1. All Things Are Possible…
Your 11th grade year!!!
Paul

2. Your School Counselors
Paul Brigman (Last names A-K)
Bethany Chamberlain (Last names L-Z)
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3. Today’s Agenda Looking Ahead High School Timeline Important Tests
Exploring Your Interests, Strengths, and Goals
Post High-School Pathways
Next Steps
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4. Possibilities Workforce 4 year College Technical School Military
Gap Year
Community College
Other…
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5. High School Timeline You Are Here PSAT SAT/ACT Keystones
College Visits
Summer 2017
Select Top Schools
Apply to Programs
Choose Program
Finish High School strong
Prepare for life after high school
Graduate
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6. PSAT
Saturday, October 7:45 am – Registration online through SCASD Community Ed
Prepares you for the SAT
PSAT-NMSQT Qualifies students for National Merit Scholarships
Semifinalists announced fall of Senior year – application process
Use results as a gauge for preparing for the SAT
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7. SAT/ACT Which test do I take? When/where are they offered?
Either or both. Most schools accept either.
When/where are they offered?
Monthly (most at State High)
deadlines
How many times should I take SAT/ACT?
It’s up to you. The average is 2 attempts.
How do I register?
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9. SAT/ACT How do I send results to schools/NCAA?
4 free score reports per test (within 9 days of test)
You will need the school code to enter at College Board
NCAA code is 9999
How much do the tests cost?
SAT- $43 ($54.50 with Essay)
ACT- $39.50 ($56.50 with Essay)
Fee Waivers are available (students eligible for free or reduced lunch)
Bethany

10. SAT Preparation Free Resources: www.KahnAcademy.org

11. SAT Preparation For Pay Resources: Kaplan 814-238-1423
PSU Know How
Huntingdon Learning Center

12. SAT Subject Tests
Some (competitive) schools require up to 3 SAT Subject tests
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Cost is $26 to register for one date - (up to 3 tests can be completed on a single test date.
Each test then costs $20 (Language tests with a listening component are $26).

13. ASVAB Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
Useful for all students – not just those pursuing military pathways.
Offered in December – announcement will be made.
Bethany

14. Career Cruising Interest Inventories Occupation Searches
Post-High School Education/Training Searches
Detailed Job Descriptions & Interviews
Scholarship Search Engines
Portfolio Management
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18. User ID & Password
User ID: SCAHS
Password: LIONS
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19. Pathways
College
Trade Schools
Military
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20. College – Where to Start?
Begin researching types of schools
Size
Location
Competitiveness
Extracurriculars
Majors
Cost
Culture/Environment
Start generating a list of possible schools
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22. College Visits
Visit a variety of schools (different sizes, locations, cultures, etc.) You may be surprised by what you discover!
Have questions ready to ask your guide.
Spend time exploring on your own.
Talk to students
See the dorms
Get a feel for the town
Take notes and compare your experiences at different schools.
Bethany

23. College Visits at State High
Dozens of Admissions Officers from far and wide come to State High every year to give presentations during the school day to current high school students. Attend as many of these presentations as you can!
Dates and times of visits can be found at:
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24. Financial Aid
All college-bound students should complete the FAFSA October of 2017 (at the same time you begin applying to colleges).
Other forms of financial aid and tuition packages will be offered through the colleges to which you apply.
Expensive and private schools tend to offer higher financial aid packages, thus making them more accessible than you might think.
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25. Scholarships
Many State High scholarships will be available to graduating seniors during your 12th grade year.
Colleges and Universities offer their own scholarships, which involves a separate application process. Be sure to ask questions to the colleges about their scholarship programs.
Begin researching local and national scholarships this year. It is work that will pay off.
Paul

26. Scholarships www.studentscholarships.org www.fastweb.com www.unigo.com
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27. Trade Schools Penn College South Hills (Business School) CPI WyoTech
South Hills (Business School)
CPI
WyoTech
Keystone Technical Institute
Bethany

28. Military U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Military Academy
U.S. Naval Academy
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
ROTC Programs
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29. Military Direct Enlistment Army Navy Marines Air Force
You must have a high school diploma or GED to join the U.S. Military.
Local offices in State College can advise you appropriately.
More information is available in the North Counseling office.
Bethany

30. Next Steps…
Talk with parents/guardians about possibilities beyond high school
Create an account on College Board
Begin researching post-high school opportunities that align with your interests and goals.
Register for appropriate tests (SAT, ACT, ASVAB)
Make an appointment with your School Counselor!!! 
Bethany