Senior Parent NightBWHS

Class of 2015

A-G Stephanie Ruark

H-P Jeanne Collett

Q-Z Tammi Jordan

General Time Line• Senior Credit Check• Turn in cap/gown forms, diploma name form,

teacher presenter form.• Go on college visits• Take the ACT• Apply to colleges• Request transcripts and letters of recomendation• Complete the FAFSA/ Apply for scholarships• Decide on a college/university• Complete course work• May 23 GRADUATION!

Senior Credit Checks

• Seniors will meet 1:1 with their counselor to ensure graduation requirements have been met, discuss future plans, and answer questions.

• Parents are welcome so please have your student schedule their check accordingly.

• These should be complete by 10/10.• Students will leave with an unofficial copy of

their transcript.

Graduation Paperwork

• Their will be many forms throughout the year to complete and turn in. Please pay attention to deadlines.– Cap and gown- Jostens.com– Diploma name form- Due 11/21– Teacher presenter form – 4/24– Senior survey- early May

ACT

• It is time to take the ACT.• There are only 2 dates left for college

admittance purposes.– October 25

• Register by 10/3 with a late fee• Prep class offered at BWHS on Oct. 6 &8, $35

– December 13• Register by Nov. 7

College Applications

• Yes. It is time for your student to apply to college already.

• Pay attention to dates. They are non-negotiable.• Applications can be found on college websites• Apply using the appropriate type of application

(early decision vs early action vs regular decision)

• Many schools will waive the application fee if the student visits the school.

• Make final college decision in the spring.

Types of College applications

Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation

• ALL transcript and teacher letters of recommendation need to be requested through Naviance.– Emails and phone calls are not acceptable

requests.– A face to face meeting is required for letters of

recommendation as well as brag sheets or a resume.

– 2 week notice is needed to complete paperwork.

Scholarships

• Many colleges will offer financial aid.• Non-college specific scholarships will be

listed in Naviance.– Most local scholarships will not be open for

application until after the new year.– Pay attention to deadlines.– Complete your FAFSA as soon as possible.– There will be a financial aid presentation on

Nov. 16th.

Finish Strong

• Students need to finish strong.• Complete all course work BEFORE final

exams in May• Say no to senioritis!

• GRADUATE MAY 23!!