1. CAREER GUIDANCE WASHINGTON

2. WHERE WILL YOU GO? Four-year public college: o University of Washington o Washington State University o Western Washington University o The Evergreen State College o Eastern Washington University o Central Washington University Community or technical college: o 34 in Washington State Private college or out-of-state public: o More than 3,000 in the US Military, apprenticeship, training

3. HOW SHOULD YOU PREPARE? Learn about postsecondary programs based on interests Learn about requirements (courses & exams) Document your activities (sports, clubs, jobs, volunteer) Learn about financial aid Make a timeline for junior & senior year

4. LEARN ABOUT PROGRAMS Research colleges & programs: o www.CheckOutACollege.com o www.hecb.wa.gov o www.CollegeBoard.org Talk with your school counselor Visit colleges if you can Match your interests to program offerings

5. LEARN ABOUT REQUIREMENTS Required for four-year public college and recommended for two-year college, students must have a MINIMUM of: College Academic Distribution Requirements (these are MORE than HS graduation requirements) 2.0 minimum GPA Official SAT/ACT test scores sent directly to the college

6. COLLEGE ACADEMIC DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS The MINIMUM for a Washington State college or university

7. DOCUMENT YOUR ACTIVITIES In addition to academics, show colleges your interests and skills: o Join clubs o Participate in activities o Play a sport o Get a job o Volunteer at school or in your community Prepare a resume or activity log

8. LEARN ABOUT FINANCIAL AID Find scholarship matches: o www.theWashBoard.org Complete the FAFSA after January 1 senior year: o www.FAFSA.ed.gov Complete the CSS Profile if required: o Profileonline.collegeboard.com

9. MAKE A TIMELINE Junior year o Research programs o Visit colleges if possible o Talk with your counselor o Take entrance exams (SAT/ACT) Senior year o Take entrance exams (SAT/ACT) o Apply to programs (during fall) o Complete FAFSA (after Jan 1) o Make your decision (during spring) o Prepare for graduation!