1. SENIOR INFORMATION MEETING
CLASS OF 2017

2. WELCOME!!!
#1 Get a Chrome Book #2 Go to: #3 Sign into your account: SCSMustangsLogin Password: SixDigitIDInitials (200250tj)

3. How will we use Family Connection?
As a senior, we will be using Naviance to: ~ Request and Send Transcripts ~ Submit Counselor Recommendation Forms/Letters ~ Teacher Recommendation Forms It can also be used for College and Career Planning…..

4. What’s next? 4- year University/College 2-year college
Technical School
Job
Military
While today, we focus on getting to a University or college, SHS Guidance can help no matter what your plans are.

5. What School is Right for me? Go to “Colleges” Tab – “SuperMatch”
Things to consider:
Majors
Location
Setting (Urban, Suburban, Rural)
Size
Other Opportunities
(Internships, Study Abroad, Sorority/Fraternity, Etc)
Don’t rule out Private Schools based on Cost
College Acceptance is not a prize to be won,
but rather a match to be found.

6. Still don’t have a major (or Career) in mind? Go to “About Me”
Under My Assessments
~ Take “StrengthsExplorer”
Go to “Careers”
Under What are my interest
~ Take “Career Interest Profiler”
~ Roadtrip Nation Interview Archive
~ Watch a “Road Trip”

7. How do I narrow down my choices?
College Reps visit SHS Guidance
Check Family Connections/Naviance
College Campus Visits
Attend College Open House:
Schedule visit on College’s website
~Obtain Planned Absence form from Attendance Office
- 3 planned absences are allowed & will be excused absences
- Return to Mrs. Cook in the Attendance Office
**October 19h- SENIOR VISITATION DAY

8. What will I need to apply to college?
Completed Application
Transcripts sent
ACT or SAT test scores
Some schools will take these scores from HS Transcript. Others will require the scores come directly from Testing Institution. (It is your job to know this. It is usually indicated on the first or last page on the online application
Possibly Letters of Recommendation

9. What is the Application Process?
Common App (
#1 Create login & Complete Online App
#2 Complete FERPA Waiver
#3 Log onto Naviance/Family Connections and Match the Accounts
#4 Request Transcripts through Family Connections on “Colleges I’m Applying to”
#5 Complete and Submit Transcript Request Form. $10 is due only once. Transcript form needs to be submitted each time.
#6 If needed, request Teacher Recs in person and on Family Connection
#7 Check on Test Scores
School Application (on the school’s website)
#1 Create login & Complete Online App
#2 Request Transcripts through Family Connections on “Colleges I’m Applying to”
#3 Complete and Submit Transcript Request Form. $10 is due only once. Transcript form needs to be submitted each time.
#4 If needed, request Teacher Recs in person and on Family Connection
#5 Check on Test Scores

10. What if I need letters of Recommendation?
Give the person a list of your activities
Check to see if you need a teacher from a specific subject
Ask someone that likes you
If an institution will be contacting a teacher via , inform the teacher (ahead of time, if possible).
If you do this with Naviance the will say it is from you.

11. What is the Application Process?
#1 Complete Application It is the student’s responsibility to know application due date .
Applications may be on School website or Apply via CommonApp Website -
Obtain Transcript Request Form from the Guidance Office or on the Guidance Website and request it also on Naviance
3. Complete Request and Submit to Mrs. Slany in the Guidance office with $10 flat fee for all transcripts.

12. How do I find out about Scholarships?
Check Scholarship on NAVIANCE
on Twitter
Check
Set up Profile on
Complete Local Scholarship Application in Jan/Feb
**Never pay money for a scholarship service or to file the FAFSA**

13. What is the FAFSA? Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Student and Parent must obtain their own FSA ID
(this can be done now at
Student and Parent must have different addresses
Actual application cannot be started until October 1, 2016
Colleges use information from the FAFSA to determine eligibility for grants and specific student loans
Some colleges will not award scholarship or merit aid if a family hasn’t complete the FAFSA
Senior Financial Aid Night: September 27 at 7p.m.
FAFSAhelpOH new name for College Goal Sunday
Dates and resources will be given closer to October 1st

14. Important Information
FINANCIAL AID MEETING September 27 , 7 P.M. High School Auditorium on Twitter…. Students add to accounts now please)
SENIOR PARENT COLLEGE PLANNING MEETING October 4, 6:30 P.M. High Auditorium
Request transcripts by December 8th to ensure they will be sent before Winter Break
If you are planning to play Division I or Division II Sports, see your counselor to discuss the NCAA ELIGIBILITY. Also, register with the NCAA Eligibility Center eligibilitycenter.org
OCT. 19th College Visit, Career Shadow or ASVAB (see Mrs. Hussong for ASVAB)
Make sure you fill out the College Visitation Form and return it to
your second period teacher on October 20.

15. Full College Planning Guide
Helpful Websites
College/Career Search
Scholarship/Financial Aid
bigfuture.org
Fastweb.com
collegeboard.org
Twitter.com/MustangMonies
ohiomeansjobs.org
Fafsa.ed.gov
Scholarships.com
Collegesavings.org
Don’t forget: Most of these websites can be found on your family connection homepage under links.
Full College Planning Guide
This Power Point

16. Senior Conference Credits GPA Rank in Class Post High School Plans
During the Senior Conference your Counselor will review:
Credits
GPA
Rank in Class
Post High School Plans
Any Questions you have
Mr. Young, Mrs. Sislowski, Mrs. Williams, and Ms, Hussong and Mrs. Brzuski will call you down.
For Ms. Davidson schedule at

17. TIME LINE
September
Register for the ACT/SAT if not already taken, or wish to retake
Narrow college choices to 3-5 colleges
Begin completing college applications
Plan campus visits/overnights and meet with college reps when they visit SHS
October
Complete the FAFSA (Federal Application for Student Aid)
Senior Interviews – Meet with counselor to discuss college and career plans
Submit completed applications be sure to double check specific requirements and deadlines
Request teacher recommendations, if necessary
November
Make sure colleges have your test scores-some want them directly from testing agencies.
Send colleges your transcripts
December
Turn in all applications by December 8 to guarantee delivery prior to winter break
Check date college applications are due

18. TIME LINE CONTINUED
January
Ask counselors to send semester transcripts to colleges if needed
February-April
Complete scholarship applications.
Local scholarships will be on our web page
Acceptances/rejections received
May
Finalize contract with the college you will attend.
Most colleges have May 1st as their deadlines
Take Senior Survey on the guidance website, tell us what college you want your final transcript sent to

19. Who is My Counselor? A-Co : Mrs. Sislowski Cr-Ha: Ms. Hussong
He-Lo: Mr. Young
Lu-Pe: Mrs. Davidson
Pf-Sr: Mrs. Brzuski
St-Z: Mrs. Williams

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