1. Class of 2018 Mrs. Mungavin & Mrs. Dobry
How To Prep For College
Class of 2018
Mrs. Mungavin & Mrs. Dobry

2. What Happens Next? Have a Plan?
Workforce
Technical School Training and/ or Apprenticeship
Military – ASVAB (November)
Associate Degree (2 year)
Applied Studies: 2 year and work
Transfer: 2 year and continue at a 4 year college
Bachelor’s Degree (4 year)

3. SUMMER PLANS

4. Employment
Job Shadowing
Internships
Beach??
But most importantly, visit the schools that you are interested in attending next year.

5. College Search -all about the fit-
Things to consider:
Size
Very Small fewer than 1000 students
Small
Medium ,000
Large: More than 10,000
Majors/Minors
Distance from home
In state vs Out of State
Public vs Private

6. SENIOR YEAR

7. EVERY SCHOOL IS DIFFERENT – CHECK YOUR CHOSEN SCHOOLS’ WEBSITE NOW!
Applying to College
Types of Deadlines
Early Action – Non binding
Early Decision – Binding
Regular Decision
(usually notified Early April) Respond by May 1
Rolling Admission
DEADLINES, DEADLINES,DEADLINES
Early Action/Early Decision deadlines: Are typically October and November
Regular Decision: December/January
EVERY SCHOOL IS DIFFERENT –
CHECK YOUR CHOSEN SCHOOLS’ WEBSITE NOW!

8. Applying to College Common Application
Fill it out once and then use it for multiple schools
Each school has the option to add their own specific questions
State schools have you fill out extra section to determine residency
Use this Counselor address
School Application – on the college website
Do not use your phone. Use a PC or laptop

9. Items on the Application
Demographic Data
Activities and Sports: in and outside of school
Leadership
Coursework
Essay – If it is optional do it! Tailor Essay to each school
Short Answer Questions

10. Other Items Needed DEADLINES!!!
Recommendations Counselor/Teacher/Coach/Club Advisor –
Ask and allow 3 weeks
Give a brief resume of involvement and accomplishments
Provide a stamped /addressed envelope
If the school will person to request recommendation, make sure you tell the teacher – find teacher s on JHHS website or type name into your
High School Transcript – we can not submit electronically, except for the Common App
Pink form with $1 attached, parent signature if under 18
A profile sheet and secondary school report will be included
Allow 3 work weeks before Deadline (Remember we aren’t in the building during Thanksgiving or the semester break)
Common app request should come to Mrs. Mungavin in from common app – enter in the common app.

11. TESTING DATES

12. One More thing Needed! Standardized Test Scores
Test Scores: SAT and/or ACT
Sent directly from the testing agency to College – you must request it.
SAT: Collegeboard.org
ACT: ACT.org
SAT gives you four free score reports – request up to 9 days after test
Most schools super score (mix and match highest)
Subject test requirements are dependent on the school.

13. Registration Deadline Late fee required for Registration June 10th
SAT DATES
TEST
REGISTRATION
DUE without PENALTY
LATE REGISTRATION WITH EXTRA $28 FEE
(ON-LINE)
SCORES SENT TO COLLEGES BEGINNING ON THIS DATE
JUNE
06/03/17
05/09/17
05/24/17
07/11/17
AUGUST
08/26/17
07/28/17
08/25/17 //
OCTOBER
10/07/17
09/08/17
09/27/17
NOVEMBER
11/04/17
10/05/17
10/25/17
ACT*
Test Date
ACT
Registration Deadline
Late fee required for Registration
June 10th
May 5th
May 6-19
Sept 9th
August 4
August 5-18
October 28th
September 22
September 23- Oct 6
*ACT takes 3-8 weeks to process without writing and 5-8 weeks with writing

14. FINANCIAL AID

15. Financial Aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid
fafsa.ed.gov
Opens October 1
Pell Grant – Free Money
Government Backed Loans FAFSA with additional application
Institutional Aid –
Many schools have March 1 deadline
require FAFSA to be considered for institutional aid
Financial Aid Night
Bring the Family.

16. Scholarships Senior newsletter published weekly /biweekly
Mrs. Shiflet is your friend and can help you
Updated with the latest scholarships
DEADLINES!!
Check school and counseling web page
Local Scholarship Application will be due in January
Parents Work
Social Service Organizations
Web sites on handout-
Never pay for a scholarship search
Merit Scholarships and Honors programs have earlier deadlines - there is that word again!

17. VTAG (Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant)
Application for financial aid for private universities and colleges in VA ONLY
Students awarded $3,330 for Virginia Residency
For Freshman, it typically is put onto your award letter and then you may have to follow up with additional paperwork with the financial aid office.

18. DEADLINES!! We are here to help Pride time Leave a note
SUM UP
We are here to help
Pride time
Leave a note
Early dismissal – stop in.
us - webpage
Check your school !!
DEADLINES!!

19. Mrs. Mungavin
Mrs. Dobry

20. Questions????

21. Let’s go and have a good summer and get ready for Senior Year!!