1. Specifics About Postsecondary Planning

2.  Options:  Workforce  Military (Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, etc.)  On the Job Training or Apprenticeship  Community College or Technical School  Four Year College or University

4. 1. Gathering Information 2. Planning and Choosing 3. Visit Schools of Your Choice 4. Applying 5. Interviewing/Essay Writing/Letters of Recommendation 6. Applying for Financial Aid – You can start working on financial aid forms after the first of the year (January 1, 2016). 7. Making Acceptance Decisions – If multiple schools have accepted you, make a comparison chart/table to help make your decision.

5. http://www.nacacnet.org/studentinfo/articles/Pages/Preparing-for-College-Senior-Checklist.aspx

6.  Attend the HHS College Career Planning Conference, Tuesday, October 20  For Juniors, Seniors and Parents  Approx. 55 Reps will be here  Talk to Reps that visit Hays High  Visit School Websites  Visit Schools!!  Pick up materials from Counseling Office

7.  October 20, 2015 at HHS Baker UniversityHays Academy of Hair DesignPratt Comm. College Barton Community CollegeHesston CollegeSalina Area Technical College Bellus AcademyHutchinson Comm. CollegeSeward County Comm. College Bethany CollegeKansas State UniversitySouthwestern College Butler Community CollegeKSU – SalinaTabor College Central Christian College of KSKansas Wesleyan UniversityUniversity of Kansas Coffeyville Community CollegeManhattan Christian CollegeUniversity of Nebraska-Kearney Colby Community CollegeMchpherson CollgeUniversity of Saint Mary Dodge City Comm. CollegeNewman UniversityWashburn University Emporia State UniversityNCK Tech Fort Hays State UniversityNorthwest KS Technical College Garden City Comm CollegePittsburg State University

8. o Admission o How do I apply to attend your school? o Are there any prerequisites before application is made? o How does your school handle KS Qualified Admission Requirements? o What website, address or phone number do I contact for admissions information? o Programs of Study o Is the field of study I want to pursue available at your school? o What are two or three best areas of study at your institution? o How many hours and what courses are general requirements for graduation at your school? o Enrollment o When are pre-enrollment dates? o What is the usual course load for most beginning freshmen? o How are the advisors assigned and how available are they to assist students? o What resources, such as tutoring, are available if students need extra help with their studies? o What courses are required for all freshmen? o Computers o What kinds of computer facilities/services are available for students? o Are students required to buy/bring their own computers to campus?

9. o Financial Aid o How much are tuition and fees per semester, or a year? o What scholarships are available at your school and what is the profile of students who receive them? o What are the scholarship application procedures at your school? Application deadlines? o What grants and loans are available? o Do you have a work study program? o What kinds of jobs are available for college students in your area? o What is the pay scale for most off campus jobs? o Does your school participate in the Federal Student Aid programs, and do I need to file for FAFSA? Deadline? o Any special discounts at your school? o Housing o Are freshmen required to live in dorms? o What does it cost to live in a dorm for a school year? o What meal plans are available for students living in dorms? o When should a person start looking in order to obtain off-campus housing? o What is the average monthly rent for most off-campus housing? o What are the rules that govern students living in dorms or off-campus housing? o Does the college have an off-campus approved housing list? o Campus Safety o What safety measures are in place to ensure student safety/wellbeing?

10. o Transportation o Are freshmen allowed to have vehicles on campus? o Is driving on campus permitted? o What parking facilities are available for students at dorms and on campus? o What rules govern student transportation? o Activities o What activities are available for students who attend your school? o What recreational facilities are available at your school? o Do you have an intramural program? o What clubs and organizations are available? o Library Facilities o What is the nature of your library facility and what are its hours? Open holidays? o Does the library have space available where students can study? o Medical o What medical facilities are available for students, and are students charged for health services? o Are medical insurance policies available to students at reduced rates?

11.  Public 4 Year Colleges – www.kansasregents.orgwww.kansasregents.org  Private 4 Year Colleges – www.kscolleges.orgwww.kscolleges.org  Technical Colleges – www.kansasworks.comwww.kansasworks.com  Cosmetology Schools – www.accesskansas.org/kbocwww.accesskansas.org/kboc

12.  Academic Area  Size, Location, Cost  Graduation Rate/Grad School Placement  Job Placement Rate in Field of Study  Scholarships  Compare scholarship amounts to tuition

13.  Qualified Admissions Requirements  Earn 2.0 or above in QA Curriculum, and  ACT Score of 21, or SAT Score of 980, or  Rank in top third of class  And, earn a 2.0 or above in any Concurrent Credit Courses, if applicable  Qualified Admissions Requirements for KU  Earn 2.0 or above in QA Curriculum, and  3.25+ overall GPA and 21+ ACT (980+SAT), or  3.0+ overall GPA and 24+ ACT (1090+ SAT)  And, earn a 2.0 or above in any Concurrent Credit Courses, if applicable.

14.  Review Admissions Qualifications  Take any required tests  Fill out admissions application(s)  Note admissions/financial aid priority deadlines  Pay any admissions application fee  Complete transcript request forms  Coming soon…. Individual conferences with ALL Seniors!!!

