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Career Counselor
Scott Martin
Niki Orando
Karen Fick
Denise Comeau
smartin@nkschools.org
norando@nkschool.org
kfick@nkschools.org
dcomeau@nkschools.org
Agenda
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Graduation Requirements
4 Year College “Need to Know”
2 Year College “Need to Know”
College & Career Research
Scholarships/Financial Aid
Q & A Time
Staying Informed
 Counseling
 Viking
Voyage – monthly newsletter
 Skyward
 NKHS
 Senior
webpage
(monitor your student’s grades, attendance, etc.)
High School Main Website
or Junior Calendar
 Located on our website
Important dates
October 19th - PSAT
November 8th and 9th – National College Fair – Seattle
Washington State Convention Center
December 10th - Financial Aid Night
January 30th – ROTC/Academy Information Night
(6:30PM Central Kitsap High School )
March 5th - High School Beyond and Registration Night
(7pm to 8:30pm)
June 4th - Awards Night
Graduation Requirements
Seniors
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Earn 22 credits in specific subjects
•Complete
a Culminating Senior Project
•Senior Seminars during tutorial once a Month
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Pass State tests or State-approved alternatives
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Reading and Writing: Pass the reading and
writing high school WASL/HSPE
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Math: Pass at least one End of Course Exam
(EOC) in Algebra or Geometry
Graduation Requirements
Juniors
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Earn 22 credits in specific subjects
•Complete
a Culminating Senior Project
•Senior Seminar
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Pass State tests or State-approved alternatives
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* Reading and Writing: Pass the reading
and writing high school WASL/HSPE
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* Math: Pass Exam (EOC) in Algebra
and/or Geometry
* Biology EOC
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guidelines
Post High School Options
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Full-time employment
Trade/vocational school
Military
 ASVAB
Community College
 Vocational program or 2 year degree
 Transfer to University
College or University
 Private vs. Public
Other
Post High School Planning
 www.wois.org
 Career assesment
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www.checkoutacollege.com
 Community and technical college search and
information
Trade/Technical school
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Bates Technical College- Tacoma WA
 Boat building, Broadcasting/Video Production, &
Diesel/Heavy Equipment Operator
Clover Park Technical College- Lakewood WA
 Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, & Massage Therapy
Everest Technical Institute- Bremerton WA
 Dental/Medical Assistant & Pharmacy Technician
Olympic College Technical Programs- Bremerton WA
 Culinary Arts, Early Childhood, & Welding Technology
Duration varies – 6 months to 4 years
2 Year College “Need to
Know”
 Accuplacer/Placement
Test
Seniors – Spring 2013
 2 Year vs. 4 Year decision
Smaller Class Sizes
Cost Difference
Housing
Maturity
SAT/ACT not required for admissions into
community college
 AAS Transferable Degree
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Selecting a School
• LOCATION, MAJORS, COST, ADMISSION RATES, SIZE, STUDENT
LIFE…YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT FIT FOR
STUDENT.
YOUR
• A student’s College List should include a broad range of
colleges
“SAFETY” SCHOOLS – student well exceeds admission
requirements
“MATCH” SCHOOLS – student matches or exceeds admissions
requirements
“REACH” SCHOOLS – admission requirements are very
competitive, regardless of whether the student has exceeded
admission requirements (historically very low admissions rates)
• Application fees range anywhere from $45-$90. Applying to a
large number of schools can be expensive and
counterproductive.
4 year College Admission
Requirements
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Washington public 4-year colleges require the following:
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English – 4 years
Social Science – 3 years
Math – 3 years including algebra I, geometry, and
algebra II
World Language – 2 years of the same language
Lab Science – 2 years (biology, chemistry, or physics)
Fine, Visual, or Performing Arts - .5 of a year
Academic elective - .5 of a year
Standardized testing to include SAT or ACT (with
writing)
REVIEW THE WEBSITES FOR THE COLLEGES TO WHICH YOU
INTEND TO APPLY BEFORE YOU APPLY!
4 Year College “Need to
Know”
Admissions Requirements – refer to college website for
specific details
 PSAT Date: October 19th, 7:30am to 11:00am
 Recommended for all college-bound juniors
 SAT www.collegeboard.com
 ACT www.actstudent.org
 Deadlines
 Seniors: most colleges will accept up to December
2013 test results
 Juniors: plan to take the SAT/ACT this spring
 GPA & Rank
 Transcript Request
 Private vs. Public Institutions
 Letter of Recommendation Procedure
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College Admissions
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Grades (in rigorous courses)
Recommendations
Essay(s)
Extra-curricular activities
Test Scores
How to Distinguish Your
Application
Extra-Curricular Activities
 Volunteer Work Hours
 Paid Work Hours
 Leadership
 Clubs/Sports/Music
 Clubs and memberships outside of school
 Personal Statement
 Difficulties you have overcome
 Challenges you have met
 Reasons for wanting to go to college
 Edit, edit, edit
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Financial Aid
Financial Aid Night
 December 10th at 6:30pm-8:30pm Located
in NKHS Commons
 College Financial Aid Speaker
 FAFSA Information
 Application window begins January 1st
 Seniors: apply ASAP to maximize your eligibility for
awards
 What can you do now?
 www.fafsa.edu.gov
 FAFSA4caster
Scholarships
School Website: www.nkschools.org/nh
Local, State, and national scholarships
 Websites
 fastweb.com
 finaid.com
 collegeispossible.org
 collegeanswer.com
 thewashboard.org
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Out of State Scholarship
(WUE)
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Out of State Exchange Programs (reduced tuition for out-ofState applicants (WUE)
 Student must have legal residency in WUE state
○ Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana,
Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South
Dakota, Utah Washington, Wyoming
 Students can receive a discounted rate through the
completion of their Bachelor’s degree
○ Over 145 public institutions are participating
 Some majors are not eligible
 Some colleges/universities have limited availability
○ May require evidence of academic performance
 To apply:
○ Check WUE box on your online admissions application or contact the
admisions office of your prospective colleges
 For more information go to http://wiche.edu/wue
Q&A