September 2014

Credit ChecksCourse Requirements for Graduation

4 Math4 EnglishPhysical Science, Biology, Chemistry/Technical ScienceCivics, American History, Social Studies Elective .5 Fine Art .5 Computer Literacy2 credits Physical Education

50% rule for graduationBe aware of what 2 and 4 year colleges are looking for

Essential Question:

What are the steps in applying to colleges?

What’s due to your Advisor or School Counselor?

Student Activity Form( ILP p. 24) College Counseling Questionnaire

Includes a “parent brag sheet” (back of course selection sheets)

Due to your school counselor by Oct. 10

CHOOSING A SCHOOL

Visit! Admissions representatives

scheduled to visit SHS Resources

Petersons/Ruggs/College Boardwww.WaytogoRI.com

CHOOSING A SCHOOLCreate a list including:

reach schooldifficulty level, cost, distance

2 or 3 likely schoolssafety school

Attend College Fairs:McCoy Stadium- 9/17 from 6-8pmRIAAO College Fair : RIC -10/19 from 1-3

New England Regional Student Program

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS PROCEDURES

Kinds of Decisions Early DecisionEarly ActionRegular DecisionRolling Admissions

Create a resume of activities, awards, employment, leadership, volunteer work

What’s in a College Application Package?

Application (with supplements)Application fee or fee waiverLetters of recommendation and forms

TeachersSchool counselor

EssayResume (optional)TranscriptSAT/ACT scores

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS PROCEDURES

Paper ApplicationsElectronic Applications

Applying on-line does not complete your application.

Common Application www.commonapp.org

Letters of Recommendation from teachers (2 to 3)

ESSAY Choosing a topicEdit for content, grammar, writing styleMake it interesting!

SAT Reasoning Tests, SAT Subject Tests, and ACT

Which tests to takeFee waiversHow to register and whenSecurity proceduresKeep track of what schools receive your

scoresOptions if your scores do not reflect your

ability

GPA and RANK

Weighted vs. Unweighted1.08 x report card grade = weighted

GPATranscript reports bothRecomputed each semester

What is sent from SHS?

TranscriptCounselor letter of recommendationSecondary School Report formCounselor evaluation forms

How does this happen?

Counselor questionnaire –October 10Activity sheet -October 10Transcript request OR invite counselor

through Common ApplicationIf applicable, submit business envelope with

postage addressed to the college (We stamp our return address)

What part does the student send to the college?

ApplicationFeeEssayResumeTeacher recommendations and formsSAT/ACT scores*

MAKE SURE YOU MEET YOUR

DEADLINES!!

Financial Aid

Merit ScholarshipsThrough the CollegesLocalOthers

Need-Based Aid

URI Merit SCHOLARSHIPSTo be considered…

3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale (87)

1050 SAT (CR & M) or comparable ACT (23)

Complete application package at URI – December 1

Due in guidance - November 3

RIC PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Top 30%1100 SAT (CR & M) or ACT 24December 15Due in guidance -November 21Up to $2000/year ?

FINANCIAL AID

FAFSA – www.FAFSA.ED.GOVno earlier than January 1 Pin can be obtained now

CSS ProfileSHS Financial Aid Night - late

November/early December

Deadlines are important!

FINANCIAL AIDMerit scholarships

guidance file cabinetschool website

www.shsguidance.weebly.comCollege Planning Center of RIOn the web

Be realisticSelective service: www.sss.gov

Some suggestions… Keep track of what you have sent out

and whenAllow time for “college stuff” each weekTake notes when visiting collegesCollege interview

Dress appropriately interviewing skills -see your counselor

Make use of college websites

NEWSSchool Code - 400053SHS Guidance Website –

www.shsguidance.weebly.com forms, a blog, scholarships, important links

Common Application Help Sessions – During advisories in the media

center Tuesdays in October –sign up in Guidance

Use Help Center on Sign-in Page

OTHER OPTIONSMilitary

Visit recruitment officeTalk to recruiters in cafeteria

CCRI –certificate programs, associate’s degree, joint admissions

City YearWaytogori.org (interest inventory)

Essential Question:

What are the steps in applying to colleges?