Senior Presentation: Planning Your Educational Future BHS Class of 2017 By: BHS Counselors Ms. Hullman (A-F) Ms. Street (G-O) Ms. Nersasian (P-Z)

Your School Counselors: BHS Class of 2017 Your School Counselors: A – F, Mrs. Susan Hullman G – O, Mrs. Lisa Street P – Z, Ms. Amanda Nersasian

BHS Class of 2017 Housekeeping Items Sign in & provide email address, pick up blue folder Electronics Off & Away Best respectful of presenter & those with questions You are free to take notes (hint hint) Hold questions until the end Physicals/Immunizations for College are available at the Wellness Center

Attendance Policy for 2016/2017 BHS Class of 2017 Attendance Policy for 2016/2017 13 allowable absences 14 absences = NO CREDIT Being more than 15 minutes late to class = 1 full class absence Do not rely on an attendance appeal for your absences. It is not guaranteed!

BHS Class of 2017 Appointment Process Seniors are responsible for setting up their own appointments with their Counselor through Mrs. Steffin, the Counseling Secretary. Come in before school, after school, or during your lunch with your blue folder to make your appointment . Bring your blue folder with the completed Brag Sheet packet to your appointment. During the appointment we will review your transcript, discuss your post-secondary plans & next steps.

Other Information Discipline College Representatives BHS Class of 2017 Other Information Discipline Keep in mind that detentions, suspensions, & convictions may be disclosed on college applications. College Representatives College representatives visit BHS throughout the school year. Students are encouraged to sign up to meet with college reps through Ms. DeZura in the library. College representatives sometimes offer on-the-spot admission decisions or will waive the application fee!! Dates & times for colleges visiting BHS are read on the daily announcements and included in the daily announcements email.

Senior Folder Contents BHS Class of 2017 Senior Folder Contents Unofficial Transcript – annotated so you know what you need to graduate Diploma Name Verification Blue Transcript Request Form College Application Procedures/Brag Sheet Packet College Application Organization Chart

BHS Class of 2017 Transcripts Students should be aware of what classes they need in order to graduate. So look at your transcript & compare it to the graduation requirements. If anything is missing or doesn’t seem right, let your Counselor know at your senior appointment. Use GPA and Rank data to complete your college applications. Use the GPA that is higher. Rank is weighted. Senior Year Counts!

Class of 2017 Graduation Requirements BHS Class of 2017 Class of 2017 Graduation Requirements English 4 Math Science *Biology 3 Social Studies *US History World Language 2 Physical Education 1 Health .5 Career Pathway Electives 3.5 Total Credits Required 24 *Only 2 World Language credits are required for graduation, however 3-4 credits at the high school level is recommended for 4-year colleges.

Diploma Name Verification BHS Class of 2017 Diploma Name Verification Fill this out sheet out now and return it before you leave. Must be your full legal name (as it is on your birth certificate) written legibly. If you are unsure, return it to Mrs. Steffin by September 30, 2016

BHS Class of 2017 Application Process Share with your parents where you are applying & what your major will be. Fill out online applications carefully and completely. Be sure to proofread, electronically sign and date them, and pay the application fee in order to fully submit. If required, ask teachers for recommendation letters Be mindful of deadlines – submit your application and Transcript Request Form to the Counseling office at least 2 weeks prior to the deadline. One request form per school. Rolling Admission – apply anytime & be notified within 4-6 weeks Early Action v. Early Decision (next slide) Create a Parchment account and order transcripts for each school through Parchment unless you have applied via Common App or the EDU, Inc. Application.

Early Action v. Early Decision BHS Class of 2017 Early Action v. Early Decision Early Action – you are just “acting early” on submitting your college application. Sooner deadline with sooner admission notification. Apply to as many schools as you want using the Early Action deadline. Early Decision – you have “decided” this is the one school for you. Sooner deadline with sooner admission notification, and a legally binding agreement to attend if you are accepted. You will be responsible for rescinding all other applications upon receiving acceptance. You may only apply to one school Early Decision.

Transcript Request Form (Blue Form) BHS Class of 2017 Transcript Request Form (Blue Form) Fill it out carefully and completely once you have submitted your application. It is expected that you will submit each request form at least 2 weeks prior to your deadline.

