What Will It Look Like For You… Life After High School What Will It Look Like For You…

What Are My Choices? College/University Military Job force Technical Trades

Preparing for College Research various schools (3 to 5) Apply paper/on-line Common Application used by numerous school Take ACT/SAT have done by December Apply for financial aid – Oct 1st (everyone needs to do this) Apply for scholarships

Timeline for College Application Process Sept 1 –Dec 1st Applying to Colleges Apply to dream schools and safety net schools Financial Aid opens Oct 1st - FAFSA Parents can use their 2016 taxes Put down deposits on housing Applying for scholarships throughout the school year (most deadlines Feb 15) Mar-May choosing your college

Direct Admissions 2017 Letter in the Mail 3.0 + GPA – Reserved Spot at all 8 Idaho Colleges 2.0 + GPA – Reserved Spot at 6 Idaho Colleges STILL NEED TO APPLY, this is not an acceptance letter

ACT Test Information October 28, 2017 next test Register by September 22 (LATE FEE $27.50) December 9, Register by November 3 Cost $46 Register at www.actstudent.org Tests you in math, English, reading & science Highest score is a 36 composite-average is 22 Really good ACT scores range from 27-30s

SAT Test Information November 4, 2017 Next Test Register by October 5, 2017 Cost $46, $60 with Essay Register at www.collegeboard.com Tests students in math, critical reading, language A perfect score is a 1600 which is math + critical reading only. A good score is a 1220 and above on math + critical reading. (A 1220 is the equivalent of a 27 on ACT)

How can I Study for the ACT/SAT? https://www.khanacademy.org/login March2success.com Buy study books and software Check out books for local public library

Transcripts Use my email for eDocs Send.edu – Walton.Ashley@westada.org Will create accounts in Government at a later date Request transcripts be sent through Naviance New System Need to make and account

Naviance Training College and Career Exploration System http://connection.naviance.com/mtnvhs Scholarship Hunting Transcript Requests College Application Updates Counselor Updates and Deadlines

Naviance Training

Attend MVHS FAFSA Night Tuesday, November 14 6:00- 7:00 pm – David Ries 7:00-8:00 pm – 105 Lab Talk to Idaho Financial Aid Reps Guest Speaker: David Ries FAFSA Information and completion

Attend The National College Fair November 1st, 2017 6:00-8:00 pm Expo Idaho Center at the Fairgrounds

College Application Week 2017 November 6th–10th During Government Classes

Do You Want to Play Sports at Division I or II level NCAA Requirements 2.0 GPA / 2.3 and below is redshirting SAT/ACT – online guide (lower your GPA the higher your scores need to be) NCAA clearinghouse www.eligibilitycenter.org Must register on-line Must send ACT and SAT scores directly to the clearinghouse Code for sending 9999 Will want to go over course work with counselor to make sure you are taking correct courses for NCAA and other requirements Send transcripts COUNSELOR SHOULD BE YOUR BEST FRIEND

Do you want to play sports at A NAIA college division? NAIA regulations require- 18 minimum on ACT or 860 on SAT Overall GPA of 2.O Graduate in the top half of your class Register on-line www.playnaia.org Send transcript to NAIA ACT or SAT scores must be sent directly to NAIA Code is 9876

Want to Know about Scholarships? Naviance Scholarship tab updated often Check scholarship board in career center often Join our “Remind” texting program (later slide) Check Admission pages of the colleges you wish to attend Try websites on handout Look for scholarships through your church or parent’s jobs Check with Civic organizations-Lions Club, Rotary Club, etc.

How do I get a letter of recommendation Create a resume or brag sheet Ask teacher or counselor verbally to write the letter Make sure to give them the resume Give them a stamped envelope if needed and other information needed for task Make sure to give the teacher plenty of time to write the letter at least 2 weeks, but 4-6 weeks are ideal. Time will vary by teacher.

How do I get help with all these decisions? Me (College and Career Counselor) College admissions representatives Family members & friends

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