1. West Valley High School Counselors Dawn Hester Seniors Cory Kingsbury Juniors Heather Clark Sophomores Shelly O’Neill College Career Senior Parent Night

2. Important dates Housekeeping Types of colleges Senior To Do list Scholarship tips FAFSA Overview

3. Cap and Gown  Friday, November 7, 2014  Jostens will be available at lunch for orders OR  www.jostens.com www.jostens.com Senior Pictures  Due November 14 th, 2014

4. SAT Test DateRegistration Deadline(Late Fee Required) December 6, 2014November 6, 2014 November 7–24, 2014 January 24, 2015December 29, 2014 December 30– January 13, 2015 SAT: Upcoming Dates: http://sat.collegeboard.org/home West Valley High School Code: 481625

5. ACT Test DateRegistration Deadline(Late Fee Required) December 13, 2014November 7, 2014 November 8–21, 2014 February 7, 2015*January 9, 2015January 10–16, 2015 ACT Upcoming Dates: http://www.actstudent.org/ West Valley High School Code: 481625

6. Transcripts Can request 3 at a time Fill out a form in the Counseling office Allow 48 hours Pick up in the counseling office Mail them yourself

7. Letters of Recommendation Choose people who know you best 2 weeks notice Include Student Activity Resume or letter of recommendation sheet and self addressed stamped envelope Recommendation is emailed automatically on common application

8. STATE TEST: Class of 2015 HSPE : Reading Writing Next test dates March 17, 18, 19 Math EOC: Algebra or Geometry Science EOC: Biology Next test dates January 20, 21, 22

9. Types of Colleges Four Year (public and private) Community College Technical School

10. Public vs. Private PublicPrivate More likely to accept students from their own state. Larger class size (not true for all schools) Multiple campuses to fit student needs Reduced cost of attendance Cater to students from all around the country. Class size much smaller which contributes to students graduating on time Tuition higher More money available in financial aid packages

11. TECHNICAL SCHOOL There are a lot of career options! CheckOutACollege.com connect to the Washington’s State community or technical college that is right for you. Financial aid Degree options Hot jobs and More

12. Community College Can be just as rigorous as 4 year counterparts Save money on the first 2 years Undecided are provided with a good support system to help motivate Small classes, available professors Open admission, but apply early to assure good registration time and financial aid

13. Apply Early This is the theme heard every where. It does not matter what type of secondary school you are planning to attend. Space is limited: More than ever applications, only so many spots. Students who wait until deadlines may not be accepted. Early Action – Non Binding – do not have to commit Early Decision – Binding – student must attend!

14. To do: Check graduation requirements Check 2 nd Semester classes Check college websites Class of 2015 information on WV High School website File the FAFSA (after Jan 1 st ) Attend the Financial Aid Workshop (FAFSA) in January (date and time to be announced)

15. More to do: Try to file your taxes early this year Continue filling out scholarship applications (very few people do this in the spring) Compare Financial Aid Award letters By May 1 st Universal Candidate Reply Date Make final decision and send the first check Sign up for housing A.S.A.P.

16. West Valley HS College/Career Guide **see attachment

17. Scholarship Profile **see attachment

18. Scholarship Bulletin http://www.hs.wvsd208.org/pages/West_Valley_HS/Groups/Counseling

19. West Valley Dollars for Scholars http://westvalley- yakima.dollarsforscholars.org/index.php?section=chapterWebsite&action=main&fwID=265 Affiliate of Scholarship America Provides Local Scholarships Online scholarship application One profile – lots of scholarships START PROFILE NOW!

20. FAFSA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c- 23SMf5DyQ&list=PL23B9A23CD8DD82DD&feature=player_detailpage Apply for PIN Gather the following: Social Security or Alien Registration Number Your most recent tax returns Bank statements and records of investments Record of untaxed income Your PIN Complete beginning of January Come fill it out at WVHS computer lab with help of Heritage University’s admissions team Watch email for date and time!

21. FAFSA ** see attachment

22. https://fafsa.ed.gov/https://fafsa.ed.gov/ - Apply for a PIN

23. Websites www.collegeboard.com www.ncaa.org www.fastweb.com www.finaid.org www.projectopportunity.net www.thewashboard.org www.scholarshipamerica.org www.CommonApp.org www.knowhow2go.org www.firstinthefamily.org

24. Questions?