1. OLATHE SOUTH SENIOR INFORMATION
How to make the most of
your senior year

2. WHO ARE YOUR COUNSELORS?
Traci Johnston
A-F
Amy Brown
G-L
Jean Busey
AVID & M-Q
Amy Iwert
R-Z
Chad Hoffman
Freshman
WHO ARE YOUR COUNSELORS?

3. Finalize college/post-secondary plans
Visit campus/attend senior day
Talk to admission reps who come to OS
See Donna Peters in the guidance office
Attend Kansas City Metro College Expo September 18th at Ritz Charles (Overland Park) 6pm-8pm.
120 Schools in attendance
Includes military and tech schools
REGISTER ONLINE at OS Counseling Website

4. Check college web sites for valuable information
Information about campus visits & senior days
Admission requirements
Online applications and application deadlines
Scholarship information

5. ACT
Take your ACT ASAP (
October 28th
Registration deadline is September 22nd
Use your legal name to register
Be sure to bring your ticket and Photo ID
PrepWorks
Application available on the counseling website
$45
Olathe South ACT Test Prep Workshop
Registration ends September 28th
Online application available on the counseling website
$75 – My Payments Plus

6. Recommendations
If your Scholarship and/or College application asks for teacher or counselor recommendations, allow 3 weeks for those to be completed
Students will be asked to complete a Letter of Recommendation Questionnaire to request a recommendation.
Questionnaire available on counseling website & Career Cruising
Provide the person writing the recommendation a copy of your resume

7. Requesting official transcripts
Transcripts are now sent through career cruising.
Test scores are located on your transcript but colleges may want scores sent directly from College Board (SAT & AP) and ACT
College Now credits will be listed on your JCCC Transcript NOT High School Transcript
Transcripts are not sent on days when school is not in session. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY

8. Check your image
What does your address, Facebook, or twitter account say about you?
What is your public image?
Universities, fraternities, sororities, employers may be checking you out.

9. FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov) Free Application For Student Aide
Complete FAFSA online as early as October 1st.
Recommend EVERYONE complete FAFSA regardless of predicted need
FAFSA Completion Night on October 4th from 5:00-8:00 – Olathe South High School
Registration Required – visit Olathe South Website.

10. SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships can be based on merit or need
Grades and test scores
Athletics
Talent (music, debate, etc.)
Community service
Civic affiliation, family history
Parent/student employer
Person or organization offering the scholarship determines the criteria
Scholarships – Olathe South Website/District Website and Career Cruising.
Have you been offered a scholarship? Let us know of those accomplishments here: (on counseling website and Career Cruising)

11. HOW DO I GET A SHORTENED DAY?
Must qualify and apply before winter break
On track to graduate with no need for credit recovery
Pass all 1st semester classes
Have a valid reason for shortening day—work to earn money for college or in a potential career, military, college class
Applications will be available in student services after Thanksgiving

12. PLAN AHEAD Make sure you are aware of deadlines
Scholarships, Admissions, Transcripts, Recommendation Letters, FAFSA
Ask questions & get help – WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Please visit our counseling website - lots of updated information provided
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13. Questions?