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Junior Class – College Presentation 2015
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Post-High School Options
Higher Education
• Community Colleges
• Associates Degrees
• Technical Colleges
• Trade Degrees
• Associates Degrees
• Art Schools
• Universities/Colleges
• Bachelors Degrees
• Masters Degrees
• Professional/Doctorate Degrees
Other Options
• Trade Apprenticeships
• Military
• Gap Year
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Choose Your “Best Fit”
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College List – Where to apply
• Be strategic!
• Look at your GPA and SAT/ACT scores and compare them to the schools you’re applying to
• Apply to:
• REACH/DREAM
• MATCH/SOLID
• SAFETY
• WUE
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Two Year Colleges
• Apply online
• Take Compass Test
• Sign-up for classes
• SAT, ACT and Transcripts not required
• Certificates & AA degrees
• Transfer Programs
• Some 4 Year Degrees
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• Apply online
• Personal Statement (most)
• REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS THROUGH NAVIANCE!!!
• Send SAT or ACT with Writing scores
• Some may require SAT Subject Tests
• Application Fee Waivers for Students with financial need
Four Year Colleges - Public
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Four Year Colleges - Private
• Apply online: Common App and Naviance
• Personal Statement
• School Specific Supplements (most)
• REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS THROUGH NAVIANCE!!!
• Send SAT or ACT with Writing scores
• Some may require SAT Subject Tests
• Counselor Reports & Letters of Rec
• Teacher Letters of Recommendation
• Application Fee Waivers for Students with financial need
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SAT or ACT Exams
• Sign up in the fall to take or retake
• SAT II Subject Tests are required for some schools
• SAT www.collegeboard.com
• ACT with Writing www.actstudent.org
• Fee Waivers Available in the Counseling Center for
Students on Free/Reduced Lunch
• ALL students should take the SAT/ACT at least
ONE time!!!
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College Board and Khan Academy
• Now, you have the opportunity to study for the SAT for FREE using Khan Academy!
• Individualized SAT prep
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Naviance
• Complete your personal profile
• Make & manage your college list
• Links to Common App
• Request Teacher Letters of Rec
• Counselor Reports & Letters of Rec
• Request Transcripts be sent for ALL 4 year colleges
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Snapshot of NavianceEverything is under the Colleges tab
College I’m Applying To
Link Common App here!
Add colleges you’re applying to
Request teacher letters of rec
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Understanding College Visits
• Sign up for College Visits at the Attendance Office/Career Center
• You MUST notify your teachers!
College visits are a great way to show
DEMONSTRATED INTEREST
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Your Resources
• Ms. Lamb, Ms. Patterson, Ms. Christianto, and Mr. Valdez
• College Corps & Ms. Scott
• Every day after school in Career Center
• Teachers/ School Staff/ People in your life
• College Admissions Representatives
• Naviance
• Counseling Center Website
• Career Center & Ms. McDonald
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Be ready to answer…
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Make Your Summer Count!
• Last chance to boost up your GPA through summer school
• Community service
• Naviance – add colleges to your list
• Finalize your college list by October
• Go on college visits in the summer and fall
• Start your college Personal Statement
• Register for fall SAT or ACT plus writing
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Useful WebsitesCOLLEGE INFORMATION
Naviance: https://connection.naviance.com/family-connection/auth/login/?hsid=sammamish
College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/College Results: http://www.collegeresults.org/
Common Application: www.commonapp.orgNCAA Eligibility Center: www.eligibilitycenter.org
FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPSFinAid: www.finaid.org
Wash Board: www.washboard.orgFast Web: www.fastweb.com
Scholly: www.scholly.com
ADMISSIONS TESTINGCollege Board:
www.collegeboard.orgACT: www.actstudent.org
Khan Academy: www.khanacademy.org
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Questions & Answers