SENIOR PRIDE
Welcome Back, Seniors!! 2016-2017! ~~ a few reminders~~ Counseling assignments by last name: ◦ Mrs. Shari Smith: A-D ssmith@portageps.org 323-5527 ◦ Mrs. Krista Hovestadt: E-K khovestadt@portageps.org 323-5420 ◦ Ms. Amy DiMaggio: L-Ri Director adimaggio@portageps.org 323-5472 ◦ Mrs. Cindy Figueroa: Rj-Z cfigueroa@portageps.org 323-5424
Counseling Support Staff! Mrs. Julie Clark: enrollment, transcripts appointments, registrar ◦ Jaclark@portageps.org 323-5475 Mrs. Deb Beverly: college visits, scholarship info, immunizations ◦ dbeverly@portageps.org 323-5464
PNHS Applying to College Seniors 2016-2017
Plans After High School: Over 93% of PN seniors report that they will o attend a 2 or 4 year college or university after high school. Other options after high school: o o Trade school o Military / Armed Forces More info regarding standardized testing at o www.asvabprogram.com o Mission work / Travel o Work force
Graduation Requirements: Make sure that you are up-to-date on your graduation requirements. 26 credits by the end of this year. Look at your transcript… you should have a minimum of 19 credits earned. ◦ DO NOT COUNT MIDDLE SCHOOL CREDITS. ◦ IF YOU FAILED AN ACADEMIC CLASS AT ANY POINT IN YOUR CAREER, SEE YOUR COUNSELOR TO BE SURE THAT YOU ARE ON TRACK!
Core Graduation Requirements: English 4 credits Math 4 credits ◦ Alg 1, Geom, Alg 2, Senior Year Math Related Science 3 credits ◦ Chem/Phys, Earth, Bio (all year) and Chem 2 or Phys 2 Social Studies 3 credits ◦ US History, Gov/Econ, World History PE 1.5 credits Health .5 credit Fine Arts 1 credit World Lang 2 credits (same lang)
College Planning Checklist: HAVE YOU… Reviewed your school of choice’s application and requirements? Decided where to apply? You should have 2- 3 schools in mind now… Used Career Cruising? www.careercruising. We gave you login/password info last spring.
College Planning Checklist: HAVE YOU… Familiarized yourself with the admissions process of your schools of choice? Started any college applications? Attended a college representative visit here at PN? Attended a college visit or tour?
College Visits at PNHS: Listen to announcements. Check T witter/FB. Have announcements emailed to you. Sign up in counseling office one day prior to visit. Bring list of questions. Use this time / opportunity wisely! It’s a great chance to know more about a college and for a representative to meet you & get to know you! These are the representatives that will make a decision about YOU and your application. Meet them so that they can put a face to your name. This time is also great to learn more about specific programs and areas of study.
Applying to College: 1. Go to college’s website. Look for undergrad app. 2. Fill out all required information. This may include: ◦ Essay ◦ Letters of recommendation. ◦ Counselor verification 3. Pay application fee with a credit card. 4. Submit 5. Print a copy for your records.
Applying to College: 6. Go to www.parchment.com to send your PN transcript electronically to the schools of y our choice. ◦ Create an account and search for colleges to where you want your transcript sent. ◦ Can also use as a college search tool… but is not necessary for transcripts. 7. Pay the one time fee of $5 to PN Counseling Office for processing, paperwork, test scores, mailings. ◦ This is not a transcript fee, rather a processing fee for all colleges. .
Parchment: online transcript ◦ SEE ADDITIONAL HANDOUT. ◦ FREE: free on Parchment. ◦ Parchment is the only way that we will send transcripts. All requests must be through Parchment. For all colleges and the Common Application.
