CONGRATULATIONSClass of2020!
RHS HSBP GRADE 12
LET'S DO THIS!
Make an
appointment
with your
counselor
Take e-mail
survey
Create a
resume
Listen to
presentation
RHS HSBP GRADE 12
The SituationGraduation
Requirement
Re-Cap
RHS HSBP GRADE 12
And……
WA State History
Personalized Pathway
High School and Beyond
Plan
RHS HSBP GRADE 12
10-15 minutes
October 9
December 4
February 19
PE Alternative
RHS HSBP GRADE 12 MILITARY
CAREER/ TECHNICAL
SCHOOL
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GAP YEAR
What’s Your Next Move?
4-YEAR COLLEGE/ UNIVERSITY
WORK
APPLICATION TYPES
Different colleges have different kinds of applications
Two Year schools typically use an online admission application (located on website)
Four Year schools may use one of the following:
• Common Application• Use Common App whenever possible!
• Coalition Application
• School-Specific Application
Note: Some schools will accept more than one type of application
APPLICATION COMPONENTS
TheCollege
Application
Transcript
SAT or ACT scores
Essay(s)Letters of
Recommendation
Resume or aList of extracurricular activities,
jobs, and/or awards
Official TranscriptsStudents may fill out a Transcript Request Form or pick one up in the RHS Counseling Office. It will be ready within 24 hours.here is a one-time $10.00 transcript fee payable to the RHS Bookkeeper.Unofficial Transcripts Students can email their counselor to request an unofficial copy of their transcript.
Not all 4-year colleges require counselor/teacher letters of recommendation. If your school requires a letter of recommendation, please submit the Counselor Letter of Recommendation packet a minimum of 2-3 weeks prior to the deadline. This packet is on the wall in the Counseling Center.
Request the SAT/ACT testing agencies send score
reports directly to your colleges
Building a resume is also part of your HSBP!
APPLICATION PROCESS 2 YEAR COLLEGES
There are many community and technical colleges in Washington state. Visit www.sbctc.edu for more information about what each college offers.
Steps to apply:
1. Complete the online admission application.
2. Register for and take a placement exam.
(High school state exams (SBA) can also be used to determine placement if you provide your transcript.)
3. Register for classes.
Note: Community colleges don't require the SAT or ACT tests, and don't require a transcript during the application process.
4 YEAR COLLEGES
Steps to Apply:
1. Access the online application through the college's website/Common App/Coalition App.
2. Depending on the application, you may need to order your official transcript(s) from our counseling secretary (Ms. Palm).
3. Request SAT/ACT testing agencies send score reports directly to your colleges.
4. Submit supplemental documents and add application contributors (counselor and/or teacher(s) who will be submitting letters for you).
ADMISSION TYPES
Early Action
▪You can apply to more than one school. Acceptance is non-binding.
▪You have the opportunity to compare different financial aid and scholarship packages.
▪You find out early, but don't have to decide or commit early.
Early Decision
▪You are ready to commit to one specific school.
▪If accepted, you must accept offer and withdraw any applications to other schools.
▪You won’t be able to compare multiple financial aid packages to determine what would be your best offer.
"Rolling Admission"
"Pooling Admission"
"Deferred Admission"
REACH, MATCH, AND SAFETY SCHOOLS
1-2 schools in each category recommended
❑Reach
❑Match
❑Safety
= 3 to 6 schools total
APPLICATION ORGANIZERS
The College & Career Center :
College Visits – open to students & parents.✓Before & after school, no appointments necessary.✓Meet with admission officers from schools across the country.✓Visits start the week of September 9th. For the updated list of whatschools will be visiting RHS, go to the Career Center Power Learning page. Find us under the “extras” tab.
SAVE THE DATE –✓The RHS annual college fair will be on Wednesday, November 6th from 4:00-6:00 pm. Join us as we host 4-year public & private schools, 2 year community colleges, trade & technical schools and the Military!✓For a full list of college fair attendees – go to the College & Career Center Power School Learning page. ✓Schools added daily, check back often!
✓Follow us on Instagram: RHSCOLLEGECAREERCENTER
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
❑Check the weekly scholarship bulletin on College & Career Center Power School Learning page
❑Set up a profile with scholarship search websites
❑There are so many different kinds of scholarships available!
TURN IN A SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP DATA FORM!Complete the Senior Scholarship Data Form with your information and turn it in to Mrs. Cothran in the College and Career Center. You will be notified if there are available scholarships that you are eligible for! DUE OCTOBER 31ST
NEED MORE HELP?▪Xello- college info, career info, interest
inventories
▪ Counselors
▪ Lots of questions can be answered by going to our webpage https://rhs.lwsd.org/counseling
▪ Including how to make an appointment!
▪College & Career Center
▪ College Representatives
▪ College comparison books
▪ College & Career Specialist
▪Attend the Redmond High School College Fair on November 6th from 4-6pm
Building a Resume
Why do I need a resume?
College
Scholarships
Work
Used as a screening
tool
It’s a snapshot of you!
Feedback?
Would you take time to read this resume?
NEED EXTRA HELP BUILDING YOUR RESUME?
The College and Career center will be offering
a Resume Writing Workshop!
Here you will be able to get information on:• How to organize, structure, and format your resume• Deciding what information should be included on your
resume • How to make your resume stand out • ...and much more
ALREADY HAVE A RESUME?EMAIL YOUR COUNSELOR
A – CAL: Kimberly Herring [email protected]
CAM-FAN: Lindsey Hanson [email protected]
FAR - HUL: Nikole Lalas [email protected]
HUM-LOO: Jim Allen [email protected]
LOP-MIK: Katie Bunyard [email protected]
MIL-RAP: Ellen Zambrowsky-Huls [email protected]
RAR-SUR: Justine Oshiro [email protected]
SUS-Z: Alisa Zemke [email protected]
BOOK YOUR
SENIOR HSBP MEETING NOW!
https://bit.ly/2N03bZS
OR
https://rhs.lwsd.org/counseling
RHS HSBP GRADE 12
SENIOR HSBP REQUIREMENTS REVIEW:
Listen to this presentation
Schedule an appointment with your counselor
Answer the survey sent to your student email
Prepare your resume and email it to your counselor prior to your HSBP meeting