Who’s gonna Who’s gonna help me help me navigate navigate Senior Senior

year???? year????

Mr. Wilson (A-E)Mr. Wilson (A-E)Ms. Zwahl (F-Lo)Ms. Zwahl (F-Lo)

Mr. Hinnenkamp (Lp-Rh)Mr. Hinnenkamp (Lp-Rh)Mrs. McGahan (Ri-Z)Mrs. McGahan (Ri-Z)

Ms. Keese (Career and College Specialist)Ms. Keese (Career and College Specialist)

What we are going to talk What we are going to talk about…about…

•Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

•Options after High SchoolOptions after High School

•TimelineTimeline

•Becoming a rock star!Becoming a rock star!

Graduation Graduation RequirementsRequirements

• SubjectSubject Credits Credits College College (CADR*)(CADR*)• Fine ArtFine Art 11 11

• EnglishEnglish 44 44

• Personal FinancePersonal Finance .5.5

• HealthHealth .5.5

• Physical EducationPhysical Education 1.51.5

• MathMath 33 3 (at least)3 (at least)

• Career-Technical (CTE)Career-Technical (CTE) 1.51.5

• ScienceScience 22 2-32-3

• Social StudiesSocial Studies 3.53.5 3.03.0

• ElectivesElectives 4.54.5

• Foreign languageForeign language 2.0 (at least)2.0 (at least)

• HSPE /HSBPHSPE /HSBP

• Total CreditsTotal Credits 2222

(*College AcademicDistribution Requirement)

YOU MUST MEET ALL YOU MUST MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS IN ORDERREQUIREMENTS IN ORDER

TO WALK! TO WALK!

NO EXCEPTIONS!NO EXCEPTIONS!

Options after high school:Options after high school:

• Community, Technical, Trade School Community, Technical, Trade School (two year programs)(two year programs)

• Four Year UniversityFour Year University

• CareerCareer

• MilitaryMilitary

• ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships

IT PAYS TO LEARNIT PAYS TO LEARN

Military ServiceMilitary Service

• ArmyArmy

• NavyNavy

• Air ForceAir Force

• Coast GuardCoast Guard

• Marine CorpsMarine Corps

• Benefits:Benefits:

• Training and Training and experience experience

• Pay and allowancesPay and allowances

• Money for collegeMoney for college

• Free health careFree health care

• Retirement Retirement benefitsbenefits

ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships

• You learn by doing the work, and You learn by doing the work, and actually get paid at the same time.actually get paid at the same time.

• Not only do you earn a living Not only do you earn a living wage, but you also get health care wage, but you also get health care and other benefits.and other benefits.

• You must have a strong work You must have a strong work ethic, be drug free, be in good ethic, be drug free, be in good shape, and have a GED or HS shape, and have a GED or HS diploma.diploma.

http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/Programs/default.asp

Apprenticeships and PayApprenticeships and Pay • Carpenters--$20-$40/hr.Carpenters--$20-$40/hr.

• Electricians--$19-$55/hr.Electricians--$19-$55/hr.

• Painter--$12-$40/hr.Painter--$12-$40/hr.

• Shipbuilding--$19-$42/hr.Shipbuilding--$19-$42/hr.

• Sheet Metal--$23-$47/hr.Sheet Metal--$23-$47/hr.

• Drywall--$9-$40/hr.Drywall--$9-$40/hr.

• Truck Drivers--$10-$47/hr.Truck Drivers--$10-$47/hr.

• Divers--$33-$81/hr.Divers--$33-$81/hr.

Vocational/Technical Vocational/Technical CollegeCollege

• This is a great option for those who like This is a great option for those who like to learn by doing.to learn by doing.

• The emphasis is on hands-on learning in The emphasis is on hands-on learning in a specific skill area.a specific skill area.

• There are a wide variety of offerings.There are a wide variety of offerings.

• Some programs take two years or longer, Some programs take two years or longer, others take one year or less.others take one year or less.

