1. Meet with your counselor throughout the school year. 2. Complete the FAFSA. Available October 1st 3. Decide which schools you will apply to. 4. Check school admission procedures and begin the application process. 5. Take or retake the SAT/ACT. 6. Apply for University scholarships 7. Complete local scholarship notebook. 8. Accept college offers & review financial aid 9. Complete Community Service (The earlier the better!) 10. Finish the school year with good grades. 11. Request final transcripts be sent to university.
Deciding on a college…
• Type of School 2-year or 4-year Public or Private Religious Affiliation • Housing? On campus dorms Off campus housing Apartments Assigned Roommates Academic dorms Meal plans
What do you want to Study? Single most important reason people go to school! Do as much research as possible before you apply to schools. Career Center can help you! Campus life: athletics, clubs, religion, fraternities/sororities, etc...
Factors to consider when choosing a College/University? • Location: In State Out of State Closeness to home Weather Rural/Urban/Suburban • School Size…How big is it? University of Washington – 45,870 • Washington State U – 20,043 • Gonzaga University – 7,491 • St. Martin’s University – 1,771 •
• Will I be accepted? Look at statistics… Application process GPA & SAT/ACT requirements? Would it be a “reach”? Essay requirements? Letter of rec? • Can I afford it? Tuition Costs? Room and Board? Don’t forget to consider scholarships, financial aid, etc.
Associate and Technical Degrees at Community College is an option. • Direct Transfer Agreements • Career training programs • Certification programs • One and Two Year Degrees
Application Process • Open enrollment, but don’t wait too long or you may not get classes you want. • Apply early for admission and financial aid • One application for all Washington State Community Colleges and Tech Schools • Apply orientation registration Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) Utilize the advisor at the Community College
The Application • Different for each public school: • WSU, UW, WWU, EWU, CWU, Evergreen… • Independent schools often use The he Commo ommon Appli lica catio ion or Send nd-Edu Edu: • Gonzaga, PLU, Seattle U, SPU, St. Martins, U Puget Sound, Whitman, Whitworth… • Expect to be asked basic information • Expect to pay a fee. • Usually around $50-70 • Fee waivers available (must ask the college you are applying to) • Read directions carefully and proofread before submitting your application. Remember: Due dates are FIRM! Start early! •
The Essay Provides a snapshot of who you are-your voice, your path, your goals. Make sure it is personal, but stay within the guidelines. Answer questions as they are asked. Don’t be shy. Let the reader know how you have influenced the lives of others. Have multiple people read your essay and give suggestions. Proof read.
Getting Official Transcripts Request forms are available in the Career Center. Ask Mrs. Hale Common App and SENDedu transcripts are sent by your counselor. You DO NOT need to request from Mrs. Hale Transcripts are prepared in Career Center for sending to the school. Student mails. University of Washington does not want a transcript unless you are admitted. Any college credit earned in high school is sent via the community college after admittance into the university. (Running Start, College in the HS, Tech Prep)
If you have not taken the SAT or ACT you can register at: SAT: collegeboard.org ACT CT: actstudent.org Fee Waive ivers: rs: Available to students who qualify. Ask in the counseling office.
Sending Test Scores • When registering for the SAT or ACT, you can choose to send your scores to 4 schools for free. • There is a fee if you need to send additional tests or if it is 9 days past your test date. • Most of the time, scores need to be sent officially from the testing agency, however, some school will accept unofficial score reports from the career center.
Most colleges have a policy that grants credit and/or advanced placement for AP Exam scores or 3 or higher. Sending Your Scores: Each year that you take AP Exams, you have the opportunity to send one free score report to a college. Score report must be sent from CollegeBoard. Additional score reports can be purchased online at Collegeboard.org ($15) Reasons for sending additional reports: ◦ You may have changed your mind about what school to apply to… or you may want your scores sent to multiple locations. ◦ Your official scores provide admission officials with additional information they can use to evaluate how well you master college- level course work. ◦ Some scholarships may require you to send AP scores.
PLANNING: Do you need one? If so, how many? - Many colleges and scholarships do not need or want them... Some do. - You can use a letter of recommendation multiple times. RULE 1: Request your letter EARLY! – Do not wait until the week something is due to request them. RULE 2: Ask someone who knows you well. - Do NOT ask a parent, relative, or friend - Ask teachers who have taught you more than once (not just senior teachers) - Ask Coaches / Club Advisors / Community Leaders - Ask your School Counselor if they know you well - Ask Community Service Supervisor RULE 3: Have an activity resume ready. -List academic accomplishments, activities, awards, community service, employment, or anything relative that you would like your letter writer to focus on. RULE 4: Be sure to come back and thank your letter writer! Thank you cards are nice!
Want ant to play y Divi visio sion I or II sports ts in college? ollege? e NCAA Eligibil bility ity Center er You ou will ll need ed to regist ster er with th the College-bound student-athletes preparing to enroll in a Division I or II school need register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to ensure they have met amateurism standards and are academically prepared for college coursework. What hat do they ey loo ook k at? Student-athlete's academic record (Core 16 classes) • SAT or ACT scores • Amateur status •
FAFSA SA Sc Schola larsh rships ips Grants Institutional Scholarships • • Work Study General Scholarships • • Loans Local Scholarships • •
Why FAF AFSA SA? Completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the single most important thing you can do to get assistance paying for college. What t does es FAF AFSA SA do? FAFSA determines expected family contribution (EFC). Cost of Attendance - EFC = Aid Eligibility ilable: October 1st (First come first serve… Apply early!) Date te avail The U.S. Department of Education uses the FAFSA to determine students’ eligibility for federal student aid. Every year, the federal government awards about $150 billion in the form of grants, low-interest loans, and work-study funds to help millions of students pay for college. Grant nts - Federal or institutional awards that don't have to be repaid. FREE MONEY Many state governments and colleges also use the FAFSA to determine eligibility for nonfederal aid. Washington State Need Grant, College Bound Scholarship, etc… Work Stud udy - Part-time campus employment subsidized by the Federal government. Loans ns - Low-interest student loans that will need to be repaid.
What hat is a Schol holarsh ship ip? ? FREE MONEY! A Scholarship is a gift. It does not need to be repaid. There are thousands of them, offered by schools, employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, and professional and social organizations. What hat kinds nds of sch chol olar arsh ship ips s are ava vail ilable able? Institutional scholarships - Available at the school you’re applying General Scholarships – Available now! Local Scholarships – Notebook available in January Comm ommon Ques uestio ions: ns: How do I find these scholarships? When do I apply for scholarships? How do I apply for scholarships?
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Students graduating from the Snohomish School District must complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of community service during senior year that meets the criteria below: - Serve an organization that is non-profit, 501(c)3 and offers service opportunities that are community oriented. -The required hours must be performed outside of the school day and can be done anytime between June 18 th , 2016 and May 31 st , 2017. - No “Double Dipping.” The service must be a stand -alone eight (8) hours. This means you should not be gaining from doing this service in any capacity besides fulfilling your senior requirement. You may not be paid for your time, earn credit from a class, fulfill a court order, earn another award or honor, etc. It should also not be something that you are doing as part of a being in a school club or activity. -Record your hours on the GP Verification Form and get it signed by someone at the organization who supervised your service. Contact Mr. May in room 201 for more information…
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