1. Presented by: Kentridge Counseling Department Fall 2015

2. 4 credits of English 3 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of Science 3 credits of Math 1.5 credits of PE.5 credit of Health 1 credit of Occ. Ed. 1 credit of Fine, Visual, Performing Art 6 credits of electives 23 Total credits needed Complete the C. P. Meet standard on the State Testing Requirements H.S. Grad. RequirementsCADR’s 4 credits of English 3 credits of Social Studies 2 credits of Lab Science 3 credits* of Math 1 credit of Art 2 credits of World Language 15 total credits * students must have a math based quantitative course senior year CHECK GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ON SKYWARD!!

3. - Sophomores Strengths Explorer Cover Letter Job Application -Juniors Research Paper Job Shadow/Interview -Seniors Oral Presentation Letter of Recommendation Community Experience Resume Achievements High School & Beyond Plan Achievements High School & Beyond Plan Achievements High School & Beyond Plan

4. Junior YearSenior Year FallWinterSpringSummerFallWinterSpring Make sure you are “College Ready” Prep for and take the SAT/ACTTake the PSAT Search for colleges to apply to Apply to at least 3 colleges Complete FAFSA Accept an offer Sign up for housing Search and apply for scholarships Visit colleges

5. Fall Sophomore and Junior Years Take the PSAT Spring Junior Year Take the SAT or ACT Fall Senior Year Take a Test Again

6. Join the Workforce Begin an Apprenticeship Join the Military Go to a college: Technical College Vocational College Community College 4-year College

7. Attend College Fairs -Tacoma College Fair October 15 th –University of Puget Sound -Seattle NACAC College Fair October 16 st & 17 th – National College Fair at Washington Convention Center - Kent School District Beyond High School Event February 3 th -- Kent Meridian High School 6-8:30 pm Sign up for College Mailing Lists - Students will Receive Information About: Majors and Programs Visiting the Campus Application deadlines Sometimes Even Tickets to Football Games and Other Activities Visit: - Naviance on the KR home page Narrow College Search by Region Major or Program Public or Private 2- year or 4-year

9. Other Components, Depending on the College’s Preference

10. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Grants - Loans - Work Study Scholarships - Merit Based - Essay Based - Award Based Apply after January 1 of senior year!!

11. Receive admissions letters Receive financial–aid award letter Compare colleges and financial–aid awards Choose which college you will attend no later than May 1 st Accept one offer of admission – pay deposit Accept financial–aid award Decline all others

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