The Class of 2018 SENIOR ACADEMIC AND CAREER PLANNING PRESENTATION August 29, 2017
Student Support Services (SSS) Staff: ■ Ms. Olson A-Cl ■ Ms. Ballard Co-G ▪ Mrs. Blaser Social Worker ■ Ms. Sanderson H-La ▪ Mr. Martinez Social Worker ■ Ms. Ivacic Le-O ▪ Mr. Rohrer Psychologist ■ Ms. Schoenhardt P-Sh ▪ Mr. LaMay Psychologist ■ Ms. French Si-Z ■ Ms. Moore Interventionist ■ Ms. Austin Secretary ■ Ms. Ali Registrar ■
Steps to Follow: Circle your counselor’s name 1. Neatly write your name and the date 2. Print your e-mail address 3. Write your tentative career choice 4. Mark your current educational goal(s) 5. Write any colleges you are considering 6. Write your major 7. List any colleges you have visited 8.
LEVELS OF EDUCATION
Resources for Career Search: ■ www.careercruising.com ■ www.careerinfonet.com ■ www.careers.org ■ www.bls.gov ■ www.rvcjobs.com ■ www.niu.edu/careerservices/weblinks
College and Scholarship Application Process at HCHS Complete the Senior Information Sheet by September 1. 1, 2017: ■ Senior Information Sheet— provides background for letters of recommendation, college, and scholarship applications. *This MUST be completed for your counselor to write a letter of recommendation! ■ Login to Student Access, go to ‘online forms’, and continue to the Student Information Sheet to input your information.
College and Scholarship Application Process at HCHS Access and complete college applications 2. online through the college website. Complete the student sections of the 3. college/scholarship applications Common Application and SENDedu are a 4. different process which is completed electronically. *You MUST complete a 10 Day Counselor Request Form in the SSS Office!
Parchment: e-Transcripts! ■ Register online and order transcripts for colleges and universities, athletic organizations, scholarship funds, future employers or other organizations requiring verification of your transcripts. ■ Log onto www.parchment.com and register!
College and Scholarship Application Process at HCHS 5. When you need paper transcripts and test scores, complete a Current Student Records Request Form (available online at www.hononegah.org or in the SSS Office). Submit this request EACH TIME you need your transcript and test scores sent. After one (1) week , you may pick up your documents. The official ■ transcript comes in a sealed envelope. Keep it sealed to keep it official. The first five (5) transcripts are at no cost. Each additional transcript ■ is $3.00 and payable upon request.
College and Scholarship Application Process at HCHS 6. Complete a 10 Day Counselor Request Form when you need: The school section completed on your application ■ Your counselor’s signature ■ A letter or recommendation from your counselor ■ Forms are available online at www.hononegah.org or in the SSS Office. * *A paper form MUST be submitted, even if an on-line request is sent. Two (2) weeks after your written request is submitted to the ■ SSS Office, you may pick up your documents.
College and Scholarship Application Process at HCHS 7. Pick up your documents in the SSS office since they will NOT be mailed for you --counselor’s signature, completed applications, and letter of recommendations: 10 school days --transcript and test score requests: 5 school days
Do you know how many credits are required in order for you to graduate ? 46! *You will NOT walk at the graduation ceremony if you do not have 46 credits!!! You must also have met ALL graduation requirements!!!
MINIMUM College Admission Requirements ■ 4 years - English (literature, written and oral communications) ■ 3 years - Social Studies (U.S. History and Government) ■ 3 years - Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II) ■ 3 years - Science (Laboratory Sciences) ■ 2 years - Foreign Languages or Fine Arts (2 years of same language or same subject , Career and Technical Education may be accepted by some schools)
COLLEGE ADMISSION CRITERIA There are eight criteria that are consistently used by colleges for admission purposes. These criteria include: Strength of High School academic Program 1. Grade Point Average (GPA) 2. Class Rank 3. SAT/ACT Test Scores 4. Recommendations 5. High School/Community Activities 6. Application Essay/Personal Statement 7. Special Considerations (athletics, theatre, musical, or other talents) 8.
