1. OLATHE SOUTH SENIOR INFORMATION
How to make the most of
your senior year

2. WHO ARE YOUR COUNSELORS?
Traci Johnston
A-F
Amy Brown
G-L
Mary Glotzbach
Avid & M-Q
Amy Iwert
R-Z
Chad Hoffman
Freshman
WHO ARE YOUR COUNSELORS?

3. Finalize college/post-secondary plans
Visit campus/attend senior day
Talk to admission reps who come to OS
See Donna Peters in the guidance office
Attend Kansas City Metro College Expo September 12th at Overland Park Convention Center. 5:30-8 pm
120 Schools in attendance
Includes financial aid seminars
Includes military and tech schools
REGISTER ONLINE at OS Counseling Website

4. Check college web sites for valuable information
Information about campus visits & senior days
Admission requirements
Online applications and application deadlines
Scholarship information

5. ACT
Take your ACT ASAP
October 22nd Test
Registration deadline is September 16th
Use your legal name to register
Be sure to bring your ticket and Photo ID
PrepWorks
Application available on the counseling website
$45
Olathe South ACT Test Prep Workshop
Registration closes at 5pm on September 15th
Online application available on the counseling website
$75

6. Recommendations
If your Scholarship and/or College application asks for teacher or counselor recommendations, allow 2 weeks for those to be completed
Provide the person writing the recommendation a copy of your resume

7. Requesting official transcripts
All transcripts are now sent through
Register ASAP
Test scores are located on your transcript but colleges now want scores sent directly from College Board (SAT & AP) and ACT
College Now credits will be listed on your JCCC Transcript NOT High School Transcript
Transcripts are not sent on days when school is not in session. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY

8. Check your image
What does your address, Facebook, or twitter account say about you?
What is your public image?
Universities, fraternities, sororities, employers may be checking you out.

9. FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov) Free Application For Student Aide
Complete FAFSA online as early as October 1st.
Recommend EVERYONE complete FAFSA regardless of predicted need
Please attend the Olathe Public Schools Financial Aid Night on September 14th from 6:30-8:00 – Olathe Community Center

10. SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships can be based on merit or need
Grades and test scores
Athletics
Talent (music, debate, etc.)
Community service
Civic affiliation, family history
Parent/student employer
Person or organization offering the scholarship determines the criteria
Please attend the Olathe Local Scholarship Night on September 14th from the Olathe Community Center

11. Raise.me
Raise.me partners with colleges and universities to offer students scholarships starting in the 9th grade.
Add Your Achievements - Add your course grades, clubs, sports, volunteer activities, and more to your portfolio.
2. Earn Scholarships - For each achievement, you’ll get scholarships from different colleges, which you can redeem when you attend that college.
3. Discover Colleges - Learn about and follow different colleges from across the country to find schools that are the best fit for you.

12. HOW DO I GET A SHORTENED DAY?
Must qualify and apply before winter break
On track to graduate with no need for credit recovery
Pass all 1st semester classes
Have a valid reason for shortening day—work to earn money for college or in a potential career, military, college class
Applications will be available in student services after Thanksgiving

13. PLAN AHEAD Make sure you are aware of deadlines
Scholarships, Admissions, Transcripts, Recommendation Letters, FAFSA
Ask questions & get help – WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Please visit our counseling website - lots of updated information provided
Follow us on Twitter

14. Questions?