2. Graduation Requirements 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math (3 classes) 3 credits of Science 4 credits of Social Studies 1 credits of Physical Education 0.5 credit of Health 1 credit of 21 st Century Skills/Applications 7.5 credits of electives Graduation Project 25 Total Credits

3. Next Year’s Schedule…….  MAKE SURE ALL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET!  All Seniors must take British Literature and Civics/Government.  Consider electives carefully!  Math is a must!  Subject relates to career interest  Subject will be helpful at the college level  Dual Enrollment/AP courses

4. TESTING SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) 3/9, 5/4, and 6/1 SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Keystone Exams

5. Planning for the future……  Job Market  Career Assessment Test Career Assessment Test  Researching requirements of the trade  Certification?  Apprenticeships?  Taking necessary classes (High School and beyond)  Resume building  Experience  Interviewing  Job Shadowing  Part-time employment

6. Planning…….  Post Secondary  Take the SATTake the SAT  Develop a wish list  Identify schools based on list  www.collegeboard.org  Visit schools in the spring/summer  Narrow Choices  Apply as early as possible in the senior year!

7. The Visit  Scheduling A Visit  Open House Open House  Individual Tours  First-impression  Questions to Ask  Places to see  Follow-up “Thank You”

8. The Application Process  Online applications vs. Paper Applications  Deadlines  Rolling Admissions/Early Decision/Regular Admission  The ESSAY  Resume/Activities List  Letters of Recommendation

9. Financial Aid…..  Where does the money come from?  The Government  FAFSA FAFSA  PHEAA  The Institution  Scholarships  High School  National and Local Scholarships National and Local Scholarships  Senior Awards Senior Awards  Scholarship searches Scholarship searches  PARENT/GUARDIAN!!!  Watch out for scams!

10. SAT registration: www.collegeboard.orgwww.collegeboard.org School information: www.berwicksd.orgwww.berwicksd.org Career and College Planning: www.educationplanner.org www.collegeboard.org Financial Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fastweb.com www.finaid.com