who will help me this year????

Who Will Help Me This

Year????

Colleen Egger (A-E)Tanya Ummel (F-K)

Julie Petterson (L-Re)Pam Salvatore & Maggie Mosholder (Rf-Z)Jamie Eager and Aleesha Grigg (interns)

Erika Spellman (School to Work)

TODAY’S TOPICS

Graduation Requirements Options after High School Your Timeline Senior Interview Becoming a rock star!

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Subject Credits College

Fine Art 1.0 1.0 English 4.0 4.0 Personal Finance .5 Health .5 Physical Education 1.5 Math 2.0* 3.0 (at least) Career-Technical (CTE) 1.5 Science 2.0 2.0 - 3.0** Social Studies 3.5 3.0 Electives 5.5 Foreign Language 2.0 HSPE /Culminating Project/HSPP Total Credits 22

*Depending on the outcome of your HSPE results **Some colleges are picky about algebra-based science ***Make sure to check with your counselor concerning your waiver status

YOU MUST MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS IF YOU WANT

TO WALK!!!!!!

NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!!!

WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN???

All those options…

All those words…

All the pressure…

I CAN’T TAKE IT!!!

Choices

College

Internships

Unions

State College

Graduate

School

Apprentice-ships

Work

Travel

CouchPotato

It PAY$ to have an EDUCATION!

Did you know? According to U.S. Census Bureau, people

with a Bachelors Degree earn over 70% more than those with a high school

diploma.

Over a lifetime, the earning potential gap, between a high school diploma and a B.A.

(or higher) is more than $1 million.

BASICALLY…sacrifices you make for a college education are more than repaid in

the long term.

It PAY$ to LEARN

Median Earnings 2009

Professional Degree$82,421/yr.

Doctorate $75,182/yr. Master’s Degree $56,589/yr. Bachelor’s Degree $46,969yr. Associate Degree $36,399/yr. Some college, no degree $34,340/yr. High School Graduate $29,187/yr. Less than High School $22,350/yr.

Types of Schools

Trade/Tech School

Apprenticeships

CommunityColleges Universities

TRADE & TECH SCHOOLS

Focus on specific skill set Hands-on learning Offers degrees based on skill

set Private or Public Usually smaller student body Offers internships State of the art

APPRENTICESHIPS Learn a specific trade or craft Attend school while working Hands-on learning 2-5 year programs, w/mentors Usually connected to a

community college Limited spaces Learn, Work, Get Paid, Receive

Health Care Benefits

Apprenticeships & Pay

Carpenters.. $20 - $40/hr.

Electricians.. $19 - $55/hr. Painter.. $12 - $40/hr. Shipbuilding.. $19 - $42/hr. Sheet Metal.. $23 -

$47/hr. Drywall.. $ 9 - $40/hr. Truck Drivers.. $10 - $47/hr. Divers.. $33 -

$81/hr.*See Mrs. Spellman in the Career Center for more info.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE Usually state funded & supported Offer programs with transferable

degree options Offers certification programs Offers community enrichment & GED Often have satellite programs from

universities for specific degrees Close to home & cost less Offer smaller class size and more

one-on-one help

MILITARY SERVICE OPTIONS

Army

Navy

Air Force

Coast Guard

Marine Corps

APPLYING TO COMMUNITY OR TECHNICAL COLLEGES

Must have diploma or GED to qualify for financial aid.

Offer many degrees designed to help you get a job.

Additional Requirements It’s best to apply in January and register in late

Spring of your Senior year to get the best course selection.

Most require a placement test to decide English and Math placement for courses.

You may have taken tech prep classes that have already earned you college credit.

DIRECT TRANSFER AGREEMENT

Allows students who complete their AA, AS

or AAS degree to transfer to most

bachelor’s degree programs in the state

of Washington.Accepted by: 

**Central Washington University **Washington State University

**Seattle University **Pacific Lutheran University

**Cornish College of the Arts **Whitworth College**The Evergreen State College **Seattle Pacific

University**Eastern Washington University **Saint Martins

University**Gonzaga University

4 YEAR UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES

Accredited by national organization Bachelors & Graduate Degrees Research vs. Liberal Arts Public or Private Offer general degrees Private Universities

No government funding Often affiliated with a religion Offers more financial aid

Public Universities Often called “State” Funded by government Includes CC and universities

WHAT’S A GOOD FIT?• Size of School

• Location (In State/Out of State)• Campus Life (college experience!)

