1. What Will It Look Like For You…
Life After High School
What Will It Look
Like For You…

2. What Are My Choices? College/University Military Job force
Technical Trades

3. Preparing for College Research various schools (3 to 5)
Apply paper/on-line
Common Application used by numerous school
Take ACT/SAT have done by December
Apply for financial aid – Oct 1st
(everyone needs to do this)
Apply for scholarships

4. Timeline for College Application Process
Sept 1 –Dec 1st Applying to Colleges
Apply to dream schools and safety net schools
Financial Aid opens Oct 1st - FAFSA
Parents can use their 2016 taxes
Put down deposits on housing
Applying for scholarships throughout the school year (most deadlines Feb 15)
Mar-May choosing your college

5. Direct Admissions 2017 Letter in the Mail
3.0 + GPA – Reserved Spot at all 8 Idaho Colleges
2.0 + GPA – Reserved Spot at 6 Idaho Colleges
STILL NEED TO APPLY, this is not an acceptance letter

6. ACT Test Information October 28, 2017 next test
Register by September 22 (LATE FEE $27.50)
December 9, Register by November 3
Cost $46
Register at
Tests you in math, English, reading & science
Highest score is a 36 composite-average is 22
Really good ACT scores range from 27-30s

7. SAT Test Information November 4, 2017 Next Test
Register by October 5, 2017
Cost $46, $60 with Essay
Register at
Tests students in math, critical reading, language
A perfect score is a 1600 which is math + critical reading only.
A good score is a 1220 and above on math + critical reading. (A 1220 is the equivalent of a 27 on ACT)

8. How can I Study for the ACT/SAT?
March2success.com
Buy study books and software
Check out books for local public library

9. Transcripts Use my email for eDocs
Send.edu –
Will create accounts in Government at a later date
Request transcripts be sent through Naviance
New System
Need to make and account

10. Naviance Training College and Career Exploration System
Scholarship Hunting
Transcript Requests
College Application Updates
Counselor Updates and Deadlines

11. Naviance Training

12. Attend MVHS FAFSA Night
Tuesday, November 14
6:00- 7:00 pm – David Ries
7:00-8:00 pm – 105 Lab
Talk to Idaho Financial Aid Reps
Guest Speaker: David Ries
FAFSA Information and completion

13. Attend The National College Fair
November 1st, 2017
6:00-8:00 pm
Expo Idaho Center at the Fairgrounds

14. College Application Week 2017
November 6th–10th
During Government Classes

15. Do You Want to Play Sports at Division I or II level
NCAA Requirements
2.0 GPA / 2.3 and below is redshirting
SAT/ACT – online guide (lower your GPA the higher your scores need to be)
NCAA clearinghouse
Must register on-line
Must send ACT and SAT scores directly to the clearinghouse
Code for sending 9999
Will want to go over course work with counselor to make sure you are taking correct courses for NCAA and other requirements
Send transcripts
COUNSELOR SHOULD BE YOUR BEST FRIEND

16. Do you want to play sports at A NAIA college division?
NAIA regulations require-
18 minimum on ACT or 860 on SAT
Overall GPA of 2.O
Graduate in the top half of your class
Register on-line
Send transcript to NAIA
ACT or SAT scores must be sent directly to NAIA
Code is 9876

17. Want to Know about Scholarships?
Naviance Scholarship tab updated often
Check scholarship board in career center often
Join our “Remind” texting program (later slide)
Check Admission pages of the colleges you wish to attend
Try websites on handout
Look for scholarships through your church or parent’s jobs
Check with Civic organizations-Lions Club, Rotary Club, etc.

18. How do I get a letter of recommendation
Create a resume or brag sheet
Ask teacher or counselor verbally to write the letter
Make sure to give them the resume
Give them a stamped envelope if needed and other information needed for task
Make sure to give the teacher plenty of time to write the letter at least 2 weeks, but 4-6 weeks are ideal. Time will vary by teacher.

19. How do I get help with all these decisions?
Me (College and Career Counselor)
College admissions representatives
Family members & friends

20. College & Career Texts

21. College & Career Website

22. QUESTIONS