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For the Class of 2015
SENIOR PLANNING
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OVERVIEW
1. Senior Audit
2. Exploring Options
3. Choosing Colleges
4. Application Process
5. Sending Transcript and Test Scores
6. College Athletes
7. Financial Aid
8. Springtime and Beyond
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GETTING STARTED• This presentation is only one piece of information.
• Also refer to English lectures/homework, handouts, relevant websites, trustworthy contacts, announcements...
• Organization is key.
• Keep copies of EVERYTHING in your portfolio.
• Pay attention to DEADLINES.
• Use your planner or calendar to record deadlines and upcoming events and MONITOR frequently.
• Provide me with your email address for updates and reminders.
Your Future is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY and will depend on your efforts.
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SENIOR AUDIT
• We will be meeting individually to review your credit status.
• To be eligible for graduation, you must have a total of 25.25 credits including all required courses.
• Review your transcript and check for errors.
• Make sure your schedule and plan align with requirements.
It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to know, monitor, and resolve your graduation eligibility status!!!
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EXPLORING OPTIONS• Community College/Four-Year University
• Employment
• Military (www.military.com)
• Trade School (www.trade-schools.net)
• Apprenticeship (http://www.careeronestop.org/EducationTraining/Find/ApprenticeshipOffices.aspx)
• Americorps (http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps)
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EXPLORING OPTIONS• Research websites and speak with representatives.
• Discuss your thoughts with trusted family members, friends, and mentors.
Make a plan that fits with YOUR values, beliefs, goals, and lifestyle.
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CHOOSING A COLLEGE
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CHOOSING A COLLEGE• Research college websites.
• Meet with college reps.
• Attend campus visits.
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RESEARCH COLLEGE WEBSITES• Check out college information websites, for example:
• BigFuture by the College Board (https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org)
• College and Career Action Network (http://cacanonline.org/)
• KnowHow2Go (http://knowhow2go.acenet.edu/)
• Research websites of colleges of interest.
• Look at admissions information, financial aid, programs of study, student life…
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MEET WITH COLLEGE REPS• Find out about upcoming visits by listening to the announcements and
checking with the Guidance Office.
• You must sign up for college visits in the Guidance Office at LEAST the day prior or you will not be able to attend.
• Representatives only come if sufficient turnout is expected.
• You are responsible for any lecture materials/homework missed during the visit.
• Make the most out of your visit by bringing AND asking questions (see Twenty Five Questions Handout).
• Be professional and respectful. College representatives will be making decisions about YOU and your application.
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ATTEND CAMPUS VISITS• Contact the admissions department to schedule a visit.
• Prepare in advance what you will do and who you will speak to (see Contacting Colleges Handout).
• You are allowed two school-related absences for campus visits each year (you must notify teachers PRIOR to the visit).
• You are responsible for any lecture materials/homework missed during the visit.
Campus visits are an essential step in choosing a college. You should plan to visit ALL colleges that
you are seriously considering.
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CHOOSING A COLLEGE• Compare and rank schools based on what is important to YOU:
programs, size, location, atmosphere, cost, etc…
• See College Myths Handout.
• Narrow down your choices to around 3-5 schools that you will apply.
• # 3-5 are “dream” schools (i.e. U of M, MSU)
• # 2 is practical (i.e. Northern, Western)
• # 1 is certain (i.e. KVCC, Kellogg)
Pay attention to application DEADLINES and note these on your calendar.
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NEXT STEPS• There are 3 main components:
• Application Process (including fees, essays, recommendation letters, counselor page)
• Sending Transcript and Test Scores
• Financial Aid/Scholarships
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APPLICATION PROCESS• Fully understand your school’s admissions options (see College Admissions Options
Handout).
• Apply online.
• Look for “apply now” for undergraduate admissions on college website.
• Print out application checklist (if available).
• Fill out entire application and PRINT a copy for your records.
• You may be required to pay an application fee and will need to use a credit card number.
• If needed, inquire about application fee waivers.
• Make sure you submit any additional required documents, including but not limited to: essays, letters of recommendation, counselor page.
• Review checklist to make sure you have included all required documents.
