1. Senior College and Career Presentation
Auburn High School Counseling Department

2. Senior Year

3. Pop Quiz 
What is the best way to obtain a letter of reference from a teacher, counselor or coach? Provide them with:
A. Social Security Number
B. Facebook Account
C. Student Profile Sheet
When is the date that you are supposed to have at least one college application completed?
A. September 1st
B. October 1st
C. November 1st
Job shadowing is a way to help decide a career path. True or False
What is the primary means to obtain financial aid for college?
A. SAT (Student Achievement Test)
B. ACT (American College Test)
C. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

4. Letters of Recommendation
Each senior should complete a profile sheet. The profile sheet will be used to assist with writing letters of recommendation
Students should ask an AHS staff member, coach, employer, etc. to write a letter of recommendation
Most colleges, scholarships and employers require letters of recommendation

5. Know Your Options Visit schools
Columbus Day is a popular day for “Open House” on college campuses
Decide on which colleges to apply
Create a list/spreadsheet of application deadlines and requirements (essays, transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.)
Work on college essays and ask teachers/parents/friends to review
Complete and submit applications by NOVEMBER 1ST (this is the priority deadline)

6. AHS College Visits
Seniors have unlimited visits with college representatives presenting at AHS. However, make good use of your time
Sign up for college representative visits using this link
Attendance is taken during the actual college visit
Go to the AHS Counselor webpage, AHS calendar or the green bulletin board located in the Main Hallway for the most updated list of visits

7. The Application Process
Deadlines: Pay attention to the deadlines provided by each institution
Criteria: Admission requirements vary by each institution
Transcripts: Use Parchment to send your transcripts to institutions
Letters of Recommendation: Give the writer at least 2 weeks notice. Provide them with your completed Student Profile Sheet
Essay/Personal Statement: Make sure your writing leaves a positive impression on the college admissions team

8. Transcripts
Use Parchment to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions
Use the Scholarship Transcript Request Form to have a transcript sent to an organization
Forms are available in the CAPA/Gifted Auburn Office

9. Interested in the Military?
Talk to recruiters to learn about different programs/benefits
Research the advantages/disadvantages of serving
Learn about active military vs. reserves/National Guard
Take the ASVAB test!!!

10. Funding Your Future Military service is an education funding option
Starting your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): apply early (starting October 1st) at
An ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commission) representative is in the College and Career Readiness Conference Room every Tuesday during rd – 6th hours. Sign-in using
Community Scholarships are listed on the Scholarship Board located in the Main Hallway and the AHS Counselor webpage
Post-secondary institutions provide scholarships to admitted students. Ask the Financial Aid Office for assistance

11. Starting Your Career
Research your interests and career opportunities if you plan to move directly into a career
Identify additional training and education needed for the career you want
Job shadow/connect with people in your desired field
Develop your resume (volunteer/work experience, skills, references, etc.)

12. Senior Conferences
Dates: We will be calling seniors down the week of September 19th
Information: Each senior will meet with their counselor to discuss post high school plans and graduation status
Length: Will depend on how many questions you have for your counselor. Without questions, meetings typically last around 15 minutes

13. Important Upcoming Dates
National Hispanic College Fair : September 28, 2016 (Permission slips in the ET/HPS Academy Office)
9:30am – 10:30 am at Cliffbreakers
Chicago National College Fair: October 1, 2016
11am – 3pm at the McCormick Place
College Night: October 5, 2016
6pm – 8pm at Rock Valley College
Financial Aid Night: October 11, 2016
5:30pm – 8:00pm in the AHS Library
FAFSA and College Application Completion Night: October 12, 2016
6pm – 8pm at Rock Valley College Atrium

14. Resources Counselor webpage Events/Workshops
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Events/Workshops
Websites (list of websites)
Teachers/Coaches and other Important Adults in your life
Google forms
(ISAC Rep)
(College Visits)

15. Contact Information
BAMIT Academy
Leshanda Ausler
Indira Betts
Tiffani Weatherly
CAPA Academy
EMITT Academy

16. Contact Information
Gifted Academy
Dan Appino
Health Sciences Academy
Indira Betts
Human Public Services Academy
Scott Zimmerlee