Who Will
Help Me This
Year????
Colleen Egger (A-E)
Tanya Ummel (F-K)
Julie Petterson (L-Re)
Pam Salvatore & Maggie Mosholder (Rf-Z)
Jamie Eager and Aleesha Grigg (interns)
Erika Spellman (School to Work)
TODAY’S TOPICS
 Graduation
Requirements
 Options after High School
 Your Timeline
 Senior Interview
 Becoming a rock star!
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
Subject
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Fine Art
English
Personal Finance
Health
Physical Education
Math
Career-Technical (CTE)
Science
Social Studies
Electives
Foreign Language
HSPE /Culminating Project/HSPP
Total Credits
Credits
1.0
4.0
.5
.5
1.5
2.0*
1.5
2.0
3.5
5.5
College
1.0
4.0
3.0 (at least)
2.0 - 3.0**
3.0
2.0
22
*Depending on the outcome of your HSPE results
**Some colleges are picky about algebra-based science
***Make sure to check with your counselor concerning your waiver status
YOU MUST MEET ALL
REQUIREMENTS IF YOU WANT
TO WALK!!!!!!
NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!!!
WHAT DOES IT ALL
MEAN???
All those options…
All those words…
All the pressure…
I CAN’T TAKE IT!!!
College
Couch
Potato
Internships
Travel
Unions
Choices
State
College
Work
Apprenticeships
Graduate
School
It PAY$ to have an
EDUCATION!
Did you know?
According to U.S. Census Bureau, people
with a Bachelors Degree earn over 70%
more than those with a high school
diploma.
Over a lifetime, the earning potential gap,
between a high school diploma and a B.A.
(or higher) is more than $1 million.
BASICALLY…sacrifices you make for a
college education are more than repaid in
the long term.
It PAY$ to LEARN
Median Earnings 2009
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Professional Degree
Doctorate
Master’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Associate Degree
Some college, no degree
High School Graduate
Less than High School
$82,421/yr.
$75,182/yr.
$56,589/yr.
$46,969yr.
$36,399/yr.
$34,340/yr.
$29,187/yr.
$22,350/yr.
Types of
Schools
Trade/Tech
School
Apprenticeships
Community
Colleges
Universities
TRADE & TECH SCHOOLS
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Focus on specific skill set
Hands-on learning
Offers degrees based on skill
set
Private or Public
Usually smaller student body
Offers internships
State of the art
APPRENTICESHIPS
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Learn a specific trade or craft
Attend school while working
Hands-on learning
2-5 year programs, w/mentors
Usually connected to a
community college
Limited spaces
Learn, Work, Get Paid, Receive
Health Care Benefits
Apprenticeships & Pay
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Carpenters.. $20 - $40/hr.
Electricians.. $19 - $55/hr.
Painter..
$12 - $40/hr.
Shipbuilding.. $19 - $42/hr.
Sheet Metal.. $23 - $47/hr.
Drywall..
$ 9 - $40/hr.
Truck Drivers.. $10 - $47/hr.
Divers..
$33 - $81/hr.
*See Mrs. Spellman in the Career Center for more info.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Usually state funded & supported
Offer programs with transferable
degree options
Offers certification programs
Offers community enrichment & GED
Often have satellite programs from
universities for specific degrees
Close to home & cost less
Offer smaller class size and more
one-on-one help
MILITARY SERVICE
OPTIONS
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Army
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Navy
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Air Force
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Coast Guard
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Marine Corps
APPLYING TO COMMUNITY OR
TECHNICAL COLLEGES
Must have diploma or GED to qualify for financial aid.
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Offer many degrees designed to help you get a job.
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Additional Requirements
 It’s best to apply in January and register in late
Spring of your Senior year to get the best course
selection.
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Most require a placement test to decide English
and Math placement for courses.
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You may have taken tech prep classes that have
already earned you college credit.
DIRECT TRANSFER
AGREEMENT
Allows students who
complete their AA, AS or
AAS degree to transfer to
most bachelor’s degree
programs in the state of
Washington.
Accepted by:
**Central Washington University
**Seattle University
**Cornish College of the Arts
**The Evergreen State College
**Eastern Washington University
**Gonzaga University
**Washington State University
**Pacific Lutheran University
**Whitworth College
**Seattle Pacific University
**Saint Martins University
4 YEAR UNIVERSITIES &
COLLEGES
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Accredited by national organization
Bachelors & Graduate Degrees
Research vs. Liberal Arts
Public or Private
Offer general degrees
Private Universities
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No government funding
Often affiliated with a religion
Offers more financial aid
Public Universities
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Often called “State”
Funded by government
Includes CC and universities
WHAT’S A GOOD FIT?
