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Senior Seminar

Senior Seminar. Where will you be next September?. What will you be doing?. Careful planning now will ensure a smooth transition for your post-high school plans. Set Long-term goals then support them with short-term goals. Career Exploration: What do you enjoy?

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Senior Seminar

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  1. Senior Seminar

  2. Where will you be next September? What will you be doing?

  3. Careful planning now will ensure a smooth transition for your post-high school plans

  4. Set Long-term goals then support them with short-term goals • Career Exploration: • What do you enjoy? • What are your talents and abilities? • What training is required?

  5. Your goal should be to acquire the skills you need to do the work you love

  6. Career Center ResourcesMrs. Wehner, Career Specialist • Career Guidance • College Search and Internet Resources • Visits by College Representatives • Visits by Armed Services Personnel • Job Board • Financial Aid and Scholarships • SAT and ACT information • Interest/Aptitude Assessment • Occupational Outlook • Apprenticeships • High School and Beyond

  7. Web Sites • College Exploration and Admissions • Scholarships and Financial Aid • Career Information • Volunteer Information • Test Preparation • Web Addresses for Washington Schools

  8. College Entrance Testing Information • www.collegeboard.com • www.act.org

  9. 20 Best Jobs for the 21st Century • 1. Systems Analysts………………………………… $48,360 • 2. Computer Engineers………………………………$54,912 • 3. Engineering, Mathematical ………………………$65,686 and Natural Science managers • 4. Financial Services ………………………………...$59,634 • 5. Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations……$53,602 • 6. Computer Scientists …………………………….…$48,630 • 7. Service Managers................................................$48,339 • 8. Physical Therapists………………………………..$52,811 • 9. Special Education Teachers……………………...$37,104 • 10. General Managers and Top Executives…………$58,344 (288,825 Annual Job Openings)

  10. 20 Best Jobs for the 21st Century (Cont’d) • 11. Computer Programmers………………………………$48,360 • 12. Management Support Workers………………………$35,339 • 13. Registered Nurses…………………………………….$40,310 • 14. Lawyers…………………………………………………$70,117 • 15. Secondary School Teachers…………………………$36,784 • 16. Electrical and Electronics Engineers………………..$53,227 • 17. Physicians……………………………………………...$96,637 • 18. Financial Managers……………………………………$54,392 • 19. Social Workers…………………………………………$31,221 • 20. College and University Faculty………………………$44,800

  11. Senior Timeline Prepare and submit applications early • September—SAT, ACT • October—SAT, ACT, National College Fair • November—Order Transcripts, SAT, ACT • December—Financial Aid Night, SAT, ACT • January—Submit FAFSA, SAT • May 1—National College Decision Day • Late May—Scholarship and Awards Evening

  12. National College FairSunday and MondayNovember 4th and 5thWashington State Convention and Trade Center

  13. College Comparison • Academics • Location • Size • Enrollment • Admission Requirements • Expenses • Financial Aid • Housing • Facilities • Activities

  14. Campus Visit • Make Contact Beforehand • Campus Tour • Attend Class(es) • Interview Admissions Personnel • Eat in the Dining Hall • Stay in Residence Hall • Talk to Faculty • Visit Library • Talk to Coaches, Music Directors, etc. • Talk to Financial Aid Officer • Read Bulletin Boards, Newspapers, etc. • TALK TO STUDENTS

  15. Admissions Options • Early Decision • Early Action • Rolling Admissions • Deferred Admissions • Mid-Year or Summer Entrance

  16. College Entrance Tests ACT • 25% English • 25% Mathematics • 25% Reading • 25% Science Average of 4 test scores (1-36) No penalty for guessing SAT (New SAT began March 2005) • 1/3 Critical Reading • 1/3 Mathematics • 1/3 Writing Sum of 3 test scores (600-2400) Score adjusted for wrong answers

  17. What’s Your Best Score?

  18. AP Testing

  19. Core Requirements for 4-Year Colleges and Universities English 4 years Mathematics 3 years Social Science 3 years Science 2 years Foreign Language 2 years Fine Arts 1 year (or in any of the above)

  20. Application Procedures • Community and Technical Colleges • Independent Colleges and Universities • Public Colleges and Universities • Out-of-State Schools

  21. Request for Transcripts Turn around time for transcripts is 3 school days. Be sure to place your requests early. No separate transcript request required with School Report

