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Fall Senior Presentation

This senior presentation, held on November 14, 2012, outlines essential steps for students to ensure they are on track to graduate. It emphasizes the importance of credit requirements, college visitations, application deadlines, and staying in touch with counselors. Students are reminded to take proactive steps like working on college essays, requesting letters of recommendation, and understanding financial aid through FAFSA. Emphasizing responsibility for academic progress, the presentation equips students with the tools they need for a successful transition to post-secondary education.

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Fall Senior Presentation

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  1. Fall Senior Presentation November 14, 2012

  2. Are you on track to graduate? • 47 total credits (You should have 29 credits right now) • 4 years of English • 4 years of Social Studies • 3 years of Science • 3 years of Math plus a STEM class. • 2 Art classes • PE 9, PE 10 and Health • Elective Credit

  3. What happens if I am unsure? • Meet with your counselor TODAY! • We will do a credit check in the next few weeks. • We will be mailing home a formal credit check at the end of Trimester 1. • You need to be in constant contact with your counselor. • YOU are ultimately responsible for making up credits and staying on top of your credit status.

  4. What should I be doing now? • College visits • Check the Kennedy website for colleges visiting the career center. • Check college deadlines • Narrowing your choices to 3-5 college choices. • Working on your college essay(s) • Requesting letters of recommendation

  5. How do I choose the best post secondary option for me? • What is the campus like? • Large or small school? • Does the college offer the program I want? • Live at home or on campus? • Do I meet the entrance requirements? • Is it a good fit? • Cost? • 2 year or 4 year, public or private? • What makes this school the BEST fit for me?

  6. So, what about after high school? • ACT www.actstudent.org • November 16th is the late deadline for the December 8th exam. • Fee waivers available for students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Obtain them in the counseling office • www.mncis.intocareers.org • 3 FREE ACT practice tests

  7. What are my deadlines? • For ALL schools: Community College, Technical Schools, 4 Year, Trade School • Pay attention to college application deadlines: i.e. U of MN (December 15th) • Set a goal to have all applications in by Thanksgiving Break. • All applications should be in by December 8th, especially with a December 15th deadline. • The counseling dept. needs AT LEAST 5 school days to process your application. • If you are applying to a school with reciprocity, the online application is available March 1st.

  8. How do I request a transcript? • $6.00 Fee for each application. • You can get a transcript request form from the counseling office, or, they are on the counseling website. • www.khs.bloomington.k12.mn.us

  9. Happy New Year– 2013! • Financial Aid Night is January 10th at 7:00PM • Kennedy Counseling website has a wealth of info. about financial aid and scholarships. • www.khs.bloomington.k12.mn.us • FAFSA is based on your parent(s) taxes for the current fiscal year. • Financial Assistance is made up of: • Grants, college aid (loans), work study opportunities • FAFSA is an online application. • www.fafsa.gov

  10. Myths about my senior year… • I can drop classes and my college won’t know. • Colleges ask about discipline and attendance of students. • Some schools require a mid-year report. • Once I am accepted, my grades and/or the courses I am taking do not matter. • We have to send a final transcript to all colleges • GPA matters

  11. How do I reduce my stress with this process? • Such an exciting time for you all! • Pay attention to deadlines. • Seek help when you need it. • Be proactive. • Don’t get caught up with where friends are with their plans.

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