1. Juniors Class of 2015 Credit check & transcripts Naviance Testing Completing a college search Signing up for college rep visits Do what You Are Scholarship search Community Service

2. All of this info can be found on the SSHS counseling website under registration

3. Transcript & Credit Check Check your transcript for errors Do a credit check using the “Graduation Requirements Credit Check Worksheet“Graduation Requirements Credit Check Worksheet” found on the SSHS counseling website. Colleges look for an upward trend in GPA. Your final transcript will be sent to the college you indicate on your senior Graduation Survey.

5. Testing  ACT  SAT  PSAT  AP Exams  Subject Tests  ASVAB

6. ACT & SAT Testing Check with the colleges you are interested in to see if they require the SAT or ACT, or if they accept both. Check with colleges to see if you need to take any subject tests. Check with colleges to see if you need to take the writing portion of the test. You can not just take a writing test. SSHS gives both ACT/Sat on Saturdays. All info can be found on the SSHS counseling website SSHS will be giving the mandatory ACT on May 7

7. SATvsACT 3 hrs, 45 minutes 3 hrs, 25 minutes 3 sections:4 sections: Critical Reading English Math Reading Writing Science Math Essay requiredEssay optional Scored: 600-2400Scored 1-36 ¼ pt. penalty for guessingno penalty for guessing Arithmetic, Algebra, GeometryArithmetic, Algebra 1 & 2 Geometry and Algebra IITrigonometry Not given at Rock CanyonGiven at Rock Canyon in April 23

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9. Log on to your Naviance account form the SSHS website Username is student id Password is initials and birthdate

10. Parents can use Naviance too!  You may log in as your student, or you may request your own username and password.  Contact Danica Moss at dmoss@sssd.k12.co.us

11. Take advantage of the links we have on the home page of Naviance! Important Info Things to get done

12. The Great Admissions Game

14. Sign up for college Visits through Naviance

15. Try out the College Super Match!

17. Get involved! Colleges like to see that you were involved in a club, sport, or activity while in high school

18. College Applications Common Application Complete once and it can be sent to many colleges Longer application Be aware of supplements Individual College applications Submit online whenever possible Best to submit before Thanksgiving Request a transcript If you questions regarding your applications, contact the individual admissions office for which you are applying.

19. Type of Submission Early decision (Binding) Early action Early notification Rolling submissions Waitlisted Deferred * Check with each college to see what each of these terms means to them.

20. This area tells you what type of application the college accepts

21. Do your research Click on every link

22. Would you be accepted?

23. Common Application Essay Prompts for 2013 650 word limit, not your goal. Use the full range if you need it, but don't feel obligated to do so. (The application won't accept a response shorter than 250 words.) 1. Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. 2. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn? 3. Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again? 4. Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you? 5. Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.

24. Scholarship Search  Check Naviance “Scholarship list” for local scholarships as a senior  Do the Naviance “Scholarship Search” for National scholarships  Check out internet websites like www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com  www.schoolsoup.com www.schoolsoup.com  www.collegeinvest.orgwww.collegeinvest.org  www.collegeincolorado.org www.collegeincolorado.org  www.scholarships.com www.scholarships.com

25. Other Noteworthy Scholarships Boettcher Daniel’s Fund Quest Bridge WUE Western Undergraduate Exchange Individual college scholarships Legacy scholarships First Generation

26. Keep email addresses and phone numbers current in Naviance and Infinite Campus Ask teachers for letters of recommendation in the spring Dedicate about 3 hours a week for applications, essays, scholarship searches, etc. Read your Naviance emails so you don’t miss out on important information! Always, always follow up with colleges to be sure they receive all the proper documentation.

27. Get to know the SSHS Counselors  Ms. Schmidt  Mr. Campbell  Mrs. DeWolfe  Mrs. Moss