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Skyline High School Senior Parent Planning Session 2009-2010

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Skyline High School Senior Parent Planning Session 2009-2010

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    1. Skyline High School Senior & Parent Planning Session 2009-2010 Students – October 5-12, 2009 Parents - October 13, 2009 (Please note that this PowerPoint presentation will be placed on our school’s website for your convenience)

    2. Agenda Who’s who Calendar Career Center resources Factors influencing admission decisions College application process Additional post-high school options Other helpful information

    3. Counselors are organized by student’s last name: Diane Hogle A – G Beth Kuehn H – O Kristen Doyle P – Z

    4. Support Staff Nancy Nelson Secretary 837-7887 Jane Tushar Secretary 837-7887 Stacey Slyke Registrar 837-7849 Karen Edgar Career Specialist 837-7869 JoAnna Staikos Career Specialist 837-7898

    5. Post-High School Choices 4-year College & University 2-year Community college Technical college Military Apprenticeships

    6. Important Dates October 5-12: Presentations to seniors in English classes with handbooks/transcripts Oct. 13: Seniors/Senior Parent Night in theater 6:30-8:00pm Oct 14 – Access to Career Center, computers & English teachers for help with apps/personal statements 9:40-12:15 Oct. 18 & 19 National College Fair – WA State Convention Center – Seattle October 20 – National Christian College Fair -Bellevue Christian High School October 22 - Performing and Visual Arts College Fair – Seattle Center Oct. ? writing competitive applications for top colleges Oct. ? writing competitive applications for top colleges

    7. October Visit with Colleges/Universities at Skyline Make deadline checklist Open separate email account for college and scholarship contacts Review Facebook/My Space information Complete resume Write personal essay, if required Request recommendations, if required - allow 3 weeks Make copies of all records

    8. More Important Dates in October SAT or ACT Visit college campuses Discuss costs with parents/guardians Athletes register with NCAA - http://eligibilitycenter.org Oct. 16– College applications due to Counseling Office for Oct 31/Nov.1 deadlines Oct. 30 – College applications due to Counseling Office for Nov. 15 deadlines Be sure to have all SAT & ACT scores sent directly to NCAA Act.org or collegeboard.comBe sure to have all SAT & ACT scores sent directly to NCAA Act.org or collegeboard.com

    9. November Check financial aid deadlines Good days to work on college applications: Nov. 11th (Veteran’s Day) & Nov. 26-29 (Thanksgiving weekend) Register for FAFSA Pin # www.pin.ed.gov Sign up for May IB exams Nov. 12 – College apps due to Counseling Office for Nov.30/Dec. 1 deadlines With a Pin # you are able to: Electronically sign your application Make corrections to your submitted application Review your processed application data on the Web IB Coordinator Marion Makin 837-7744 makinm@issaquah.wednet.eduWith a Pin # you are able to: Electronically sign your application Make corrections to your submitted application Review your processed application data on the Web IB Coordinator Marion Makin 837-7744 makinm@issaquah.wednet.edu

    10. December Dec. 2nd & 9th – Senior Interviews for Culminating Project Dec. 3rd – Scholarships/Financial Aid Workshop - Career Center Complete CSS Profile - private schools Pre-application worksheet http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Counseling/Career offices close for vacation Dec. 18

    11. January - February Remember that schools are looking at senior year grades and courses Complete and send FAFSA application starting Jan. 1 www.fafsa.ed.gov Jan. 4 deadline for all applications due Jan 15 which need to be processed through the counseling office Jan. 19 deadline for all applications due Feb 1 which need to be processed through the counseling office Check financial aid & scholarship deadlines Visit colleges you want to attend

    12. March - June Register for AP tests Review financial aid offers March 9th- Applying to Highly Selective Colleges (Career Center for underclassmen) Decide on school, send deposit – be aware of April 1 or May 1 deadline April 13th – Summer Opportunities for Jobs and Academic Enrichment (Career Center) May 4th – “Acing the College Application” for Juniors Notify counseling office of awards and post-high school plans Request final transcripts from Counseling Center in June Graduation!

