1. WELCOME TO THE CAREER CENTER Monique Warner Career Coordinator College Information Career Information Opportunities

2. Things You Know… Three choices as you leave Higher Education Military Work Force Education Pays Time is the enemy of college completion Do These Things NOW! Create a Resume Letters of Recommendation (Minimum of 2 weeks lead time, write a thank you note) You do not need to see your counselor to get started – you can do this!

3. Direct Admission Initiative Letters will be sent in mid-October Provisional admission to 6 or 8 of our state colleges and universities You still MUST APPLY to schools Pay attention to the application deadlines!

4. Knowing the Basics… Get Started! Take the Next Step…Next Step Find the Perfect College No such thing…consider 8 factors before searching: Size, Location, Available Majors and Classes, Extracurricular Activities, Distance from home, Makeup of student body, Housing, Campus atmosphere Find out about schools School websites – University of Idaho, College of IdahoUniversity of IdahoCollege of Idaho Other options - Idaho CIS, Big FutureIdaho CISBig Future Campus VisitsCampus Visits, Higher Education in Idaho BookletHigher Education in Idaho Booklet

5. Knowing the Basics… How many schools should I apply to? Will I get in? Admissions Calculator

6. Admission Options

7. When Should I… Apply to colleges? During College Application Week! November 9-13College Application Week Bring your completed Information SheetInformation Sheet Fee Waivers must be completed in advance Apply for financial aid? FAFSA for 2016-17 school year available Jan. 1, 2016FAFSA Create FSA ID anytime – no need to wait for JanuaryFSA ID Pay attention to school priority deadlines! Use Calculators to help determine cost of attendance Take the ACT or SAT? See ACT and SAT information sheet for dates Check application deadlines and take tests in time!

8. How Do I… get transcripts? Form on Mrs. Murphy’s desk – official transcripts cost $1.00 each; faxed transcripts cost $5.00 each; unofficial transcripts are free SENDedu and Common Application transcripts are free If you have taken concurrent credit, you must request a transcript from the granting institution – see their website find out about scholarships? There are many links and individual scholarships on the EHS website College & Careers page – this is a good place to startCollege & Careers The Financial Aid page(s) of the school(s) you are interested in attending

9. Reality Check…What does it cost? 12 credits = full-time student Public Instate Tuition BSU: $6,876/year ISU: $6,784year LCSC: $6,000/year U of I: $7,020/year Private Idaho Schools College of Idaho: $25,400/year Northwest Nazarene: $27,750/year CWI: $ 3,264/year

10. Show me the MONEY Scholarships WUE ROTC/NROTC programs AP and CLEP TestingAPCLEP

11. Suggestions Talk with your parents! Email - last/first @ ….com Meet with recruiters Attend college open houses Have a backup plan Watch Social Media postings

12. Dates to Remember College Fairs Christian College FairChristian College Fair: Tuesday, October 6 6-8 PM at Tree City Church of the Nazarene (formerly Boise First Community Center) on Eagle Road Boise College FairBoise College Fair: Monday, October 19 9 AM-2 PM (not excused) and 6-8 PM at Expo Idaho (the fairgrounds building) All College and University Admissions visits are on the EHS website calendar, will be submitted for video announcements, and are sent out on Remind.

13. Idaho College/University Preview Days Register online for these October 10 – Boise State University Discover Boise State October 24 - College of Idaho Fall Open House October 27 – Idaho State University Health Science Experience Night (Meridian Campus)Health Science Experience Night October 30 – Idaho State University Experience ISU November 2 – University of Idaho Envision Idaho (limited free transportation available)Envision Idaho November 5-7 – Northwest Nazarene University Explore NNU Days November 6 – Lewis-Clark State College Warrior Discovery Day (limited free transportation available)Warrior Discovery Day