Community CollegesCommunity Colleges

• There are many excellent community There are many excellent community colleges in this area.colleges in this area.

• All offer 2 year degrees that can be All offer 2 year degrees that can be transferred to 4 year schools.transferred to 4 year schools.

• Cost is much less than 4 year Cost is much less than 4 year colleges.colleges.

• Often have smaller class sizes, and Often have smaller class sizes, and more opportunities to get help.more opportunities to get help.

DIRECT TRANSFER DIRECT TRANSFER AGREEMENTAGREEMENT

Allows students who Allows students who complete their AA, AS complete their AA, AS

or AAS degree to or AAS degree to transfer to most transfer to most

bachelor’s degree bachelor’s degree programs in the state programs in the state

of Washington.of Washington.

Accepted by: Accepted by: • University of WashingtonUniversity of Washington• WWUWWU• Central Washington Central Washington

University University • Seattle University Seattle University • Cornish College of the Arts Cornish College of the Arts • The Evergreen State College The Evergreen State College • Eastern Washington Eastern Washington

University University • Gonzaga University Gonzaga University • Washington State University Washington State University • Pacific Lutheran University Pacific Lutheran University • Whitworth College Whitworth College • Seattle Pacific University Seattle Pacific University • Saint Martins UniversitySaint Martins University

www.checkoutacollege. comwww.checkoutacollege. comCommunity College, Trade School & Technical Community College, Trade School & Technical

• Must have diploma or GED to qualify for financial aid.Must have diploma or GED to qualify for financial aid.• Usually are less expensive and often smaller class sizes.Usually are less expensive and often smaller class sizes.• Offer many types of degrees designed to get you a job.Offer many types of degrees designed to get you a job.• Additional information:Additional information:

– It’s best to apply and register in spring of your Senior It’s best to apply and register in spring of your Senior year to get the best course selection.year to get the best course selection.

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

– Check out the Careers Brochure in the counseling Check out the Careers Brochure in the counseling office for a list of schools and the degrees they offer.office for a list of schools and the degrees they offer.

Four year colleges and Four year colleges and universities:universities:

In addition to the minimum core In addition to the minimum core requirements we already reviewed requirements we already reviewed you will need:you will need:

• SAT or ACT (SAT II for some SAT or ACT (SAT II for some schools)schools)

• Competitive GPACompetitive GPA• Personal Statement/Essay or other Personal Statement/Essay or other

writing piecewriting piece• Meet the deadlines Meet the deadlines • Visit with college reps as they Visit with college reps as they

come to the career centercome to the career center• Find good college websites that Find good college websites that

help you determine good fithelp you determine good fit

Western Undergraduate Western Undergraduate ExchangeExchange• 15 Member States15 Member States

• Student pays 150% of in-Student pays 150% of in-state tuitionstate tuition

• Over 11,500 students Over 11,500 students participating in 100 participating in 100 institutionsinstitutions

• Check the website:Check the website:

• www.wiche.edu/sep/wuewww.wiche.edu/sep/wue

Some states in the Some states in the WUEWUE

• IdahoIdaho

• ColoradoColorado

• OregonOregon

• MontanaMontana

• HawaiiHawaii

• ArizonaArizona

Steps to determining a good Steps to determining a good fit!fit!

•Size of SchoolSize of School•LocationLocation•Campus Life (college Campus Life (college experience!)experience!)•Academic ProgramsAcademic Programs•Graduation RateGraduation Rate•AffordabilityAffordability•AthleticsAthletics

1) Relax! There are nearly 4000 colleges in the United States alone. There is one that is right for you!

2) Check out college websites and research the personality of the school!

3) Visit your top choices! You wouldn’t buy a pair of jeans without trying them on!

4) Apply to enough schools to cover your bases. One or two reach schools, one or two “decent chance” schools and one or two “safety” schools. Consider local schools too.

