1. You’re A Senior Where do you want to be this time next year?

2. Transcript: ‘Grad Track’ will become ‘Diploma Type’
Credits earned – how many do you need?
Test scores for ISTEP, SAT/ACT, ASVAB
Senior class schedule under ‘Work in progress’

3. I did not pass ISTEP - can I meet Pathways’ requirements?
#1: earn a diploma
#2: write essay about my employability skills
#3: one of the following - Honors diploma: SAT scores of 480 in R/W and 530 in Math; minimum ACT scores; ASVAB of 31; three dual credit classes (earn C or 3); 6 credits in a CTE course from THS, Hinds/Kokomo Career Centers

4. Post-Secondary Options
College (2 yr = Associates OR 4 yr = Bachelors)
Vocational school = trade school
Apprenticeship
Military
Workforce

5. Senior Profile
Must turn into Guidance Office – this information is used when colleges or employers contact us to verify your application
Details, details, details: community service, extra-curricular activities, awards, etc.
Parent section is VERY helpful

6. www.parchment.com Potential colleges require your transcript
Faster, trackable, less chance for loss
Send transcript for free until September 2020
Counselor pages (eSSR)
Set up profile is optional
Research colleges is optional

7. College App Tips Be organized – start early Have a plan B
Get a professional address
College GO! Week is Sept. 23 – 27
2 college visits per semester + Resource visits
BE AWARE OF DEADLINES
Before Fall Break

8. Go to the college’s website for application
College Applications
Go to the college’s website for application
Set up account and apply electronically
Request transcript through Parchment
Very unusual to apply via paper/mail

9. Common Application Go to CommonApp.org
Can apply to several universities in one application
EX: Butler, DePauw, Earlham, Goshen, Hanover, IU- Bloomington, Manchester, Purdue, St. Joseph’s, St. Mary’s of the Woods, St. Mary’s, Evansville, Indianapolis, Notre Dame, Valparaiso, Wabash
The application is extensive, need letters of recommendation, letter from school counselor, and transcript

10. Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Opens up October 1, 2019 – online
A MUST for colleges and scholarships
DEADLINE is April for federal aid – many schools begin awarding money before January
Parents use income from 2018 taxes
Parent AND student create individual accounts

11. Scholarships
Scholarship box in Guidance office. Begin checking weekly in January
Tipton County Foundation has online application
Listen to morning announcements
Fill out and follow directions
Give counselors plenty of time to complete our part

12. Helpful Websites www.LearnMoreIndiana.org
THS’ School Counseling website – check Scholarship Information and Financial Aid Information

13. SAT/ACT School code: 153-475 Send scores to colleges, NAIA, NCAA
Lilly Scholarship requires ACT or SAT
Fee waivers for Free & Reduced
Must upload or take a photo

14. SAT dates https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat
TEST DATE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
OCT 5, 2019
SEPT 6
NOV 2
OCT 3
DEC 7 (THS)
NOV 8
MAR 14, 2010
FEB 14
MAY 2 (THS)
APRIL 3
JUNE 6
MAY 8

15. REGISTRATION DEADLINE
ACT
TEST DATE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
OCT 26
SEPT 20
DEC 14
NOV 8
FEB 8
JAN 10
APRIL 4
MARCH 28
JUNE 13
MAY 8
JULY 18
JUNE 19

16. Skill Trades
Search engine for US trade schools
Listing of Ivy Tech programs by major
Ivy Tech Apprenticeships
Indiana Career Ready Apprenticeships
Career Training Base

17. Job/Workforce IN Dept of Workforce Dev https://www.in.gov/dwd/
Indiana Chamber opportunities
Next Level IN
Indiana Career Explorer – “Find A Job” and “My Job Search Tools”

18. Military Air Force 800-423-USAF Army 800-USA-ARMY
Coast Guard 877-NOW-USCG
Marines MARINES
National Guard 800-GO-GUARD
Navy USA-NAVY
Link to page on THS School Counseling website

19. Timeline ASAP – create account on Parchment
ASAP – turn in Senior Profile to guidance
Take or retake the SAT or ACT
Sept/Oct – college applications
October 1 – FAFSA opens
November 1 – priority date for IU/Purdue/others
December 1 – IUK deadline for maximum scholarships
Other scholarships are all year long
March 1 at 4pm – Tipton Co. Foundation Scholarships DUE
Feb 28 – April 15 – FAFSA due, check with college
Graduation Saturday, May 30 at 11:00 AM

20. Where do you want to be this time next year?
Success is Everywhere
Anyway you look at it, the information provided today can help make you a successful individual
However, YOU have to do your part too!
Pick up the phone, get on the computer, visit in person.
Its up to YOU to decide your future
Where do you want to be this time next year?