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PAL Counselor
Scott Martin
Jane Napora
Karen Fick
Janis Nixon
smartin@nkschools.org
jnapora@nkschool.org
kfick@nkschools.org
jnixon@nkschools.org
Agenda
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Graduation Requirements
4 Year College “Need to Know”
How to distinguish your application
2 Year College “Need to Know”
College & Career Research
Scholarships/Financial Aid
ROTC/Military Academies
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 15th - PSAT
October 18th – College Fair at Olympic College-Bremerton (5:30-7:30)
October 28th – ASVAB at NKHS
November 4th and 5th – National College Fair – Seattle
December 1st – Deadline for U of WA (changed from last year)
December 7th - Financial Aid Night
January 26th – ROTC/Academy Information Night (6:30PM Central Kitsap
High School )
February 15th – High School & Beyond Night (7pm to 8:30pm)
May 30th - Awards Night
Graduation Requirements
Seniors
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Earn 22 credits in specific subjects
•Complete
a Culminating Senior Project
•Senior Seminars during tutorial
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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 the math high school
WASL/HSPE/EOC or score 19 or higher on the math
ACT, 470 or higher on the math SAT, or 3 or higher
on the AP calculus or AP statistics exam or earn two
credits of math after the 10th grade.
Graduation Requirements
Juniors
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Earn 22 credits in specific subjects
•Complete
a Culminating Senior Project
•Senior Seminars during tutorial
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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
Post High School Options
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Full-time employment
Trade/vocational school
Military
 ASVAB- Oct. 28th
Community College
 Vocational program or 2 year degree
 Transfer to University
College or University
 Private vs. Public
Other
Post High School Planning
 Family Connection/Naviance
 Career and College Research
 http://connection.naviance.com/nkhs
 Password: Student ID #
 www.checkoutacollege.com
 Community and technical college search and
information
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 15th, 7:45am 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
2011 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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2 Year College “Need to
Know”
 Accuplacer/Placement
Test
 Seniors – Spring 2012
 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
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
 Auto Technology, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood, & Welding
Technology
Duration varies – 6 months to 4 years
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Night
 December 7th at 7pm-9pm at Kingston High
School
 Located in KHS 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?
 FAFSA4caster
Scholarships
Peggy Lashua, WASL/Scholarship Coordinator
 500 Building Office
 (360)598-8522 Email: mlashua@nkschools.org
 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