LOOKING AHEAD TO SENIOR YEAR

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LOOKING AHEAD TO SENIOR YEAR
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Junior Guidance Cycle 7 PreSurvey
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AGENDA

• Review College Search Process
• Counseling Graduation Requirements
• Transcript Request Process
• Letter of Recommendation Process
• Resume
• NCAA
• Military Academies
• College Applications

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COLLEGE SEARCH PROCESS

• Start a file for college information and guidance
  class materials.
• Visit the Haleakalä Counseling Center, Midkiff,
  and/or bookstores.
• Use the internet for virtual tours, information,
  and applications.
• Attend college rep visits and college fairs.
• Talk to alumni, family, friends, teachers, and
  counselors about their college experiences.
• Make an appointment to see your college
  counselor. See Mrs. Cabanilla.

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COUNSELING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• Apply to one college
• Complete one transcript request
• Submit resume
• Take SAT or ACT

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HOW TO USE KS CONNECT TO MAKE A TRANSCRIPT
REQUEST https//connect.ksbe.edu/index.php
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TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS

• On the left side, click on Post-High Planning
• Click on College or Money Other (for
  scholarships and other transcripts)
• Click on Add College Application
• Select college from drop-down menu
• Fill in information, click Submit
• Click on Checklist
• Click on Click Here to Request Transcript
• Click on Submit under yellow box
• Click here to print transcript request
• Print, sign, date, give to your counselor!

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Teacher/Counselor Evaluation or Letter of
Recommendation

• Does the college require it?
• Ask someone you like and respect who feels the
  same way about you. Recommendations may influence
  admissions decisions.
• The best are from teachers who can comment on
  growth and willingness to improve.

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Teacher/Counselor Evaluation or Letter of
Recommendation

• Read instructions
• Be aware of deadlines college and counseling
• Request Teacher LOR 30 days before application
  deadline
• Request Counselor LOR 15 days before application
  deadline
• Quality matters

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Recommendation Guidelines Form

• http//kapalama.ksbe.edu/high/counseling
• Click on Guidance
• Click on Grade 11
• Click on Recommendation for form to give to
  recommender

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ww.hawaii.ed/admissions
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November 2002   LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FOR
Sara Surprise Pilialoha   Sara is a friendly and
nice young lady of Hawaiian descent. She is a
strong B average student and her achievement
test scores indicate that she is capable.
Saras highlight at school is speech. She enjoys
helping out the speech team and competing in
tournaments. Given the opportunity, I believe
Sara will work hard in college. Her social and
academic motivation is good. Her family has
traveled to the mainland states of Washington,
Oregon and California. She is eager to move on
and earn a degree on the mainland. It is my
sincere wish that Sara be considered for your
college.   Sincerely,   Grade 12 Counselor
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Sample Resume and Worksheet

• http//kapalama.ksbe.edu/high/counseling
• Click on Guidance
• Click on Grade 11
• Click on Resume for resume worksheet and sample
  resume

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RESUME REQUIREMENT

• Name, Address, Phone Number, Email address
• Career Objective
• Education
• School/Community Activities
• Honors/Awards
• Work Experience
• Special Skills
• Hobbies/Interests
• Travel Experiences

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COLLEGE ADMISSION TEST REQUIREMENT

• SAT (www.collegeboard.com)
• -Exam date June 2, 2012
• Registration deadline May 8, 2012
• ACT (www.actstudent.org)
• -Exam date June 9, 2012
• Registration deadline May 4, 2012
• REMEMBER Its students kuleana to
  register/order test scores to be sent to
  colleges, scholarship organizations, NCAA etc.

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NCAA

• National Collegiate Athletic Association
• (http//www.eligibilitycenter.org)
• Its students kuleana to know rules for
• Eligibility for Division I, II, or III
• (i.e., sliding scale GPA/test scores)
• Recruitment (i.e., contacts w/coaches)

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COLLEGE APPLICATIONREQUIREMENT

• UH SYSTEM APPLICATION
• COMMON APPLICATION

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UH System Application

• Go to www.hawaii.edu/admissions
• Click on Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 System
  Application Form
• Click on Self-Reported Application Supplement
  for Manoa applicants.

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www.hawaii.edu/admissions
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COMMON APPLICATION

• Go to www.commonapp.org
• Used by 414 colleges-private and public
• Be aware that colleges may have their own
  supplemental forms
• Under Member Colleges Universities, click on
  Application Requirements
• Go to Common Questions and then For
  Applicants for demo for your future use

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www.commonapp.org
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SUMMER TO DO LIST

• Continue your college research
• Utilize College Board and ACT resources to
  improve test skills collegeboard.com,
  actstudent.org, My College QuickStart
• Read, read, read!
• Get a job or volunteer position
• Visit colleges if possible

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• QUESTIONS?

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• Junior Guidance Cycle 7
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