LIFE AFTER WEYMOUTH HIGH
What are your plans?
• Four-Year College/University
• Two-Year Community College
• Vocational/Technical School
• Military Options
• Employment/Career Focus
• “Gap” Year
• “I don’t have a clue!”
Resources/Handouts
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Resume/Brag Sheet
Senior Calendar
Financial Aid Information Guide
Transcript Release Form (TRF)
Common Application Tips
Handout
• MassTransfer Program
AGENDA
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Note cards (Tentative Plan)
Graduation Credit Review
Overall Timeframe for Year
SAT, ASVAB, other testing
Transcript Processing
Senior Resume & Brag Sheet
Naviance Review & Updating
SSR Form Completion
Credits Required for 2013 Graduation
English (I, II, III, Senior)
Social Studies
Math (Geometry, Algebra 2)
Science (2 lab sciences)
Foreign Language
Unified Arts or CTE
Physical Education
Health
Additional Credits
4.0 Credits (Senior Credits)
3.0 Credits (US History 2)
3.0 Credits
3.0 Credits
0.0 Credits (2.0 > credits for college)
1.5 Credits (Art, Music, Business, etc.)
1.0 Credits (.4 for PE-CTE)
0.25 Credits (not required for CTE until 2014)
6.25 Credits
TOTAL
22.0 Credits (Minimum for Graduation)
(Additionally, Capstone & Community Service)
Note: MCAS Requirements (ELA, MATH, SCIENCE)
***** See your counselor if there is any doubt!
BE AWARE OF DEADLINES!
• Senior year is all about DEADLINES –
college applications, financial aid &
scholarships, changing courses, and
completing all your requirements for
GRADUATION!
The College Application Process
YOU are responsible for:
Guidance Counselor:
• Application & Fee
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– Common App. or College Web Site
– If Common App., complete supplements
• Essays/Writing (part of application)
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Send directly to colleges via application
• Teacher Recommendations
– Provide teachers with addressed envelopes and
proper postage. Teachers should send
recommendations directly to colleges.
-- OR give copies of letters to Guidance
Transcript (GPA & Class Rank)
All test scores reported to WHS
School Profile
Counselor Recommendation
Any teacher letters on hand
EARLY ADMISSIONS:
Early Action (EA) (Non-Binding)
Early Decision (ED) (Binding)
• Providing addressed envelopes
with proper postage to Guidance
REGULAR ADMISSIONS:
Counselor (3 to 4 stamps for postage)
Regular Admissions (Reviewed after
deadline listed by school)
Rolling Admissions (Reviewed as
Submitted)
ADMISSIONS CATEGORIES
EARLY ADMISSIONS
Early Action (EA) = Non-Binding
Early Decision (ED) = Binding
REGULAR ADMISSIONS
Regular Admissions = Reviewed after deadline
Rolling Admissions = Reviewed as submitted
Generally speaking, MAY 1st is your decision deadline!
Online Application
• If you are completing your application
online, you must print out ANY forms
your high school must complete
(Secondary School Report Form/ Teacher
Evaluation Form, etc.).
• You can “invite” a teacher to
submit their rec online via
Common Application
(communicate with teacher)
• Thank the teacher 
Fall 2012
• Schedule appointment with Guidance Counselor.
• Complete resume/brag sheet and return to Guidance
• Register to take/retake ACT/SAT/Subject Tests.
– Send scores to colleges.
– Send scores to WHS (School Code 220745) .
• Check out military academy and ROTC deadlines.
• Meet with college representatives when they visit WHS.
• Attend local college fairs. {QHS on 10/18 (6-8pm)}
• Plan college visits and interviews. Seniors are allowed
three (3) excused absences for college visits
• Parents/Students attend Admissions Evening (10/18 @6:30pm)
• Get involved in extra-curricula's …build that resume!
Fall 2012
• Finalize teacher (1-2) and
guidance counselor recommendations.
• Finalize list of colleges & their
application deadlines (safety, possible and reach).
• Continue work on application essays. Ask
teachers to review drafts.
• Prepare Early Decision (Binding)/Early Action
(Non-Binding) applications and submit them for
November deadlines.
• Complete the CSS Profile Form (starting Oct. 1)
if colleges require it for application or financial
aid.
November
• November 1-15th: Early
Decision/Action Deadlines.
• Apply for a PIN. PIN is
used as electronic signature
for Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) http://www.pin.ed.gov.
• Complete Transcript Release Form (TRF) and
return to Guidance Counselor at least two weeks
prior to date you want application sent.
• Provide manila/standard white envelopes to
Guidance Counselor with printed addresses of
colleges and appropriate postage (3-4 stamps).
December
• Complete applications (regular admissions)
• Review essay drafts with teachers
• Attend financial aid night at WHS
– On Dec. ??? @ 6:30pm we will be hosting a financial aid
workshop. A representative from Mass Educational Financing
Authority (MEFA) will be on hand to answer all FAFSA related
questions/concerns.
• Research scholarships.
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www.fastweb.com
WHS Scholarship Scoop Newsletter
Check online & in guidance offices
http://www.tericollegeplanning.org/who/copley.html
(Boston Public Library)
January
• Complete FAFSA and
submit after January 1st.
• Be aware of regular decision deadlines!
• Communicate admissions decisions/plans
with your guidance counselor.
• Continue to research scholarships.
No senioritis –
Colleges do look
at second
semester grades!
GPAs
4.0 GPA
A
3.0 GPA
B
2.0 GPA
C
1.0 GPA
D
0.0 GPA
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• Colleges will re-calculate your GPA.
– They take into account Honors and AP courses
and attach weight to courses.
2012-2013 SAT Exam Dates
– October 6th (Reg. Deadline 9/7)
– November 3rd (Reg. Deadline 10/5)
– December 1st (Reg. Deadline 11/6)
– January 26th (Reg. Deadline 12/28)
– March 9th (Reg. Deadline 2/8) (No SAT II’s)
– May 4th (Reg. Deadline 4/5)
– June 1st (Reg. Deadline 5/7)
NOTE: Students are responsible for registration. Regular Registration for SAT I is
$50. Students should register online using their free access account on
www.collegeboard.org
*2012-2013 ACT Exam Dates
* WHS is NOT a testing center for the ACT Exam.
– September 8th (Register by 8/17)
– October 27th (Register by 9/21)
– December 8th (Register by 11/2)
– February 9th (Register by 1/11)
– April 13th (Register by 3/8)
– June 8th (Register by 5/3)
NOTE: Students are responsible for registration. Regular Registration for ACT w/
Writing is $49.50. Students should register online at
www.act.org
Financial Aid & Scholarships
• Attend Financial Aid & Scholarships
Workshop at WHS in December.
• Use Scholarship websites:
– www.fastweb.com
– www.wiredscholar.com
– www.collegepeas.com/money
– www.cappex.com/scholarships
– individual college websites
Final Thoughts
• Work Hard yet
take a deep
breath and Relax
• Enjoy SR Year
• Find a Balance
• Make Memories
Questions