The Common Application: One single online application that many schools use. For a list of schools using the common app, go to www.commonapp.org. The Common App no longer accepts paper applications!! ◦ Common Michigan Schools on Comm App. ◦ UM, K College, Hope, Calvin, Alma
The Common Application: All teacher & counselor portions must be completed online. ◦ Under the “recommenders” tab. When you are completing your app, provide the teacher’s/counselor’s email address. A link will be sent to them to complete their portion electronically. ◦ Be sure to verify that your recommender received the link. An email will suffice. Some colleges have a common app “supplement” to be filled out separately. Research your school of choice to verify. ◦ U of M has a supplement.
PARCHMENT and The Common Application: SEE ADDITIONAL HANDOUT. Request your transcript through Parchment with Common App. Select “Common App” under academic institution. Enter your Common App ID# in the Parchment site. There might be a nominal fee for Common Applications and transcripts. This is a Common App required fee. We cannot override it.
Letters of Recommendation: If a letter is required from counselor--- be sure to provide counselor with “ brag page ” so that she will be able to write a thorough and detailed letter for you. See attachment. Allow for 1-2 weeks for teacher/counselor to complete letter. Teacher letter should be “spotlight” on you in their class. Counselor letter should be “floodlight” on your four years in high school.
T est Scores: All schools will want one of two college entrance exams: ◦ SAT or ACT ◦ Many schools want test scores sent directly from the testing agency. ◦ Check with your school of choice for their requirement. KVCC wants SAT score directly from SAT to use as class placement.
T est Scores: If you have not sent your scores from testing agency… go to following websites and click on “send scores”. There is a fee to send your score to each school. SAT: www.collegeboard.org ACT: www.actstudent.org
Admissions: Rolling Admissions: a few examples… ◦ (WMU, MSU, GVSU, CMU, EMU) ◦ Will notify you in approx 6-8 weeks. o Other types of admissions: o Early decision (binding) o Early action (non-binding) o Early response (if you apply by a certain date, you will receive a decision by a certain date)
Deadlines: Know your school’s deadline. Most schools have a standard deadline of January 1, 2017. We strongly suggest that you apply BY THANKSGIVING!! U of M: Early Action: apply by November 1, 2016! WMU Medallion Scholarship: Nov 1.
T op Factors in College Decisions: According to the National Association for College Admissions Counseling: test scores grades in college prep classes strength of curriculum overall GPA (each school will focus on their own version of weighted vs unweighted) essays (your time to shine) and letters of recommendation rank in class
Community College: KVCC or another 2 year school T wo options: ◦ Receive an Associate’s Degree or other certificate. ◦ Transfer to a 4 year college/university Make an appointment with an advisor at the CC to plan for your credits to transfer. Contact transfer-in college for more info about their admissions requirements for transfer students.
College Applications: Checklist Remember to… ◦ Complete an online application. ◦ Request that your transcript be sent to the college via Parchment. For Common App – link Parchment with Common App by entering Common App ID #. ◦ Request letters of recommendation, if needed. Confirm with recommenders that letters have been sent. ◦ Have your SAT / ACT scores sent from testing agency, if required. ◦ Pay application fee.
Senior Year: Stay strong! Keep your grades up until the end of your senior year! Many colleges request 7 th semester grades (2 nd semester) and final transcripts. ◦ Schools can revoke prior admission based on poor senior grades. ◦ If your school requires a 7 th semester transcript, you must request that Parchment send your semester transcript to your particular school of choice. Don’t get lazy and let your grades slip…it could cost you your admission! Counselors will return in Oct. to discuss Financial Aid. Complete college apps between now and Thanksgiving!!!
PNHS Financial Aid Night October 10 th . PNHS. 6:30 pm. Financial Aid experts from area colleges will be here to discuss the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). FAFSA becomes available earlier this year: Oct 1, not Jan. 1 (previous years).
Help with online resources?? Counselors will be available in the counseling office conference room to help with Parchment and/or Common App. Drop in and ask questions or get help in setting up your accounts. ◦ Thursday, Sept. 15 th : 7:15 and 3:00. ◦ Listen to announcements to sign up for additional future dates.
Seniors! Good luck. Stay focused and organized. Email counselor with questions. Attack one application at a time. Have fun.
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