+ Planning for Your Future College life beyond Rainier Schools

+ Senior Project 50 Hours of Community Service (1 st 25-Jan 28/2 nd 25-May 2) 4 Hour Job Shadow (May 2) Presentation (May 24)

+ Options Military Work Force College

+ Military Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard Speak with a recruiter

+ College Options Abound Community College (AA or transfer) Public University (BS, BA) Private College (BS, BA) Religious College (check for accreditation) Trade School (check for accreditation)

+ Important Dates to Remember See Handout

+ Paying for School – FAFSA pt. 1 FAFSA forms On-line application Subsidized, unsubsidized loans Grants Scholarships Work Study Can begin January 1 First come, first served

+ Paying for School – FAFSA pt. 2 FAFSA Night January 7 from 6:30- 7:30 Location: Computer Lab What to bring SSN for student and parent(s) Federal ID numbers Tax information for 2014 (1040, 1040A, 1040EZ) Records of untaxed income

+ Paying for School – Scholarships pt. 3 Scholarships Free Money! Local Scholarships begin after Winter Break Most local are due May 1 st Most university are due February 1 st

+ Paying for School – Scholarships pt. 4 Check out: Oregon Career Information Systems Website Careful if they ask you to pay for consideration…

+ Application Deadlines Check with each college’s admissions department. Rolling Admissions (still watch scholarship deadlines) Then Double Check.

+ College Visits Importance of visits Admissions office Campus Tours Answer Questions Scholarship/FA info March 17- Oregon College Fair

+ Putting Your Best Foot Forward Application Essay Activities Resume Letters of Recommendation Who Needs Them Who Writes Them How and When to Ask Thank You Follow Up

+ Tests to Get Me There SAT Most commonly accepted pre-college assessment on the west coast Math, Critical Reading, Writing Sections 2400 points possible In March, College Board is redesigning SAT. Changes include optional essay and 1600 points possible ACT Most commonly accepted pre-college assessment for BYU and in the east Math, Social Science, Science and English (and optional Writing) Sections

+ SAT Deadlines U.S. Registration Deadlines$54.50/ $43 without essay Test DatesRegular Registration November 7October 9 (Late Oct 27) December 5November 5 January 23December 28 March 5February 5 May 7April 8 June 4May 5

+ ACT Deadlines U.S. Registration Deadlines$39.50/$56.50 with writing Test DatesRegular Registration December 12November 6 February 6January 8 April 9March 4 June 11May 6

+ Waivers * WUE * SAT and College Application Waivers If you qualify for free or reduced lunches, you are likely to qualify for SAT or college application waivers

+ Majors and Minors It’s ok not to know.

+ Rainier Commitment A fifth year opportunity Deadline: May 10