College Application ProcessCollege Application Process

Getting Started:Getting Started:+Most applications are +Most applications are onlineonline+Common Application is available at +Common Application is available at

www.commonapp.org www.commonapp.org +Start on your personal +Start on your personal

statement/essays now!!!!statement/essays now!!!!+Start talking to your recommenders+Start talking to your recommenders+Know your deadlines!+Know your deadlines!

College Admissions– What are College Admissions– What are they looking for?they looking for?• Rigor of courseworkRigor of coursework

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

– AP/ Honors/ Running Start?AP/ Honors/ Running Start?• Grade Point AverageGrade Point Average• ActivitiesActivities

– What have you done?What have you done?– Are you passionate about something?Are you passionate about something?

• Test scores– how important are they?Test scores– how important are they?• Essay or Personal StatementEssay or Personal Statement

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

• Grade Trends Grade Trends

TIPS on GOOD COLLEGE TIPS on GOOD COLLEGE APPSAPPS• Letters of Recommendation and Counselor portion Letters of Recommendation and Counselor portion

of applicationsof applications– Ask early… at least 3 weeks in advanceAsk early… at least 3 weeks in advance– Be organized and thorough…Give Counselors all letters Be organized and thorough…Give Counselors all letters

and forms at one time. Use a large envelope or file folder.and forms at one time. Use a large envelope or file folder.– Be specific…tell Counselors due dates!Be specific…tell Counselors due dates!– Letters of Recommendation are not needed for WA State Letters of Recommendation are not needed for WA State

Colleges!Colleges!

When writing your college essays:

•Answer the prompt

•Be your best self.

•EDIT EDIT EDIT.

•Make sure to have at least one adult read your essay!

Examples of average admitted Examples of average admitted GPA and test scores for WA GPA and test scores for WA

PUBLIC PUBLIC SCHOOLSCHOOL GPAGPA SATSAT ACTACT

CWUCWU 3.13-3.13-3.153.15

980-1010980-1010** 2020

EASTERNEASTERN 3.243.24 990990 2222EVERGREENEVERGREEN 2.79-2.79-

3.523.52970-1210970-1210** 20-2820-28

UW UW SEATTLESEATTLE

3.70-3.70-3.953.95

1770-1770-20702070****

27-3227-32

WSUWSU 3.08-3.08-3.713.71

950-1170950-1170** 21-2721-27

WESTERNWESTERN 3.28-3.28-3.803.80

1510-1510-18301830****

23-2823-28*Admitted 50% range CR and M**Admitted 50% range CR, W, and M

Did you know?Did you know?CWU:CWU:Applicants with a Applicants with a 3.43.4 cumulative GPA or higher and who have cumulative GPA or higher and who have satisfied the CADR requirements will be automatically admitted satisfied the CADR requirements will be automatically admitted regardless of ACT or SAT score to regardless of ACT or SAT score to Central Washington Central Washington University in Ellensburg.University in Ellensburg.EWU:EWU:Applicants with a Applicants with a 3.33.3 cumulative GPA or higher and a cumulative GPA or higher and a minimum SAT 1100 or ACT composite 24 who have satisfied minimum SAT 1100 or ACT composite 24 who have satisfied the CADR requirements will be automatically admitted to the CADR requirements will be automatically admitted to Eastern Washington University in Cheney.Eastern Washington University in Cheney.

WSU:WSU:Applicants with a Applicants with a 3.53.5 cumulative GPA or higher (or top 10%) cumulative GPA or higher (or top 10%) and who have satisfied the CADR requirements will be and who have satisfied the CADR requirements will be automatically admitted regardless of ACT or SAT score to automatically admitted regardless of ACT or SAT score to Washington State University in Pullman.Washington State University in Pullman.

CADR=College Academic Distribution RequirementCADR=College Academic Distribution Requirement

Don’t forget the return on your Don’t forget the return on your investment!!! College is investment!!! College is WORTH it!WORTH it!• Apply early to be considered for Apply early to be considered for

scholarshipsscholarships

• Check out the Career Center for $$$$$.Check out the Career Center for $$$$$.• Make sure to fill out the FAFSA or Make sure to fill out the FAFSA or

WASFA (WASFA (more later)more later)

• Watch out for scholarship scamsWatch out for scholarship scams

• Visit www.fastweb.comVisit www.fastweb.com

HOW MUCH WILL COLLEGE HOW MUCH WILL COLLEGE COST?COST?