    13. Admissions Decisions GPA, class rank Test scores ACT/SAT Rigorous academic program including senior year classes Personal essay Activities and awards Letters of recommendation (if needed) Grade trends Following directions exactly Check notebook for other admissions decision factors Check notebook for other admissions decision factors

    14. Early Applications Early decision Early action Single choice early action Regular admission .Early Decision - If you apply under this plan, you must make an absolute commitment to attend if admitted. You won’t be able to compare financial aid packages offered by several institutions if you make an early decision commitment. Early Action - You apply early and you hear the admission decision early, but you don’t have to make a commitment. You may file other applications and can wait until the regular reply date to make your final decision. Single Choice- This plan works the same way as other early action plans, but with single-choice, candidates may not apply early (either early action or early decision) to any other school..Early Decision - If you apply under this plan, you must make an absolute commitment to attend if admitted. You won’t be able to compare financial aid packages offered by several institutions if you make an early decision commitment. Early Action - You apply early and you hear the admission decision early, but you don’t have to make a commitment. You may file other applications and can wait until the regular reply date to make your final decision. Single Choice- This plan works the same way as other early action plans, but with single-choice, candidates may not apply early (either early action or early decision) to any other school.

    15. Skyline School Profile Environment Population Test scores College preparatory courses

    16. Weighted Rank Seniors will have both a weighted class rank and an unweighted class rank. Both are listed on a sticker on your transcript. Valedictorian(s) and Salutatorian(s) will be determined by the weighted class rank during the final grading period of the fourth quarter (as well as other criteria). Other criteria will be posted on our website this week. earn a letter grade in all coursework for which a letter grade (A, B, C, D, and F) is an option throughout their high school program and complete all graduation requirements - must attend and earn semester credit at Skyline High School or from a high school program defined as valid by the Issaquah School District during the last four consecutive semesters prior to graduation. - must attend school full time; no senior waiver or TAOther criteria will be posted on our website this week. earn a letter grade in all coursework for which a letter grade (A, B, C, D, and F) is an option throughout their high school program and complete all graduation requirements - must attend and earn semester credit at Skyline High School or from a high school program defined as valid by the Issaquah School District during the last four consecutive semesters prior to graduation. - must attend school full time; no senior waiver or TA

    17. College Application Flow Chart See page 4 of your Senior Handbook Everything you want to know about the process is on this one form!

    18. Application Process Public In-State Schools Apply on-line Request free official SHS transcript Student is responsible for picking up and mailing these transcripts UW Seattle does NOT need a transcript until the end of the year after you are accepted and enroll. No letters of recommendation

    19. Application Process for Independent Colleges Apply on-line Download forms for our school to process Pay $2 to bookkeeper, turn in receipt attached to transcript request form, supplemental college forms and an addressed envelope to counseling office Letters of recommendation: Preferably have recommenders mail directly (or letters may be included in supplemental forms packet the Counseling office will mail) Counseling office will complete and mail supplemental forms (such as the Common Application School Report form) Highlight that all counselor letters of recommendations will be mailed directly to the school through the counseling office. Highlight that all counselor letters of recommendations will be mailed directly to the school through the counseling office.

    20. Common Application Online For the first time Skyline is equipped to submit references, transcripts and profile online through the Common App only. Know if any of the colleges you are applying to use the Common App. Follow the flow chart to access this online process.

    21. Helpful Hints Make a rough draft first of any materials you will submit Report changes in classes to the colleges you are applying to. Resumes are typically not sent to colleges. They want this information included in the application. Make copies of everything!

    22. Career Center Resources Career choices – online interactive website for career and college links www.bridges.com students can pick up the SHS password and access code in the career center College choices – Over 80 colleges and Universities will be at Skyline this fall. Check the Career Center website regularly.

    23. Other Postsecondary Options Military Apprenticeships Technical Schools Gap Year Employment Career Center Presentation “Options other than 4 year colleges” – Feb. 2nd

    24. College Search Websites www.youniversitytv.com www.zinch.com www.AskAboutCollege.com www.collegemajors101.com www.collegedata.com www.collegeweeklive.com www.makingitcount.com

    25. Scholarships www.fastweb.com College Network with peers Career Center/scholarship bulletin Parent’s employer, bank, community organizations

    26. Financial Aid FAFSA Gift money – grants or needs based scholarships Self-help money - work study or loans Merit based - grades, athletics, the arts Loans College financial aid deadlines Wiche.edu and WUE

    27. Reminders Submit transcripts for college classes taken during high school Submit transcripts from alternative accredited programs

    28. Tips For Success Be organized (Consider a checkoff chart) Read everything Follow directions Meet deadlines Keep records Write thank you notes Link to resume and thank you note writing on the counseling office website.Link to resume and thank you note writing on the counseling office website.

    29. Other Information Helpful websites Seattletimes.com/collegeguide Managing stress Office of Student Disabilities

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