Post-High School Preparation Mr. Crouse (A-G) Mr. Gillogly (H-N) Mrs. Nimmo (O-Z)

Pre-Test goo.gl/cNFcZD Please take out your device and complete this short survey

Test Score needed for Post-graduate Opportunities Expected to take at least one standardized test ACT SAT ACCUPLACER ASVAB Statewide ACT –April 3 Test will not include the writing

ACT Tutoring Tuesdays-Math: Mr. Richner-Rm 209 Fridays-Science: Mr. Richner-Rm 209 You must sign up with Mr. Richner or in the Counseling office Besides teaching content, teaches you test taking strategies, tips, tricks, etc. Some of your classes will do some ACT preparations

ACT Required for 4-year college or university Can take up to 12 times Colleges accept best score Some colleges require test scores be sent from ACT Send to 4 colleges free More than 4 with additional fee Fee Waiver if you qualify for free/reduced lunch—see your counselor for this

ACT Test Dates 2017-2018 Test Dates (National) Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) September 9, 2017 August 4, 2017 August 5-18, 2017 October 28, 2017 September 22, 2017 September 23-October 6, 2017 December 9, 2017 November 3, 2017 November 4-17, 2017 February 10, 2018* January 12, 2018 January 13-19, 2018 April 14, 2018 March 9, 2018 March 10-23, 2018 June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018 May 5-18, 2018 July 14, 2018* June 15, 2018 June 16-22, 2018

College/Military/Employer Visits 4 college visits per year Excused absence by prearranging with Mrs. Woods—see page 65 of your planner Call university to set up a visit Tour Go prepared with questions about major areas and the college in general If not going to college, you can use these days to job shadow

College/Military/Employer Visits If entering military visit with recruiters Take the ASVAB Not just for those interested in Military Contains interest inventories Can help decide on career field and education options Testing November 2nd at WHS There will be a sign-up sheet in the counseling office prior to the test date.

Scholarships NEVER PAY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH Lots of places to search for free Colleges MO Dept. Higher Education Check the counseling website for scholarship information Follow counseling office Twitter @WHScounsel Facebook—Warrensburg High School Counseling Apply for as many as you can Don’t wait until the last minute to apply

PSAT/NMSQT Juniors can take to seek qualification for National Merit Scholars program Oct. 11 $16 Sign up in the counseling office if interested

College Fair September 28 from 1:00-2:30 (White day) 60 representatives will be in attendance Parents are welcome to attend Must have a pass to attend Get from Counseling office before the day of Must Preregister www.StriveFair.com to get barcode

National College Fair Held at Bartle Hall Must Preregister online October 24 8:30-11:30 or 6-8:00pm Must Preregister online You must get approval from Mrs. Woods www.nacacfairs.org/ncfstudentregistration

NCAA/NAIA Eligibility If wanting to play college sports there are certain classes you must take Must register ($80) but fee waivers are available if you qualified for ACT fee waiver Check with your counselors regarding classes

Innovation Track (ITRK) Program offered through UCM to take college classes for college and high school credit Sara Karnowski is the UCM contact person Cell:  660-441-4731 Office:  660-543-8351 email:  karnowski@ucmo.edu Deadline to enroll for spring is November 20th

Tips for your Junior Year Meet with a college counselor Keep taking challenging courses Keep your grades up Make a list of questions before your college visits Talk with college students when you visit schools Learn about possible scholarships Try to be academically prepared for the ACT by spring

CLEP College Level Examination Program Fee $100 Take test to receive college credit Contact UCM Testing Services

College Applications (Seniors) Electronic Applications on college websites Watch deadlines Recommend before Nov. 1st Fee waiver can be obtained for application fee for those qualifying for free/reduced lunch Contact your counselor regarding fee waivers Journey to College Week October 16-19

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) Fill out to qualify for Grants, Loans, Work Study Some scholarships require a completed FASFA (A+ requires) Form will be available October 1st

Senior Interviews Meet with counselor during Sept. or Oct. Discuss post-high school plans Time for you to ask questions

Senior Awards Night You are responsible for reporting awards/scholarships to Mrs. King May 18, at 6:30 p.m.

Important Dates College Fair—Sept. 28; 1:00-2:30 PSAT—Oct. 11 ASVAB—Nov. 2 College Information Night—March 28; 6:30pm Statewide ACT—April 3rd

Important Dates (Seniors) Financial Information night—Oct. 4 Journey to College Week—Oct. 16-19 ASVAB—Nov. 2 FAFSA—Completion priority deadline Feb. 1, 2018 Senior Awards Night—May 18 WHS Commencement—May 19