College Planning

Presented by:Kentridge Counseling Department

Fall 2015

• 4 credits of English• 3 credits of Social Studies• 3 credits of Science• 3 credits of Math• 1.5 credits of PE• .5 credit of Health• 1 credit of Occ. Ed.• 1 credit of Fine, Visual,

Performing Art• 6 credits of electives• 23 Total credits needed• Complete the C. P.• Meet standard on the State

Testing Requirements

Graduation and BeyondH.S. Grad. Requirements CADR’s

• 4 credits of English• 3 credits of Social Studies• 2 credits of Lab Science• 3 credits* of Math• 1 credit of Art• 2 credits of World

Language• 15 total credits• * students must have a math based quantitative course senior year

CHECK GRADUATIO

NREQUIREME

NTS ON SKYWARD!!

Culminating Project - Sophomores• Strengths Explorer• Cover Letter• Job Application

- Juniors• Research

Paper• Job

Shadow/Interview

- Seniors• Oral Presentation• Letter of Recommendation• Community Experience

• Resume• Achievements• High School &

Beyond Plan

• Achievements

• High School & Beyond Plan

• Achievements • High School & Beyond Plan

Junior Year Senior Year

Fall Winter Spring Summer

Fall Winter Spring

The Path to Higher Education

Make sure you are “College Ready”

Prep for and take the SAT/ACT

Take the PSAT

Search for colleges to apply to

Apply to at least 3 colleges

Complete FAFSA

Accept an offer

Sign up for housing

Search and apply for scholarships

Visit colleges

Preparing for the SAT’s and ACT’sFall

Sophomore and Junior

Years

Take the PSAT Spring

Junior Year

Take the SAT or ACT

Fall Senior Year

Take a Test Again

• Join the Workforce

• Begin an Apprenticeship

• Join the Military

AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

•Go to a college:• Technical College• Vocational College• Community College• 4-year College

• Attend College Fairs - Tacoma College Fair

October 15th–University of Puget Sound- Seattle NACAC College Fair

October 16st & 17th – National College Fair at Washington Convention Center

- Kent School District Beyond High School Event February 3th -- Kent Meridian High School 6-8:30 pm

• Sign up for College Mailing Lists- Students will Receive Information About: Majors and Programs Visiting the Campus Application deadlinesSometimes Even Tickets to Football Games and Other Activities

• Visit: - Naviance on the KR home page Narrow College Search by Region Major or Program Public or Private 2- year or 4-year

Learn About College Choices

Parts of the College Application

Required components of any college application

Additional Parts of the College Application

Other Components, Depending on the College’s Preference

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

- Grants - Loans - Work Study

• Scholarships - Merit Based - Essay Based - Award Based

Financial Aid

Apply after January 1 of senior

year!!

• Receive admissions letters• Receive financial–aid award letter• Compare colleges and financial–aid awards• Choose which college you will attend no

later than May 1st • Accept one offer of admission – pay

deposit• Accept financial–aid award• Decline all others

Accepting and Declining Offers of Admission

Naviance

A – Chi Mrs. Franklin Cho – Goo Ms. RiegerGor -- K Mr. RutherfordL – O Mr. Vanderport P –So Mrs. Lee-PopeSp -- Z Mrs. WiskerchenCareer Center Mrs. Noble

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