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PLANNING FOR YOUR SENIOR YEAR. CLASS OF 2020. Today’s Objectives. R eview Senior Year Timeline Re-cap of Post-Secondary Educational Options Choosing the “Right” Major Choosing a College Applying to College Standardized Assessments Benefits of AP Courses/ Exams Ordering Transcripts
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PLANNING FOR YOUR SENIOR YEAR CLASS OF 2020
Today’s Objectives • Review Senior Year Timeline • Re-cap of Post-Secondary Educational Options • Choosing the “Right” Major • Choosing a College • Applying to College • Standardized Assessments • Benefits of AP Courses/ Exams • Ordering Transcripts • Meet with Counselors
Senior Year Timeline Fall: • Counselor meeting • Register for AP Exams (Automatic) • Continue college search and visits • College & career seminars • File FAFSA starting October 1st!!! • MCC College Fair!! (October 3rd, 6:00pm) • Complete the CSS/Financial Aid Profile if required • Scholarship search • Request letters of recommendations • Apply to colleges (First deadlines are Nov 1st)
Senior Year Timeline Spring: • Continue applying for scholarships • Many scholarships will have deadlines January-April • Watch for financial aid package from colleges • Decide on your college and send in deposit (by May 1) • Complete your senior survey - final transcript request
Senior Year Senioritis! Keep focusing on grades! -College Admissions Requirements Get involved! -leadership -volunteer -extra curricular activities
Educational Training • Certificate: Granted upon completion of a specific program; generally a trade or technical specialty. Usually requires fewer than 18 months of training. May or may not require a college degree. (Non-transferable) • Associate's degree: Awarded upon completion of a specific program; usually requires two years of full-time study and 60–70 credits. • Associates of Applied Studies (Non-transferable) • Associates of Arts/Science (Transferable) • Bachelor's degree : Granted upon completion of a specific program; usually requires four years of full-time study and 126–132 credits. • **Master's degree: Granted upon completion of a specific program; usually requires one to three years and approximately 30–40 credits beyond a bachelor’s degree. • **Doctoral degree: Awarded upon completion of a specialized program of study; usually requires three to five years beyond a bachelor's
What do you want to do? • Xello • Career Counseling Appt • Job Shadow • 1 day & Permission Slip • Interview Professionals in potential career
Xello Xello • Transcript requests • Interest inventory • Career information • Personality Profile • Salary • Education Plan (training) • College Programs
Finding the right college/program • Research online • Rep Visits @ WNHS! • College Visits • 3 per year • 2 days notice for attendance • College Fair at MCC - Oct. 3, 6-8pm • College/Military Reps at WNHS • Talk to current/former students College Board McHenry County College
Application Preparation • Brag Sheet • Volunteer Work • Work experience • Athletics • Extra Curricular • Awards • Scholarships • Letter of Recommendations • Allow at least 2 weeks when requesting from teachers, coaches, counselors, etc. • SAT/ACT • Apply by November 1
SAT/ACT TESTING Should you retake the test? • Schools take highest ACT or SAT score • Every college and university will take either test Why does my score matter? #1 Admission #2 Scholarships #3 Senior final exams waived Senior year (Sem. 2) #4 Cum Laude (1010) What if I have a different test score that I want sent out? Fill out the form available! Or just your school day score will show.
Earning College Credit NOW • Advanced Placement (AP) - All State Universities in Illinois, by law, must give you class credit for a score of 3 and above. • Does your college accept the credit? • Dual Credit - Transcripted through MCC or Aurora University • You must request that the college send your transcript • CLEP - Test out of a class based on your current knowledge of a subject. Contact your college for more information.
Transcripts • See Mrs. Sandall in the Counseling Office or request on Xello • Fill out form • Free for current students • $10 if you need it immediately - PLAN AHEAD
Things to do... • College Applications (Common App or Coalition) • College Athletes (NCAA or NAIA) • Scholarships • College Representative Visits • Sign Up for ISAC Presentations • Financial Aid
Need a follow up appointment? Stop by and see Mrs. Deutsch! • Mrs. Telander (A-H) • Mrs. Blietz (I-R) • Mr. Kohl (S-Z) • Mrs. Harmer (College/Career Questions)
Mark your calendars! • September 12 - College 101 Night • 6:00pm • Seniors and their parents • October 2 - FAFSA Completion Night • 6:00-8:00pm in the Library • Student and Parent!
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