Student Information & Brag Sheet BHS Class of 2017 Student Information & Brag Sheet Student Information – including logins & passwords Employment History Extracurricular History Brag Sheet College Application Organizer Student Information/Brag Sheet

Application Components BHS Class of 2017 Application Components Student Items Information & Brag Sheet Completed Application (Proofread, Electronically Signed, & Submitted) Upload Essay SAT, AP & ACT Scores (collegeboard.org or actstudent.org) Fee Recommendation Letter(s) Secondary School or Counselor Report Common App/Parchment Online Invitation to Counselor Blue Transcript Request Form Counselor Items Transcript Full Year Schedule Counselor Recommendation Letter (if required/requested) Secondary School or Counselor Report (If provided by the student) School Profile

College Admissions Testing BHS Class of 2017 College Admissions Testing SAT (10/1, 11/5, 12/3, 1/21, 3/11, 5/6, or 6/3) $45 per exam without essay, $57 per exam with essay +$28 for late or change of date registration Tests Evidence-Based Reading & Writing, Math & Essay (optional) Score out of 1600 total points (200-800 per part), Score out of 8 for essay (2-8) ACT (10/22, 12/10, 2/11, or 6/10) $42.50 without writing, $58.50 with writing Tests English, Mathematics, Reading & Science; Essay (optional) Score out of 36 (average of 1-36 per part), Score out of 12 for essay (2-12) SAT Subject $26.00 for the first + $20 for each additional exam AP Exams $93.00 per exam Scores of 3, 4, or 5 are accepted by most colleges. Some schools give credit; others advanced standing Fee Waivers For those who receive free/reduced lunch and/or in AVID. Consent form must be signed by parent & submitted prior to a waiver being issued for any of the above exams.

Admissions Decisions An application is a Comprehensive Snapshot BHS Class of 2017 Admissions Decisions An application is a Comprehensive Snapshot GPA (weighted & non-weighted) Rank (weighted) Academic Rigor Essay Legacy School/Community Activities Recommendation Letters Applicant Priority Don’t just meet expectations; exceed them!

Applications/Scholarships BHS Class of 2017 Applications/Scholarships Common Application – commonapp.org Fill it out online once and it is accepted by over 650 schools, but you pay each individual application fee. Schools may have individual supplements in addition to the general application. EDU, Inc. (HBCU Common App) – eduinconline.com Fill it out online once and accepted by over 45 colleges. Submit it to your top 4 HBCU’s, paying one $35 application fee. SEED Scholarship - SEED Apply to DTCC or UD AA, file FAFSA, then submit SEED application Cumulative 2.5 GPA and no felony convictions NCAA Eligibility – eligibilitycenter.org Determines eligibility as a college freshman ($75) Academic Common Market (SREB) – sreb.org If UD or DSU does not offer your major, you may be able to pay in-state tuition at a participating out-of-state school. Not guaranteed but worth looking into if it applies.

College Application Week (CAW) BHS Class of 2017 College Application Week (CAW) BHS will participate in CAW - November 16th, 17th, and 18th College Application Month (CAM) is a national effort to increase the number of seniors applying to college. ALL students are encouraged to apply! Prior to CAW, BHS will be participating in school-wide activities, such as a door decorating contest, college shirt day, etc. Many online DE college/university applications will be FREE during the month of November. Students are encouraged to apply to a minimum of 4 colleges or universities. College representatives, school counselors, and community members will be on-site at BHS during CAW to assist you with your applications. Please ask for help if you need it!

*A SCHOLARSHIP WILL NEVER ASK YOU TO PAY!!! BHS Class of 2017 Scholarships BHS Website under Counseling, College Information - http://brandywineschools.org/Page/4832 Bulletin Board Counseling Office Delaware Scholarship Compendium - www.delcf.org www.BigFuture.org www.FastWeb.com *A SCHOLARSHIP WILL NEVER ASK YOU TO PAY!!!

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) BHS Class of 2017 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Federal Financial Aid consists of scholarships, grants and loans and the FAFSA must be completed to be considered for any/all of these funds The FAFSA is available in October of your senior year and must be completed by students & guardians each year that you are in college. The deadline is April 15th. It is best to complete the FAFSA by 2/14 The FAFSA determines the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and thus, the financial aid available to you An ID number is required by both students & guardians to electronically sign the FAFSA and can be done NOW www.fafsa.ed.gov

Resources Available Parents College Representatives Counselor BHS Class of 2017 Resources Available Parents College Representatives Counselor Senior Parent Information Night 10/5/16, 6:00pm – 8:00pm with financial aid presentation as well College Application Week 11/16 - 11/18 College Fairs NACAC College Fair @ Pennsylvania Convention Center: Sunday 10/30/2016, 11:00am - 3:00pm. Visit www.nacacnet.org for information. New Castle County College Night @ UD Bob Carpenter Center: 11/2/2016, 6:30pm - 9:00pm.

BHS Class of 2017 Your Next Steps Complete and return your Diploma Name Verification Form Schedule an appointment with your Counselor and complete Brag Sheet Packet to bring with you. Ask teachers to write recommendation letters, if required. A coach or employer may be OK, application may specify Use www.collegeboard.org for your college searches and SAT scores. Talk with Parents/Guardians about your plan. Take College Admissions Test(s) if necessary. Visit Campuses if You Haven’t Already. Organize Deadlines and Apply. Learn to Study – Effectively.  Stay Involved and Well-Rounded. Ask for help if you need it. Have Fun While Making Good Choices! DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!!!

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