1. Senior Year Is Here! Class of 2014
Presentation to Seniors - Auditorium
Merrie Desormier A-L
Tera Koentges M-Z
September 12, 2013

2. SENIORITIS? Senior year matters! Relax Be Positive
Work hard, stay focused!
GRADES MATTER, even more than test scores
Stay organized
Be Balanced
Make Memories!
Senior year matters!

3. BE AWARE OF DEADLINES
Senior year is all about DEADLINES – for college apps, financial aid & scholarships, changing courses, ordering your announcements, and completing all your requirements to GRADUATE!

4. LIFE AFTER EHS What are your plans? College/University
Vocational or Technical College
Military
Job/Career
“Gap” Year
“I don’t have a clue…”

5. Graduation vs. College Entrance Requirements
High School Graduation Requirements for the
Class of 2014
High Education Admissions Requirements (HEAR)
*Entrance requirements may vary between colleges
English………………4.0
Math………………….3.0
Science………………3.0
Social Studies……….3.5
PE…………………….0.5
Fine/Practical Arts…0.5
Electives…………… 8.5
TOTAL… 23
English……………..…4.0
Math……………………4.0
Science………………..3.0
Social Studies…………3.5
World Language
Electives……………

6. A Few College Quirks CU-Boulder: World Geography highly recommended
Arizona: Public universities require 4 years of math and 1 year of Fine Arts
Kansas: Public universities require 1 year of Computer Technology
University of California System: requires 2 sequential semesters of a Visual/Performing Art
California State System: requires 1 year of biological science and 1 year of physical science. Also requires 1 year of Visual/Performing Art
Change of Program: Notify colleges if you make changes to core classes after you have applied and/or been admitted

8. CCHE Index Adams State College 80 Colorado School of Mines 110
Colorado State University
Colorado State University—Pueblo
Fort Lewis College
Mesa State College*
Metropolitan State College of Denver
University of Colorado—Boulder 103
University of Colorado--Colorado Springs 92
University of Colorado—Denver
University of Northern Colorado
Western State College
*Applies to students admitted to four-year programs only

9. TIMELINE

10. September Register to retake ACT/SAT/Subject Tests
Finalize your list of colleges & their app deadlines
Finalize teacher/counselor recommendations – fill out survey on Naviance.
Continue working on your application essay
Research/apply for scholarships – Check Deadlines – most are due Dec.-Feb.)
Check out military academy and ROTC deadlines
Peter VanBuskirk – September 17th at 6-8pm

11. Peter VanBuskirk
November 20th at 6-8pm EHS Auditorium $5.00/person for presale $10.00/person at the door A former Dean of Admissions at Franklin & Marshall. He is an EXPERT in the college admissions process. He offers great insight into what colleges are really looking for and what they want to see.

12. October
Prepare Early Decision/Early Action applications for November deadlines. Request transcripts and teacher recs. from Naviance.
Polish your application essay.
Visit with College Representatives when they visit EHS
Complete the CSS Profile Form if your colleges require it for application/financial aid
College Fairs

13. November
Turn in applications before Nov 22th to process before winter break.
Obtain worksheet for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at
December
Complete Applications
Get ready to submit your FAFSA can be completed on or after January 1, 2014.

14. Workshops for Seniors to Help in the College Application Process
September 24, 2013 – Assistance will be provided to those students who still need help finalizing their college lists.
October 1, 2013 – Common Application - Ensure you have successfully completed your Common Application
October 8, 2013 – Parent and student work session
October 15, 2013 – Parent and student work session
October 22, 2013 – Student work session
October 29, 2013 – Financial Aid
November 5, Scholarship Search
November 12, 2013 – Scholarship Search

15. COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

16. How many colleges should I apply to?
A solid college list includes:
“Sure Admit” Schools (1-2)
Good Match Schools (3-4)
Reach Schools (1-2)
Now we’d like to take just a moment to remind students about the importance of creating a good and balanced “list” of colleges. A balanced