  22. Request for Transcripts

  23. Turn in Request for Transcripts to Mrs. Brinck, Counseling Center

  24. Pick up transcripts after 3 school days

  25. Teacher Evaluationp 27 1 Student needs a teacher report for college application Stamped addressed envelope for each college (2 first class stamps) 4 The Teacher Evaluation/Letter of recommendation is sent directly from CLASSROOM TEACHER to the university 2-3 weeks prior to postmark deadline 2 • Student completes: • Applicant section of the Teacher Evaluation (Demographic information only) • “Requesting a Letter of Recommendation” (pink) form and/or resume • Stamped addressed envelope for each college 3 Submit to your TEACHER the Teacher Evaluation, the “Requesting a Letter of Recommendation” form and/or resume, and the stamped envelope(s) so that a good letter of recommendation can be written. Clearly communicate your university deadline for mailing with the TEACHER. Important: Plan for at least 2-3 weeks for your TEACHER to complete your teacher evaluation/ letter of recommendation and mail it to the university

  26. Complete “Applicant” section of the Teacher Evaluation (Demographic Information only)Choose a classroom teacher—not your advisor

  27. Complete “Requesting a Letter of Recommendation” form and/or resume

  28. Prepare a stamped, addressed envelope for each college

  29. Give Teacher Evaluation and Envelopes to your Teacher--Identify Deadline--

  30. School/Counselor Reportp 27 3 weeks prior to postmark deadline 1 Student needs a school/counselor report for college application Stamped addressed envelope for each college (2 first class stamps) 4 Student submits the school/counselor report with recommendation and envelope(s) to Mrs. Brink, the Counseling Secretary, for COUNSELORS to add ranking information and review application 5 weeks prior to postmark deadline 2 • Student completes: • Applicant portion of the School/Counselor Report (Demographic information only) • “Requesting a Letter of Recommendation” (pink) form and/or resume • Stamped addressed envelope for each college 5 3 Submit to your ADVISOR the school/counselor report, the “Requesting a Letter of Recommendation” form and/or resume, and the stamped envelope(s) so that a good recommendation can be written. Arrange a date for evaluation pick-up with the ADVISOR Application is sent directly from the counseling office to the university Important: Plan at least 2-3 weeks for your ADVISOR to complete your recommendation and 3 weeks for your COUNSELOR to provide your rankings and to mail your application to the university

  31. Complete “Applicant” section of the Secondary School Report(Demographic Information only)Only complete one Common Application

  32. Complete “Requesting a Letter of Recommendation” form and/or resume

  33. Prepare a stamped, addressed envelope for each college

  34. Give to your Advisor --Identify Deadline--

  35. Submit School Report, recommendation, and envelopes to Mrs. Brinck, Counseling Center

  36. Counselors add ranking information and review the report. Mrs. Brinck completes the statistical data and mails the School Report, Transcript, and Class Schedule

  37. Public University Application and Scholarship Deadlines January 15 University of Washington (Scholarship and Honors Priority Dec 1) January 31 Washington State University (Scholarship and Priority) March 1 Evergreen State College (Priority) Western Washington University (Honors Priority and Financial Aid Feb 15) Eastern Washington University (Scholarship Priority Feb 1) April 1 Central Washington University (Scholarship Priority Feb 1)

  38. Independent College Application Deadlines January 15 Whitman College February 1 Cornish College of the Arts, Gonzaga University, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle University, University of Puget Sound March 1 Saint Martin’s College, Whitworth College March 15 Bastyr University August 1 Northwest College August 15 Trinity Lutheran College Rolling The Art Institute of Seattle, City University, Henry Cogswell College, Heritage University, Pacific Lutheran University, Walla Walla College

  39. Admissions Decisions • Grades in College Prep Classes • Admission Test Scores • Grades in All Subjects • Class Rank • Counselor Recommendations • Essay or Writing Sample • Interview • Work/Extracurricular Experience • Personal Recognition Programs, Ability to Pay

  40. Financial Aid and Scholarships Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) asap after January 1 Some colleges may request CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE instead of/or in addition to the FAFSA.

  41. Pell Grant • Use FAFSA to apply for a Pell Grant • Need-based • Not required to repay

  42. Western Undergraduate Exchange Alaska Hawaii Nevada Arizona Idaho New Mexico Wyoming Colorado South Dakota Utah Montana North Dakota Oregon Washington

  43. Types of Scholarships • Academic • Athletic (Must apply to NCAA Clearinghouse) • Leadership • Talent • Minority, Disadvantaged, or Ethnic • Personal (parents’ jobs, organizations, or VA)

  44. Scholarship Deadlines • Scholarship deadlines are often EARLIER than the admissions deadlines, but you must apply for admissions to be considered for a school scholarship. Meet deadlines stated by the college of your choice.

  45. Beware of Scholarship Scams: • This scholarship is guaranteed • You can’t get information anywhere else • Request credit card or bank # to “hold” • We’ll do all the work • Applying will cost you money • You’ve been selected by a national organization or you’re a finalist in a contest

  46. Planning now will help ensure success for you in the future

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