Who is going to
help me navigate
my senior year?
Vicki Clark (A-Cl)
Angelia Nivens (Cm-Hn)
Jennifer Orhuozee (Cm-Cr)
Brad Serka (Ho-Me)
Paul Sevig (Mg-Sg)
Valaree VanderMolen (Sh-Z)
Jennifer Luce (DHH)
What we are going to talk about for
the next hour?
• Post High School Options
• Graduation Requirements
• Timeline/Deadlines
• Senior Interview
There are many options after
high school…………….
• Community, Technical, Trade School (2
years)
• Four Year University
• Career
• Military
• Apprenticeships
It PAYS $$$ to Learn
It PAYS to have an education!
• According to U.S. Census Bureau statistics,
people with a bachelor's degree earn over 70
percent more on average than those with only a
high school diploma.
• Over a lifetime, the gap in earning potential
between a high school diploma and a B.A. (or
higher) is more than $1,000,000.
Graduation
Requirements
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Subject
Credits
Fine Art
English
Math*
Science
Social Studies
Career/Technical
Personal Finance
Health
Physical Education
Electives
World language
SBA/ELA/EOC/HSBP (Ed Milestones)
• Total Credits
1
4
3
2
3.5
1.5
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1.5
4.5
22
College
1
4
3-4
2-3
3.0
2.0
MEET REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER
TO WALK IN GRADUATION!!!!!!
YOU CANNOT “WALK”
EVEN IF YOU ARE .5
CREDIT SHORT (i.e. BYU
HEALTH CREDIT, OR ANYTHING
ELSE!!!!)
So what are your options for
learning after high school?
Make a plan, get some direction . . . .
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Come to the EWHS College Planning Night – October 26th!
Apprenticeships
http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/Become/
• Apprenticeship -on-the-job training and related classroom
instruction under the supervision of a journey-level craft person or
trade professional (Earn while you learn)
• Earn up to 85-90% of journeyworker rate
• Jobs: plumber, pipefitter, roofer, ironworker, millwright, shipwright,
carpenter, boat builder, electrician, machinist, automotive
technician, cable splicer, optician, etc.
Military Options
•U.S. Army - Defends U.S. interests and allies through land-based operations
•The Army National Guard -Assists during times of natural or other state
emergencies.
•U.S. Navy - Defends the right to travel and trade freely on the world's oceans
and protects U.S. interests overseas. They serve on ships, submarines, in
aviation positions on land and sea.
•U.S. Air Force - Flies aircraft, such as long-range bombers, supersonic fighters,
and many others.
•U.S. Marine Corps- One of the most elite fighting forces in the world. Marines
fly planes and helicopters, operate radar equipment, drive armored vehicles,
and gather intelligence.
•U.S. Coast Guard - Protects U.S. coastlines and waterways by enforcing
customs, fishing laws, combating drug smuggling, conducting search and
rescue missions, maintaining lighthouses, and promoting boat safety.
Two-year College Options
www.checkoutacollege.com
• Must have diploma or GED to qualify for financial aid.
• Less expensive and smaller class sizes.
• Offer several types of degrees (certificates, AA, BA, BS)
– Most require a placement test/SBA/Transcript to decide English
and math placement
- Tech prep classes may have already earned you college credit.
• Apply and register in EARLY Spring of your Senior year
to get the best course selection.
Edmonds CC
In addition to an AA, Direct Transfer Program, EdCC offers
certificate programs in:
• Accounting
• Allied Health Education
• Business Information Technology, Management
• ELL Program
• Computer Information Systems, Computer Science
• Emergency or Construction Management
• Event Planning
• Culinary Arts
• Early Childhood Education, Social and Human Services
• Engineering Technology
• Paralegal
• Horticulture, Hospitality and Tourism
Four year colleges and
universities:
In addition to the minimum core
requirements we already reviewed you
will need:
• SAT/ACT (SAT II for some schools)
• Competitive G.P.A.
• Personal Statement/Essay or other
writing piece
• Meet the deadlines
• Visit with College reps in the Career
Center
• Find good college websites that help
you determine good fit
Determining a good college fit!
•Size of School
•Location
•Campus Life (college experience!)