17. Types of Applications Online (preferred method) – through the college
Common Application – Go to – used by close to 400 colleges – look for supplement

18. Application Options Regular Decision Rolling Admissions
Early Action (EA)
Early Decision (ED)
Restrictive Early Action (REA)

19. Dissecting a College Application
Application Form – Biographical Data
Application Fee – ranges from $0 - $75
Transcript – GPA, class rank, courses
Test Scores – ACT/SAT (
Essay – Check prompts carefully!
Letter(s) of Recommendation – 1 or 2 teachers, counselor
Audition/Portfolio/Interview – specific to certain colleges

20. College Application Process
YOU
Complete application (on-line)
Pay application fee
Submit essay (if needed)
Request letters of recommendation and follow-up (if needed)
Request test scores from testing agency – check college!
Request Transcript & pay fee ($5) to EHS College and Career Center
EHS Counseling
Send Transcript
Send Test Scores (*)
Send Letters of Recommendation, if needed
School Profile

21. Online Application Helpful Hints
Proofread before you click submit, you are committed.
Use your full legal name.
Use and check your account.
Have an appropriate name.
Social Media counts!

22. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

23. Letters of Recommendation from Counselors and Teachers
Teachers and Counselors
At least two weeks prior to due date:
Step 1:Complete the Teacher/Counselor Recommendation Form in the “About Me” Section of Naviance. These are required by most teachers and all counselors in order to write letters of recommendation for students.
Step 2: Ask the person face to face.
Step 3: Request through Naviance
Step 4: Send a thank you note
HELPFUL HINTS
Only ask for what you need and no more!!!!
Teachers can say no
Teacher may not turn them until the deadline
When asked in Naviance if you want to see the letter say NO
Now we’d like to discuss the important issue of letters of recommendation—both from Counselors and from teachers. Many colleges want to know what other people, counselors and teachers specifically, say about students. Thus, some students will need to request letters of recommendations from teachers and counselors. Students should check the individual college websites to determine if they need letters of recommendation. The colleges using the Common Application, typically require one counselor letter and two teacher recommendation letters. If a student determines that they need a letter of recommendation from their counselor, they must follow the protocol listed above. To request a letter from a counselor, you need to ask one month before the letter is due, and complete required forms: A student self-assessment and résumé. (copies of these documents are available on our counseling website and on the Family Connection website.) Families can also access “protocol for Requesting a letter of recommendation from your Counselor” on the FHS Counseling and Family Connection websites which outlines the this process.

24. SCHOOLS TEACHER COUNSELOR Letters of Recommendation Required:
University of Colorado (Boulder) NO
Arizona State No
Colorado State (CSU app-not common app)
Checklist
University of California
Metro State
University of Denver
Yes
Colorado College
This slide demonstrates a few popular schools that FHS students apply to and whether a recommendation is required or not. Please note that many of our Colorado institutions do NOT require letters of recommendation from teachers or counselors.
Please note: It might be recommended for you if you are below the admissions requirements

25. TRANSCRIPTS

26. Transcript Request Process
Complete blue Transcript Request Form (one per college)
Pay $5.00 per college in Counseling Center
Update“Colleges I’m Thinking About” in Naviance
Complete FERPA
Do not order your transcript until your application is complete, including recommendations! You can check Naviance to see if your letters of recommendation have been turned in to the Counseling Center.

