Your Junior Year Class of 2017 Mrs. Baer your counselor!!

Welcome Tons to cover!!!! I need your full attention!!! Or we’ll be here forever…

The Counseling Department Mrs. Baer 11th Ms Henicle Mrs. Shaul 10th Mr. Crist 9th Mrs. Caiati Ms Raudabaugh 12th We are located on B and C level

Credit Requirements 23.5 4 Cr. of English 4/3 Cr. of Math (Career Tech) 4 or 3 Cr. of Social Studies 4 or 3 Cr. of Science 1.5 Cr. of Physical Education 4 or 4.5 Cr. of Electives 1 Cr. of Computer Applications .5 Cr. of Health 9 .5 Cr. Career Prep or 1.0 World Lang. .5 Cr. 21st Century Communication 23.5

16.5 credits Credit Requirements At the end of the year you need to be on track to Graduate with the Class of 2017

What do you look like on paper? YOUR TRANSCRIPT What do you look like on paper?

This is what colleges and employers see…

Other Graduation Requirements Research Paper Keystones – Proficient or Advanced Algebra 1 Literature Biology

A word from Administration… Don’t miss these opportunities because you didn’t listen: Senior Privilege Work Experience Educational Internships ETC Parking Permits * Most of these require an application and advance planning!!!

POSTSECONDARY PLANNING aka: Life After High School

Things you may need and what we do to help you!!! College? Technical School 2-year College 4-year College Military? Work? A combination of the above? Not sure?

Technical Schools What areas interest you? Contact schools to learn how to apply! (in person or online) Shadow a CT shop to see if the work interests you.

MILITARY Take the ASVAB – Nov 18th Sign up in the Counseling Office Talk to recruiters Talk to those who are in that branch Military Careers book in resource room http://www.careersinthemilitary.com/

Colleges who visited us last year – they come to us!!! Hagerstown Community College  Wilson College  United States Naval Academy  Coppin State Univ.  Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School  Penn State  Harrisburg Area Community College  Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology  Swarthmore College  Widener University  Shippensburg University  Juniata University  Shenandoah University  University of Pittsburgh  St. Francis University  King’s College  Frostburg University  Slippery Rock University  Robert Morris University  Duquesne University  Mount Aloysius College  Shepherd University  Washington and Jefferson College  Grove City  Lockhaven University  West Virginia State University  Lebanon Valley College  Westminster College  Messiah College  Dickinson College  Bridgewater College  Empire Beauty School  Eastern University  Lycoming College  Albright College  Hiram G Andrews Center  11 were here in the month of September (this year) alone!!! Listen to announcements, check the website and the portal!!!

Hagerstown Community College both events host over 100 Colleges!!! COLLEGE NIGHTS Hagerstown Community College (in the Athletic, Recreation, and Community Center ARCC) Wednesday, October 16 6:00 – 8:00pm Chambersburg Area SR. HS - gym Wednesday, October 21 6pm- 7:30pm both events host over 100 Colleges!!!

PSAT Great practice for the SAT’s Qualify for the NMSQP ($) Wednesday, Oct. 14th @ 7:45a.m. No need to register because every junior takes it! No cost!! Get your free study guide!! Great college/career info available after the test

College Testing Have you taken the SAT ??? If not – take it this year! *WASHS Code – 395105 November 7th & May 7th @ WASHS College Codes – where do you want your scores to go? Be accurate and complete on the registration form! ACT’s – a few colleges prefer these! Check requirements/recommendations. www.actstudent.org

We have SAT fee Waivers if you are on Free and Reduced lunches – The NEW SATs What you will take on the PSAT New SAT – March 2016 We have SAT fee Waivers if you are on Free and Reduced lunches – just see me!!

NCAA If you are an athlete If you plan on playing at a division I or II college You must register as a junior! http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future

Paying for College Financial Aid Night January 13th at 6:30 PM How to pay for college or career school? How to apply for federal student financial aid? The three types of financial aid available.... scholarships/grants loans work study

LENFEST SCHOLARSHIP Average amount is $10,000/year Application process begins in December There will be an informational meeting when the applications come in Listen to announcements!!

Early to College What is it? You get a discount. Meeting for interested students Oct. 15 at 8:00am

The most-est helpful is: Helpful Websites The most-est helpful is: http://hs.wasd.k12.pa.us/students/guidance www.pa.cx.bridges.com (user name 0047000 and password – wayne) www.collegeboard.org www.petersons.com www.fastweb.com www.fafsa.ed.gov https://colleges.niche.com *These can be found on the counseling website

LISTEN TO ANNOUNCEMENTS! Summer Programs Scholarships College Visits Deadlines Golden Opportunities

Important Dates OCT 7/8 Parent Conferences 9 SAT Registration deadline for Nov. 7th SAT 14 PSAT’s 21 Franklin County College Night (C-burg) NOV 18 ASVAB (Free): Pre-registration in Counseling Office for Juniors DEC ? PSAT results lesson aka “How to get the most out of all the free stuff you got” 6-15 Keystones JAN 13 Financial Aid Night, 6:30 PM @ WASHS MAY 2-12 AP Exams 16-27 Keystones 27 Last Day of School

Junior Questionnaire Please write in your full name What are your plans after HS? What do you need help with?

Still have questions??? Stop by my office – C-level Schedule an appointment Tell me what you need If I don’t know I will find out!