“A dream doesn't become
reality through magic; it
takes sweat, determination
and hard work”.
-Colin Powell
VISION
The ability to think about and plan for the
future, using intelligence and imagination.
Someone's idea or hope of how something
should be done, or how it will be in the
future.
A crippling disease that strikes high school
seniors. Symptoms include laziness, and
over-excessive wearing of old athletic wear,
sweatpants and sweatshirts. Also features a
lack of studying, repeated absences, and a
general dismissive attitude.
The only
known cure is a phenomenon known as…
GRADUATION!
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Significant drop in GPA.
Failure to graduate in June 2016.
Rescinding of college acceptance decisions.
Unusual and unnecessary panic and stress.
Unbelievable amount of counselor, parental, and
student tears.
HOW WILL YOU FEEL IN JUNE?
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42% were accepted to a 4 year college
65% were accepted to a 2 year college
91% were accepted to a colleges
CAN WE GET TO
100%?!?
There IS a college for
EVERYONE.
People have varying circumstances
that require different types of support,
so please see your counselor
to get tailored assistance
based on you and your family’s needs.
FALL
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Attend College Information Night presentation September 17th , 2015 from 6-7 pm
Follow College Application Procedure.
Take SAT and/or ACT and SAT Subject tests if needed. Send scores!
Visit college campuses.
Visit with College Reps in the Career Center.
Attend school wide College Night event October 13th. Access support in computer
labs for completing college applications.
FALL/WINTER
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Complete and submit college applications – abide by deadlines.
Request mid-year report to colleges if needed.
Complete and submit FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1st.
Apply for scholarships.
Attend the FAFSA workshop on January 13th, 2016 from 7-8 pm
ASVAB test, if needed
SPRING
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Maintain good grades and attendance – VERY IMPORTANT!
Most schools ask for mid-year transcripts – avoid Senior Slump!
Best Final Transcript from Mrs. Jimenez/Mrs. Jacobson (or Ms. Walker).
HOW DID IT GET SO
LATE SO SOON?
-Dr. Seuss
Colleges I’m Thinking About
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Signed transcript request form
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Transcript fees (The first 3 are free, then they are $3 each)
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Student Brag Sheet
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WMHS Secondary School Report Form
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Stamped, addressed envelopes for colleges that still require
mailed documents.
Request Teacher Recommendations
(It could be 0, 1, 2, or even 3… so check each college’s requirements!)
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A College Application or Common Application.
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Secondary School Report Form
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Official Transcript
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Recommendation Letters (Allow 15 school days)
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Test scores from College Board or ACT (YOU SEND)
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Anything else colleges request (Ex. Portfolio)
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Application Fee / Fee Waiver
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Mrs. Jimenez will give the counselor the
student’s file with the request for a letter
of recommendation if needed.
Students need to request a recommendation
letter at least 15 business days in advance
or recommendation letters will not make
the deadline.
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Official transcript which lists:
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Courses
Grades (GPA)
Credits for grades 9, 10, and 11
Course titles for grade 12.
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The School Profile.
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Recommendation from counselor.
(Envelopes and stamps can be purchased through Mrs. Jimenez.)
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Create appropriate e-mail address. Use for applications,
FamilyConnection/CommonApp, and Check Regularly!
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Be aware of each college’s requirements and deadlines.
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Complete/Submit applications before deadline. (don’t wait!)
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Follow WMHS College Application process.
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Colleges may contact you and tell you to follow a different
process. If this happens, then please come see us, but do not
worry because our process will work for most colleges.
Check each college’s scholarship webpage and the College
and Career Center page for scholarship list.
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Priority deadline is November 1st. Do you know what this means??
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Submit by this date for best chance of admission & to be
considered for Honors, Gemstone, Scholars, & merit
scholarships.
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95% of the class will be selected from these applicants.
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You need to request Test Scores to be sent directly from the
test center to College Park. Request by October 1st.
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Request official transcript by October 1st.
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Applications are available on-line beginning October 1st and is
FREE if you do it before March.
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Due date for the Scholars Program and Macklin Program is in
January 2016. This is a separate application.
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There are Associate’s degree & certificate programs.
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Students MUST take the Accuplacer if they do not earn a 24
or higher on each section of the ACT or a 550 or higher on
both sections of the SAT.
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Take assessment tests before registration.
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There is NO need to request a transcript to apply at this time.
Take it SERIOUSLY!!!
A student who tests
at the lowest developmental levels
will pay an additional $2,700 (county rate)
and complete at least
two additional semesters in non-credit courses.
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Student athletes considering Division I or II
colleges must register with NCAA no later than
October 1st.
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www.eligibilitycenter.org
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Send ACT and/or SAT scores to Clearinghouse.
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See Mrs. Jimenez for official transcript.
 Colleges,
Federal Financial Aid
and Maryland Higher Education
Commission communicate with
students through e-mail.