1. Welcome parents and class of 2019

2. Senior Year
Everything you want to know about your upcoming year and HOW…..Just ask Counseling
Senior Counselor: Amanda Johnson Ext. 8021

3. What should I know? What should I be doing?
Timeline of Events
Summer Before Senior Year 2018
Fall of Senior Year 2018
Spring of Senior Year 2019

4. Summer Before Senior Year
June-July 2018

5. Summer to do’s
Continue researching colleges- get a feel for what works for you (large, small, public, and private)
Enrich yourself by volunteering, internship, work, or special learning programs, summer school
Narrow college choices
In-Person visits when possible/Summer opportunities at colleges
Resume/Personal Statement
Search for on-line scholarships
Schedule Senior Portrait with Lou Coopey's All Pro Studio. If you do not have your free headshot taken by Labor Day, we cannot guarantee your senior photo will be in the yearbook. 

6. **Save the date* Black Hawk Days (limited and only if appropriate)
Wednesday, July 11th 1-6pm
Make up day- Friday, July 13th 8am-12pm
Schedule distribution
Schedule change requests
(limited and only if appropriate)
Parking
Passes/ID/Fees

7. Advanced Placement (AP) Dual Credit
Recognized throughout the nation Credit through CGCC
Prepare for a single test in May Transferable to in-state schools
Scores of 3, 4, 5 may award credit Grade determines credit
Rigorous curriculum Rigorous curriculum
$95 per test $ community college rates

8. Dual Credit Why take dual credit?
Dual credit courses may be applied toward college degree. High school credit + college credit. Cost is based on community college rate per credit hour- not university.
Dual credit courses are taught by our teachers who have their community college certificate for Arizona. Credits are transferrable to in state universities.
Some out of state colleges may accept dual credit from the MCCD as well, please check with the individual colleges.
One more perk… high school teachers are more accessible than college professors so take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

9. How do I find out if a class is offered as dual credit?
Chandler Gilbert Community College
WFHS Teachers
WFHS Counseling

10. Reminder Graduation Requirements
Curriculum
Standard
Scholastic
English 4
Math
Science 3
Social Studies
Physical Education 1
Foreign Language 2
Fine Arts or CTE
Electives 6
Total Credits 22
GPA
No Minimum
3.00 Minimun
End of Course Achievement tests
Civics Exam

11. AZ Academic Scholar azacademicscholars.org 18 Core Courses
4 Eng; 4 math, 3 science (physics preferred); 3 social studies; 2 foreign language- must be earned during high school years; 2 years CTE or fine arts
“C” or better in each core course
azacademicscholars.org

12. Valedictorian/Salutatorian Process for Williams Field HS
Class of 2017 and beyond
GPA will be calculated based on the 22 credits required for graduation (44 grades)
No grades lower than a C
Must have taken a minimum of 12 credits at WFHS

13. Fall of Senior Year
September-December 2018

14. Prepare for College Applications
Review credits with your counselor
Narrow your list of colleges (Get application and financial aid information from each)
Pay attention to due dates/deadlines
Write application essays- have someone read first drafts
Ask for recommendations (if required and provide enough time )
Take/Retake ACT/SAT if appropriate
Take SAT II Subject Tests if appropriate
Continue Scholarship search online & at BHS
Get Financial Aid Information/CSS Profile/FAFSA
Avoid the Senior Slump!
Look for Graduation info- senior portrait, cap/gown, etc.
Pay all debts and fines

15. ACT dates www.act.org Test Date Registration Deadline
Late Fee Required
April 14, 2018
March 9, 2018
March 10-23,2018
June 9, 2018
May 4, 2018
May 5-18, 2018
July 14, 2018
June 15, 2018
June 16-22, 2018
September 8, 2018
August 2018
October 27, 2018
September 2018
December 8, 2018
November 2018
February 9, 2019
January 2019

