1. Shippensburg Area Senior High School
Senior Information
Shippensburg Area Senior High School

2. Introduction
Mrs. Frontino – counselor for student’s whose last names begin with A-I
Mr. Lindenmuth – counselor for student’s whose last names begin with J-Q & Career Tech students
Mrs. Dubbs – counselor for student’s whose last names begin with R-Z last names
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3. Planning for your future
Visit the guidance office
Not sure what you want to do, take an interest inventory on Collegeboard.org to find your interests
Be prepared/organized
Check HOMELINK/Sungard for your grades & credits…Important when applying to schools, locating a job or enlisting in the Military
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4. Graduation Requirements
One last reminder…
4 English credits
3 Math credits
3 Science credits
4 Social Studies credits
2 W/F credits
.5 FCS credit
9.5 Elective credits
26 total credits

5. Opportunities Workforce Military (ASVAB – Thursday, Nov. 3rd)
2 year program
4 year program
Certificate program
Apprenticeship program

6. Searching for a College
Make sure to read information on the school(s) of your choice
VISIT the college(s)/school(s) you have an interest in-----very important to do this!
Visit college websites –
Talk to students who attend college of interest
Location of school -- urban, suburban, rural
Distance from home
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7. Searching for a College
Cost
Not everyone earns/wins a scholarship
Not all schools meet your financial need
Not all schools can give aide
Loans MUST be repaid
A school can be financially out of your reach!
Size ---check out student population and class size
Extracurricular sports/activities
Facilities
Retention & Graduation Rates
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8. Applying to a College
Application Process
Paper vs. Online

9. Applying On-Line Preferred by colleges
Simply do a search for interested college
Create a file/account with college to complete application on different sessions
Must use credit card to pay application fee
Report to Guidance when you have sent application on line

10. Necessary Documents for admissions applications
Application for admission
Official test scores (SAT/ACT)
Official high school transcript (Parchment)
Official college transcripts (for transferring college credit)
Application fee

11. Additional requirements that you may need to complete or include with the application:
Essays (may be a critical application component)
Letters of Recommendation

12. Essay Tips Remember your audience
Don’t make it too long, stay on topic
Make your essay stand out from the several other thousand they will read
Have someone proofread your essay (English teacher)

13. Recommendations
Forms—use form within application or generic form given to you
Make sure to give the person(s) at least a two week notice for completion
You should choose a teacher or other person whom is VERY familiar with you academically and personally
** Make sure to give the guidance office a copy of your letter of rec. & also keep several copies for yourself.

14. Activity Sheet Include an activity sheet (format provided to you)
General information (name, address, telephone#, address)
Career field
Work experience
9th-12th grade information (academic, personal, volunteer, extracurricular, etc)
**Make sure to give a copy of your completed activity sheet to the guidance office for your file

15. Avoid making mistakes…
Check deadline dates
Neatness counts
Have your parents review your application and sign appropriately
Include all necessary documentation
Have a teacher review your essay

16. NCAA—(visit our website!)
Hoping to play D1 or D2 athletics?
Visit ncaaeligibilitycenter.org
Complete the application and pay for the application fee
Have your official test scores sent to NCAA eligibility center
Once you complete these steps, please let Mrs. Richardson, Guidance Secretary, know so that she can send your transcript
Do you have enough CORE courses to play a D1 or D2 sport?

17. SAT’s SAT Upcoming Test Dates October 1, 2016 (CASHS or Carlisle HS)
November 5, 2016 (CASHS or Carlisle HS)
December 3, 2016 (Carlisle HS)
January 21, 2017 (SASHS)

18. Financial Aid
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Scholarships
Grants
Loans
College Info Night
Shippensburg University will host an event on Tuesday, September 20th in the HS auditorium at 6:30pm.
Parent Financial Aid Night:
Tuesday, November 8th at 6:30 pm in the Library
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19. It is your responsibility to seek scholarship opportunities!
Scholarships
Visit the guidance office for available scholarships
View Scholarship listing on District Website:
Search the web for scholarships
Available In January: The Shippensburg Application Scholarship form for local scholarships
It is your responsibility to seek scholarship opportunities!
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20. College Rep. Visits
Various colleges and universities will be visiting the Guidance Office. 
These Admission personnel are here to answer your questions. Please review the calendar in Guidance when your college or University is scheduled to visit. 
Fee waivers for applications are often provided if you speak with these representatives.

21. Parchment Need a Transcript for your College Application?
Register with Parchment, an electronic transcript service. 
Click on the High School’s Guidance Tab on our District’s Website, and click on the PARCHMENT Icon.  
Parchment will also need your personal address

22. Transcript Request/Release Form
This gives us permission to send out your transcript

23. Penn State Mont Alto
Any senior who is interested in attending Penn State Mont Alto, see Guidance. 
Guidance will help you create a My Penn State Profile which is used to complete the application. 
Wednesday, September 28th during Flex report to Room 24 to complete your application with a Penn State Mont Alto admissions counselor
If you attend this workshop, your application fee will be waived. 

24. Shippensburg University
Any senior who is interested in attending Shippensburg University, see Guidance. 
Guidance will help you create a My Ship Profile which is used to complete the application. 
Friday, September 23rd from 10:00 to 12:00 report to Guidance to complete your application with a Shippensburg University admissions counselor
If you attend this workshop, your application fee will be waived. 

25. PSAT---Seniors Think About it?
Free opportunity for any Senior who has not chosen to previously take the PSAT
Great SAT preparation
Strengthen your skills in Reading, Writing and Math
Super Career Tools to use
TEST—Wed. Oct 19th

26. Website—Best Answer For Everything Facebook—Second best answer for everything.