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Senior Family Night 2018 This presentation was created using from resources from: https://www.wcan.org/college‐knowledge‐materials https://www.nacacnet.org/advocacy‐‐ethics/initiatives/steps/ PRESENTED BY: DR. ALEX JOHNS FROM KAMIAK’S CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS CENTER (CCRC) October 16, 2018

Important Dates o Senior Calendar o Cap & Gown Orders o https://www.herffjones.com/schools/highschool/46001458000/

Stay informed Check the Kamiak website Sign up for the Senior Listserv http://info.mukilteo.wednet.edu/listserv/

Yearbook SENIOR YEARBOOK PHOTOS ARE DUE December 17, 2018 SENIOR BABY PHOTOS ARE DUE November 13, 2018 If you plan to use your senior's regular school photo for the yearbook, you do not need to take any action. However, if you'll be using a studio, please provide the studio with this information. • Overall size: 1.5” X 1.75” • Head size: 1” • Darker backgrounds preferred • No special effect backgrounds (i.e. hazy, fuzzy, etc.) • NO HATS, bandanas, hand gestures, etc. (we reserve the right to reject Baby photos are due no later than November 13 th , 2018. We will inappropriate photos) • HEAD AND SHOULDER SHOTS ONLY. accept nearly any size baby photo, but prefer something close to 2”x3” (jpegs ONLY)…300DPI. WE CANNOT USE PDFs OR WORD DOCUMENTS. Submit to kamiakseniorz@gmail.com and label Must be submitted to kamiakseniorz@gmail.com, no later subject line and photo as Senior Baby Pic 19 First and Last Name . than December 17 th , 2018. Label subject line and photo as EXAMPLE: “Senior Baby Pic 19 Alex Johns” Senior Photo 19 First and Last Name. EXAMPLE: “Senior Photo 19 Alex Johns”

Senior Parent Ads ‐ Yearbook SENIOR PARENTS ADS – ORDERS DUE BY JANUARY 14, 2019 ◦ FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE ‐ JANUARY 25, 2019 You have the opportunity to create a special memory for your graduate. You may buy that space that you design (photo and copy). All parent ad orders are due January 14 th , 2019 . Final submission of completed ads is January 25 th , 2019. (We reserve the right to edit all ads.) Please make sure your ads are to size. Submit completed ads to kamiakseniorz@gmail.com, label the subject line and ad with Senior Ad 19 First and Last Name. Please be sure to set the resolution (DPI) to 300 for all photos. You may buy space in the senior parent ad section for the following prices… ½ page: (8 7/16” x 5 7/16”) ‐ $100 Full Page: (8 7/16” x 11 1/25”) ‐ $200 **EARLY BIRD SPECIAL** ORDER YOUR SENIOR AD BY NOV. 5 TH AND RECEIVE A DISCOUNT! ½ PAGE = $90 AND FULL PAGE = $180. Please make checks payable to Kamiak Yearbook. Drop off your parent ad payment in the Kamiak Bookkeeping Office.

High School & Beyond Plan State requirement Dec. 7 deadline for: resume, goal setting, and reflections ◦ HSBP & CCRC staff classroom visits in October & November HSBP information can be found on the Kamiak website http://bit.ly/HSBP_KA

About Career & College

Which path will your student choose? Military litary Apprentices Apprenticeship ip and/or W and/or Work rk Community/T unity/Technical echnical Universi University/Col ty/College lege College llege

What’s after high school? Kamiak’s class of 2016 enrollment… • 39% at a community or technical college • 41% at an in‐state public four‐year institution • 3% at an in‐state private institution • 16% went out of state to colleges Retrieved from: http://www.erdcdata.wa.gov/hsfb.aspx

Importance of a degree or certificate A college degree or certificate helps graduates get higher‐ paying jobs and get hired faster. Individuals with a college degree earn $1 million more over their lifetime compared to those with only a high school diploma. (Khan Academy, 2014).

Where can your student earn a degree?

Public & Private 4‐year Colleges/Universities https://collegescorecard.ed.gov is an excellent research tool!

Finding the Right Fit

Asking the Right Questions Small or Weather? Cost? large? Athletics School with Retention and and specific major or graduation school with lots activities? of variety? rate? Urban, Two year or suburban, four year? Diversity? rural?

More important is finding a college that is right for the student, and that the goals and personality of the student are well matched with the college. Students who think first about who they are and what they want are more likely to choose a college that fits them.

OTHER FACTORS TO CONSIDER OTHER FACTORS TO CONSIDER > Academic Programs > Campus Resources > Campus Life and Activities > Cost of Attendance > Overall “Fit” Montenegro, 2016

Gathering Information High School Campus Visits College Admission Visits (including Counselor or sponsored Recruiter Websites College Fairs programs) School staff Saturday November 3, 12‐4pm Washington State Convention Center 705 Pike St Seattle, WA 98101 RSVP: https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/national‐college‐fairs/seattle‐national‐college‐fair/

Washington Public Baccalaureates Name Location Enrollment Tuition & Fees (2017-2018) Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA 11,993 $8,688 Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA 12,609 $7,263* The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA 3,907 $6,678 University of Washington, Seattle Seattle, WA 46,165 $11,284 UW, Bothell Bothell, WA 5,995 $11,138* UW, Tacoma Tacoma, WA 5,185 $11,391 Washington State University, Pullman Pullman, WA 20,286 $10,984 WSU, Everett Everett, WA N/A $11,192 WSU, Tri-Cities Tri-Cities, WA 1,937 $10,342 WSU, Vancouver Vancouver, WA 3,546 $10,129 Western Washington University Bellingham, WA 15,332 $8,610 * 2018-2019 tuition rates Montenegro, 2016

Washington State Community & Technical College Costs

Tools to Help Narrow Down the list: www.wois.org, Site Key: vbg319

Apprenticeships = on the Job Training EARN WHILE YOU LEARN. In an apprenticeship, you can through a combination of hands‐ on, on‐the‐job training (OJT) and related academic classes. Apprenticeships are competitive and rigorous, and are typically more demanding than internships . To learn more about the application process in WA, visit apprenticeship.lni.wa.gov

Applying to College This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

How many schools SHOULD a student apply to? On average, students apply to 3‐10 schools. • 1‐3 safety schools, • 2‐5 matches, and • 1‐2 reach schools. For more information on how many schools to apply to, please visit: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get‐ in/applying‐101/how‐to‐finalize‐your‐ college‐list‐admissions‐college‐ application. https://www.nacacnet.org/globalassets/documents/publications/research/socaquickfacts.pdf

Applying to College  Keep a calendar with room for notes and a place to record all pertinent deadlines, contacts, interviews, etc.  Read all information sent by colleges, both email and print.  Make copies of every application for admission, scholarship, and financial aid before sending!

As your student finalizes their list of colleges and begins filling out applications, follow the Golden Rule of the college admission process: Never apply to a college that you would not gladly attend if offered the choice.

Only IF the college requests Letters of Recommendation!

• Level of courses completed Academic Record • Grades in academic courses • HS GPA or Class Rank • ACT or SAT, maybe SAT II’s ‐ check with individual college to determine Test Scores requirements. • How is time spent outside the classroom? Student Activities and • Clubs, community service Employment • Commitments and responsibilities. • Topics may or may not relate to academic or career interests/goals. Essay(s) • Should be descriptive and specific to the student as an individual. • Additional insight about the student from an advocate’s perspective (teacher, counselor, mentor, employer, organization advisor or sponsor, etc.)