1. * Class of 2016 Time to Execute your Future!

2.  The ability to learn  The desire to explore  The persistence to grow  The determination to focus  The motivation to apply College Preparation

3.  Apply for College  Request Transcripts (Naviance)  SAT/ACT/AP Scores  Letters of Recommendation  Deadlines Senior Checklist

4.  Things To Look At  Standard Diploma  Are You on Track to Graduate?  Do you need OnTrack or Grade Replacement?  Request your transcript in Naviance Your Transcript

5.  Complete required tests.  SAT – collegeboard.com  ACT - act.org  If you are not satisfied with your scores register to retake them. SAT: Dec. 5 th and Jan. 23 rd New SAT March 5 th ACT: Dec. 12 th and Feb. 6 th  Have official test scores sent to the colleges your are applying to.  PCC Placement Test or Military ASVAB SAT, ACT & AP Test Scores

6.  FREE Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA Jan. 1 2016

7. Free Community College $$$

8.  Make sure you have all the application materials required for each college admission.  Identify your applications deadlines for schools and scholarships.  Review your applications including resume and essays with your family and school counselor.  If the colleges require recommendations, ask the appropriate people at least 4 weeks in advance. Apply To Your (4) Colleges.

9.  Be aware of early admission, regular admission, & rolling admissions  Early Action: University of Oregon, November 1 st & George Fox, November 15 th  Regular Deadline: University of Oregon, January 15 th, Oregon State University & George Fox, February 1 st  Check in with your college recruiter! Deadlines!

11.  Scholarships  Naviance  Naviance Website: http://connection.naviance.com/scappoosehttp://connection.naviance.com/scappoose  SHS Website: http://shs.scappoose.k12.or.us/http://shs.scappoose.k12.or.us/  Counseling Center  College Visits  Sign-up on the counseling website or in the counseling center  College Fair: http://www.nacacnet.org/college- fairs/fallncf/pages/portland.aspxhttp://www.nacacnet.org/college- fairs/fallncf/pages/portland.aspx  FIELD TRIP, FRI. OCT. 23 RD 8:10-2:00PM Sign up in counseling office.  If you already know where you are going to apply, go to a weekend event or call for a tour Senior Checklist cont…

12.  What To Look For When Selecting A School  Location & Campus Atmosphere  School Size  Majors or Program of Study  Student Life  Housing Options  Support Programs  Financial options  Distance From Home College! Check out Naviance’s College Super Match.

13.  Job Fairs  Vocational Schools  http://www.rwm.org/rwm/tf_ore.html http://www.rwm.org/rwm/tf_ore.html  http://www.build-oregon.com/ http://www.build-oregon.com/  Apprenticeships  http://www.nwcoc.com/ http://www.nwcoc.com/  Oregon Labor Market Information System  https://www.qualityinfo.org/ https://www.qualityinfo.org/ More Post-Secondary Options

14.  College Visits  See Counseling Website  FAFSA Registration  January 1 st  College Fair  October 23 rd – sign up! Important Dates!

15.  Finish your Senior Year Strong  Don’t Get Lazy  Give everything you have  Keep Up your grades Finish Strong

16.  This is the time to ask. Questions!