27. November 1 October 1 November 15 October 18 December 1 November 8
Transcript Request Deadlines For College /Scholarship Applications If College/Scholarship Transcript Request/College forms
Application deadline is: Transcript request due by:
November 1 October 1
November 15 October 18
December November 8
December November 22
January 1 and December 6
February January 17

28. NAVIANCE Log on to http://connection.naviance.com/evergreen
User Name = student ID number
Password = 8 digit birthday (mmddyyyy)
Letter of Recommendation Supplement for teachers and counselor
List schools of interest “Colleges I’m thinking about” under “My Colleges” tab in Naviance
College Representative Visits: find out when schools are visiting EHS
Scholarships: Look at the scholarship list and access applications

29. DATES AND DEADLINES

30. For Priority Consideration
CU-Boulder December 1, 2013
(for January 15th notification)
Colorado State December 1, 2013
(for Feb1st notification)
UNC No Set Deadline
(Rolling admission)

31. ACT Test Dates 2013-2014 Test Date Registration Late
Sept 21 Aug 23 Sept 6
Oct 26 Sept 27 Oct 11
Dec 14 Nov 8 Nov 22
Feb 8 Jan 10 Jan 24
April12 March 7 March 21
June 14 May 9 May 23
REGISTER ONLINE:
no stand by testing
photo ID AND printed admission ticket required for entry
Photo upload is required to complete registration

32. SAT I and SAT Subject Tests
Test __ Test Date ____ Regular_ Late
SAT & *Sub Oct Sept 6 Sept 20
SAT & *Sub Nov Oct 3 Oct 18
SAT & *Sub Dec Nov Nov 22
SAT & *Sub Jan Dec Jan 10
SAT Only March 8 Feb 7 Feb 21
SAT & *Sub May April 4 April 18
SAT & *Sub June May 9 May 23
*check calendar for specific subject tests
REGISTER ONLINE:
no stand by testing
photo ID AND printed admission ticket required for entry
Photo upload is required to complete registration

33. College Visits Coming Up
Colorado College – Sept 11
University of CO Boulder – Sept 12
Johnson & Wales University – Sept 12
Western State Colorado University – Sept 19
Bucknell University – Sept 23
Seattle University– Sept 24
Pepperdine University – Sept 26
American University– Oct 4
Boston University – Oct 7
University of Oregon – Oct 8
University of Vermont – Oct 8
Earlham College – Oct 10
Franklin Marshall – Oct 10
Montana State University – Bozman – Oct 10
Linfield College – Oct 10
Drake University – Oct 10
…and many many more – sign up on Naviance

34. College Visits
Visit with college and university representatives when they come to Evergreen (signup on Naviance)
Plan a time to visit schools you are interested in or applying to.

35. FINANCIAL AID

36. Financial Aid Types of Financial Aid
Grants
Loans
Work Study
Scholarships
Still need help? There will be a session on financial aid at the Junior College Night -Tuesday, November EHS 6:30-9pm

37. FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Have your parents file taxes as early as possible this year or estimate
FAFSA should be completed in January or February
Applying on line is the fastest and easiest way to complete the FAFSA
Required for most grants, work study programs and loans
Log on to and register today for a PIN

38. NCAA
Student-athletes interested in playing athletics at a Division I or Division II school must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center immediately!
Log on to
Fill out transcript request form and turn into counseling with $5.
Please see your counselor as soon as possible if you are planning to play college sports and have not registered with NCAA

39. Resources & Upcoming Events
Out-of-State Colleges hold evening Information Sessions and Interviews in metro area (check our website and theirs)
NACAC National College Fair Colorado Convention Center, Oct. 5, 1:00-4:00pm.
Greater Denver College Fair and Workshop
Oct am-2pm Monarch H. S.
Out-of-State College Nights
Oct :30-8:30 p.m. John F. Kennedy H.S.
Oct :00-12:30 p.m. Mountain Vista H.S.
September, October and November – Tuesdays
College/Career Center Workshops

40. Additional resources- Post-Graduate Center
College Representative Visits
For a full list and to sign up go to Navaince
Check calendar on EHS website for dates and times
Resource Books and Computer Access
We are excited to welcome Ms. Rachael Brughelli. She is a recent CU Leeds School of Business graduate and a great resource to help you find what you are looking for!

41. Final Thoughts
Questions
We’re here to help you through this process!