Selecting A College/University ■ Size ■ Location ■ Private vs. Public ■ Cost ■ Admission ■ Degrees Offered ■ Honors ■ Physical Facilities ■ Financial Aid ■ Transfer of Credits ■ Extra-curricular Activities ■ Family Tradition
Resources to Help During Your College Search Resources available at: www.hononegah.org ■ Career Planning ■ College Planning ■ Summer/Outside of School Opportunities ■ Financial Aid/Scholarships ■ School Profile ■ Frequently Asked Questions ■ State Universities as a Glance: www.iacac.org ■ 12 Reasons to Stay in Illinois: www.iacac.org
Rock Valley College Application Process: Complete an application, submit your transcript 1. and ACT scores. Take the Accuplacer Test (if required) 2. Attend a Getting Started Session 3. Once this process is completed, you are able to ■ register for RVC classes at any time in the future.
F ree A pplication for F ederal S tudent A id (FAFSA) ■ All students must file this application to be considered for federal financial aid programs, the Monetary Award Program (MAP), Silas Purnell Illinois Incentive for Access (IIA) Program and federal student loans programs ■ FAFSA.ED.GOV
Financial Aid ■ Beware of FAFSA and scholarship search services that may be scams or frauds. Do not pay for information or services that are provided free elsewhere. ■ When searching for scholarships: ■ Check SSS Scholarship Drawer in the office ■ Check the Scholarship Bulletin Board and College Files (for the schools you are applying) ■ Check with the colleges’ financial aid office and department ■ Scholarship List: Click here!
How about the Military? ■ The Military is looking for “students who are mentally and physically healthy,” individuals who can handle responsibility and achieve high standards. ■ This is great opportunity for “students who want to attend college,” too. Air Force: Airforce.com Army: GoArmy.com Coast Guard: GoCoastGuard.com Marines: Marines.com Navy: Navy.com
Test Dates ACT Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline (fee required) September 9, 2017 August 4, 2017 August 5 – 18, 2017 October 28, 2017 September 22, 2017 Sept. 23 – Oct. 6, 2017 December 9, 2017 November 3, 2017 November 4 – 17, 2017 February 10, 2018 January 12, 2018 January 13 – 19, 2018 April 14, 2018 March 9, 2018 March 10 – 23, 2018 June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018 May 5 – 18, 2018 July 14, 2018 June 15, 2018 June 16 – 22, 2018 SAT Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline by Phone/Online October 7, 2017 September 8, 2017 September 27, 2017 November 4, 2017 October 5, 2017 October 25, 2017 December 2, 2017 November 2, 2017 November 21, 2017 March 10, 2018 February 9, 2018 February 28, 2018 May 5, 2018 April 6, 2018 April 25, 2018 June 2, 2018 May 3, 2018 May 23, 2018
Important Dates Special Events at HCHS College Fairs ■ Rock Valley College Fair Senior Forms due September 1, ■ October 4 th , 6-8 pm 2017 ■ National College Fair College and Scholarship ■ Chicago (October 14th) or Application Night September 6, Milwaukee (October 15 th ) 2017 College applications submitted by: ■ ■ National Hispanic College November 1 st Fair: October 12 th , Rockford Financial Aid Night September 11, ■ - Cliffbreakers 2017 ■ Health Careers Fair: Spring Hononegah Graduation May 26, ■ of 2018 (TBA) – RVC Main 2018 Campus
COLLEGE APPLICATION AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NIGHT September 6, 2017 7:00 PM HONONEGAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER What will be presented? Completing college applications Applying for scholarships Transferring from a community college to a 4 year university Writing an application essay Placement testing/CLEP University of Wisconsin 2 year campuses Frequently asked questions about college admissions
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT September 11, 2017 7:00 PM HONONEGAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Presented by Rock Valley College What will be discussed? FAFSA Loans Grants Work Study
It is Never too Late to get Involved!! • Community Service Opportunities • Building a Resume • Job Interview Information www.hononegah.org
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