Who’s gonna help me navigate Senior year???? Mr. Wilson (A-E) Ms. Zwahl (F-Lo) Mr. Hinnenkamp (Lp-Rh) Mrs. McGahan (Ri-Z) Ms. Keese (Career and College Specialist)

What we are going to talk about… Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements Options after High School Options after High School Timeline Timeline Becoming a rock star! Becoming a rock star!

Graduation Requirements Subject Credits College (CADR*) Subject Credits College (CADR*) Fine Art 11 Fine Art 11 English44 English44 Personal Finance.5 Personal Finance.5 Health.5 Health.5 Physical Education1.5 Physical Education1.5 Math33 (at least) Math33 (at least) Career-Technical (CTE)1.5 Career-Technical (CTE)1.5 Science22-3 Science22-3 Social Studies Social Studies Electives4.5 Electives4.5 Foreign language2.0 (at least) Foreign language2.0 (at least) HSPE /HSBP HSPE /HSBP Total Credits22 Total Credits22 (*College Academic Distribution Requirement)

YOU MUST MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO WALK! NO EXCEPTIONS!

Options after high school: Community, Technical, Trade School (two year programs) Community, Technical, Trade School (two year programs) Four Year University Four Year University Career Career Military Military Apprenticeships Apprenticeships

IT PAYS TO LEARN

Military Service Army Army Navy Navy Air Force Air Force Coast Guard Coast Guard Marine Corps Marine Corps Benefits: Benefits: Training and experience Training and experience Pay and allowances Pay and allowances Money for college Money for college Free health care Free health care Retirement benefits Retirement benefits

Apprenticeships You learn by doing the work, and actually get paid at the same time. You learn by doing the work, and actually get paid at the same time. Not only do you earn a living wage, but you also get health care and other benefits. Not only do you earn a living wage, but you also get health care and other benefits. You must have a strong work ethic, be drug free, be in good shape, and have a GED or HS diploma. You must have a strong work ethic, be drug free, be in good shape, and have a GED or HS diploma.

Apprenticeships and Pay Carpenters--$20-$40/hr. Carpenters--$20-$40/hr. Electricians--$19-$55/hr. Electricians--$19-$55/hr. Painter--$12-$40/hr. Painter--$12-$40/hr. Shipbuilding--$19-$42/hr. Shipbuilding--$19-$42/hr. Sheet Metal--$23-$47/hr. Sheet Metal--$23-$47/hr. Drywall--$9-$40/hr. Drywall--$9-$40/hr. Truck Drivers--$10-$47/hr. Truck Drivers--$10-$47/hr. Divers--$33-$81/hr. Divers--$33-$81/hr.

Vocational/Technical College This is a great option for those who like to learn by doing. This is a great option for those who like to learn by doing. The emphasis is on hands-on learning in a specific skill area. The emphasis is on hands-on learning in a specific skill area. There are a wide variety of offerings. There are a wide variety of offerings. Some programs take two years or longer, others take one year or less. Some programs take two years or longer, others take one year or less.

Community Colleges There are many excellent community colleges in this area. There are many excellent community colleges in this area. All offer 2 year degrees that can be transferred to 4 year schools. All offer 2 year degrees that can be transferred to 4 year schools. Cost is much less than 4 year colleges. Cost is much less than 4 year colleges. Often have smaller class sizes, and more opportunities to get help. Often have smaller class sizes, and more opportunities to get help.

DIRECT TRANSFER AGREEMENT Allows students who complete their AA, AS or AAS degree to transfer to most bachelor’s degree programs in the state of Washington. Accepted by: Accepted by: University of Washington University of Washington WWU WWU Central Washington University Central Washington University Seattle University Seattle University Cornish College of the Arts Cornish College of the Arts The Evergreen State College The Evergreen State College Eastern Washington University Eastern Washington University Gonzaga University Gonzaga University Washington State University Washington State University Pacific Lutheran University Pacific Lutheran University Whitworth College Whitworth College Seattle Pacific University Seattle Pacific University Saint Martins University Saint Martins University

com com Community College, Trade School & Technical Must have diploma or GED to qualify for financial aid. Must have diploma or GED to qualify for financial aid. Usually are less expensive and often smaller class sizes. Usually are less expensive and often smaller class sizes. Offer many types of degrees designed to get you a job. Offer many types of degrees designed to get you a job. Additional information: Additional information: –It’s best to apply and register in spring of your Senior year to get the best course selection. –Most require a placement test to decide English and math placement for courses. –Check out the Careers Brochure in the counseling office for a list of schools and the degrees they offer.

