You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers!! The top 10 most commonly asked questions by Seniors and parents of high school Seniors

#1. What are the graduation requirements for Delta High School? English Math Science Social Studies Electives 4 credits (years) of English 3 credits (years) of Math **4 years if college bound** 11 credits of Electives ** 1 credit of PE elective required** 3 credits (years) of Social Studies 3 credits (years) of Science **4 years if college bound**

1. Research potential majors and colleges 4. Request required documents. 5. Pay application fee or apply for fee waiver 6. Wait!!! 2. Narrow choices down to top 5 schools 3. Complete college applications online! #2. How do I apply to college?

Know Yourself Interests, abilities Consider goals/wishes/dreams Free Interest/Career Inventories Research Required course work for majors Internet searches Matching Game Look at strengths, interests, lifestyles and careers that play into those areas Get Active Job shadow/internships Interview people in the field #3. What do I major in? How do I choose?

Go to create an account and registerwww.actstudent.org Step 1 DHS School Code: Enter College Codes you want your scores mailed directly to Step 2 Select a test date—October and December DHS Upload your photo Step 3 #4 Can I retake the ACT? How do I register?

Practice, Practice, PRACTICE!!! Visit test prep sites: collegeincolora do.org Set a goal! Focus on areas of struggle: math equations, important facts, etc.

#6. How do I get loans, grants, and scholarships for college? January February/M arch April/MayMay-JulyJanuary February/M arch April/MayMay-July Phase 2 Parents and student go to complete FAFSA AND create PIN number Phase 1 Parents and student must file 2014 taxes Phase 3 Students receive financial aid award package from schools and accept/decline awards Phase 4 Other financial aid awards are distributed by individual schools or donors

#7. How else can I pay for college? First Generation Scholarships: separate application Competitive/merit based scholarships: Boettcher, Daniels Fund, Elks Scholarship College/University Scholarships: Universal Application Nationwide Scholarships: Wendy’s Heismann, Coca-Cola, Fastweb, Zinch Local Scholarships: available starting in late February/early March

Courses taken Volunteer/Community Service Character Leadership Academics #8. So what makes me competitive for scholarships?

#9. And what is this FAFSA thing that I’m supposed to do? FAFSA—Free Application for Federal Student Aid Based on parent’s/student’s taxes IT’S FREE!!!! Watch out for scam sites that charge Priority deadline is March 1 st of every year Completed each year student/students are in college Determines all loans/grants/work study money – Some scholarships require FAFSA information

#10. What if I need more HELP?!?! 1.Call the Counseling Office. We will help 2.College Admissions Offices and Financial Aid Offices are also very helpful. 3.Go to dhs.deltaschools.com and click on the “Counseling” tab for updated information and scholarship applications. 4.See the list of resources for more information!!

Dhs.deltaschools.com college research, interest/career inventories, scholarships FAFSA Studentaid.ed.gov—Information RE: loans Registering for/ordering ACT Eligibilitycenter.org –for students interested in playing collegiate sports