Class of 2017 Fall Presentation

What to know Academics Testing Career/College Planning Naviance Financial Aid

ACADEMICS Grades matter… ALL year!

Schedule Changes Start Sept 12…..Next week! Academic misplacement – with teacher approval Oversubscription Note from parent! 2nd Semester – by the 2nd week

Graduation Requirements 4 credits English 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits Math 3 or 4 credits Science .5 Environment and Ecology 1.5 credits PE .5 Careers/Personal Finance .5 Health Electives TOTAL: 23.5

TESTING Q: Should you wait to apply or move ahead without new/current test results?

Testing Information SAT I and SAT II Offered here on Nov 5, March 11, and June 3 Registration deadline Oct 7 (for Nov. test) Oct 1 SAT also available @ Hershey (late deadline is 9/20) Can register online www.collegeboard.org Take SAT II only if required by colleges (can take 3 in one morning) OK to apply to colleges without fall scores – indicate if you are taking the SATs again on your applications

TESTING - continued ACT Tests English, math, science, reading and optional writing Offered at LD on December 10 (deadline: 11/24) Also offered at HACC on Oct 22 (deadline: 9/16) Must upload photo on Admission Ticket when you register! And bring photo ID to test site Register online at www.actstudent.org

TESTING - continued ASVAB Test Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Offered Thursday, October 27 (pds 1-4) Sign up today - PARENT PERMISSION FORM Useful for those entering military and/or military academies

CAREER/COLLEGE PLANNING

Career Planning What are your plans after high school? College?—if so, what is your major going to be? Military?—if so, what branch? Who should you see? (counseling office has names/contacts available) Tech School?—where? Certification program? Associate’s degree? Community College/Junior College- Transfer? Degree? Work?—full time? Apprenticeship? Some resources: - www.collegeboard.org - www.educationplanner.com - http://connection.naviance.com/ldauphin

College Rep Visits Log in to Naviance Upcoming college visits listed on main page To sign up for a visit, click More Info/Register (this will give you the entire list of visiting college reps) Click on Information for more specifics about the visit Click on Sign Up to register Print screen to use as your pass or show teacher on your device Take advantage of these opportunities to meet with Admissions reps!

http://connection. naviance. com/ldauphin email Mrs http://connection.naviance.com/ldauphin email Mrs. Beaver at lbeaver@ldsd.org for username and password if needed Naviance will be used to manage all college application materials All official documents will be sent to colleges electronically through Naviance It is YOUR responsibility to provide college information, request documents, let us know when you’ve submitted your application and request teacher recommendations!! See handouts for process and … Student Bio Sheet Teacher Recommendations

This is Mrs. Love. She is the one managing your college apps, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc. Feel free to ask her questions and remember to be kind! WE ASK FOR TWO WEEKS NOTICE TO PROCESS ALL APPLICATIONS/DOCUMENTS “Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless.” St. Mother Teresa

College Application Information Naviance Demonstration See printed directions Blue Transcript Release Form NCAA Information Please check your email regularly and refer to these directions often Applications should be perfect!! Essays – make a good impression by writing thoughtfully and ask someone else to read it for you to catch errors or to critique

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

MAJOR CHANGE!!! Seniors and their parents can now apply for financial aid starting in October of the senior year (was Jan 1) You and your parents can file a FAFSA beginning on Oct 1 Applicants can use tax information from 2015 Pay attention to financial aid deadlines at each individual college—they are different from school to school More financial aid info coming to you in October

Financial Aid Information Financial Aid Night Oct 5 at 6:30pm in the Library Primarily for seniors: FAFSA Form Night Oct 19 at 6:30pm in the Library Scholarships – see Naviance for complete list (141) Check Scholarship lists often/regularly – heaviest time is December – April!! Internet resources www.fastweb.com www.highfivescholarships.com Be sure to visit and talk with your College Financial Aid Office as well!

Miscellaneous … NCAA Clearinghouse (www.eligibilitycenter.org) College visits to LD (sign up in Naviance) Visit college campuses! Talk to recruiters at lunches See Mrs. Beaver with any questions

June 8, 2017