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Blue Springs South Counseling Department
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Prior to graduation all students are expected to take one of the following tests: ◦ ASVAB-Career Exploration Program If you are not planning on going to college, this is the test for you! Military uses this test. So, if you do not want them to contact you, make sure to opt out. ◦ COMPASS-Entrance test for 2-year Colleges/Community College ◦ ACT-College Readiness Test for any 4-year College/University
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Have you met admission course requirements? 4-year public ◦ 4 English ◦ 3 Math ◦ 3 Social Studies ◦ 2 Science ◦ 3 Electives (2 Foreign Language) ◦ 1 Fine Art 4-year university (MU, UMKC, MO S&T, UMSL) ◦ 4 English ◦ 4 Math ◦ 3 Social Studies ◦ 3 Science ◦ 2 Foreign Language ◦ 1 Fine Art 2-year college ◦ Open admission ◦ A+ ◦ ACT??
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College Credit ◦ 3 credit hours=3 hours in class per week ◦ Many Bachelor Degrees require 120+ hours of college credit. Early Decision vs. Early Action ◦ Allows you to apply early (usually in Nov.) ◦ Receive admission decision well in advance of the usual spring notification date; normally by Dec. or Jan. ◦ Sometimes you have a better chance of acceptance than via regular admissions process. ◦ Early Decision – You agree to attend the college if it accepts you and offers an adequate financial aid package. Can apply to only 1 college for Early Decision, but can apply to others for regular admission If accepted by 1 st choice college, you must withdraw all other applications ◦ Early Action – similar to Early Decision, but non-binding Can choose to commit right away or wait until spring Can apply to other colleges as Early Action
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ACT vs. SAT ◦ Colleges/Universities typically take the highest composite score ◦ Take often ◦ Bright Flight-estimated amount-$1750/year for top 3% ACT ◦ Next test--October 24 ◦ Register by September 19 SAT ◦ Next test—October 11 ◦ Late Registration by September 12
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ACT Prep Day ◦ More info to come Instructional Coaches Prep ◦ One afternoon the week before the test English-Math-Science ACT Online Prep ◦ www.actstudent.org Outside Opportunities ◦ Watch the guidance newsletter On your own
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Public School vs. Private School Fill out applications ◦ Type EVERYTHING ◦ Make photocopies/print & save information Letters of recommendation ◦ Activity sheet/resume (in packet) ◦ 2 weeks notice Essays ◦ Some colleges will require an essay ◦ Use your English teachers Email ◦ Create a separate email to help with organization ◦ Think about using an appropriate name
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Common Application is used by almost 400 colleges – www.commonapp.org ◦ Application ◦ Secondary School Report ◦ Mid-year Report ◦ Final Report ◦ Teacher Evaluations (may be required by colleges) CSS Profile – form used by some colleges to award aid ◦ Used in addition to FAFSA ◦ Can file as early as October 1 of senior year ◦ Fee for 1 st college & additional reporting fees apply
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Sending high school transcripts ◦ (secretaries can help) ◦ First 3 are free ◦ $4 for each additional ◦ If 18 you can sign release forms, otherwise require parent signature Sending college transcripts ◦ You must contact the college directly ◦ Send to colleges you are applying to Sending ACT Scores ◦ Some colleges now require ACT scores to be sent directly from ACT (MU & NWMSU) AP Scores ◦ Must contact College Board to send Meet Deadlines
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College Planning Night ◦ September 24 ◦ 7:00 p.m. ◦ BSSHS-PAC College Fair ◦ October 7 ◦ 6:30-8:00 p.m. ◦ At BSHS ◦ www.GoToCollegeFairs.com www.GoToCollegeFairs.com to register Great websites ◦ www.cappex.comwww.fastweb.com www.cappex.comwww.fastweb.com ◦ www.mymajors.com www.studentscholarships.org www.mymajors.comwww.studentscholarships.org
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Guidance department announcements Twitter---@BSSCounselors College Visits ◦ 2 per year ◦ Signed note must be returned to attendance College Reps. visiting South TextCaster ◦ Go to www.jagnewsonline.com & click on the Jag Alert logo to sign up.www.jagnewsonline.com
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NCAA ◦ Large colleges & universities ◦ http://eligibilitycenter.org http://eligibilitycenter.org NAIA ◦ Small colleges & universities ◦ www.playNAIA.org www.playNAIA.org To play for either, you MUST ◦ register with clearinghouse ◦ Stay aware of requirement changes Intramurals ◦ Recreational sports organized on campus ◦ Talk to your Campus Recreation Center for more info.
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Based on GPA/Class Rank/ACT No separate application ◦ (with few exceptions) Apply by early deadline ◦ We say November 1 The majority of scholarship money comes from merit scholarships www.meritaid.com www.meritaid.com
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FAFSA ◦ www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fafsa.ed.gov ◦ Register for PIN # (parent & student) www.pin.ed.gov www.pin.ed.gov ◦ File taxes as soon as possible ◦ Complete by March 1 or as soon as possible Financial Aid ◦ Loans ◦ Grants ◦ Work Study EFC ◦ Expected Family Contribution SAR ◦ Student Aid Report
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Financial Aid Night ◦ January 28 ◦ @ South MO Department of Higher Education ◦ www.dhe.mo.gov www.dhe.mo.gov ◦ FAFSA Frenzy Talk to the Financial Aid Department at your college
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Department of Higher Education (DHE) ◦ www.dhe.mo.gov www.dhe.mo.gov ◦ 800-473-6757 Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) ◦ www.dese.mo.gov/divteachqual/scholarships/ www.dese.mo.gov/divteachqual/scholarships/
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Internet Scholarship Searches ◦ www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com ◦ www.cappex.com www.cappex.com ◦ www.studentscholarships.org www.studentscholarships.org ◦ www.scholarships.com www.scholarships.com ◦ Google scholarship applications ◦ Watch for scams National/State/Metro Scholarships ◦ Things to consider in your application ◦ Guidance Newsletter Pick up in counseling office www.bssd.net www.bssd.net Local Scholarships ◦ We will talk about this in December
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100 hours community service Receive cord at Awards Night to wear at Graduation Pick up form in counseling Can use A+ hours Turn in to your principal by May 1 to earn your cord for graduation OR turn in to your principal by April 22 if you want to be recognized at Awards Night
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Counselors encourage you to set up individual conferences by appointment on an as needed basis. We are here to assist you with your college plans.
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