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West Ashley High School

West Ashley High School. College Information Night. Guidance Department. Wayne Stevens Director of Guidance Wayne_stevens@charleston.k12.sc.us Susan Brown 10 th - 11 th - 12 th Grade (A – E) Susan_brown@charleston.k12.sc.us

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West Ashley High School

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  1. West Ashley High School College Information Night

  2. Guidance Department • Wayne Stevens Director of Guidance • Wayne_stevens@charleston.k12.sc.us • Susan Brown 10th- 11th - 12th Grade (A – E) • Susan_brown@charleston.k12.sc.us • Nicole Johnson 10th -11th – 12th Grade ( F – L) • Nicole_johnson@charleston.k12.sc.us • Jim Yates 10th - 11th – 12th Grade ( M- Smalls) • James_yates@charleston.k12.sc.us • Karen Bentley 11th – 12th Grade ( Smith – Z) and 9th Grade ( R – Z ) • karen_bentley@charleston.k12.sc.us • Les Turner 9th Grade ( A – Q) • Carl_turner@charleston.k12.sc.us • Molly West Prevention Specialist • Mary_west@charleston.k12.sc.us

  3. Guidance Goals IGP (Individual Graduation Plan) All Students and Parents will meet with counselor for 30 min. We will implement the Three E’s for all seniors Enrollment Enlistment Employment IGP’s will be used to plan the 4 year high school experience for a timely graduation and entrance into “EEE”.

  4. Agenda State Scholarships Scholarships in General Standardized Testing Transcripts College Search College Application Process

  5. SC Merit Scholarships Hope Life Palmetto Fellows

  6. SC Merit Scholarships General Eligibility Requirements • Enrolled in an approved SC public or private high school • Legal resident of SC • US citizen or legal permanent resident who meets the definition of an eligible non-citizen • And finally………………..

  7. SC Hope Scholarship One year merit based GPA = 3.0 Up to $2,650 (including a $150 book allowance) SC Merit Scholarships

  8. Life Scholarship Attending an eligible four year institute must meet two of the following criteria. GPA = 3.0 SAT = 1100 or ACT = 24 Rank in top 1/3 of class SC Merit Scholarships

  9. Life Scholarship

  10. Palmetto Fellows

  11. Palmetto Fellows

  12. SC Merit Scholarships Scholarship Enhancements for LIFE & Palmetto Fellow in Math and Science Programs • Incoming freshmen who want to qualify for the awards during their sophomore year must take 14 credit hours in math and science during their freshman year. The 14 hours must include at least 6 hours in math and 6 hours in life and physical sciences including one laboratory course.

  13. SC Merit Scholarships Scholarship Enhancements for LIFE & Palmetto Fellow in Math and Science Programs • LIFE increases from $5,000/year to $7,500/year their sophomore year. • Palmetto Fellows from $7,500/year to up to $10,000/year their sophomore year.

  14. Scholarships Paying for College The Easy Way

  15. Minimum Wage $5.65/hour X 20 hours/week $ 113.00 - 22% Taxes = $88.14 / week = $ 4583 / year 4 hours of application processing and writing of essay = up to $10,000 If you put in 50 hours of work applying to 25 scholarships and you get 6 scholarships worth $9,000 that is $180/hour. The World of Work

  16. The World of Scholarships • Academic Scholarships • GPA • Leadership • Test Scores • Field of Study • Other Miscellaneous Endeavors

  17. Other Academic Scholarships • Essay Contests • Sponsored by special interest groups who expect you to write about their interest. i.e. JFK Profile in Courage Award • Science and math competitions • Usually corporate sponsored. • Fine Arts Scholorships • Usually require a portfolio or audition.

  18. Other Academic Scholarships • Athletic Scholarships • Usually GPA attached to eligibility • Pagents • Miss America • America’s Junior Miss

  19. Wacky Scholarships • Frederic & Mary Beckley Scholarship • Up to $1,000 to left handed students who attend Juanita College • The Duck Brand Duct Tape stuck at Prom scholarship • Up to $2,500 for prom clothes made and accessorized of duct tape.

