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College INFORMATION night

A-G Scott Martin smartin@nkschools.org H-O Jane Napora jnapora@nkschool.org P-Z Karen Fick kfick@nkschools.org PAL Counselor Janis Nixon jnixon@nkschools.org. College INFORMATION night. Graduation Requirements 4 Year College “Need to Know”

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College INFORMATION night

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  1. A-G Scott Martin smartin@nkschools.org H-O Jane Napora jnapora@nkschool.org P-Z Karen Fick kfick@nkschools.org PAL Counselor Janis Nixon jnixon@nkschools.org College INFORMATION night

  2. Graduation Requirements 4 Year College “Need to Know” How to distinguish your application 2 Year College “Need to Know” College & Career Research Scholarships/Financial Aid ROTC/Military Academies Q & A Time Agenda

  3. Staying Informed • Counseling webpage • Viking Voyage – monthly newsletter • Skyward (monitor your student’s grades, attendance, etc.) • NKHS High School Main Website • Senior or Junior Calendar • Located on our website

  4. Important dates • October 15th - PSAT • October 18th – College Fair at Olympic College-Bremerton (5:30-7:30) • October 28th – ASVAB at NKHS • November 4th and 5th – National College Fair – Seattle • December 1st – Deadline for U of WA (changed from last year) • December 7th - Financial Aid Night • January 26th – ROTC/Academy Information Night (6:30PM Central Kitsap High School ) • February 15th – High School & Beyond Night (7pm to 8:30pm) • May 30th - Awards Night

  5. Graduation Requirements Seniors • Earn 22 credits in specific subjects • Complete a Culminating Senior Project • Senior Seminars during tutorial • Pass State tests or State-approved alternatives • Reading and Writing: Pass the reading and writing high school WASL/HSPE • Math: Pass the math high school WASL/HSPE/EOC or score 19 or higher on the math ACT, 470 or higher on the math SAT, or 3 or higher on the AP calculus or AP statistics exam or earn two credits of math after the 10th grade.

  6. Earn 22 credits in specific subjects Complete a Culminating Senior Project Senior Seminars during tutorial Pass State tests or State-approved alternatives Reading and Writing: Pass the reading and writing high school WASL/HSPE Math: Pass at least one End of Course Exam (EOC) in Algebra or Geometry Graduation Requirements Juniors

  7. Post High School Options • Full-time employment • Trade/vocational school • Military • ASVAB- Oct. 28th • Community College • Vocational program or 2 year degree • Transfer to University • College or University • Private vs. Public • Other

  8. Post High School Planning • Family Connection/Naviance • Career and College Research • http://connection.naviance.com/nkhs • Password: Student ID # • www.checkoutacollege.com • Community and technical college search and information

  9. Selecting a School • Location, majors, cost, admission rates, size, student life…you are looking for the right fit for YOUR STUDENT. • A student’s College List should include a broad range of colleges “Safety” Schools– student well exceeds admission requirements “Match” Schools– student matches or exceeds admissions requirements “Reach” Schools– admission requirements are very competitive, regardless of whether the student has exceeded admission requirements (historically very low admissions rates) • Application fees range anywhere from $45-$90. Applying to a large number of schools can be expensive and counterproductive.

  10. 4 year College Admission Requirements • Washington public 4-year colleges require the following: • English – 4 years • Social Science – 3 years • Math – 3 years including algebra I, geometry, and algebra II • World Language – 2 years of the same language • Lab Science – 2 years (biology, chemistry, or physics) • Fine, Visual, or Performing Arts - .5 of a year • Academic elective - .5 of a year • Standardized testing to include SAT or ACT (with writing) REVIEW THE WEBSITES FOR THE COLLEGES TO WHICH YOU INTEND TO APPLY BEFORE YOU APPLY!

  11. 4 Year College “Need to Know” • Admissions Requirements – refer to college website for specific details • PSAT Date: October 15th, 7:45am to 11:00am • Recommended for all college-bound juniors • SAT www.collegeboard.com • ACT www.actstudent.org • Deadlines • Seniors: most colleges will accept up to December 2011 test results • Juniors: plan to take the SAT/ACT this spring • GPA & Rank • Transcript Request • Private vs. Public Institutions • Letter of Recommendation Procedure

  12. College Admissions • Grades (in rigorous courses) • Recommendations • Essay(s) • Extra-curricular activities • Test Scores

  13. How to Distinguish Your Application • Extra-Curricular Activities • Volunteer Work Hours • Paid Work Hours • Leadership • Clubs/Sports/Music • Clubs and memberships outside of school • Personal Statement • Difficulties you have overcome • Challenges you have met • Reasons for wanting to go to college • Edit, edit, edit

  14. 2 Year College “Need to Know” • Accuplacer/Placement Test • Seniors – Spring 2012 • 2 Year vs. 4 Year decision • Smaller Class Sizes • Cost Difference • Housing • Maturity • SAT/ACT not required for admissions into community college • AAS Transferable Degree

  15. Trade/Technical school • Bates Technical College- Tacoma WA • Boat building, Broadcasting/Video Production, & Diesel/Heavy Equipment Operator • Clover Park Technical College- Lakewood WA • Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, & Massage Therapy • Everest Technical Institute- Bremerton WA • Dental/Medical Assistant & Pharmacy Technician • Olympic College Technical Programs- Bremerton WA • Auto Technology, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood, & Welding Technology • Duration varies – 6 months to 4 years

  16. Financial Aid • Financial Aid Night • December 7th at 7pm-9pm at Kingston High School • Located in KHS Commons • College Financial Aid Speaker • FAFSA Information • Application window begins January 1st • Seniors: apply ASAP to maximize your eligibility for awards • What can you do now? • FAFSA4caster

  17. Scholarships • Peggy Lashua, WASL/Scholarship Coordinator • 500 Building Office • (360)598-8522 Email: mlashua@nkschools.org • School Website: www.nkschools.org/nh • Local, State, and national scholarships • Websites • fastweb.com • finaid.com • collegeispossible.org • collegeanswer.com • thewashboard.org

  18. Out of State Scholarship (WUE) • Out of State Exchange Programs (reduced tuition for out-of-State applicants (WUE) • Student must have legal residency in WUE state • Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah Washington, Wyoming • Students can receive a discounted rate through the completion of their Bachelor’s degree • Over 145 public institutions are participating • Some majors are not eligible • Some colleges/universities have limited availability • May require evidence of academic performance • To apply: • Check WUE box on your online admissions application or contact the admisions office of your prospective colleges • For more information go to http://wiche.edu/wue

  19. Q & A

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