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Your Senior Year. Planning for Success Beyond Truman High School. Graduation Requirements. * Additional grades and ACT score required (see Program of Studies for additional information) ** Must be Algebra 1 and Higher. Attendance. Our goal is for you to have a minimum of 90% attendance
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Your Senior Year Planning for Success Beyond Truman High School
Graduation Requirements * Additional grades and ACT score required (see Program of Studies for additional information) **Must be Algebra 1 and Higher
Attendance • Our goal is for you to have a minimum of 90% attendance • Currently 75% of you are at 90% attendance • That means that if prom were this weekend, 25% of you would not be allowed to attend (1 out of every 4) • BE HERE, TURN IN WORK, COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR TEACHERS
THS is on Twitter @Counseling_THS
Applying for college…Where do I start?? 1. Check deadlines at schools of interest ! (These start earlyso do the research! Visit if at all possible.) 2. Fill out an application – most schools prefer an online application be submitted. 3. Sign up in the Counseling Center with Jade Clayton to have your transcript sent (you must have a transcript release on file before records will be sent) 4. Check with colleges for housing for deadlines
Letters of Recommendation Who should you ask for a letter of recommendation? • Teachers • Coaches/Sponsors • Employers • Youth Group Leader • Principals • Counselors • Letter of recommendation student information forms in the counseling center!
October 1st– You will need to fill out a FASFA to apply for federal financial aid. • FIRST, apply for a FSA ID (both student and parent) which is used to sign into FASFA website and to sign off on forms at end • Requires access to parents’ past tax return (2015) • Federal deadline for FASFA submission is June 30th, BUT check with the school you will be attending since their deadline may be different.
Financial AidFAFSA = Free Application for Federal Student Aid • http://www.fafsa.ed.gov • Need to apply for FSA ID, once processed (within 3 days) it will be sent to your email • FSA ID is needed to sign/submit FASFA • Parent/guardian must have 2015 tax return to complete FASFA (parent/guardian who provides a majority of support) • All Colleges and Universities require FAFSA application for financial aid consideration • Submitting a FAFSA is also a requirement for A+ Eligibility REMEMBER: First Word in FAFSA is FREE!!!! DO NOT PAY TO SUBMIT
ACT Test Dates • Register online at http://www.actstudent.org • Bright Flight has a base score of 31 • Free/Reduced Lunch – eligible for 2 fee waivers (see your counselor) • THS ACT Code – 261512
Scholarship Resources SCHOLARSHIP BOARD SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE Click on the counseling center tab on the Truman website Click Scholarships Link to Scholarship website: http://sites.isdschools.org/truman_counseling/scholarships Link to ISD Foundation scholarship website: http://www.ourisdf.org/?page_id=114
Institutional Awards Always start with YOURcollege or university FIRST! Institutional awards have higher dollar amounts, are almost always renewable (provided you meet requirements), and can make a high priced institution more affordable.
Check with your schools: • Are you considered for scholarships when you apply for admissions? • Is there a separate scholarship application? • When is the deadline? • DO THE RESEARCH!
Local Opportunities Consider local scholarship opportunities before national ones! • Foundation Scholarships • Truman Heartland • Other local organizations
National Opportunities Search for national scholarship opportunities, which may be based on academics, area of study, group affiliation or military study. • Unigo.com • Cappex.com • Fastweb.com • ScholarshipPoints.com • Scholarships.com • Petersons.com • SchoolSoup.com • CollegeScholarships.com • MeritAid.com • ScholarshipMonkey.com
Foundation February– • Foundation Scholarships are due (Feb 14th) • See Mr. Intagliata and scholarship website • Check application criteria/requirements! • Scholarship application form • Supplemental page • Personal financial statement • Letters of recommendation (ask early, provide biographical information sheet available in counseling center) What to include: Clubs you are apart of, sports, academic accomplishments, volunteer hours or groups you work with, awards you have received, leadership opportunities you have accomplished.
Memberships/Employers Consider membership organizations or employers: • Elks, Kiwanis, Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts, National Honors Society, etc. • Does your parent/guardian’s employer offer a scholarship or tuition reimbursement?
Scholarship Searches: Hints & Tips* * Hints & Tips amended from CollegeBoard’s website: http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/pay/scholarships-aid/21402.html
Read the eligibility requirements carefully! • Make sure you meet these requirements. • If you have questions, contact the sponsor.
Organize all the scholarship materials! Keep all documents together. Scholarships may ask for: transcripts, standardized test scores, financial aid forms, tax returns, essays, and recommendations. MAKE COPIES!!!
Proofread! Proofread! Proofread! Check spelling and grammar; have someone else proof read too.
Don’t leave anything blank! If you have questions contact the sponsor for the scholarship; otherwise put “N/A” or “Unknown”. Follow Instructions! Read carefully Make sure the application is legible. Type when able… if handwritten, print.
Double-check! Make sure everything is correct, accounted for, and signed/dated. If you are reusing materials, make sure all names and dates have been updated. Submit the application early! Reduces YOUR stress! * Hints & Tips amended from CollegeBoard’s website: http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/pay/scholarships-aid/21402.html
Questions?Contact Prince ArmstrongMindy BeardDee HurtScott Intagliata