how to guide and advise your senior. introduction of counselors students last name a – j:...
TRANSCRIPT
How to Guide and Advise Your Senior
Introduction of Counselors
Students Last Name A – J:[email protected] Last Name K – Z:[email protected]
EHS: 769-3381EHS website:
http://etown.kyschools.us/sch_EHS/defaultehs.htm
Where to Find Senior Info
Remind101 Text @elizhs16 to 81010 Or text @elizhs16 to (720)924-4307
EHS website http://etown.kyschools.us/sch_EHS/defaultehs
.htm Useful Links:
Senior Guidance Glimpse Student Questionnaire Parchment Guidance
Infinite Campus emailsSchool Announcements
Testing Information
ACT & SAT
ACT Test Dateswww.actstudent.org
Test Dates Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
Sept 12, 2015 Aug 7, 2015 Aug 8 – Aug 21
Oct 24, 2015 Sept 18, 2015 Sept 19 – Oct 2
Dec 12, 2015 Nov 6, 2015 Nov 7 – Nov 20
Feb 6, 2016 Jan 8, 2016 Jan 9 – Jan 15
April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 5 – March 18
June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 7 – May 20
ACT Fee = $39.50ACT w/writing Fee = $56.50 **Fee waivers available for students on free/reduced lunch. See Mrs. Franklin for fee waiver.
SAT Test Dateswww.sat.collegeboard.org
Test Date Registration Deadline
Late Registration
Oct 3, 2015 Sept 3, 2015 Sept 18
Nov 7, 2015 Oct 9, 2015 Oct 23
Dec 5, 2015 Nov 5, 2015 Nov 20
Jan 23, 2016 Dec 28, 2015 Jan 8
March 5, 2016 Feb 5, 2016 Feb 19
May 7, 2016 April 8, 2016 April 22
June 4, 2016 May 5, 2016 May 20SAT Fee (Oct – Jan) = $54.50 (with essay)SAT Fee (March – June) = $43SAT Subject Test Fee = $26 (registration fee) + $18 per test ($26 for language with listening tests)**Fee waivers available for students on free/reduced lunch. See Mrs. Franklin for fee waiver.
AP Exams
Given May 2 – May 14Tentative cost $96 per testTests offered:
Calculus AB - US History English Lit - World History Physics - Gov’t & Politics Chemistry Spanish Language Statistics
College Planning
Parent/Student Information Sessions
Senior Parent Night/Senior Trip Info Wednesday, Sept 2nd 7pm – 8pm
EHS Commons AreaNCAA/NAIA Night
Wed. Nov 11th 6 pm – 7 pm in CommonsFinancial Aid/Scholarship Night
Dec 2015Senior Honor’s Night
May 11th 6pm – 8pm @ EPAC
Senior Year at a Glance
Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec - Apply & Visit
Jan, Feb, March, April - Financial Aid & Scholarships
April & May - Revisit & Make Decision
Sept, Oct, Nov, DecApply & Visit
Don’t know where to start??? https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
Senior Action Plan https://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/plan_time
_12th?main=1
Applications
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Apply OnlineApply either through the college website or
Common Application websiteSend ACT/SAT scores directly from testing
agency. Request transcript through Parchment
Free for seniors through August 1, 2016 (Alumni fee applies after that date)
Common Application
In Kentucky, only accepted at Centre, UK and Transylvania
www.commonapp.orgCommon Application state-by-state
http://blog.prepscholar.com/which-schools-use-the-common-application-complete-list
Application FAQ’s
What is the difference between the weighted and the unweighted GPA? Cumulative GPA (weighted) reflects the EIS 4 point graduated
grading scale. Cumulative GPA (unweighted) reflects the state-mandated KEES grading scale and is used for KEES reporting purposes only.
What is the difference between Early Decision, Early Action and Rolling Admission?
Early Decision - Binding Early Action - Nonbinding Rolling Admissions - evaluated as received.
Application deadlines vary from school to school
Counselor/Teacher Recommendations
If required: Ask counselor/teacher(s) in person Give 2 weeks noticeTeacher/Counselor will need a completed Student
Questionnaire and ResumeProvide self-addressed stamped envelope
What are colleges looking for?
GPA + ACTRigorous curriculumRank in classInvolvement in activities (clubs, sports,
organizations)Volunteer experiencesTHE WELL ROUNDED STUDENT!
Students’ Rights & Responsibilities
You have the right to wait to respond to an offer of admission and/or financial aid until May 1.
You must notify each college/university which accepts you whether you are accepting or rejecting its offer.
CampusVisits & College Fairs
Campus Visits
Agenda page 49 A senior student may take one (1) college visit that does not count
as an absence from school. After that, he/she may take four (4) additional visits that will count as excused absences from school (unless they have already missed more than eight (8) days of school). Any request to make more than five college visits during the senior year will require prior approval by the principal. Requests to use a College Visit should be made in the Guidance Office at least one week prior to the visit. The student must pick up a college visit form from the guidance office.
An official at the college upon completion of the visit must sign this. Students are not allowed to make a college visit during the last two weeks of school or during final examinations. The student does not need to inform the Guidance Office or obtain approval for college visits made on a school break or on a weekend.
College Visits
Meet with Admissions Officer, Financial Aid Officer, Scholarship person; sit in on class and talk to professor
Campus Visit Checklist https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/CollegePlannin
g/media/pdf/campus-visit-checklist.pdf
Heartland Regional College Fair
WHO: Juniors, Seniors and Parents/GuardiansCHHS, JHHS, NHHS, EHS, Fort Knox, MCHS,
LCHS WHAT: Heartland Regional College Fair….FREE!! WHEN: Monday, September 28, 6:00-8:00 pm WHERE: Hardin County Schools Early College &
Career Center200 University Drive, Elizabethtown, KY
42701 HOW TO REGISTER (not required)
www.gotocollegefairs.com
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
EHS will be holding a Scholarship/Financial Aid workshop in December
Cannot file FAFSA until January 1, 2016You will need your state and federal income tax info
(you can estimate from 2014 taxes filed in 2015)College Goal Sunday – More info laterFAFSA must be filed online at www.fafsa.govDeadline to file is Feb. 15th but should complete ASAPDO NOT pay to file your FAFSA form. There are sites
out there that try to scam students and parents. The REAL thing is FREE!!!
Financial Aid Resources
www.kheaa.comwww.collegeboard.orgwww.fafsa.govwww.fastweb.comwww.actstudent.orghttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-c
ollege/financial-aid
Scholarships
Types Academic (given by colleges) Local (given by businesses and organizations) KEES National (www.fastweb.com, www.zinch.com,
www.scholarships.com) Athletic (given by colleges)
Students are responsible for applying for these and for requesting transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.
Letters of recommendation should be submitted 2 wks in advance, along with an academic resume, to allow time for a good letter!
Senior Guidance Glimpse (located on EHS homepage) http://etown.kyschools.us/sch_EHS/defaultehs.htm
KHEAA Accessing Your KEES Accountwww.kheaa.comClick on the Sign In button in the top right hand
corner to access or register for a free, personalized account. Use this customized tool to: View and verify your KEES award amounts Request your personalized breakdown of college costs and
estimated financial aid based on your specific college choices and your family’s unique financial circumstances
Access the KHEAA ILP for private school, home school and adult students
Apply for state scholarships
KEES Account
Create account on KHEAA websiteReceive $$ for GPA + ACT$$ Directly transfers from KHEAA to
collegeThe money does not go to a student
college account until the student is admitted, enrolled and in attendance
Students must maintain a certain GPA in college to keep their KEES money
QUESTIONS???