1. CAREER CENTER Tools for a successful Senior Year Room 147 Hours: 7:45-2:15 Or by Appt.

2. COMMUNICATION  I now have a Remind account and I encourage each Senior to join to get the latest info on Scholarships this year.  To: 81010  Text: @b13e7d  Check latest career and other info on our facebook page under “EHS college and career center”  Follow me on twitter @EHS_career_ctr  Go to the Enumclaw School District website- click the career/ counseling link, look on left hand side for info regarding scholarship, jobs, college visits, volunteer opportunities and apprenticeships.

3. SAT & ACT  If planning to attend any 4 year university you should take the SAT or ACT this Fall.  You can register for these test online @ www.collegeboard.org for SATwww.collegeboard.org  www.act.org for ACT www.act.org  There are multiple dates and locations this fall to get registered.  If you want to know exact dates come by my room.  These scores are one way a college determines your acceptance.  Cost: around $50  There are waivers available to those who qualify. ( Usually those who receive free and reduced lunch) Please come and talk to me if you think you might qualify. I will always be discreet.

4. 2 YEAR COLLEGE BOUND  Sign up to take the COMPASS test- this test helps colleges to place you in the right math, English, reading/writing classes.  You can walk onto the campus at GRC anytime to take the test or you can schedule a time at the Enumclaw campus during their business hours. You wantt o allow about 2 ½ hours for the test  Scores will be given to you with the suggested placement classee attheend.  You can take it multiple times  Cost: $20

5. TECHNICAL SCHOOLS  College is not for everyone  We have many technical schools in our area that cater to students who want to work soon after high school. These schools can provide the training needed as well as placement afterword's to help you achieve this.  Time varies but most have certificate programs that are 12-18 months long.  Costs are much more affordable than other college options.

6. PLAN NOW  Visit colleges soon  Some colleges will ask for an essay. Be thinking about what you want to write about.  You will need letters of recommendation from teachers, community members, counselors, church members. Think about who you want to ask and give them at east 2-3 weeks write it.  Make sure you know if a college you are looking at has an early entry deadline!

7. COLLEGE VISITS  I will try and get as many colleges as I can to come and visit. Listen in the announcements or stop by my room for a list.  I will also have it posted outside my room, on the career center board in the commons and on the website.  Most will be held during core/choice.  If you still are not sure which college is right for you, come and listen.  This is your time to ask questions of the college to see if it is a good fit for you.

8. MILITARY  If you are interested in a career in the military or willing to entertain the idea we have all branches on campus during both lunches.  US ARMY- 1 st /3 rd Tuesday  MARINES- 2 nd /4 th Friday  AIRFORCE- 1 st Thursday  Navy- 2 nd /3 rd Thursday  ARMY NATIONAL GUARD- 2 nd /4 th Wednesday  Don’t be shy. If you think this is something you want o consider they are here to help answer your questions.  Most will not pressure you, but will tell you what to expect in their branch, give feedback, provide you with career options and scholarships opportunities to pay for school as well.

9. FINANCIAL AID  If you are planning on attending ANY school beyond high school you must fill out the FASFA form.  This form is based on your parents income and will help determine how much federal aid money you will receive.  The FASFA form will be available to fill out online January 1 st.  The sooner you do it the better. Funds are awarded on a first come first serve basis.  You will need to have your parents sit with you to fill this out.  You will be filling the financial info out before the actual taxes are due. This is fine, you will send in a revised one after your parents file taxes.

10. RESOURCES  www.washboard.org www.washboard.org  www.collegeboard.org www.collegeboard.org  www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com  www.fasfa.gov www.fasfa.gov  www.careerbridge.gov www.careerbridge.gov  www.wois.com www.wois.com