range.

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

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

Average admitted GPA for WA PUBLIC COLLEGES

**Assured Admission

SCHOOL GPA SAT ACT

CWU**3.4 2.8-3.5 960-1160 17-24

EASTERN**3.0 3.22 870-1090 17-24

EVERGREEN 2.81-3.5 960-1190 19-27

UW SEATTLEUW BOTHELL

3.70-3.953.37

1180-13701030-1230

27-3219-26

WSU **3.5 3.19-3.76 1050-1250 21-28

WESTERN 3.27-3.81 1100-1290 23-29

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 youlive 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 (on Naviance)• Make sure to fill out the FAFSA or WASFA (opens October 1)• Watch out for scholarship scams• Visit Naviance for local scholarshipswww.Fastweb.comwww.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 CollegeBound students

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

Western Undergraduate Exchangeattend 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• Some States that participate: Idaho, Colorado,

Oregon, Montana, Hawaii, Arizona

Check the website: www.wiche.edu/sep/wue

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’mThinking About”3. Add schools into “Colleges I Am Applying To”

After I have my list, then what?• Community colleges, public universities,

apprenticeships, and military do not require 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!

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 belowthe list of colleges and locate the Teacher Recommendations section

4. Select your teacher’s name and enter a personalmessage

5. Click “Update Request” at bottom of screen

Transcripts? • Complete the college’s application• In Naviance, go to “Colleges I’m applying

to” and click on the pink “plus” icon.• Type in the name of the colleges you will

be applying to and press enter. Completethe remaining boxes and click the “Addand request transcript” button.

• Make sure to choose “Match CommonApp” or choose “Not needed”

KEY DATES!!!!!!!• October 1, 2018 FAFSA opened – http://www.fafsa.ed.gov• October 9th – LHS College Fair @ 6:00pm• October 24th- EWHS College Fair @ 5:30 pm• October 25th Financial Aid Night @ 6:00pm• November 2nd @ 9 am-1pm- Natl College Fair in Seattle• 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/HSBP ConferenceRequired 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 righttrack!

✓We will send an email to you to sign up for your seniorinterview through the Google Calendar. You will see the datesand times that your counselor is available. Sign up for oneappointment. You will use the email and Google calendarreminder that we send as your pass. You must sign up for anappointment between now and Nov 15th. This is a REQUIREDpart of meeting your HSBP.

NEED HELP?? Come to the Career Center if you need help with your college application or FAFSA/WASFA. Help is available during lunch and after school from 2 -3 on Wednesdays from now through Jan 15th!