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John Marshall Counseling & Student Support Website  Counselor s/phone numbers  College Testing (ACT, SAT I/II)  College Application Procedures  Requesting a Transcript  Important Dates  Updated Forms and/or Procedures  Scholarships  STRIVE  PSEO  School Profile  Mental Wellness Links

5 Options after high school  Work  Military  Technical programs  College

ACT Test Dates $56.50 (Writing) $39.50 (No Writing) Test DateRegistration DeadlineLate Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) September 12, 2015August 7, 2015August 21, 2015 October 24, 2015September 18, 2015October 2, 2015 December 12, 2015November 6, 2015November 20, 2015 February 6, 2016January 8, 2016January 15, 2016 April 9, 2016March 4, 2016March 18, 2016 June 11, 2016May 6, 2016May 20, 2016

SAT I/II Test Dates $54.50 (SAT I), $26.00 (SAT II) $43.00 (No Writing Option on Redesigned SAT I March 2016 – June 2016) Test DateRegistration DeadlineLate Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) October 3, 2015September 3, 2015September 22, 2015 November 7, 2015October 9, 2015October 27, 2015 December 5, 2015November 5, 2015November 23, 2015 January 23, 2016December 28, 2015January 12, 2016 March 5, 2016 – No SAT II (Redesigned SAT) February 5, 2016February 23, 2016 May 7, 2016 (Redesigned SAT) April 8, 2016April 26, 2016 June 4, 2016 (Redesigned SAT) May 5, 2016May 25, 2016

Fee Waivers Complete a fee waiver request form – Located in Guidance Office Request will be confirmed with Student Nutrition Services See Ms. Sorensen for the voucher – ACT’s – 2 only per student – SAT’s – 4 per student – Transcripts – 4 only College applications – Limited – – See your counselor

9 Take responsibility for your future

NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, MN Wednesday, October 21, :00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22, :00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Due to budget cuts, JM is not sponsoring trip You must register on-line prior to attending Get absence pre–excused More information on JM Counseling website

11  Prepare a college comparison checklist  Weigh advantages and disadvantages  Contact the office of admission  Schedule appointments for your campus visits Plan your visit

12 Meet with an admission counselor Verify admission requirements Determine actual college costs Ask about financial aid opportunities Take a campus tour Investigate your academic program(s) Attend a class Talk with students and faculty Checklist for a campus visit

13 Apply for admission and meet all deadlines  Narrow your choices  Review college admission test requirements (including the optional Writing Test)  Know application fees and deadlines  Submit application materials (paper/electronic) –Application for admission –High school transcript –Recommendations –Admission test results  Know scholarship requirements

COMMON APPLICATION Check with college to see if Common Application is appropriate – Appropriate for private schools that require an essay, recommendations, and mid- year reports Saves money and time for student– one application and one transcript for multiple schools Set up appointment with counselor for interview

L ETTERS OF R ECOMMENDATION Plan Ahead – Determine if college/scholarship requires one Consider asking people who know you in various capacities Provide writer  3 week window for writer to write letter  If counselor is writing a recommendation, make appointment for interview 3 weeks prior to deadline  Provide activities checklist (resume) to the writer  Provide writer pertinent information about college/scholarship  Be respectful of writers timeline Follow-up with a thank you to individual who wrote recommendation(s)

Common Application Requires 45 minute interview with Counselor

YES! Make a 45 minute appointment  With Counselor when using Common Application  When Counselor needs to write a Recommendation  Allow 3 week turn around time

STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER Bethany Wood – Secretary – All college application supplements and scholarship applications need to be turned into Bethany Wood – She will route to appropriate counselor – Arranges college rep visits – Scholarship information and applications – Appointments for Jamie Johnson, RCTC Transition Counselor

School Reports AND Scholarship Applications Give to secretary in STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER with a pre-addressed envelope and correct postage Make an appointment to see your counselor if you need your counselor to write a recommendation Counselor will complete school portion Allow three weeks turnaround time

Jamie Johnson RCTC Transition Counselor Answer questions and support students planning to attend RCTC and other post secondary schools Encourage and support students in the application and financial aid process Help with the FAFSA form

RCTC Placement Test ACCUPLACER March 15, 2016 – at JM For seniors going to RCTC Fall of 2015

RCTC Placement Test ACT vs. Accuplacer An ACT score of 21 or higher, in Reading, will place you in college level Reading/English An ACT score of 21 or higher, in Math, will place you in college level Math

25 College success factors Test scores and high school grades are important. However, they measure ONLY PART of your POTENTIAL.

26  Study habits  Motivation  Course selection  Placement  Interests  Commitment Additional success factors Keep in mind... Making sound decisions will lead to satisfying and successful experiences.

PLAN AHEAD All paper work and requests made to any teacher, guidance secretary, or counselor, ALLOW 3 WEEKS turn around time to process

Senior Meetings All seniors will meet with their counselor within the next month via small groups Meeting schedule will be posted outside the Counseling Office Students will receive additional information, complete a credit check, 2 nd semester requests, etc.

WAYS TO EARN COLLEGE CREDIT WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL A.P. EXAMS – May 2 – 13, 2016 – Register in March – Cost varies with number of tests taken – Fee waivers available for eligible student

QUIZ 1.Where do you find college applications and how do you submit your application?

ONLINE

2.How do you get your transcripts send to a college ?

 Online only via Parchment  Link found on JM Counseling page  Cost is $5.03 per transcript  Fee waivers available

3.Where do you go to turn in an application, or form, that needs to be signed by a counselor?

4.If you are asking a counselor, or a teacher, to write a statement or write a recommendation, what do you need to do?

Make a 45 Minute appointment with your Counselor Provide a completed activities sheet Or resume for the person you are asking Allow 3 weeks turn around time Plan Ahead – for best results

5.How can I find out when my Senior Meeting with my Counselor will be held?

Will be posted outside the Guidance Office Report promptly Very Important Meeting to make sure you have the correct classes to graduate, to provide information on College Admissions, Financial Aid, Scholarships, and answer individual questions

6.How do you get a free unofficial transcript?

PLAN AHEAD All paper work and requests made to any teacher, guidance secretary, or counselor, ALLOW 3 WEEKS turn around time to process

JUNE 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.