The Time Has Come!

September KNOW YOUR DEADLINES!!!!! Register for SAT/ACT Complete recommendation questionnaire – allow TWO WEEKS for recommendations from teachers and counselor. Search web for info regarding college application requirements. Have a Plan A, B and C. Speak with your parent(s) about finances for college Complete FAFSA pin application My.ccsd.net/greenburg

October KEEP TRACK OF DEADLINES!! Attend College Fair October 20th or 21 st at Cashman Center Photocopy or print extra copies of completed applications Compare colleges UNR early decision deadline is November 1 st !!!!!

November Last chance to register for ACT/SAT to be considered for most scholarships and Nevada Scholars Award Gather financial records Update resume Continue to search and apply for scholarships UNR and UNLV DEADLINE for priority scholarships is February 1.

December Download FOW (FAFSA on the web worksheet) at and complete with your parent/guardianwww.fafsa.ed.gov CONTINUE to apply for scholarships!!! CONTINUE to check my.ccsd.net/greenburg Complete a Request for Electronic Transcript Submission form for every transcript that is sent electronically.

January Complete the FAFSA on the Web after January 1st. Monitor your progress toward millennium Scholarship requirements um um

O Create your own account O Add schools to your list O Understand your schools’ specific requirements O Gather your general application information A COPY OF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT A LIST OF YOUR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TEST SCORES AND TEST DATES FROM YOUR COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS (SATs, ACTs, SAT Subject Tests) PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN INFORMATION (educational background, occupational information, employer information, etc.)

SENDedu is a free, secure electronic document transfer service for counselors, teachers, student references and other officials involved in the application completion process. This service allows you to upload supporting application documents to colleges and universities safely and quickly, with no paperwork or hassle.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund FYI Graduating High School Seniors Qualifications: Must be of Hispanic Heritage Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for High School Students Plan to enroll Full-Time in an accredited not-for -profit 4 year university or graduate school during FALL of scholarship cycle year U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA) Complete FAFSA Complete state Dream Act financial aid application (if applicable) Other: Merit-based scholarships available for undergraduate and graduate students All majors and graduate fields accepted Emphasis on STEM majors Scholarship awards range from $500 to $5,000 Scholarship Application opens January 15, 2016 and closes April 2nd. To prepare, start your MyHSF profile today!

Scholarships (cont.) O As I receive them, I will post scholarships on my.ccsd.net/greenburg O Public Education Foundation O Essays

Western Undergraduate Exchange The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program through which students in participating states may enroll in designated two-year and four-year public institutions and programs in other participating states at a special, reduced tuition level. Tuition for WUE students is the regular in-state tuition plus 50 percent of that amount. In all programs, the cost to WUE students is substantially less than nonresident tuition. Students do not need to demonstrate financial need to receive the WUE tuition benefit. WUE participating states in 2015 – 2016 are: Alaska, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Arizona, Hawaii, New Mexico, Montana, Washington, California, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming How WUE Works The student applies to the institution of his/her choice, indicating that WUE status is desired. The institution responds directly to the student. The student must mark prominently on the application for admission that he/she seeks admission as a WUE student. For more information, checkout their website:

Letter of Recommendation Resume Have a resume listing GPA, class standing, and academic high points (awards; A’s in AP, IB, or honors courses; etc.). Further, the resume should list all extracurricular activities, including awards and leadership positions. If you have not started a resume, start one NOW and keep it current—update it at the end of each semester. You’ll be glad you did! Request for Recommendation We try to write handcrafted, individually tailored letters of recommendation. Each letter takes ca. 1-3 hours to compose. Help us help you! When you need a letter, plan ahead and give your recommender two weeks notice. Sending a Thank You Teachers ask for very little and are usually glad to write a letter of recommendation. However, they put a lot of time and energy into doing this service for you. A simple thank you card or note is common courtesy—nothing more is necessary or expected. Who NOT to ask for a letter of recommendation If you’ve ever been caught cheating or plagiarizing, if you’ve ever earned a “U” in citizenship, if you’ve ever been sent to the deans’ office, DO NOT ASK THAT TEACHER FOR A RECOMMENDATION! If you force the issue and the teacher actually writes the letter, he or she is ethically free—perhaps even ethically required—to note the unfortunate incident in his or her letter of “recommendation.” And you will have “asked for it.”

PRE-RECOMMENDATION STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE College admission officers and scholarship committees who will read your applications will be looking for evidence of a well-rounded student, that is, one who has intellectual vitality, community interactions, leadership skills and is goal oriented. Please complete the following questions with thoughtful, detailed responses, which will assist me in writing an insightful, accurate letter of recommendation for you. 1. What are your long-range career goals 2. With what organizations/clubs have you been active? What role did you play 3. What leadership positions have you held? 4. What sports have you participated in, and for how long? 5. What community service projects have you participated in, and what was your role? 6. List three adjectives for yourself and a supporting statement for each 7. Do you have any unique talents? 8.What is your greatest strength and how will it help you succeed in both college and life? 9. Have you had any adversity/hardships you have had to overcome (please describe)?

Early Decision O Binding – If you are accepted for early decision, you MUST attend that university. O Nonbinding- your options are still open.

Housekeeping O As you receive college admissions letters, PLEASE bring a copy of your letter (or ) to me ASAP (whether you are going to attend that college or not). O As you receive scholarships, financial aid letters, student aid reports (SAR) please bring or a copy to me, whether you are going to use the offer or not. O Who is planning on earning an Associates degree this spring? O JOSTENS WILL BE HERE ON OCTOBER 16 TH AT NOON!!!!!

?????????? O When applying to a university, you will apply as a Freshman. O Graduation is TBA. O Given 10 tickets for graduation, and will be given more if requested. O College essays – make it personal! O