Four year colleges and universities: In addition to the minimum core requirements we already reviewed you will need: SAT or ACT (SAT II for some schools) SAT or ACT (SAT II for some schools) Competitive GPA Competitive GPA Personal Statement/Essay or other writing piece Personal Statement/Essay or other writing piece Meet the deadlines Meet the deadlines Visit with college reps as they come to the career center Visit with college reps as they come to the career center Find good college websites that help you determine good fit Find good college websites that help you determine good fit

Western Undergraduate Exchange 15 Member States 15 Member States Student pays 150% of in- state tuition Student pays 150% of in- state tuition Over 11,500 students participating in 100 institutions Over 11,500 students participating in 100 institutions Check the website: Check the website: Some states in the WUE Idaho Idaho Colorado Colorado Oregon Oregon Montana Montana Hawaii Hawaii Arizona Arizona

Steps to determining a good fit! Size of SchoolSize of School LocationLocation Campus Life (college experience!)Campus Life (college experience!) Academic ProgramsAcademic Programs Graduation RateGraduation Rate AffordabilityAffordability AthleticsAthletics 1)Relax! There are nearly 4000 colleges in the United States alone. There is one that is right for you! 2)Check out college websites and research the personality of the school! 3)Visit your top choices! You wouldn’t buy a pair of jeans without trying them on! 4)Apply to enough schools to cover your bases. One or two reach schools, one or two “decent chance” schools and one or two “safety” schools. Consider local schools too.

College Application Process Getting Started: +Most applications are online +Common Application is available at +Start on your personal statement/essays now!!!! +Start talking to your recommenders +Know your deadlines!

College Admissions– What are they looking for? Rigor of coursework Rigor of coursework –Did you go beyond core minimums? Have you challenged yourself? –AP/ Honors/ Running Start? Grade Point Average Grade Point Average Activities Activities –What have you done? –Are you passionate about something? Test scores– how important are they? Test scores– how important are they? Essay or Personal Statement Essay or Personal Statement –What can you contribute to their campus? –Have you overcome a challenge or obstacle? Grade Trends Grade Trends

TIPS on GOOD COLLEGE APPS Letters of Recommendation and Counselor portion of applications Letters of Recommendation and Counselor portion of applications –Ask early… at least 3 weeks in advance –Be organized and thorough…Give Counselors all letters and forms at one time. Use a large envelope or file folder. –Be specific…tell Counselors due dates! –Letters of Recommendation are not needed for WA State Colleges! When writing your college essays: Answer the prompt Be your best self. EDIT EDIT EDIT. Make sure to have at least one adult read your essay!

Examples of average admitted GPA and test scores for WA PUBLIC Examples of average admitted GPA and test scores for WA PUBLIC SCHOOLGPASATACT CWU * 20 EASTERN EVERGREEN * UW SEATTLE ** WSU * WESTERN ** *Admitted 50% range CR and M **Admitted 50% range CR, W, and M

Did you know? CWU: Applicants with a 3.4 cumulative GPA or higher and who have satisfied the CADR requirements will be automatically admitted regardless of ACT or SAT score to Central Washington University in Ellensburg. EWU: Applicants with a 3.3 cumulative GPA or higher and a minimum SAT 1100 or ACT composite 24 who have satisfied the CADR requirements will be automatically admitted to Eastern Washington University in Cheney. WSU: Applicants with a 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher (or top 10%) and who have satisfied the CADR requirements will be automatically admitted regardless of ACT or SAT score to Washington State University in Pullman. CADR=College Academic Distribution Requirement

Don’t forget the return on your investment!!! College is WORTH it! Apply early to be considered for scholarships Apply early to be considered for scholarships Check out the Career Center for $$$$$. Check out the Career Center for $$$$$. Make sure to fill out the FAFSA or WASFA ( more later) Make sure to fill out the FAFSA or WASFA ( more later) Watch out for scholarship scams Watch out for scholarship scams Visit Visit

HOW MUCH WILL COLLEGE COST? SCHOOLTUITIONROOM/BOARD UW$11,839$11,310 WSU$11,966$11,356 SU$38,970$11,121 HARVARD$45,278$15,381 EDCC $4,041 (year) $9,492

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SAT and ACT School code: –SAT Register at November 7 – (deadline October 9) November 7 – (deadline October 9) December 5 – (deadline November 5) December 5 – (deadline November 5) January 23 – (deadline December 28) January 23 – (deadline December 28) –ACT Register at December 12 - (deadline November 6) December 12 - (deadline November 6) February 6 – (deadline January 8) February 6 – (deadline January 8) Both the ACT and SAT are widely accepted college admissions tests. SAT: three tests (reading, writing, math). Writing is NOT optional; penalty for wrong answers. ACT: four subject tests (English, math, reading, and science); writing is optional; no penalty points for wrong answers.

KEY DATES October 16– National College Fair in Seattle October 16– National College Fair in Seattle December 1-January 31: Priority College deadlines December 1-January 31: Priority College deadlines January 1, 2016 FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid January 1, 2016 FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid January 14 – Financial Aid Night (7PM at LHS) January 14 – Financial Aid Night (7PM at LHS) ***For dates of upcoming College Visits, check the Counseling Center bulletin board next to the Student Store.***

And now a word from Ms. Keese… Scholarships Scholarships Scholarships Career Center Website: Career Center Website: Career Center Website: Career Center Website: ese/index.php ese/index.php College Recruiter Visits / Other visitors College Recruiter Visits / Other visitors

Quiz questions! What are the two tests you can take for college admissions? What are the two tests you can take for college admissions? What are some things to consider when choosing a college? What are some things to consider when choosing a college? What are the important forms you must fill out for financial aid? What are the important forms you must fill out for financial aid? How long should you give teachers to write your letter of recommendations? How long should you give teachers to write your letter of recommendations?