Plans Beyond High School What you need to know DSF Counseling Department

Decisions, Decisions: Planning to attend a 4 year college/university Planning to attend a community/technical college Planning to join the military Entering the world of work

Joining the Military: ASVAB testing February 8, 2017 Recruiters often here during lunches Also at College/Career Night Freeman High School this year November 2, 2016 from 6:00-8:00

Attending Community College: See your counselor to discuss programs/options Directions and applications online Make arrangements to take Placement Tests Times and dates are on-line Transcript sent at the end of the year

Attending a 4 year College/University: Decide on the schools to which you would like to apply Know the deadlines for applications/scholarships Complete and send your part of the application along with fees directly to the school Submit requests for teacher recommendations

New this year: Parchment Parchment is the online provider for our new e-transcript request system This school year, Freeman will be using Parchment to send senior student transcripts to colleges/universities

Benefits to You A simple online order form that lets you order your transcripts to be sent to any destination worldwide while also collecting your payment electronically You can track your transcript request from beginning to end online and ensure transcripts are received Your school counselor receives student requests, sends transcripts and adds any needed supplemental documents such as recommendations or school profile, and can track the process along the way

Our Parchment Process Refer to the Permission To Send Electronic Transcript Forms that you received Form covers release of your educational records requiring signed consent under FERPA AND Letter of recommendation waiver Discusses payment – First 2 transcripts are FREE; each additional transcript request is $5.00 per transcript (paid online thru Parchment) ONLY students that have returned the signed parent permission form may receive their registration code to register for Parchment and order transcripts

Our Parchment Process You MUST turn in permission form to Mrs. Noe in Counseling office You will then receive your Senior folder which includes a form with your individual registration code inside (generated from the Parchment system) Use code to create a Parchment account connected directly to DSF Once account is setup, you can log in to order/pay for transcripts

What is a Senior folder? Each senior is given a folder that keeps all forms together Outside of folder indicates schools you have applied to and transcripts requested through Parchment (for counselor notification purposes) This is how we keep track of what we have sent to colleges on your behalf If college does not accept transcripts via Parchment, you will indicate a separate transcript request on folder (few and far between) Inside folder are directions for the application process, senior counseling questionnaire/resume, and parental questionnaire

Different Types of Applications Common Application School specific

Common Application Many schools use the common application Follow instructions/tutorials for filling out information https://www.commonapp.org/

School Specific Applications Fill out all necessary information Make sure you have a valid email address that YOU will check often Invite teachers to write letter of recommendation, if needed

Transcript Information: Information included on transcript: All high school credits with final grade Both weighted and unweighted GPA Class rank First 2 transcripts are free through Parchment, $5.00 each after that Two week turn around Be aware of early decision/regular decision dates!

What is included with the transcript? Profile explaining Freeman: the courses we offer, grading, etc. Counselor letter of recommendation if requested

How do I get a letter of recommendation? For counselors: Fill out the senior counseling questionnaire, parent questionnaire and email to counselor The Permission To Send Electronic Transcript Form/waiver turned in to Mrs. Noe For teachers: Talk to them early so they have plenty of time to prepare Counseling office DOESN’T handle teacher letters except for Virginia Tech (YOU must ensure the recommendation letter is sent to your counselor)

What is the difference between early decision and early action?

How do I get mid-year grades and final grades sent? At the semester we will announce when students can request their transcript (including mid-year grades) through Parchment Make sure you email us the appropriate forms (mid-year and final) At end of year, students can make their final transcript request through Parchment

I am planning to play sports in college Don’t forget to register with the NCAA clearing house. A transcript of grades must be sent. Need to request transcript electronically using your on-line NCAA account

How do I pay for all of this? Financial Aid information through GRASP representative, Mrs. Andrews beginning September 15th (Thursdays & some Fridays) Sign up to see her in the counseling office Scholarship newsletter published every 2 weeks: posted on Rebel Hub

Enjoy Senior Year