1. SENIOR MEETING Class of 2018
Oct 5, 2017

2. Welcome & Introductions
Administration
Counselors
College Adviser

3. Graduation Information
Commencement: Saturday, June 2, 2018
Wharton Center, Michigan State University
Students arrive at: 6:00 PM
Program begins at: 7:00 PM
Honors Night: Thursday, May 31, 2018
Auditorium, Waverly High School 
Senior Party: Saturday, May 12th, 2018 (Parent Sponsored)

4. Graduation Requirements
MUST have 23 credits
8 FULL semesters
Must meet all requirements to participate in graduation
Seniors with less than 16 credits or 16 credits but missing core academic classes will receive a letter this month (October).
Schedule your SENIOR APPOINTMENT this week!

5. Schedule Appointments
(A - Gl)
(Go - Ph)
(Pi - Z)

6. Credit Completion
If you haven't passed or never took a required class you are considered "off-track" to meet graduation requirements set by the State of MI (you can view your course history in PowerSchool)
Credit Recovery applications are available. You can attend credit recovery sessions up to 4 days a week but are expected to spend time outside of school in recovery work
If you haven't recovered a second semester class (B) before exam week, you will be scheduled into the class for 2nd semester.
If you need a 1st semester course, see your counselor today!

7. College/Military/Trade School Applications
•Online applications
•Provide counselor
(A-Gl)
(Go-Ph)
(Pi-Z)
•Common App DUE DATE, send EDU
•Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation (Provide recommenders with activities resume)
•ACT/SAT -send applications and note that you are re-taking the test. DO NOT wait to send an application until you re-take the test!!
•Visit whscounselingpage.weebly.com (skilled trades and apprenticeship section)

8. Parchment •How do you send your transcripts? PARCHMENT.com
Free (until August 2018)
•Step by step directions are available:
•Colleges expect your transcripts to arrive through Parchment at the time you apply
•Don't panic! You will receive an automatic notification that your transcripts have not been sent-just log into Parchment to verify the status
•You will send transcripts when you apply to the school(s), after 2nd semester, and in June
•Students put a final request into Parchment by the end of May 2018

9. SAT & ACT have 40 minutes and credit card
•SAT-register at Collegboard.org
• Nov. 4th, Dec. 2nd, Mar. 10th
•Registration deadlines are about 3-4 weeks in advance
•ACT-register at ACTstudent.org
• Dec. 9, Feb. 10, Apr. 14th
•Study materials can be found at actstudent.org

10. •High School Code
•Note regular deadlines & late fee deadlines
•Take both tests if you can
•Your SAT will be on your transcript. You will need to check with the college to see if they require the test scores to come directly from ACT or Collegeboard-MSU and U of M do require direct reporting from ACT/SAT. If you took the ACT, ask Mrs. Doyle to add it to your transcript
**Free & Reduced lunch status students can receive financial assistance

11. Plans after High School
•College is for everyone! & There is an option for EVERYONE
•College includes: Community College, Apprenticeships/Skilled Trades, Military, 4 Year College/University
•Weigh the pros and cons of all your options: Do you want to go to a big school, far away from home, out of state, do you care about the cost?

12. Best Advice on College/Trade School/Military Applications
•Apply to your top 2 options now
•Congratulations to those of you have already done so!
•All students-reach out for assistance from Ms. Hernandez and your counselor
•Knowhow2go.com, greenlight.com

13. College/Military/Trade School Tips
•The best ways to find the best fit:
•Rep visits, Tours, Career/College Fairs, Researching online
•LCC’s College Fair (October 19) | 6 PM - 7:30 PM | Gannon Building
•HBCU Fair (October 12) | 6 PM - 9 PM | Union Missionary Baptist Church
•College/Career Searches: Bigfuture.collegeboard.org | Careercruising.com •

14. October College Application Month
•Importance of applying to 2-3 colleges (LCC is free and quick - no essay. No reason why you shouldn't apply)
**Mr. O has approved extra credit for students who complete their FAFSA & 1 college application, or for a student who submits 3 college applications in Oct.
•For every college app you submit & show me you get a raffle ticket
tickets will be drawn at the end of Oct. for prizes (ex: gift cards, yearbook, other)
•For the English class with most college apps submitted & FAFSA completion, they will win cider & doughnuts for their class

15. FASFA opened October 1st – I’ll be tracking FAFSA completion on board near cafeteria

16. Scholarships/Financial Aid
•Scholarships & Grants = Free Money
In the counseling office, Ms. Hernandez’s room, and the Waverly College Corner website
•TIP-Tuition Incentive Program
Qualify if on Medicaid for 24 months in a 36 month period. (Let us know if you think you are eligible)
•FAFSA=Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Helps students qualify for scholarships, grants, and federal loans
FAFSA.GOV - must complete the FSA ID first (Student & Guardian make an FSA ID)
•Additional Scholarship Websites: Fastweb.com, Cappex.com, Scholarships.com

17. Have questions in relation to your senior? Ask Ms. Hernandez
REMIND for PARENTS
Have questions in relation to your senior? Ask Ms. Hernandez
REMIND for STUDENTS to Ask Ms. Hernandez about college, plans after high school, or set up a meeting

18. •Athletic Eligibility/ NCAA Clearinghouse•
•Students expecting to play college sports should register. The cost is $70.

19. Dates/Resources
•Senior Parent Night/Paying for College-(tonight) Oct. 6PM
Both events in the AUDITORIUM
•Counseling web address:
•College Advisor web address:

20. •Contact: Mrs. Oppenheim
Yearbook Information
•See handout
•Contact: Mrs. Oppenheim •

21. •Have a safe and successful finish to your High School Career.
Class of 2018
•Have a safe and successful finish to your High School Career.
•Go Warriors!