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Class of 2013 SENIOR ASSEMBLY

Class of 2013 SENIOR ASSEMBLY. Silence Cell Phones. Your LHS Counselors!. Kelli Angelos A-Ca Judi Neuberger Ce-F Scott Bogumil G-Kan Sarah Kelly Kao-McC Jessica Noga McD-P Dawn Shannahan Q-Sta Nancy Stetter Ste-Z. LIFE AFTER LIBERTYVILLE. What are your plans?

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Class of 2013 SENIOR ASSEMBLY

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  1. Class of 2013 SENIOR ASSEMBLY

  2. Silence Cell Phones

  3. Your LHS Counselors! Kelli Angelos A-Ca Judi Neuberger Ce-F Scott Bogumil G-Kan Sarah Kelly Kao-McC Jessica Noga McD-P Dawn Shannahan Q-Sta Nancy Stetter Ste-Z

  4. LIFE AFTER LIBERTYVILLE What are your plans? • College/University • Vocational or Technical College • Military • Job/Career • Gap Year • “I don’t have a clue…”

  5. 10 Steps to a Successful College Application Process

  6. STEP #1: Be Aware of Deadlines • College Applications • ACT/SAT/Subject Test Registration • Scholarships • Completing Graduation Requirements

  7. 2012-13 College/Scholarship Application Deadlines

  8. STEP #2: Organize • Write down deadlines, username, and password for each school • Keep e-mail folders or files of important paperwork from colleges • Put a calendar on fridge to keep track of dates • Use your smartphone!

  9. STEP #3: Understand Application Options

  10. STEP #4: Refine Your College List A “healthy” college list includes: • Foundation School(s) • Good Match Schools • Reach Schools

  11. STEP #5: Know the Application Process

  12. The Application • Biographical Data • Resume/Extracurriculars • Essay • Fee • Helpful Hint: • Create an e-mail account and username that you can use for all college applications and communication. Make sure it is APPROPRIATE!

  13. Test Scores Two ways to send scores to colleges: • When registering for the test (4 FREE) • Online at: www.actstudent.org (ACT - $10 each) www.collegeboard.com (SAT/Subject Tests - $10 each) • Helpful Hints: • NEVER pay to rush your scores! • Check out colleges that don’t require test scores at www.fairtest.org.

  14. Transcripts • Complete a Transcript Release Form for EVERY college you apply to • Obtain form from your counselor or CRC • See attached samples • Helpful Hint: • Use the same name on your application that is on your transcript. • Some colleges no longer require transcripts: U of I-UC, Iowa State, Iowa, University of California schools

  15. Teacher Letter of Recommendation • Most colleges require ONE teacher letter, if any • Ask teacher if he/she will write on your behalf • Preferably from Junior Year! • Ask teacher who knows you as a student • Complete Teacher Rec form on Naviance • Add Teacher Name to Naviance • Helpful Hint: Say THANK YOU!

  16. Counselor Letter of Recommendation • Some colleges require ONLY a counselor letter • Complete Counselor Rec form on Naviance • Let counselor know you have completed the form • Helpful Hint: Say THANK YOU again!

  17. Senior Parent Questionnaire • Available on Naviance • Provides additional insight • E-mail counselor to let them know parents have completed questionnaire

  18. STEP #6: Naviance

  19. Log In Username: firstname.lastname Password: LHS ID #

  20. Update Email Address Click on the pencil icon to edit

  21. Update List of Colleges

  22. Check Out Colleges Visiting LHS

  23. Teacher Recommendations

  24. Add Teacher(s) to Naviance

  25. Counselor Recommendation

  26. Track Application Status

  27. If Using the Common Application Werecommend you check YES. Check this box Enter your Common App Username and Password here

  28. Start Scholarship Search Check Back Often!

  29. STEP #7: Work on Your Essay • RSVP for our Senior Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Writing The College Essay • Thursday, September 27 – Periods 4, 5 • Friday, September 28 – Periods 6, 7 • Help available in the CRC by appointment • Starting October 9, 8th period Tuesdays and Thursdays in CRC • Help available in The Write Place

  30. STEP #8: Attend CRC Programs September 6 – Parents of Seniors College Night September 10 – NCAA Night at Stevenson HS September 19 – U of Illinois Night at D128 September 27, 28 – College Essay Lunch ‘n’ Learns October 1, 2 – Putting App Together Lunch ‘n’ Learns October 10 – Senior Q & A Night (for your parents) November 13 – Financial Aid & Scholarships Program

  31. STEP #9: Attend College Fairs October 29 – Chicago National College Fair October 30 – Milwaukee National College Fair October 18 – ICE College Fair at CLC October 24 – CHOICES College Fair for Students with Disabilities November 15 – New Horizons Tech Fair at LHS

  32. Step #10: Visit Colleges • Take advantage of upcoming holidays (Rosh Hashanah, Columbus Day, Yom Kippur) • Call ahead to schedule tour, interview, classes • Ask good questions!

  33. Important College Notes Priority Application Deadline of November 1 University of Illinois – Urbana Indiana University University of Wisconsin-Madison Priority Application Deadline of November 15 Illinois State University Purdue University*

  34. Important College Notes November 30 Deadline University of California System Academic Criteria: Pay attention to FINE PRINT! Some schools require specifics like 1 yr Fine Arts or 3 yrs of Social Studies

  35. Parent Panel Lynne Lenz Steve Risley Jewel Ronne Marty Valente

  36. Final Helpful Hints • Make sure e-mail address and voicemail messages are appropriate • Be mindful on Facebook

  37. Like Us!

  38. Final Helpful Hints • Avoid Senioritis • Check your e-mail often • Don’t wait until the last minute

  39. Final Helpful Hints • Use your counselor and the CRC • Utilize Naviance • Breathe…and...

  40. Take the Pledge • Justin Lenz and mom Lynne

  41. Class of 2013 SENIOR ASSEMBLY

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