16. SAT dates collegeboard.org
Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline
March 10, 2018
February 9, 2018
February 28, 2018
May 5, 2018
April 6, 2018
April 25, 2018
June 2, 2018
May 3, 2018
May 23, 2018
August 25, 2018
July 2018
October 6, 2018
September 2018
November 3, 2018
October 2018
December 1, 2018
November 2018

17. Apply Early/ Apply Right
The college application includes:
Application
Test Scores
Transcript
Essay (if required)
Fill out applications
Apply for orientations /housing
Utilize Common Application/Universal College Application when applicable
Submit by deadlines- earlier is better (research your particular college(s) for specific requirements and timeline)
Keep copies of everything you send

18. College Visits WFHS Career Center- Mary Buscema mary.buscema@husd.org
Go inquire for visiting College Reps
College tours
Most Colleges will not come to YOU!

19. Financial Aid FAFSA- (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
APPLY EARLY * (online) - now Prior Year – October of Senior Year
Applying early increases your chances for grants and other sorts of financial aid.
Remember- Some schools won’t consider you for merit scholarships until you’ve submitted a FAFSA, so complete one even if you think you won’t qualify for federal aid
Find out the priority filing date for the college or universities you are applying to
Must renew application every year
fafsa.ed.gov

20. Academic Eligibility
There are different academic requirements for each division of college
DI or DII level you must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center
If you want to compete at the NAIA level you now have to register with the NAIA Eligibility Center
NCAA and DIII do not require registration

21. NCAA Clearinghouse How and when do I register for the NCAA Clearinghouse?
Students should have completed this during the end of their Junior year- do it now if you did not then.
Go to NCAA Eligibility Center
Register- follow prompts
Send your ACT/SAT Scores using the code Send your transcripts to the clearinghouse at the end of your junior year and your final transcripts at the end of your Senior year.
There is a fee to register
Contact with any questions

22. NAIA Clearinghouse How and when do I register for the NAIA Clearinghouse?
Register anytime during your Senior year at playnaia.org
You’ll create a profile and fill out a personal profile
Send your transcripts to the clearinghouse
Send your ACT/SAT Scores to the clearinghouse using the code
There is a fee to register
Fee Waivers are available

23. Start Your College Search/Plan
Start with you: think about your abilities, preferences, and personal qualities.
Read about majors and careers (visit Mrs. Buscema in the Career Center)
Research Colleges: (visit Mrs. Buscema in the Career Center)
STR-(Safe, Target, Reach)
Community Colleges
Certificate Programs
Technical School
Apprenticeships
Military Academies (this process begins now! )
Start thinking about Financial Aid
Keep your grades up!
Plan summer activities early- volunteer, work, internship, summer enrichment opportunities, summer school

24. Scholarships 101 Merit vs. Non-Merit Based Where to look:
-WFHS Career Center ( access online- under “Scholarship” and “Scholarship Listings”)
-Scholarship websites
-College websites
-Employer Websites
-Give COPIES OF ALL OFFERS TO THE Career Center
Create/Update Resume
Think about personal statement/college essays
(if appropriate)
Keep your Grades Up!!
A’s and B’s and above average test scores.

25. Spring of Senior Year
January-March 2019

26. your Spring Testing Schedule
AP Exams- prepare and sign up for exams when announced by Counseling
College Entrance Exams
What Does Your College Require?
SAT
SAT Subject Tests (as req. by college, additional opportunity to showcase achievement in specific subject areas- specific majors or programs)
ACT/ACT + Writing component
Sign up online- act.org (ACT)
collegeboard.org (SAT)
**Send scores to prospective colleges, NCAA, certain scholarships
(4 free)**

27. The Waiting Game… Wait for admission decisions
Choose your college – May 1st National Decision Day
Plan for budgeting needs, housing, sign up for orientations, etc…
Continue to search for scholarships
Look for financial aid information
Mary Buscema in the Career Center should be your best friend by now

28. Wrapping it all up! Take AP Exams Complete all Senior courses
Final transcript request (NCAA, NAIA too)
Final transcript from CC (dual credit)
Prepare for Graduation!
Check the Graduation website page often