•Size of School
•Location (In State/Out of State)
•Campus Life (college experience!)
•Academic Programs
•Graduation Rate
•Affordability
•Athletics
College Application Process
Getting Started:
 Most applications are online
 Common Application is available
at www.commonapp.org
 Start on your personal statement
and essays now!!!!
 Begin asking for
recommendations
 KNOW your deadlines!
In addition…
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SAT/ACT (SAT II for some
schools)
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Visit with College reps in the career
center
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Find good college websites that
help you determine good fit
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Go to collegeboard.com and click
on “school search” to learn what is
required for each school.
What are they looking for?
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Rigor of coursework
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Did you go beyond core minimums? Have you challenged
yourself?
AP/ Honors/ Running Start?
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Grade Point Average
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Activities
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What have you done?
Are you passionate about something?
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Test scores
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Essay or Personal Statement
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What can you contribute to their campus?
Have you overcome a challenge or obstacle?
Grade Trends
TIPS for GOOD COLLEGE
APPLICATIONS
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Letters of Recommendation & Counselor Sections
 Ask early… at least 3 weeks in advance for recommendations
 You MUST provide a RESUME & complete a Request for
Counselor Recommendation form.
 Be organized and thorough…Give Counselors all letters and
forms at one time in a folder with your resume.
 Be specific…tell Counselors due dates
 YOU are responsible to pick up your letter and mail it!
 Only ask for a letter of recommendation if the college you are
applying to require one. Letters are not needed for WA State
Public Colleges!
When writing your college essays:
•Answer the prompt
•Be your best self
•EDIT EDIT EDIT
Examples of average admitted
GPA for Washington Public
Schools
SCHOOL
GPA
SAT
ACT
CWU
3.1
1000
21
EASTERN
2.89-3.56 1436*
EVERGREEN 3.14
UW
SEATTLE
WSU
1127
3.65-3.93 11401380
3.19-3.71 1100
WESTERN 3.35-3.80 1560*Critical Reading, Writing, and Math 1840*
21
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26-31
24
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Western Undergraduate
Exchange
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15 Member States
Student pays 150% of in-state tuition for
many degree programs
Over 11,500 students participating in 100
institutions
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Montana, Idaho, Hawaii, Arizona, Washington
Check the website:
www.wiche.edu/sep/wue
COLLEGE TUITION FOR FREE?
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You can attend WSU , UW, Central or
WWU for FREE (tuition free)!
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To see if you meet income limits, go
to:http://www.hecb.wa.gov/node/328
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Example: A family of 4 making $53,000/
year or less would qualify.
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BUT…you must apply in in time AND
complete your FAFSA by Feb. 15th
(WSU) or Feb. 28th (UW)
WASHINGTON
PUBLIC COLLEGE
INFORMATION
AVAILABLE ON
OUR MTHS
COUNSELING
WEBPAGE
2011-12 PIN and PIN Web site
SAT and ACT
School Code: 480343
Both the ACT and SAT are acceptable college admissions tests
ACT: four subject tests, writing is optional, no penalty points for wrong
answers. Choose which sit date to report to colleges.
SAT: three tests (reading, writing, math). Writing is NOT optional, penalty for
wrong answers, currently must submit whole test history to college
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SAT Registration:
www.collegeboard.com
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November 5 - (deadline October 7)
December 3 – (deadline November 8)
January 28 – (deadline December 30)
ACT Registration: www.act.org
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December 10 - (deadline November 4)
February 11 – (deadline January 13)
KEY DATES!!
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November 9th – 2pm- 5pm - Writing the College Essay
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December 1st - January 31stth - Priority Deadlines
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January 1, 2011 FAFSA http://www.fafsa.ed.gov (Free Application Federal
Student Aid)
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January 11th - Financial Aid Night (6PM in MTHS
Theatre)
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Feb 15th - Have FAFSA completed by this time!
Complete by Feb 1st if you are in the College Bound
Program!!
May 1st - Deadline for choosing your college
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***For dates of upcoming College Visits, check with Erika
Spellman in the Career Center
Senior Interview (REQUIRED)
Purpose:
What
are you post high school
plans?
What
is your grad status? Are you
on track to graduate?
We
will answer questions & make
sure you are on the right track!
Make
your appointment with your
counselor soon in the counseling office.
WHAT DO YOU KNOW?
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What are the two tests you can take
for college admissions?
What are some things to consider
when choosing a college?
What is the important form you must
fill out for financial aid?
How long should you give teachers
to write your letter of
recommendations?
What appointment should you be
making right now with your
counselor?
Additional Resources
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www.checkoutacollege.com
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www.collegeboard.com
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www.thewashboard.org
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www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
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Visit the Career Center’s Website
and Facebook page!
THANK YOU