SCHOOLSCHOOL TUITIONTUITION ROOM/BOARDROOM/BOARD

UWUW $11,839$11,839 $11,310$11,310

WSUWSU $11,966$11,966 $11,356$11,356

SUSU $38,970$38,970 $11,121$11,121

HARVARDHARVARD $45,278$45,278 $15,381$15,381

EDCCEDCC $4,041 (year)$4,041 (year) $9,492$9,492

Net Price CalculatorNet Price Calculator

FAFSAFAFSA

PIN and PIN Web sitePIN and PIN Web site

WASFAWASFA

StudentAid.govStudentAid.gov

http://studentaid.ed.gov/

Common Financial Aid Myths The cost of college is so high it’s not even an option anymore.

Fact: In 2011-12 nearly 187,000 needy students received $2.4 billion in financial assistance. This does not count those students receiving scholarships and loans without need-based aid.

The financial aid application form is overly complex and families should wait to complete the FAFSA until after their taxes have been filed.

Fact: About 95% of students file the online FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. Families should file early with estimated tax information and make corrections later, as many funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. All students considering college should file the FAFSA, even if they feel their income may be too high to qualify for financial assistance.

Students who are not high-achieving or top athletes should not spend time searching for scholarships.

Fact: Many scholarships are targeted to students based on their interests, desired campus or major, or their background. Students should register on theWashBoard.org to be matched to scholarships in Washington. Of the nearly 500 scholarships listed on the WashBoard in 2011-12, only 1 out of 10 required a GPA higher than 3.00.

SAT and ACT SAT and ACT School code: 480-649School code: 480-649

– SAT Register at SAT Register at www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com• November 7 – (deadline October 9)November 7 – (deadline October 9)• December 5 – (deadline November 5)December 5 – (deadline November 5)• January 23 – (deadline December 28)January 23 – (deadline December 28)

– ACT Register at ACT Register at www.act.orgwww.act.org• December 12 - (deadline November 6)December 12 - (deadline November 6)• February 6 – (deadline January 8)February 6 – (deadline January 8)

Both the ACT and SAT are widely accepted college admissions tests.

SAT: three tests (reading, writing, math). Writing is NOT optional; penalty for wrong answers.

ACT: four subject tests (English, math, reading, and science); writing is optional; no penalty points for wrong answers.

KEY DATESKEY DATES

• October 16October 16– National College Fair in Seattle– National College Fair in Seattle

• December 1-January 31December 1-January 31: Priority College : Priority College deadlinesdeadlines

• January 1, 2016January 1, 2016 FAFSA – Free Application for FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid http://www.fafsa.ed.govFederal Student Aid http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

• http://www.readysetgrad.org/wasfahttp://www.readysetgrad.org/wasfa

• January 14 – January 14 – Financial Aid Night (7PM at LHS)Financial Aid Night (7PM at LHS)***For dates of upcoming College Visits, check the Counseling Center bulletin board next to the Student

Store.***

And now a word from Ms. And now a word from Ms. Keese…Keese…

• ScholarshipsScholarships

• Career Center Website: Career Center Website:

http://teacher.edmonds.wednet.edu/http://teacher.edmonds.wednet.edu/lhs/pkeese/index.phplhs/pkeese/index.php

• College Recruiter Visits / Other College Recruiter Visits / Other visitorsvisitors

Quiz questions!Quiz questions!

• What are the two tests you can take for What are the two tests you can take for college admissions?college admissions?

• What are some things to consider when What are some things to consider when choosing a college?choosing a college?

• What are the important forms you must fill What are the important forms you must fill out for financial aid?out for financial aid?

• How long should you give teachers to How long should you give teachers to write your letter of recommendations?write your letter of recommendations?