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Sherwood High School College and Career Planning

Excellence Is The Only Option. Sherwood High School College and Career Planning. Sherwood Counseling Department Summer 2019. Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity. Excellence Is The Only Option. Agenda . Review Credit Check Options After High School Senior Packet Review

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Sherwood High School College and Career Planning

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  1. Excellence Is The Only Option Sherwood High School College and Career Planning Sherwood Counseling Department Summer 2019 Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  2. Excellence Is The Only Option Agenda • Review Credit Check • Options After High School • Senior Packet Review • Naviance • Next Steps Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  3. Excellence Is The Only Option High School Credit Status Evaluation(Credit Check) This form lists the courses and requirements that a student has completed. Please note what is still required for graduation. Please complete and sign. Return the GREEN Copy before you leave. Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  4. Excellence Is The Only Option Senior Packet ReviewTime line for 12th Grade Winter Apply to additional colleges if needed Maintain grades Start scholarship searches Send mid-year transcripts Spring Make sure you are meeting graduation requirements Make admission decision and send deposit by 5/1 Take AP Exams Request final transcript to be sent • Summer • Meaningful activities • Narrow college list • Begin applications • Fall • Stay organized- be mindful of deadlines • Submit applications • Request transcripts • Complete the FAFSA/CSS Profile • Send test scores Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  5. Excellence Is The Only Option “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”(Identifying the Options) • Four Year College/University • Two Year College • Military • Trade/Technical School • Workforce Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  6. Excellence Is The Only Option Starting my list To start, make a list of what is important to you and your family... Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  7. Excellence Is The Only Option Creating Your List of Colleges • Reach school: Dream school (1 - 3 schools) • Target school: You fit right in! (2 - 4 schools) • Safety school: Your qualifications exceed the average. (1 - 3 Schools) • Have a good mix of Reach, Target & Safety schools, as well as a mix of private and public (state) schools • Your list should be specific to you! Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  8. Excellence Is The Only Option Sherwood’s Most Popular Colleges Taken from Naviance self-report data Provides averages from Sherwood graduates in recent years, as well as national averages. Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  9. Excellence Is The Only Option What Are Colleges Looking For? Moderately Important Factors: • Essay • Counselor Recommendation • Teacher Recommendations • Demonstrated Interest • Extracurricular Activities • Class Rank (MCPS does not rank) Top Admissions Factors: • Grades in College Prep/Core Courses • Strength of Curriculum • Grades in all courses • Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Some Colleges May Consider/require: • SAT Subject Test Scores • Portfolios or Auditions • Interviews Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  10. Excellence Is The Only Option SAT vs ACT Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  11. Excellence Is The Only Option 2019 – 2020 ACT & SAT Test Dates ACT SAT Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  12. Excellence Is The Only Option Campus Visits • Visiting a college campus helps you get a sense of what a college – and life at that college – is like. • Do an official tour through admissions • If you can: • sit in on a class, • talk to students, professors & coaches (if interested in playing at the collegiate level) • Ask questions and take notes Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  13. Excellence Is The Only Option Definitions of Admissions OptionsKnow which ones your colleges use Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  14. Excellence Is The Only Option The Admissions Essay • Write in your own voice • Don’t repeat yourself –your essay should tell the college something they haven’t read in your application already • Take your time- write, revise, repeat – START NOW • Make sure you are answering the essay prompt • Have other people proofread it for easily missed errors Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  15. Excellence Is The Only Option Financial Aid Types of Financial Aid Sources of Financial aid Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) – can be in the form of grants or federal loans State Financial Aid (MHEC- Maryland Higher Education Commission) Institutional Financial Aid (from the college/university Private Sources (independent scholarships and private loans) • Grants • Scholarships • Work Study • Loans Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  16. Excellence Is The Only Option Common Websites for Financial Aid • Naviance • mhec.maryland.gov • Collegeboard.org • FAFSA.gov • Studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/estimate (FAFSA4caster • Myscholly.com • Salliemae.com/college-planning • Goingmerry.com • Raise.me • Fastweb.com Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  17. Excellence Is The Only Option Application Flow Chart Student Responsibilities: Completing Brag Sheets Completing Applications Sending Test Scores Requesting letters of Recommendation Submitting paper transcript request to registrar School Responsibilities: Send letters of recommendations, transcripts, school profile, etc. through Naviance Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  18. Excellence Is The Only Option Application Platforms and Essay Prompts Common Application • commonapp.org • 800+ Colleges/Universities • Opens August 1, but you can create an account now (some information may need to be re-entered after 8/1 • Essay Prompts are available NOW Coalition Application • mycoalition.org • 140+ Colleges/Universities • Can start application at any time during high school (start adding information to the “Locker” early. • Essay Prompts are available NOW Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  19. Excellence Is The Only Option Application Platforms and Essay Prompts Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity Schools may use a combination of application platforms (Their own application, Common Application, , Coalition Application, Universal Application, etc.) Some schools may only use one platform (UMD only uses the Coalition Application) Maximize efforts and use the platforms that are most used by your schools. Start early- the fall of senior year gets busy and early deadlines (Nov 1) come quickly. Do as much over the summer as you can.

  20. Excellence Is The Only Option NAVIANCE PROGRAM Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  21. Excellence Is The Only Option Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  22. Excellence Is The Only Option Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  23. Excellence Is The Only Option Naviance • Every student has their own account • Login is typically their email address • Password is typically their 6 digit school ID number • Parents can access their student’s account, or get their own account Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  24. Excellence Is The Only Option Summer Offerings in the Career Center Practice College Admissions Testing July 10 – Mock SAT August 12 – Mock ACT Boot-Camps August 139:30 AM – 12:00 PM August 159:30 AM – 12:00 PM August 203:00 – 5:30 PM August 233:00 – 5:30 PM Contact Joe Hock in the Career Center to sign up Boot Camp Topics: • College Application Process • The Common Application • Coalition Application • Naviance • Financial Aid • The College Essay Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  25. Excellence Is The Only Option Advice from the Class of 2019 Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  26. Excellence Is The Only Option Advice from the Class of 2019 Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

  27. Excellence Is The Only Option REMINDERS • Refer to the College Application Checklist • Keep the lines of communication open • Start applications early • Be mindful of due dates and responsibilities • Students need to own the process (with support) • Check the Counseling page of the Sherwood website for updates on information throughout the year • Follow @SHS_Counseling_ on Twitter Achievement * Civility * Engagement *Unity* Integrity

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