  20. Who Gives Scholarships • Colleges • Corporations • Foundations • Employment based • Unions • Service organizations • Business and professional organizations • Religious and social oranizations • Individuals

  21. Super Trick • Apply for as much as you possibly can because the more you apply for the more likely you are to receive something. • Be yourself on the application – that is what everyone wants to see.

  22. Think of it this way…. • You don’t have to pay back scholarships • You have to pay back loans …. With interest!

  23. Finding Scholarships • Talk back to your objections • Applying takes too long • I’m not smart enough • There is no real money in scholarships • I don’t have time • I hate writing essays Getting into college and paying for it is a huge step to adulthood. With a clear plan and a little work, YOU CAN DO IT!

  24. The Step by Step Approach • Organize your search • You may be able to consolidate or adapt essays • Make and use a well laid out resume` that will help you with the information required • Keep a copy of the entire scholarship before sending anything off • Make a list of scholarships and deadlines that you are applying to.

  25. The Step by Step Approach • Start your search as early as possible • You don’t want to miss a sure thing scholarship because the deadline passed • It keeps the stress level way down • Some scholarships limit the amount of applicants (Emory Scholars) Tell your counselor if you are interested in one of these scholarships. • Get and stay organized with folders

  26. Where to Find Scholarships • See your Guidance Counselor • Look at the WAHS web site • Definitely look at other schools websites. • Talk with college admissions people to see what endowments and scholarships that they have available • On-line searches

  27. Winning Scholarships • What do scholarship winners have in common? • They apply for scholarships • Diligence and attention to detail on the application. (signing where required, photo if required, transcript, etc.) • Determination. Winners are distinguished by their ability to overcome obstacles and disappointments.

  28. Winning Scholarships • What do scholarship winners have in common? • Self knowledge. Play to your strengths and know your weaknesses. “What is special about me?” • True Involvement. Do not become involved in 20 different things. Rather, become involved in a few that truly make a difference. • Be a leader.

  29. The Winning Strategy • Start Early • Check the eligibility requirements • Customize • Know the published criteria, but also know the sponsor of the scholarship. For instance, a submarine veterans group will want to hear your patriotic view point. • Do your research • See if past winners are published and what they did to win.

  30. The Winning Strategy • Reuse ~ renew ~ recycle: • Adapt essays from school or other applications • Apply for less competitive scholarships • Local scholarships often have no applications or very few. • Ask to be nominated • Some scholarships require a nomination. Tell the correct person that you wish to be nominated

  31. Application • Include all requested materials • Prove that you meet eligibility requirements • Get every required signature • Submit as many copies as required and formatted exactly as requested • Keep the essay relevant • Proofread Proofread Proofread

  32. The Award • Remember that many scholarships are given by individuals who have worked hard for the money they are awarding. Recognize this effort. • Always send a thank you note and follow up with a note telling them how the scholarship is helping you. • BE GRATEFUL AND HUMBLE.

  33. General Scholarship Information • "Everybody is eligible." Scholarships are usually based on merit and/or need and restrictions usually apply. Scholarship sponsors look for candidates that best match their criteria.  • "We have a high success rate." Less than 1% of users of fee-based scholarship matching services actually receive a scholarship. The "high success rate" refers to the percent of students for whom the organization finds college scholarship matches.  • "Our database is unique." If any organization claims that you can't get the scholarship information anywhere else, don't be fooled. Scholarship information is usually made available to the public, and some scholarship databases might overlap and have the same scholarship information available. 

  34. General Scholarship Information • "Awards are given on a first come, first served basis. Act now." Even though most college scholarships have deadlines, scholarship sponsors do not give out scholarships on a first come, first served basis.  • "You've been selected by a national foundation to receive a college scholarship." Research the company before you send anything to them in order to make sure they are legitimate. Call directory assistance to see if the company has a listing. Find out how the company acquired your mailing address and other information. Be cautious about hidden fees.