• Academic Programs• Graduation Rate

• Affordability• Athletics

College Application ProcessGetting Started: Most applications are online Common Application is available

at www.commonapp.org Start on your personal statement

and essays now!!!! Begin asking for

recommendations KNOW your deadlines!

In addition… SAT/ACT (SAT II for some schools)

Visit with College reps in the career center

Find good college websites that help you determine good fit

Go to collegeboard.com and click on “school search” to learn what is required for each school.

What are they looking for? Rigor of coursework

Did you go beyond core minimums? Have you challenged yourself?

AP/ Honors/ Running Start?

Grade Point Average Activities

What have you done? Are you passionate about something?

Test scores Essay or Personal Statement

What can you contribute to their campus? Have you overcome a challenge or obstacle?

Grade Trends

TIPS for GOOD COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

Letters of Recommendation & Counselor Sections Ask early… at least 3 weeks in advance for recommendations You MUST provide a

RESUME & complete a Request for Counselor Recommendation form.

Be organized and thorough…Give Counselors all letters and forms at one time in a folder with your resume.

Be specific…tell Counselors due dates YOU are responsible to pick up your letter and mail it! Only ask for a letter of recommendation if the college you are

applying to require one. Letters are not needed for WA State Public Colleges!

When writing your college essays:• Answer the prompt• Be your best self• EDIT EDIT EDIT• Have at least one adult proofread your essay!

Examples of average admitted GPA for Washington Public

SchoolsSCHOOL GPA SAT ACTCWU 3.1 1000 21EASTERN 2.89-

3.561436* 21

EVERGREEN

3.14 1127 24

UW SEATTLE

3.65-3.93

1140-1380

26-31

WSU 3.19-3.71

1100 24

WESTERN

3.35-3.80

1560-1840*

25*Critical Reading, Writing, and Math

Western Undergraduate Exchange

15 Member States Student pays 150% of in-state tuition for

many degree programs Over 11,500 students participating in 100

institutions Montana, Idaho, Hawaii, Arizona, Washington

Check the website: www.wiche.edu/sep/wue

COLLEGE TUITION FOR FREE? You can attend WSU , UW, Central or

WWU for FREE (tuition free)!

To see if you meet income limits, go to:http://www.hecb.wa.gov/node/328

Example: A family of 4 making $53,000/ year or less would qualify.

BUT…you must apply in in time AND

complete your FAFSA by Feb. 15th (WSU) or Feb. 28th (UW)

WASHINGTON PUBLIC COLLEGE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON

OUR MTHS COUNSELING

WEBPAGE

2011-12 PIN and PIN Web site

SAT and ACT School Code: 480343

SAT Registration: www.collegeboard.com

November 5 - (deadline October 7) December 3 – (deadline November 8) January 28 – (deadline December 30)

ACT Registration: www.act.org December 10 - (deadline November 4) February 11 – (deadline January 13)

Both the ACT and SAT are acceptable college admissions testsACT: four subject tests, writing is optional, no penalty points for wrong answers. Choose which sit date to report to colleges.SAT: three tests (reading, writing, math). Writing is NOT optional, penalty for wrong answers, currently must submit whole test history to college

KEY DATES!! November 9th – 2pm- 5pm - Writing the College Essay

December 1st - January 31stth - Priority Deadlines

January 1, 2011 FAFSA - http://www.fafsa.ed.gov (Free Application Federal Student Aid)

January 11th - Financial Aid Night (6PM in MTHS Theatre)

Feb 15th - Have FAFSA completed by this time! Complete by Feb 1st if you are in the College Bound Program!!

May 1st - Deadline for choosing your college***For dates of upcoming College Visits, check with Erika

Spellman in the Career Center

Senior Interview (REQUIRED)Purpose: What are you post high school plans?

What is your grad status? Are you on track to graduate?

We will answer questions & make sure you are on the right track!

Make your appointment with your counselor soon in the counseling office.

WHAT DO YOU KNOW? What are the two tests you can take

for college admissions? What are some things to consider

when choosing a college? What is the important form you must

fill out for financial aid? How long should you give teachers

to write your letter of recommendations?

What appointment should you be making right now with your counselor?

Additional Resources

www.checkoutacollege.com

www.collegeboard.com

www.thewashboard.org

www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov

Visit the Career Center’s Website

and Facebook page!

THANK YOU