1. WHS Senior College Night
SENIOR PLANNING 101
WHS Senior College Night

2. Options after High School
1. College 2. Military Service 3. Apprenticeships 4. Work

3. Military Apprenticeships Students interested in learning more about
their options in the military should
contact Mary Parsley
Apprenticeships
Students interested in apprenticeships should stop by the
Career Center for Washington State opportunities or
visit our Career Center page on the WHS Website.

4. Tonight’s focus is on college.
College planning takes time.
It’s not something that is easily
decided overnight.

5. Why College? Expected lifetime earnings:
Non-high school graduate $1 million
High school graduate $1.2 million
Some college $1.5 million
Bachelor's degree $2.1 million
Master's degree $2.5 million
Doctoral degree $3.4 million
Professional degree $4.4 million
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

6. College Options Technical/Vocational college 2-year college
4-year university

7. Deciding on a College Characteristics to consider: Location
Size of campus & student body
Degree programs offered
Extracurricular activities
Cost & Financial Aid
Admission Policy
Accreditation
Support Services
Personality of the campus

8. Narrowing Down Colleges
Research and investigate schools.
Narrow your list down to 3 schools (if possible).

9. Road Trip
Plan time to visit the colleges you are considering! *meet with an admissions counselor -chances of admission -review cost/financial aid -graduation -job placement *take a campus tour *visit a class *talk with staff and students

10. NCAA Clearinghouse
*If it looks as though your student/athlete may have an opportunity to participate in athletics at a Division 1 or Division 2 school next year you must be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse.
*If you have questions you may
contact Marc Miller in the
Wenatchee High School
counseling office ex. 709.
More information can be found at

11. Apply Early! All colleges have different deadlines for applying.
Know your deadlines!
Look for separate college scholarship application deadlines
Know college deadlines for honors program
Advantages to applying early:
More scholarship opportunities
Potentially knowing admission status earlier

12. Application Process A typical application packet requires: Application
Transcript
Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT)
Letter of Recommendation (s)
Personal Statement

13. Decisions, Decisions Compare offers.
Talk with parents, teachers, and a counselor.
Choose the college that’s right for you.
Pay attention to deadlines to respond
Contact colleges you choose not to attend.

14. Financial Planning Parents Personal Savings Financial Aid Other means
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Loans
Work Study
Scholarships
Other means

15. How much does college cost?
2 yr degree (live at home) $3000-$5000
BA (public university) $48,000-$60,000
BA (private university) $80,000-$140,000
Law School? Add $30,000-$50,000
Medical School? Add $100,000-$140,000
Source: ACT organization

17. The Truth is . . .
College is expensive but when there’s a will, there’s a way!

18. Apply for Financial Aid early!
FAFSA forms can be submitted after January 1st. *Before the FAFSA can be submitted, students and parents need to apply for a PIN. *Complete the worksheet before Jan. 1 to be prepared for the deadline.

19. Seniors can also check out:
Financial aid pages on college websites
Scholarship search engine services such as:
The Senior ~ Money Book portion of the Career Center page on the WHS website for scholarship information

20. Beware of . . . Financial aid scams *You should never have to pay a
fee to submit the FAFSA or any
scholarship application.
*Consult with college before
making financial commitment

21. WHS Scholarship Role Collect scholarship information.
Publish scholarship opportunities.
Liaison between providers and students.
Review packets before submission.
We do not fill out applications.
We do not insure your child can afford college.

22. Upcoming dates WHS World’s Fair - A College & Career Fair
-Tuesday, November 3rd 6:00-8:30 p.m. (WHS)
FAFSA Night with Kevin Berg, WVC Financial Aid Director
Date TBA - January

23. Questions? Comments?
Mary Parsley, WHS Counselor A - Dn Dianna Gill, WHS Counselor Do - H Marc Miller, WHS Counselor I - Mn Doug Taylor, WHS Counselor Mo - Sa Mary Howie, WHS Counselor Sb - Z Alejandra González - WSD Migrant Graduation Specialist Colleen Parks, WHS Career Center Specialist