15.  Nov. 1 for WSU, KU, and KSU  Nov. 15 for FHSU  Note: KU Roadshow tomorrow night from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Smoky Hill Country Club.

16.  Check with School—some programs have more than one start date or deadline a year  Some programs fill early and have waiting lists  Go to www.kansasregents.org and click on “Colleges & Universities” and scroll downwww.kansasregents.org  Or, on the same Regents site above, click on “Students” and “Career & Tech Ed”  Or, go to www.kansasworks.com/careerzoomwww.kansasworks.com/careerzoom

17.  If there is a possibility of you playing Division I or II sports, you must…  Register with NCAA  Required by Division I and II Schools  NCAA ACT Code is 9999  Register online—it is simple  Preferably register by spring of junior year.  Registration fee is approximately $75  Go to www.eligibilitycenter.orgwww.eligibilitycenter.org  See your counselor.

18.  Apply for Housing  Some schools allow students to apply as early as October  Register for an Enrollment Day  Student will be contacted after he/she is admitted  Attend Orientation

19.  All College Bound Students Must Take  Consider Taking Twice Before Graduation  6 Test Dates A Year  September  October  December  February  April  June *Register 5 weeks before the desired test date  Take ACT Only or ACT Plus Writing?

20.  Register online at www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org  A photo must be uploaded  Cost?  ACT--$39.50 ACT+Writing--$56.50

21.  Another College Admissions Exam  Preferred by some out-of-state schools and some scholarship programs  Some selective schools also require SAT Subject Tests  See your counselor to determine if needed

22.  Register online at sat.collegeboard.orgsat.collegeboard.org  Cost? $52.50  Test Prep: A free full-length SAT practice test is available on the website above.

23. K-State KU FHSU Tuition/Fees: $9,349$10,034$4,654 Room/Board: $ 8,520 $ 8,500 $5,280* Books: $ 900 $ 1,040$ 840 Totals: $18,769 $19,574 $10,774  Costs estimated from school websites for 15 cr. hr. per semester for two semesters  These totals don’t include any extra expenses like gas, computer, phone, meals out, entertainment, etc. * FHSU Room/Board rate for Ellis Co. Grads. $1,000 off regular price per semester

24. These totals do not include Housing, Personal Expenses, nor cost of Gen Ed courses for a Nursing Associate Degree

25. 1.Federal Government – Grants, loans, and work study 2.State of KS – Requires special state application. 3.Colleges – Academic, athletic, extracurricular, and departmental. 4.Private Sources – Corporate, professional associations, religious groups, etc. 5.Students and Family – Need to supply the money if above sources DO NOT cover cost of school.

26. Free Application for Federal Student Aid Required for need-based aid including scholarships, grants, loans and work study. fafsa.ed.gov

27. Financial Aid Worknight November 30 th in the HHS Lecture Hall 7-8:30 p.m.

28.  HHS Scholarship Information – Coming soon to the HHS counseling website!  Read your emails and forward them to parents!  Listen to announcements!  Internet— https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/, http://www.fastweb.com/, http://www.finaid.org/https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/http://www.fastweb.com/http://www.finaid.org/  School websites, freshman admissions bulletins, and school catalogs (online)  Admissions representatives  College/Career Planning Conference  Contact department you want to major in

29.  Application makes first impression!  Use ink, not pencil—preferably type  Online applications very common  Review instructions before submitting  Make copies or save on computer

30.  160 College Scholarships to be awarded  To apply must have 3.5 Cum GPA and ACT Score of 21 or above  Must take Scholarship Test September 10  Must sign up for test by Sept 1 st – No Exceptions  http://danehansenfoundation.org/ http://danehansenfoundation.org/

31.  1. Sign up in the Guidance Office by September 1st. NO LATE SIGN-UPS ACCEPTED.  2. Complete the enclosed transcript request and return to the Hays High School Counseling Office as soon as possible.  3 The test will be given at 9 a.m. Thursday, September 10 th in the Hays High Lecture Hall. The test is a 3-hour test and only students with good written and verbal skills will be considered for scholarships. Study ideas are attached.  4. The day of the test you must take the following with you:  A. A copy of your transcript that is signed by your counselor and has your GPA and class rank written on it and circled. After your transcript release is turned in, you may pick up your transcript a few days before the test.  B. A completed resume, preferably typed, including the following information:  high school classes in which you are currently enrolled,  college classes for which credit has already been earned, as well as college classes which will be completed by June 1, 2015. Include concurrent credit courses.  work experience  and extra-curricular and community activities.  C. Ink pens and no. 2 lead pencils - you‘ll need both. The autobiography and the essay portions of the test must be written in pen. Paper will be provided.  D. No calculators, cell phones, notes, or dictionaries are allowed.

32.  Scholarships awarded--$4000 each (renewable) Recipients may enroll in any career/tech ed course in the state of KS, as long as it is NOT leading to a 4-yr. degree  Application Process  Fill out application and submit by October 30 th  A 3.5 GPA is NOT required  There is no qualifying test  Must obtain three reference letters and submit them by October 30th

33.  Be very wary of Scholarship Search Services unless they are FREE  Utilize the sources already mentioned  Unscrupulous organizations will avoid the HHS Counseling Office

34.  Read your emails!!!  Visit with your counselor if you have questions!