•North Kitsap High SchoolA-G Scott Martin [email protected] H-O Melanie Smith msmith@ nkschool.org P-Z Karen Fick [email protected] Career Specialist Denise Comeau [email protected]
Kingston High School1st Floor Marlene Keltner [email protected] Floor Tim Suchsland [email protected] Counselor Mary [email protected]
Graduation Requirements
4 Year College “Need to Know”
2 Year Community College “Need to Know”
College & Career Research
Break Out
Agenda
Staying Informed Counseling webpage
Viking Voyage and Buccaneer – monthly newsletter
Skyward (monitor your student’s grades, attendance, etc.)
NKHS/KHS Main Website
Graduation Class Calendar
Located on our websites
Important datesOctober 14th - PSAT
October 16th & 17th – National College Fair – Seattle Washington State Convention Center
October 20th – Kingston High School Financial Aid Night
October 29th ASVAB for NKHS/KHS Students- 1:30-4:30 in the NKHS library
January 28th – ROTC/Academy Information Night (6:45PM Central Kitsap High School )
Graduation Requirements
• Earn 22 credits in specific subjects
• Pass State tests or State-approved alternatives
* Reading and Writing: Pass the reading and writing high school ELA/HSPE
* Math: Pass Exam (EOC) in Algebra and/or Geometry
****** Dependent on OSPI annual guidelines
Post High School Options
Trade/Vocational School
Military ASVAB
Community College Vocational program or 2 year degree Transfer to University
College or University Private vs. Public
Other
College Research
www.wois.org
www.checkoutacollege.com Community and technical college search and
information www.collegeboard.org
Explore College Websites
College Visitationspreview days
Trade/Technical school Bates Technical College- Tacoma WA
Boat building, Broadcasting/Video Production, & Diesel/Heavy Equipment Operator
Clover Park Technical College- Lakewood WA Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, & Massage Therapy
Olympic College Technical Programs- Bremerton WA Culinary Arts, Early Childhood, Engineering, & Welding
Technology
Duration varies – 6 months to 4 years
2 Year Community College “Need to Know”
Accuplacer/Placement Test Seniors – Spring 2016
2 Year vs. 4 Year decisionSmaller Class SizesCost DifferenceHousing SAT/ACT not required for admissions
into community college AAS Transferable Degree
4 Year College “Need to Know”
Admissions Requirements – refer to college website for specific details
PSAT Date: October 14th, 7:30am to 11:00am Recommended for all college-bound juniors Sign-up will be through either the ASB or Counseling
offices
SAT www.collegeboard.com ACT www.actstudent.org
Deadlines Seniors: most colleges will accept up to December
2015 test results Juniors: plan to take the SAT/ACT this spring
GPA & Rank Transcript Request Letter of Recommendation Procedure
4 year College Admission Requirements
Washington public 4-year colleges require the following:
English – 4 years Social Science – 3 years Math – 3 years including algebra I, geometry, and
algebra II World Language – 2 years of the same language Lab Science – 2 years (biology, chemistry, or
physics) Fine, Visual, or Performing Arts - .5 of a year Academic elective - .5 of a year Standardized testing to include SAT or ACT (with
writing)
REVIEW THE WEBSITES FOR THE COLLEGES TO WHICH YOU INTEND TO APPLY BEFORE YOU APPLY!
Selecting a School• LOCATION, MAJORS, COST, ADMISSION RATES, SIZE,
STUDENT LIFE…YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOUR STUDENT.
• A student’s College List should include a broad range of colleges
“SAFETY” SCHOOLS – student well exceeds admission requirements
“MATCH” SCHOOLS – student matches or exceeds admissions requirements
“REACH” SCHOOLS – admission requirements are very competitive, regardless of whether the student has exceeded admission requirements (historically very low admissions rates)
• Application fees range anywhere from free-$90. Applying to a large number of schools can be expensive and counterproductive.
College Admissions Grades (in rigorous courses) Recommendations Essay(s) Extra-curricular activities Test Scores
How to Distinguish Your Application
Extra-Curricular Activities Volunteer Work Hours Paid Work Hours Leadership Clubs/Sports/Music Clubs and memberships outside of school
Personal Statement Difficulties you have overcome Challenges you have met Reasons for wanting to go to college Edit, edit, edit
Financial Aid Financial Aid Night October 20th at 6:30pm-8pm Located in
the KHS Yellow Pod December 10th at 6:00pm-7:30pm
Located in NKHS Commons Olympic College Provides FAFSA
AssistanceWhat can you do now?
www.fafsa.edu.gov FAFSA4caster
ScholarshipsSchool Website: www.nkschools.org/nh
www.nkschools.org/kh
Local, State, and national scholarships Websites
fastweb.comfinaid.comcollegeispossible.orgcollegeanswer.comwashboard.org
Out of State Scholarship (WUE)
Out of State Exchange Programs (reduced tuition for out-of-State applicants (WUE) Student must have legal residency in WUE state
○ Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah Washington, Wyoming
Students can receive a discounted rate through the completion of their Bachelor’s degree ○ Over 145 public institutions are participating
Some majors are not eligible Some colleges/universities have limited availability
○ May require evidence of academic performance To apply:
○ Check WUE box on your online admissions application or contact the admisions office of your prospective colleges
For more information go to http://wiche.edu/wue
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