1. Your Senior Year Important Meeting Notes Meeting #4

2. To Start…  What is in my hand?!?  Curbing Senioritis  “The main symptoms of senioritis include chronic procrastination, lack of motivation, a drop in academic performance, and “coasting,” which is the act of going through classes with very little concentration or application of intent. This usually happens in the last year of high school, college, or graduate school. One of the most notable symptoms of senioritis, is that all attempts by educators to curb senioritis tend to actually increase senioritic symptoms. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms please make an appointment with “Dr. Jamie” as the best cure is a strong dose of reality. If not properly treated, failure to graduate may be the probable prognosis. Attack this before it is too late!”  Open Q & A

3. Sample Calendar~ Getting it ALL done in one month’s time ! MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAYSUNDAY ALL FORMS are on: www.swwseniorproject s.wikispaces.com BEFORE BREAK **Email Jamie list of colleges and work on applications** 1 SC See Jamie to review applications. 2 Fill out Bio form Correct applications 3 Request letters of recommendation and give them bio sheet 45 6 SC7 SC8 SC9101112 Work on Senior Year Courses in Progress Have Jamie review courses in progress and corrected applications Request Transcript/ Evals. From Tiffany in office. Pick up transcript/ evals and give to Jamie Follow up with letter writers to get recommendation 13 SC14 SC15 SC16171819 Make first major appt. with Jamie Pick up letters of recommendation Meet with Jamie *Schedule 2 nd mtg. Process and mail applications BREATHE 2021 SC22 SC23242526 Stop by to say hi and encourage other seniors! 27 SC28 SC29 SC3031 January 2014

4. What you don’t know can hurt you…  Without balance=anger/stress  I am NOT lying~ you don’t know it all.  The Senior Project is only ONE part of your senior year!  Remember deadlines??  University of Rochester is January 1 st  RIT & Nazareth is February 1 st  Scholarships

5. What and who you know can help you!  Jamie  Seniors who have been successful/done it already  http://swwseniorprojects.wikispaces.com http://swwseniorprojects.wikispaces.com  Senior Handbook  Advisors  Idonia & Coretta  College Reps you have already met

6. Financial Aid…  Why do you file?  To get funding to attend college.  To share critical, personal information regarding your family/financial situation.  How do you file?  Online (www.fafsa.ed.gov)www.fafsa.ed.gov  Where and When do you file?  At home, College Goal New York (1/26), MCC, REOC or other colleges  After the first of the year.

7. Financial Aid Cont’…  Do I file as a dependent or independent?  Parents submitting information does NOT require them to pay for ANY of your college expenses.  How should I prepare?  Get a PIN for both you AND your parent (www.pin.ed.gov)www.pin.ed.gov  Gather ALL important financial documents  See handouts for both!