  35. Standardized Testing ACT & SAT

  36. ACT English Test ~ 75 Questions 45 minutes that measures your understanding of the conventions of standard written English Mathematics Test ~ 60 Questions 60 minutes designed to assess he mathematical skills students have typically acquired in courses taken up to the beginning of grade 12.

  37. ACT Reading Test ~ 40 question 35 minute test that measures reading comprehension. Science Test ~ 40 question 35 minute test that measures the interpretation, analysis, evaluation, reasoning, and problem solving skills required in the natural sciences. Writing Test ~ Optional 30 minute essay that measures writing skills.

  38. SAT TEST • Critical Reading • Sentence Completion 19 Questions • Passage Based Reading 48 Questions • Mathematics Section • Standard Multiple Choice 44 Questions • Student Produced Responses 10 Questions

  39. SAT TEST • SAT TEST • Writing Section • Improving Sentences 25 questions • Improving Sentence Errors 18 questions • Improving paragraphs 6 Questions • Essay

  40. New SAT Information • Students that are taking the SAT test this year please note the new procedures for admittance to the test site. It is CRITICAL that you adhere to the requirements for admission. • This year every student must have their admission ticket in hand when reporting to the test site. The admission ticket must match the valid form of I.D. exactly and also match the information on the attendance roster. • Each student MUST have a valid picture I.D • Valid Picture ID’s Include: Driver license or government issued I.D.; Military I.D.; Current school. I.D.; or Passport. • No other forms of identification will be accepted. • These procedures are written in stone and test administrators do not have any authorization to make any exceptions. In past years students who did not bring an I.D. could have a West Ashley teacher administering the test verify their identity and facilitate admission to the test site. This is no longer an option and students will be sent home. • There is no more standby registration the morning of the test. Only students on the waitlist can take the test if space is available. Wait list students will be accepted in the order that they arrive at the site and are not guaranteed admission. Test center office opens at 7:00 a.m. to sign in for the waitlist • There is also no more admission for: Date Changes; Center Changes, or Test Type changes. • Bring at least three (3) number two pencils; SAT does NOT supply pencils to students.

  41. Transcripts Your ticket to scholarships AND college admission.

  42. Put Together Your College Team Searching for Colleges • Parents • Counselors • Teachers • College Admissions Representatives • Financial Aid Consultants

  43. List, Compare, and Visit Colleges Searching for Colleges • Compile information from several sources • College reps and college fairs • Counselors and teachers • Parents, students, and alumni • Prepare a college comparison checklist • Weigh advantages and disadvantages • Contact the office of admissions • Schedule an appointment for your campus visits • Every Campus has a Personality

  44. Searching for Colleges • Will you be eligible for an academic scholarship? • How important is cost? Financial aid? • Are you more interested in the development of technical or vocational skills? • Will you need support services (study skills, counseling, disability)? • Will you be able to exempt college courses by taking Advanced Placement Courses? • Would you like to participate in a co-op program, alternating work with classes? • Is accreditation of the academic program or of the institution you would like to attend important? • Would attending a church-related institution be important to you? • To find out whether or not a college fits your interests, contact the college or university.

  45. Searching for Colleges • Meet with an Admission Counselor • Verify admission requirements • Determine actual college costs • Ask about financial aid opportunities • Take a campus tour • Investigate your academic program • Attend a class • Talk with students and faculty • Discuss your chances for success • Admission • Graduation • Placement Checklist for a Campus Visit

  46. 6 Of The Most Useful Websites http://scois.net http:/meritaid.com http://cappex.com http://fastweb.com http://collegeboard.org http://westashleyhigh.ccsdschools.com/ http://ctcl.org http://commonapp.org/

  47. Nuts and Bolts at WAHS

  48. Nuts and Bolts at WAHS

  49. 6 Of The Most Useful Websites http://scois.net http:/meritaid.com http://cappex.com http://fastweb.com http://collegeboard.org http://westashleyhigh.ccsdschools.com/ http://ctcl.org http://commonapp.org/

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