1. Auburn High School Counseling Department

3.  What is the best way to obtain a letter of reference from a teacher, counselor or coach? Provide them with: ◦ A.Social Security Number ◦ B.Facebook Account ◦ C.Student Profile Sheet  When is the date that you are supposed to have at least one college application completed? ◦ A.September 1 st ◦ B.October 1 st ◦ C.November 1 st  Job shadowing is a way to help decide a career path. True or False  What is the primary means to obtain financial aid for college? ◦ A.SAT (Student Achievement Test) ◦ B.ACT (American College Test) ◦ C.FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

4.  Each senior should complete a profile sheet. The profile sheet will be used to assist with writing letters of recommendation  Students should ask an AHS staff member, coach, employer, etc. to write a letter of recommendation  Most colleges, scholarships and employers require letters of recommendation

5.  Visit schools ◦ Columbus Day is a popular day for “Open House” on college campuses ◦ Decide on which colleges to apply ◦ Create a list/spreadsheet of application deadlines and requirements (essays, transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) ◦ Work on college essays and ask teachers/parents/friends to review ◦ Complete and submit applications by NOVEMBER 1 ST (this is the priority deadline)

6.  Seniors have unlimited visits with college representatives presenting at AHS. However, make good use of your time  Sign up for college representative visits using this link ◦ https://goo.gl/forms/huOi1cfm0BCnupn52 https://goo.gl/forms/huOi1cfm0BCnupn52  Attendance is taken during the actual college visit  Go to the AHS Counselor webpage, AHS calendar or the green bulletin board located in the Main Hallway for the most updated list of visits

7.  Deadlines: Pay attention to the deadlines provided by each institution  Criteria: Admission requirements vary by each institution  Transcripts: Use Parchment to send your transcripts to institutions  Letters of Recommendation: Give the writer at least 2 weeks notice. Provide them with your completed Student Profile Sheet  Essay/Personal Statement: Make sure your writing leaves a positive impression on the college admissions team

8.  Use Parchment to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions  Use the Scholarship Transcript Request Form to have a transcript sent to an organization ◦ Forms are available in the CAPA/Gifted Auburn Office

9.  Talk to recruiters to learn about different programs/benefits  Research the advantages/disadvantages of serving  Learn about active military vs. reserves/National Guard  Take the ASVAB test!!!

10.  Military service is an education funding option  Starting your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): apply early (starting October 1 st ) at www.FAFSA.govwww.FAFSA.gov  An ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commission) representative is in the College and Career Readiness Conference Room every Tuesday during 3 rd – 6 th hours. Sign-in using https://goo.gl/forms/up27boZW8VHrSZT73 https://goo.gl/forms/up27boZW8VHrSZT73  Community Scholarships are listed on the Scholarship Board located in the Main Hallway and the AHS Counselor webpage  Post-secondary institutions provide scholarships to admitted students. Ask the Financial Aid Office for assistance

11.  Research your interests and career opportunities if you plan to move directly into a career  Identify additional training and education needed for the career you want  Job shadow/connect with people in your desired field  Develop your resume (volunteer/work experience, skills, references, etc.)

12.  Dates : We will be calling seniors down the week of September 19 th  Information: Each senior will meet with their counselor to discuss post high school plans and graduation status  Length: Will depend on how many questions you have for your counselor. Without questions, meetings typically last around 15 minutes

13.  National Hispanic College Fair : September 28, 2016 (Permission slips in the ET/HPS Academy Office) 9:30am – 10:30 am at Cliffbreakers  Chicago National College Fair : October 1, 2016 11am – 3pm at the McCormick Place  College Night : October 5, 2016 6pm – 8pm at Rock Valley College  Financial Aid Night : October 11, 2016 5:30pm – 8:00pm in the AHS Library  FAFSA and College Application Completion Night : October 12, 2016 6pm – 8pm at Rock Valley College Atrium

14.  Counselor webpage ◦ http://www3.rps205.com/Schools/HS/Auburn/Pages/Counsel ing.aspx http://www3.rps205.com/Schools/HS/Auburn/Pages/Counsel ing.aspx  Events/Workshops  Websites (list of websites)  Teachers/Coaches and other Important Adults in your life  Google forms ◦ https://goo.gl/forms/up27boZW8VHrSZT73 (ISAC Rep) https://goo.gl/forms/up27boZW8VHrSZT73 ◦ https://goo.gl/forms/huOi1cfm0BCnupn52 (College Visits) https://goo.gl/forms/huOi1cfm0BCnupn52

15.  BAMIT Academy ◦ Leshanda Ausler leshanda.ausler@rps205.comleshanda.ausler@rps205.com ◦ Indira Betts indira.betts@rps205.comindira.betts@rps205.com ◦ Tiffani Weatherly weathet@rps205.comweathet@rps205.com  CAPA Academy ◦ Tiffani Weatherly weathet@rps205.comweathet@rps205.com  EMITT Academy ◦ Leshanda Ausler leshanda.ausler@rps205.com

16.  Gifted Academy ◦ Dan Appino dan.appino@rps205.comdan.appino@rps205.com  Health Sciences Academy ◦ Indira Betts indira.betts@rps205.comindira.betts@rps205.com  Human Public Services Academy ◦ Scott Zimmerlee scott.zimmerlee@rps205.comscott.zimmerlee@rps205.com