Questions about admissions, application, process, timeline? Contact the college’s admissions
department.
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THE COMMON APPLICATION• Some schools require that you use “The Common Application” (
https://www.commonapp.org).
• Examples include: Hope, Kalamazoo College, U of M.
• You will be asked to provide teachers’ and counselor’s email addresses. A link will be sent to them to complete their portion electronically.
• Be sure to verify that your recommender received the link and use recommendation letter request process.
• Some colleges have a Common Application “supplement” to be filled out separately. Research your school of choice to verify.
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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION• Use provided folder when requesting a letter of recommendation.
• Ask those who know you well AND have a positive opinion of you.
• Ask politely (please and thank you) and allow recommenders a sufficient amount of time (at LEAST one-to-two weeks).
• Provide recommenders with information indicating: intention of letter, due date, “brag sheet” (unique characteristics, strengths, awards/honors, extracurricular involvement). PLEASE PROVIDE ME WITH YOUR PERSONAL ESSAY AND RESUME.
• Not all letters of recommendation are written equally. Only use those that will support your goals and give you an edge.
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SENDING TRANSCRIPT AND TEST SCORES• You must use PARCHMENT.COM to send your transcript to ALL schools to
which you have applied (see Parchment Handout).
• You will receive confirmation when your request has been completed.
• You must RE-submit a request for additional grading periods.
• Request Test Scores to be sent from testing agency website (only if you did not originally include college when you took the test).
• ACT (actstudent.org)
• SAT (collegeboard.com)
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RE-TAKING THE ACT/SAT• If you plan to re-take the ACT or SAT, you must register
online through the testing agency website and pay the required fees.
• Colleges only look at your highest score so you may re-take as many times as you would like.
• To improve test scores check out testing agency website.
• Review test-taking tips.
• Take practice tests.
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FOR COLLEGE ATHLETES• If you will be playing sports at a D1 or D2 school, you
MUST register through the NCAA clearinghouse online (www.eligibilitycenter.org/)
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FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS• What is Financial Aid (see Steps for Applying for
Financial Aid Handout)?
• Scholarships
• Grants
• Work Study
• Loans
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FAFSA (FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID)
• YOU MUST fill out the FAFSA to be eligible for most financial aid (fafsa.ed.gov).
• Standard deadline is March 1st but some awards have earlier deadlines!
• You can begin filling out NOW but cannot submit until January 1st.
• You will need to fill out the FAFSA every year that you are in college.
Consider attending a community FAFSA event to receive help.
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SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, WORK STUDY
• Scholarships and Grants are FREE money (see Financial Aid/Scholarships Handout).
• It’s not possible to apply for too many scholarships, so apply away!
• Work study opportunities may be available through your institution.
• Apply for jobs early as they fill quickly.
Pay attention to DEADLINES. It is YOUR RESPONBSILITY to double check and monitor
deadlines.
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LOANS• Loans are like credit and MUST BE PAID BACK.
• Just because you were offered a large amount does not mean that you need to accept the whole amount.
• When you “accept” aid on your financial aid package, you can change the amount you are accepting
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SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS• WARNING: YOU SHOULD NEVER GIVE OUT YOUR
SOCIAL SECURITY OR CREDIT CARD NUMBER WHEN SEARCHING FOR/APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS (see Scholarship Scams Handout)!
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SPRINGTIME AND BEYOND
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SPRINGTIME AND BEYOND• You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from each college that
you have applied to in late March outlining financial aid packages. Each school will have a different package.
• Compare packages and make a decision that takes everything into consideration; choose the school that’s best for you!
• Set up an orientation with your chosen school to meet with an advisor, financial aid department, housing, etc. and to register for classes.
• Request your FINAL TRANSCRIPT through Parchment.com before you leave for the summer.
• Fill out the FAFSA every year you are in college.
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FINAL THOUGHTS• Stay competitive by maintaining rigorous classes, grades, and
extracurricular involvement.
• Colleges can and will change admissions decisions based on senior year performance.
• Remember that today’s decisions will impact future opportunities.
• Be professional, especially with technology.
• Maintain balance and avoid burnout.
• Seek support.
• Have fun and enjoy the journey!
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