1. How to Guide and Advise Your Senior

2. Introduction of Counselors Students Last Name A – J: Rex.Hanson@etown.kyschools.us Students Last Name K – Z: Melissa.Butler@etown.kyschools.us EHS: 769-3381 EHS website: http://etown.kyschools.us/sch_EHS/defaultehs. htm http://etown.kyschools.us/sch_EHS/defaultehs. htm

3. Where to Find Senior Info Remind101  Text @elizhs16 to 81010  Or text @elizhs16 to (720)924-4307 EHS website  http://etown.kyschools.us/sch_EHS/defaultehs.htm http://etown.kyschools.us/sch_EHS/defaultehs.htm  Useful Links:  Senior Guidance Glimpse  Student Questionnaire  Parchment  Guidance Infinite Campus emails School Announcements

4. Testing Information Testing Information ACT & SAT

5. ACT Test Dates www.actstudent.org Test DatesRegistration Deadline(Late Fee Required) Sept 12, 2015Aug 7, 2015Aug 8 – Aug 21 Oct 24, 2015Sept 18, 2015Sept 19 – Oct 2 Dec 12, 2015Nov 6, 2015Nov 7 – Nov 20 Feb 6, 2016Jan 8, 2016Jan 9 – Jan 15 April 9, 2016March 4, 2016March 5 – March 18 June 11, 2016May 6, 2016May 7 – May 20 ACT Fee = $39.50 ACT w/writing Fee = $56.50 **Fee waivers available for students on free/reduced lunch. See Mrs. Franklin for fee waiver.

6. SAT Test Dates www.sat.collegeboard.org Test DateRegistration DeadlineLate Registration Oct 3, 2015Sept 3, 2015Sept 18 Nov 7, 2015Oct 9, 2015Oct 23 Dec 5, 2015Nov 5, 2015Nov 20 Jan 23, 2016Dec 28, 2015Jan 8 March 5, 2016Feb 5, 2016Feb 19 May 7, 2016April 8, 2016April 22 June 4, 2016May 5, 2016May 20 SAT Fee (Oct – Jan) = $54.50 (with essay) SAT Fee (March – June) = $43 SAT Subject Test Fee = $26 (registration fee) + $18 per test ($26 for language with listening tests) **Fee waivers available for students on free/reduced lunch. See Mrs. Franklin for fee waiver.

7. AP Exams Given May 2 – May 14 Tentative cost $96 per test Tests offered:  Calculus AB- US History  English Lit- World History  Physics- Gov’t & Politics  Chemistry  Spanish Language  Statistics

8. College Planning

9. Parent/Student Information Sessions Senior Parent Night/Senior Trip Info  Wednesday, Sept 2 nd 7pm – 8pm EHS Commons Area NCAA/NAIA Night  Wed. Nov 11 th 6 pm – 7 pm in Commons Financial Aid/Scholarship Night  Dec 2015 Senior Honor’s Night  May 11 th 6pm – 8pm @ EPAC

10. Senior Year at a Glance Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec - Apply & Visit Jan, Feb, March, April - Financial Aid & Scholarships April & May - Revisit & Make Decision

11. Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec Apply & Visit Don’t know where to start???  https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ Senior Action Plan  https://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/plan_time_1 2th?main=1 https://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/plan_time_1 2th?main=1

12. Applications

13. APPLICATION PROCEDURES Apply Online Apply either through the college website or Common Application website Send ACT/SAT scores directly from testing agency. Request transcript through ParchmentParchment  Free for seniors through August 1, 2016 (Alumni fee applies after that date)

14. Common Application In Kentucky, only accepted at Centre, UK and Transylvania www.commonapp.org Common Application state-by-state  http://blog.prepscholar.com/which-schools-use-the-common- application-complete-list http://blog.prepscholar.com/which-schools-use-the-common- application-complete-list

15. Application FAQ’s What is the difference between the weighted and the unweighted GPA?  Cumulative GPA (weighted) reflects the EIS 4 point graduated grading scale. Cumulative GPA (unweighted) reflects the state-mandated KEES grading scale and is used for KEES reporting purposes only. What is the difference between Early Decision, Early Action and Rolling Admission?  Early Decision - Binding  Early Action - Nonbinding  Rolling Admissions - evaluated as received. Application deadlines vary from school to school

16. Counselor/Teacher Recommendations If required: Ask counselor/teacher(s) in person Give 2 weeks notice Teacher/Counselor will need a completed Student Questionnaire and Resume Provide self-addressed stamped envelope

17. What are colleges looking for? GPA + ACT Rigorous curriculum Rank in class Involvement in activities (clubs, sports, organizations) Volunteer experiences THE WELL ROUNDED STUDENT!