•Academic Programs
1) Relax! There are nearly 4000 colleges in the
•Graduation Rate
United States alone. There is one right for you!
•Affordability
2) Check out college websites and research the
•Athletics
personality of the school!
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bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search
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Collegedata.com
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Colleges.niche.com
1) Visit your top choices! You wouldn’t buy a pair
of jeans without trying them on!
2) Apply to 4-6 colleges. One or two reach schools,
one or two “target” schools and one or two
“safety” schools.
Average admitted GPA for WA
PUBLIC COLLEGES
**Assured Admission
SCHOOL
GPA
SAT
ACT
CWU
3.125-3.15
980-1110
20
EASTERN
3.24
990
22
EVERGREEN
3.15
870-1210
20-28
UW
3.69-3.95
SEATTLE
WSU***3.5 3.08-3.71
1670-1990
25-31
950-1170
21-27
WESTERN
1510-1830
23-28
3.28-3.80
Averages for NATIONAL PRIVATE
SCHOOLS
SCHOOL
GPA
SAT
ACT
DUKE
3.8
1368
31
NYU
3.63
1284
29
USC
3.66
1293
30
UNIV. OF
PORTLAND
3.47
1175
27
HOW MUCH DOES
COLLEGE COST?
SCHOOL
TUITION
ROOM/BOARD
UW
$11,839
$11,310+
$1,206 fees
WSU
$11,966
$11,356 +
$960 fees
SPU
$37,086
$10,353 +
$1,041 fees
HARVARD $43,938
$14,669+
EDCC
$9630
$4,041
(year)
$3,643 fees
You are an investment!!!
College is WORTH it!
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Apply early to be considered for scholarships
Check out the Career Center for $$$$$.
Make sure to fill out the FAFSA (more later)
Watch out for scholarship scams
Visit www.edmonds.wednet.edu/domain/794
www.washboard.org
www.fastweb.com
Western Undergraduate Exchange
• 15 Member States
• Student pays 150% of in•
state tuition
Over 11,500 students
participating in 100
institutions
Check the website
• www.wiche.edu/sep/wue
Some States that have
WUE
• Idaho
• Colorado
• Oregon
• Montana
• Hawaii
• Arizona
4- Year College Application
Process
• Most applications are online
• Mostly private schools use Common
Application - available at
www.commonapp.org
• Start on your personal statement/essays
now!!!! – Several readers
• Start talking to your
recommenders now
• Know your deadlines!
COLLEGE APPS cont. . . . .
• Transcripts
– not all colleges want transcripts
– WA state schools will accept paper versions or you can upload
– Counselors upload transcript for Common App schools
• Letters of Recommendation and the Counselor
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Ask at least 3 weeks in advance
Be organized and thorough…Give Counselors forms at one time.
Be specific…tell Counselors due dates
Give self-addressed, stamped envelopes if using paper format!
Letters not needed for WA State Colleges!
COLLEGE ESSAYS
When writing your college essays:
• Answer the prompt
• Be your best self
• EDIT EDIT EDIT.
• Make sure to have at least one adult read your essay!
SAT and ACT
School code: 480344
ACT and SAT widely accepted college admissions tests
ACT: four subject tests(English, math, reading, science), writing optional, no
penalty for wrong answers. Choose which sit date to report
SAT: three tests (reading, writing, math). Writing NOT optional, penalty for
wrong answers, can choose by sit date, several, or all dates
Upcoming test dates:
Register for SAT at www.collegeboard.org
November 7th (register by October 9th)
December 5th (register by November 5th)
January 23rd (register by December 28th)
New test – March 5th
Register for ACT at www.actstudent.org
December 12th (register by November 6th)
February 6th (register by January 8th)
KEY DATES!!!!!!!
• October 12-30th: Senior Interviews – schedule now- guide
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you through post high school planning
NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR Oct. 16-17
October 26th – EWHS College Planning Night
November 15th: Early Decision deadline
December 1st: deadline for UW application
December 1-January 15th: Priority deadline
December : CSS Profile – Financial Aid form for private schools
http://profileonline.collegeboard.com
January 1, 2016 FAFSA – Free Application for Student Aid
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
January TBA: Financial Aid Night
May 1st: National Decision Day
October: National Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month
Sign up for your senior interview
appointment with your counselor !!