Junior Class – College Presentation 2015

Post-High School Options

Higher Education

• Community Colleges

• Associates Degrees

• Technical Colleges

• Trade Degrees

• Associates Degrees

• Art Schools

• Universities/Colleges

• Bachelors Degrees

• Masters Degrees

• Professional/Doctorate Degrees

Other Options

• Trade Apprenticeships

• Military

• Gap Year

Choose Your “Best Fit”

College List – Where to apply

• Be strategic!

• Look at your GPA and SAT/ACT scores and compare them to the schools you’re applying to

• Apply to:

• REACH/DREAM

• MATCH/SOLID

• SAFETY

• WUE

Two Year Colleges

• Apply online

• Take Compass Test

• Sign-up for classes

• SAT, ACT and Transcripts not required

• Certificates & AA degrees

• Transfer Programs

• Some 4 Year Degrees

• Apply online

• Personal Statement (most)

• REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS THROUGH NAVIANCE!!!

• Send SAT or ACT with Writing scores

• Some may require SAT Subject Tests

• Application Fee Waivers for Students with financial need

Four Year Colleges - Public

Four Year Colleges - Private

• Apply online: Common App and Naviance

• Personal Statement

• School Specific Supplements (most)

• REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS THROUGH NAVIANCE!!!

• Send SAT or ACT with Writing scores

• Some may require SAT Subject Tests

• Counselor Reports & Letters of Rec

• Teacher Letters of Recommendation

• Application Fee Waivers for Students with financial need

SAT or ACT Exams

• Sign up in the fall to take or retake

• SAT II Subject Tests are required for some schools

• SAT www.collegeboard.com

• ACT with Writing www.actstudent.org

• Fee Waivers Available in the Counseling Center for

Students on Free/Reduced Lunch

• ALL students should take the SAT/ACT at least

ONE time!!!

College Board and Khan Academy

• Now, you have the opportunity to study for the SAT for FREE using Khan Academy!

• Individualized SAT prep

Naviance

• Complete your personal profile

• Make & manage your college list

• Links to Common App

• Request Teacher Letters of Rec

• Counselor Reports & Letters of Rec

• Request Transcripts be sent for ALL 4 year colleges

Snapshot of NavianceEverything is under the Colleges tab

College I’m Applying To

Link Common App here!

Add colleges you’re applying to

Request teacher letters of rec

Understanding College Visits

• Sign up for College Visits at the Attendance Office/Career Center

• You MUST notify your teachers!

College visits are a great way to show

DEMONSTRATED INTEREST

Your Resources

• Ms. Lamb, Ms. Patterson, Ms. Christianto, and Mr. Valdez

• College Corps & Ms. Scott

• Every day after school in Career Center

• Teachers/ School Staff/ People in your life

• College Admissions Representatives

• Naviance

• Counseling Center Website

• Career Center & Ms. McDonald

Be ready to answer…

Make Your Summer Count!

• Last chance to boost up your GPA through summer school

• Community service

• Naviance – add colleges to your list

• Finalize your college list by October

• Go on college visits in the summer and fall

• Start your college Personal Statement

• Register for fall SAT or ACT plus writing

Useful WebsitesCOLLEGE INFORMATION

Naviance: https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=sammamish

College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/College Results: http://www.collegeresults.org/

Common Application: www.commonapp.orgNCAA Eligibility Center: www.eligibilitycenter.org

FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPSFinAid: www.finaid.org

Wash Board: www.washboard.orgFast Web: www.fastweb.com

Scholly: www.scholly.com

ADMISSIONS TESTINGCollege Board:

www.collegeboard.orgACT: www.actstudent.org

Khan Academy: www.khanacademy.org

Questions & Answers