1. Junior Planning Meeting Planning for Post-secondary Education Class of 2017

2. Goals Students will gain a better understanding on the planning needed for post-secondary education. Students will gain resources used for planning life after high school

3. Where do you start? You’re in the process! Ask questions Focus on senior year classes Check in with your counselor  Review your schedule  Graduation requirements Tests  SAT/ACT/Accuplacer/ASVAB

4. What should you do now? Continue working hard Participate in extracurricular activities Create a list of possible schools Research and visit colleges Take appropriate tests

5. SAT www.collegeboard.org ACT www.actstudent.org Accuplacer www.collegeboard.org ASVAB www.official-asvab.com What is it? Aptitude test Prep App’s, blogs, twitter, email, question of the days, PSAT When May 7 th Registration deadline is April 8 th June 4 th Registration deadline is May 5 th by mail & May 11 th by phone/email Free world-class practice Optional essay No penalty for guessing Vocab you’ll use long after test day What is it? Acheivement test Prep App’s, website When June 11 th Registration deadline is May 6 th What is it? Placement test Prep App’s website When CCC Admissions 410-386-8430 What is it? Aptitude test Which Test is right for you?

6. College Search Private or Public Cost Affiliations Prestige Academics Major Options Academic match Student Life Athletics, Greek Life, Travel Abroad Opportunities, Dining hall, Housing Amenities, etc. Location Distance from home/ accessibility Urban vs. Rural Size Small, Mid-Size, Large Average Class Size Cost In State vs. Out of State Tuition Scholarship Opportunities Financial Aid Two Year or Four Year Community College vs. University

7. www.collegeboard.org -Then click “College Search” at the top of the page www.collegeboard.org

8. Finding the Right Fit Review your high school transcript –Weighted & Unweighted GPA –Academic, Honors, & AP level courses Tests –ACT or SAT –Placement/ Accuplacer Test  Match your performance with average test scores and GPA of current freshman class using college websites

9. Big Future- Compare Colleges

10. Choosing Schools 2-3 in each category for starting out Reach School  Below range of GPA & test scores for admitted students Target School  Fall close to averages of GPA & test scores Likely School  Over the averages for GPA & test scores

11. Campus Visits Why? Get a firsthand view Get answers to your questions Get valuable info Call/Email the admissions office a campus tour a host for an overnight stay classes you can attend cafeteria passes an appointment with a coach ask for an interview appointment a schedule of activities

12. Campus Visits continued *You must have permission to visit college on a school day  have parent write note ahead of time  get note signed by your administrator and take to attendance office  day will count like a field trip  allowed 3 per year

13. Application Process Applications usually become available in August Consider type of admission Be aware of deadlines  Early action deadlines are typically between October and December Fill out Senior Credential Sheet (in school counseling office) Complete a Transcript Request Form (in school counseling office)

14. Stand out from the rest School records Testing Extracurricular activities Honors or Awards Essays Interviews

15. Paying for it? WHS Counseling Website  www.carrollk12.org/whs/counseling www.carrollk12.org/whs/counseling Scholarships  www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com  www.collegeboard.org www.collegeboard.org  www.finaid.org www.finaid.org  www.studentaid.ed.gov www.studentaid.ed.gov FASFA  www.fasfa.ed.gov www.fasfa.ed.gov  Apply after January 1 of senior year

16. Want to learn more? Group sessions will be held for students wanting to learn more about careers and applying During flex Topics include:  Differences in HS vs College  Careers  Application Essays  Application completion Sign up in the school counseling office

17. Mock Interview Two weeks away- Thursday April 14 th Junior advisors have assigned interview times  Please check with them on your scheduled time  If there is a conflict with time, please see Ms. Lindsay or Ms. Bosley You will be assessed on:  Completed resume  Completed job application  Portfolio with at least two artifacts  Appropriate dress