Senior Exit Part 2 – College and Scholarships
NAME :
This portion of the senior exit will encourage you to research at least three schools and several
scholarships to help pay for that school! By the completion of this installment, you should have a
“portfolio” of work completed that you will turn in. Be sure to print and file the final drafts for a grade!
There is a lot to consider when looking to enroll in a post-secondary institution. Requirements for every
school vary - whether it is the cost, the required SAT score, or simply the meal plan. Know what is
necessary in order to apply at the most likely matches for you. Give the options some thought… this is a
big commitment and a lengthy process… be sure you are where you will be most comfortable!
Follow this chart/step by step plan to succeed both in the process and in my class. Use the checklist as it
is intended so as to be sure you are completing all parts in succession and on time!!!
ASSIGNMENT
College Inquiry (F)
(Military or
Professional)
Scholarship Inquiry (F)
(Military or
Professional)
Practice App (F)
(College/Job)
Review/Mark the Text
College Essay
Review/Mark the Text
Scholarship Essay (F)
College App Complete
(Actual Job)
Thesis Approval (F)
College Essay Complete
(Resume/Cover Letter)
Scholarship Essay
Complete
(Personal Essay)
FINAL PORTFOLIO (S)
BRIEF OVERVIEW
This will be assigned on Friday, January 17. You will
have three days to complete it – it MUST be done at
home. This will help you to determine which school
is right for you!
This will also be assigned on Friday, January 17 with
three days to complete. Below is a link with sites to
consider when applying for additional, debt free
money for school!
We will work on the universal application in class.
Many schools not only accept this but are requesting
it. You will find this portion to be incredibly useful,
especially if you have never seen an application
before!
Sample essays will be provided for you to review.
We will discuss the strengths embodied on those
provided to understand what we need to do on our
own.
Scholarship essays are usually fairly short so you
have limited space to say what you need to in order
to sell yourself as a qualified candidate. We will read
a few successful ones to demonstrate the skills.
To be placed in final portfolio – should be finished by
the end of class on Friday. Print before submitting.
We will go in the media center on Monday, January
27 to complete a college app and type the essays.
That being said, you should take the weekend to
locate and begin work on these. I need to approve
the thesis/intro for BOTH by the end of class on
Tues. to cfp!
To be placed in final portfolio – should be finished by
the end of class on Friday. Save to flash drive and/or
print in media.
To be placed in final portfolio – should be finished by
the end of class on Friday. Save to flash drive and/or
print in media.
ALL assignments should be placed in a three prong
folder and turned in after you have had the weekend
to finish!
DUE DATE
Tuesday,
January 21
Tuesday,
January 21
Tuesday,
January 21
Wednesday,
January 22
Thursday,
January 23
Monday,
January 27
Tuesday,
January 28
Thursday,
January 30
Friday,
January 30
Monday,
February 3
DONE?
GRADE
SOME RESOURCES:
COLLEGE APPLICATION RESOURCES:
http://www.collegepossible.org/resources_for_high_school_students
http://www.nacacnet.org/studentinfo/Pages/Default.aspx
http://studentaid.ed.gov/prepare-for-college
http://diverseeducation.com/article/59934/#
https://www.scholarships.com/resources/college-prep/preparing-for-college/high-school-actionplan/high-school-seniors/
SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES:
http://www.FASTWEB.com
https://www.scholarships.com/ProfileStudentInfo.aspx
https://www.ScholarshipExperts.com
http://www.scholarships4students.com/scholarships_for_college_students.htm
http://www.studentscholarships.org/
NOTE FOR STUDENTS ENLISTING…
You may substitute a military inquiry for the college/scholarship one and you may write a personal
essay in place of the scholarship essay. Your prompt is:
In what branch of the military have you chosen to enlist? Why? Share some details that have led to this
decision, whether personal or based on facts you know about that branch. (200-300 words)
NOTE FOR STUDENTS PLANNING TO ENTER WORK FORCE…
You may substitute a professional job inquiry for the college/scholarship one and rather than
complete a college app/essay, you will create a resume and write a cover letter for a specific job. You
will also be required to write a personal essay in place of the scholarship essay. Your prompt is:
Why have you decided to hold off on attending college, or why have you chosen not to attend at all?
What is your long term plan in place of a post-secondary education?