18. Students’ Rights & Responsibilities You have the right to wait to respond to an offer of admission and/or financial aid until May 1. You must notify each college/university which accepts you whether you are accepting or rejecting its offer.

19. Campus Visits & College Fairs

20. Campus Visits Agenda page 49 A senior student may take one (1) college visit that does not count as an absence from school. After that, he/she may take four (4) additional visits that will count as excused absences from school (unless they have already missed more than eight (8) days of school). Any request to make more than five college visits during the senior year will require prior approval by the principal. Requests to use a College Visit should be made in the Guidance Office at least one week prior to the visit. The student must pick up a college visit form from the guidance office. An official at the college upon completion of the visit must sign this. Students are not allowed to make a college visit during the last two weeks of school or during final examinations. The student does not need to inform the Guidance Office or obtain approval for college visits made on a school break or on a weekend.

21. College Visits Meet with Admissions Officer, Financial Aid Officer, Scholarship person; sit in on class and talk to professor Campus Visit Checklist  https://secure- media.collegeboard.org/CollegePlanning/media/pdf/campus- visit-checklist.pdf https://secure- media.collegeboard.org/CollegePlanning/media/pdf/campus- visit-checklist.pdf

22. Heartland Regional College Fair WHO:Juniors, Seniors and Parents/Guardians CHHS, JHHS, NHHS, EHS, Fort Knox, MCHS, LCHS WHAT:Heartland Regional College Fair….FREE!! WHEN:Monday, September 28, 6:00-8:00 pm WHERE:Hardin County Schools Early College & Career Center 200 University Drive, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 HOW TO REGISTER (not required)  www.gotocollegefairs.com www.gotocollegefairs.com

23. Financial Aid

24. EHS will be holding a Scholarship/Financial Aid workshop in December Cannot file FAFSA until January 1, 2016 You will need your state and federal income tax info (you can estimate from 2014 taxes filed in 2015) College Goal Sunday – More info later FAFSA must be filed online at www.fafsa.govwww.fafsa.gov Deadline to file is Feb. 15 th but should complete ASAP DO NOT pay to file your FAFSA form. There are sites out there that try to scam students and parents. The REAL thing is FREE!!!

25. Financial Aid Resources www.kheaa.com www.collegeboard.org www.fafsa.gov www.fastweb.com www.actstudent.org https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for- college/financial-aid https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for- college/financial-aid

26. Scholarships Types  Academic (given by colleges)  Local (given by businesses and organizations)  KEES  National (www.fastweb.com, www.zinch.com, www.scholarships.com)  Athletic (given by colleges) Students are responsible for applying for these and for requesting transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc. Letters of recommendation should be submitted 2 wks in advance, along with an academic resume, to allow time for a good letter! Senior Guidance Glimpse (located on EHS homepage) http://etown.kyschools.us/sch_EHS/defaultehs.htm

27. KHEAA Accessing Your KEES Account www.kheaa.com Click on the Sign In button in the top right hand corner to access or register for a free, personalized account. Use this customized tool to:  View and verify your KEES award amounts  Request your personalized breakdown of college costs and estimated financial aid based on your specific college choices and your family’s unique financial circumstances  Access the KHEAA ILP for private school, home school and adult students  Apply for state scholarships

28. KEES Account Create account on KHEAA website Receive $$ for GPA + ACT $$ Directly transfers from KHEAA to college The money does not go to a student college account until the student is admitted, enrolled and in attendance Students must maintain a certain GPA in college to keep their KEES money

29. QUESTIONS???