Post High School Planning

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Post High School Planning

• What you need to do to be ready

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Starting Off

• Plan on applying to at least 3 colleges/universiti
  es
• If not attending college look into the military
  or apprenticeships
• Use Career Cruising or meet with Mrs. Pak to make
  sure your college choices match your career plans
• Have already taken or be scheduled to take
  assessment tests (SAT, ACT, or COMPASS.)
• Begin discussing your college finance plan with
  your parents and/or guardians

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Things to Consider when Picking a College

• Best Fit environment, campus, activities,
  athletics, degree programs, etc.
• Cost best offer of financial, travel, on or off
  campus living
• Accredited vs. Non-Accredited
• Your grades in regards to acceptance or transfer
  options

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Applying for Colleges

• Most applications available on school websites.
  See Mrs. Pak or Mr. Tuggle for help.
• Pay attention to early application deadlines as
  they may include the scholarship or honors
  college application.
• Always keep a copy of every application you send,
  whether it is by mail or online.

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Applying for Colleges Continued

• High School Transcripts See Mrs. Swick in the
  registrars office for a request form
• Assessment Testing SAT, ACT, or COMPASS scores
  are required by most colleges
• Essay Questions have your essays looked over by
  a teacher or Mrs. Pak or Mr. Tuggle before final
  submission
• Double Check for neatness, accuracy, and
  completion before signing on the dotted line

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Getting Money

• First day to submit your FAFSA is January 1, 2013
• Attend a FAFSA or financial aid workshop if
  needed
• SLHS offers a financial aid night in December and
  a FASFA night in January
• Apply for any and all scholarships
• Consider student loans (subsidized vs.
  unsubsidized), work study, and grants
• Bring in your financial aid award letter to Mrs.
  Pak or Mr. Tuggle for interpretation and/or
  clarification
• Keep a copy of all scholarships you submit
• Be aware of scams

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SAT Test

• SAT Reasoning Test - 50.00 per test
• Late fee - 27.00 per test
• SAT Subject Test - 23.00 registration fee plus
  23.00 per language test or 12 per other subject
  test
• Upcoming Test Dates
• November 3 register by October 4
• December 1 register by November 1
• January 26 register by December 28
• March 9 register by February 8
• Registering after the listed date will result in
  late fee!
• Register online at www.collegeboard.org

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ACT Test Dates

• ACT Test - 35.00 per test without writing or
  50.50 per test with writing
• Late fee - 22.00 per test
• Upcoming Test Dates
• October 27 register by September 21
• December 8 register by November 2
• February 9 register by January 11
• Registering after the listed date will result in
  late fee!
• Register online at www.actstudent.org

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COMPASS and ASVAB Tests

• COMPASS test is required by all technical and
  2-year colleges
• COMPASS test is 19.00 per test and can be taken
  at any local technical or 2-year college
• Check school websites for test dates, locations,
  and possible price differences
• ASVAB test is required by all military branches
• ASVAB has two parts 1 part written and 1 part
  physical
• ASVAB written test is offered several times at
  SLHS free of charge but can also be taken by
  appointment with a recruiter
• ASVAB physical test must be taken by appointment
  with a recruiter
• First ASVAB at SLHS will be Friday, October 26,
  2012 from 8 AM to 12 PM in the theater and
  students need to sign up with Mrs. Pak in order
  to attend

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Important College Deadlines

• Please see handout for more information
• Keep your eye on deadlines and stay organized so
  deadlines are not missed
• See Mrs. Pak or Mr. Tuggle with questions

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Helpful Hints

• Check with your counselor for fee waivers on
  testing and application fees.
• Set up an appointment with Mrs. Pak or Mr. Tuggle
  to go over your career plans.
• Apply for colleges early in order to be eligible
  for college-funded scholarships.
• Have all essays proofread at least twice before
  submitting.
• Make copies of everything you submit, including
  the date, time, and method of submission.
• Keep a list of all scholarships you apply for, if
  you win, and the amount won, as well as a list of
  all colleges that you apply for, if you are
  accepted, and the financial aid packages they are
  offering you.
• Let Mrs. Pak and Mr. Tuggle know about colleges
  you are accepted to and scholarships you receive.
• Take the ASVAB test if you need ideas on what
  career field you have the best skills for.
• The average student with a 2-year degree made
  over 400 more per week than just a high school
  grad.
• Apply for all scholarships, especially the small
  ones.
• Have your SAT or ACT test scores sent to any
  colleges you are interested when you register to
  take the test. You get to send your scores to 4
  colleges for free! If you have to have your
  scores sent to different colleges outside of the
  4 free slots or you didnt use a free slot, it
  will cost you an additional fee (ACT and SAT
  10.00)
• Good Luck!

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Military and Apprenticeships

• Take the ASVAB test. First test is October 26th.
  Each military branch requires a different score.
• Meet with a recruiter. All military branch
  recruiters have cabinets in the Career Center.
• Check out the 2 apprenticeship binders in the
  Career Center listing all the state programs and
  contact information.
• Check out the trade cabinet that houses
  information on various programs related to
  apprenticeships or trade programs.

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Helpful Websites

• www.careercruising.com
• www.checkoutacollege.com
• www.volunteermatch.com
• www.fastweb.com
• www.finaid.org
• www.scholarships.com
• www.fafsa.ed.gov
• www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation
• www.usfirst.org/scholarships
• www.thewashboard.org
• www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/defa
  ult.asp
• www.airforce.com
• www.goarmy.com
• www.marines.com
• www.navy.com
• www.NATIONALGUARD.com