1. A-G Scott Martinsmartin@nkschools.org H-OJane Naporajnapora@nkschool.org P-ZKaren Fickkfick@nkschools.org PAL Counselor Janis Nixonjnixon@nkschools.org

2.  Graduation Requirements  4 Year College “Need to Know”  How to distinguish your application  2 Year College “Need to Know”  College & Career Research  Scholarships/Financial Aid  ROTC/Military Academies  Q & A Time Agenda

3. Staying Informed  Counseling webpage  Viking Voyage – monthly newsletter  Skyward (monitor your student’s grades, attendance, etc.)  NKHS High School Main Website  Senior or Junior Calendar Located on our website

4. Important dates October 15 th - PSAT October 18 th – College Fair at Olympic College-Bremerton (5:30-7:30) October 28 th – ASVAB at NKHS November 4 th and 5 th – National College Fair – Seattle December 1 st – Deadline for U of WA (changed from last year) December 7 th - Financial Aid Night January 26 th – ROTC/Academy Information Night (6:30PM Central Kitsap High School ) February 15 th – High School & Beyond Night (7pm to 8:30pm) May 30 th - Awards Night

5. Graduation Requirements Seniors Earn 22 credits in specific subjects Complete a Culminating Senior Project Senior Seminars during tutorial Pass State tests or State-approved alternatives Reading and Writing: Pass the reading and writing high school WASL/HSPE Math: Pass the math high school WASL/HSPE/EOC or score 19 or higher on the math ACT, 470 or higher on the math SAT, or 3 or higher on the AP calculus or AP statistics exam or earn two credits of math after the 10 th grade.

6. Graduation Requirements Juniors Earn 22 credits in specific subjects Complete a Culminating Senior Project Senior Seminars during tutorial Pass State tests or State-approved alternatives Reading and Writing: Pass the reading and writing high school WASL/HSPE Math: Pass at least one End of Course Exam (EOC) in Algebra or Geometry

7. Post High School Options  Full-time employment  Trade/vocational school  Military ASVAB- Oct. 28th  Community College Vocational program or 2 year degree Transfer to University  College or University Private vs. Public  Other

8. Post High School Planning  Family Connection/Naviance  Career and College Research  http://connection.naviance.com/nkhs  Password: Student ID #  www.checkoutacollege.com www.checkoutacollege.com  Community and technical college search and information

9. Selecting a School L OCATION, MAJORS, COST, ADMISSION RATES, SIZE, STUDENT LIFE … YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOUR STUDENT. A student’s College List should include a broad range of colleges “S AFETY ” S CHOOLS – student well exceeds admission requirements “M ATCH ” S CHOOLS – student matches or exceeds admissions requirements “R EACH ” S CHOOLS – admission requirements are very competitive, regardless of whether the student has exceeded admission requirements (historically very low admissions rates) Application fees range anywhere from $45-$90. Applying to a large number of schools can be expensive and counterproductive.

14. 4 year College Admission Requirements  Washington public 4-year colleges require the following: English – 4 years Social Science – 3 years Math – 3 years including algebra I, geometry, and algebra II World Language – 2 years of the same language Lab Science – 2 years (biology, chemistry, or physics) Fine, Visual, or Performing Arts -.5 of a year Academic elective -.5 of a year Standardized testing to include SAT or ACT (with writing) REVIEW THE WEBSITES FOR THE COLLEGES TO WHICH YOU INTEND TO APPLY BEFORE YOU APPLY!

15. 4 Year College “Need to Know”  Admissions Requirements – refer to college website for specific details  PSAT Date: October 15 th, 7:45am to 11:00am  Recommended for all college-bound juniors  SAT www.collegeboard.com  ACT www.actstudent.org  Deadlines  Seniors: most colleges will accept up to December 2011 test results  Juniors: plan to take the SAT/ACT this spring  GPA & Rank  Transcript Request  Private vs. Public Institutions  Letter of Recommendation Procedure

16. College Admissions  Grades (in rigorous courses)  Recommendations  Essay(s)  Extra-curricular activities  Test Scores

17. How to Distinguish Your Application  Extra-Curricular Activities  Volunteer Work Hours  Paid Work Hours  Leadership  Clubs/Sports/Music  Clubs and memberships outside of school  Personal Statement  Difficulties you have overcome  Challenges you have met  Reasons for wanting to go to college  Edit, edit, edit

18. 2 Year College “Need to Know”  Accuplacer/Placement Test  Seniors – Spring 2012  2 Year vs. 4 Year decision  Smaller Class Sizes  Cost Difference  Housing  Maturity  SAT/ACT not required for admissions into community college  AAS Transferable Degree

19. Trade/Technical school  Bates Technical College- Tacoma WA Boat building, Broadcasting/Video Production, & Diesel/Heavy Equipment Operator  Clover Park Technical College- Lakewood WA Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, & Massage Therapy  Everest Technical Institute- Bremerton WA Dental/Medical Assistant & Pharmacy Technician  Olympic College Technical Programs- Bremerton WA Auto Technology, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood, & Welding Technology  Duration varies – 6 months to 4 years

20. Financial Aid  Financial Aid Night  December 7 th at 7pm-9pm at Kingston High School  Located in KHS Commons  College Financial Aid Speaker  FAFSA Information  Application window begins January 1 st  Seniors: apply ASAP to maximize your eligibility for awards  What can you do now?  FAFSA4caster FAFSA4caster

21. Scholarships  Peggy Lashua, WASL/Scholarship Coordinator  500 Building Office  (360)598-8522 Email: mlashua@nkschools.orgmlashua@nkschools.org  School Website: www.nkschools.org/nhwww.nkschools.org/nh  Local, State, and national scholarships  Websites  fastweb.com  finaid.com  collegeispossible.org  collegeanswer.com  thewashboard.org

22. Out of State Scholarship (WUE)  Out of State Exchange Programs (reduced tuition for out-of- State applicants (WUE)WUE Student must have legal residency in WUE state ○ Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah Washington, Wyoming Students can receive a discounted rate through the completion of their Bachelor’s degree ○ Over 145 public institutions are participating Some majors are not eligible Some colleges/universities have limited availability ○ May require evidence of academic performance To apply: ○ Check WUE box on your online admissions application or contact the admisions office of your prospective colleges For more information go to http://wiche.edu/wue

23. Q & A