Transcript SCHOLARSHIPS - Blue Springs R

Blue Springs South
Counseling Department
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Prior to graduation all students are expected
to take one of the following tests:
◦ ASVAB-Career Exploration Program
 If you are not planning on going to college, this is the
test for you!
 Military uses this test. So, if you do not want them to
contact you, make sure to opt out.
◦ COMPASS-Entrance test
 for 2-year Colleges/Community College
◦ ACT-College Readiness Test
 for any 4-year College/University
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4-year university
(MU, UMKC, MO S&T,
UMSL)
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English
Math
Social Studies
Science
Foreign Language
Fine Art
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2-year college
◦ Open admission
◦ A+
◦ ACT??
4-year public
4 English
3 Math
3 Social Studies
2 Science
3 Electives (2 Foreign
Language)
◦ 1 Fine Art
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College Credit
◦ 3 credit hours=3 hours in class per week
◦ Many Bachelor Degrees require 120+ hours of college credit.
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Early Decision vs. Early Action
◦ Allows you to apply early (usually in Nov.)
◦ Receive admission decision well in advance of the usual spring
notification date; normally by Dec. or Jan.
◦ Sometimes you have a better chance of acceptance than via regular
admissions process.
◦ Early Decision – You agree to attend the college if it accepts you and
offers an adequate financial aid package.
 Can apply to only 1 college for Early Decision, but can apply to others for
regular admission
 If accepted by 1st choice college, you must withdraw all other applications
◦ Early Action – similar to Early Decision, but non-binding
•Can choose to commit right away or wait until spring
•Can apply to other colleges as Early Action
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ACT vs. SAT
◦ Colleges/Universities typically take the highest
composite score
◦ Take often
◦ Bright Flight-estimated amount-$1750/year for
top 3%
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ACT
◦ Next test--October 24
◦ Register by September 19
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SAT
◦ Next test—October 11
◦ Late Registration by September 12
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ACT Prep Day
◦ More info to come
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Instructional Coaches Prep
◦ One afternoon the week before the test
 English-Math-Science
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ACT Online Prep
◦ www.actstudent.org
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Outside Opportunities
◦ Watch the guidance newsletter
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On your own
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Public School vs. Private School
Fill out applications
◦ Type EVERYTHING
◦ Make photocopies/print & save
information
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Letters of recommendation
◦ Activity sheet/resume (in packet)
◦ 2 weeks notice
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Essays
◦ Some colleges will require an essay
◦ Use your English teachers
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Email
◦ Create a separate email to help with
organization
◦ Think about using an appropriate name
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Common Application is used by almost 400
colleges – www.commonapp.org
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Application
Secondary School Report
Mid-year Report
Final Report
Teacher Evaluations (may be required by colleges)
CSS Profile – form used by some colleges to
award aid
◦ Used in addition to FAFSA
◦ Can file as early as October 1 of senior year
◦ Fee for 1st college & additional reporting fees apply
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Sending high school transcripts
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(secretaries can help)
First 3 are free
$4 for each additional
If 18 you can sign release forms,
otherwise require parent signature
Sending college transcripts
◦ You must contact the college directly
◦ Send to colleges you are applying to
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Sending ACT Scores
◦ Some colleges now require ACT scores to be sent directly
from ACT (MU & NWMSU)
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AP Scores
◦ Must contact College Board to send
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Meet Deadlines
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College Planning Night
◦ September 24
◦ 7:00 p.m.
◦ BSSHS-PAC
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College Fair
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October 7
6:30-8:00 p.m.
At BSHS
www.GoToCollegeFairs.com
 to register
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Great websites
◦ www.cappex.com
◦ www.mymajors.com
www.fastweb.com
www.studentscholarships.org
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Guidance department announcements
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Twitter---@BSSCounselors
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College Visits
◦ 2 per year
◦ Signed note must be returned to attendance
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College Reps. visiting South
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TextCaster
◦ Go to www.jagnewsonline.com &
click on the Jag Alert logo to
sign up.
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NCAA
◦ Large colleges & universities
◦ http://eligibilitycenter.org
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NAIA
◦ Small colleges & universities
◦ www.playNAIA.org
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To play for either, you MUST
◦ register with clearinghouse
◦ Stay aware of requirement changes
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Intramurals
◦ Recreational sports organized on campus
◦ Talk to your Campus Recreation Center for more
info.
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Based on GPA/Class Rank/ACT
No separate application
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Apply by early deadline
◦ We say November 1
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The majority of scholarship money comes
from merit scholarships
www.meritaid.com
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FAFSA
◦ www.fafsa.ed.gov
◦ Register for PIN # (parent & student)
 www.pin.ed.gov
◦ File taxes as soon as possible
◦ Complete by March 1 or as soon as possible
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Financial Aid
◦ Loans
◦ Grants
◦ Work Study
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EFC
◦ Expected Family Contribution
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SAR
◦ Student Aid Report
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Financial Aid Night
◦ January 28
◦ @ South
MO Department of
Higher Education
◦ www.dhe.mo.gov
◦ FAFSA Frenzy
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Talk to the Financial Aid
Department at your
college
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Department of Higher Education (DHE)
◦ www.dhe.mo.gov
◦ 800-473-6757
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Department of Elementary & Secondary
Education (DESE)
◦ www.dese.mo.gov/divteachqual/scholarships/
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Internet Scholarship Searches
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www.fastweb.com
www.cappex.com
www.studentscholarships.org
www.scholarships.com
Google scholarship applications
Watch for scams
National/State/Metro Scholarships
◦ Things to consider in your application
◦ Guidance Newsletter
 Pick up in counseling office
 www.bssd.net
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Local Scholarships
◦ We will talk about this in December
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100 hours community service
Receive cord at Awards Night to wear at
Graduation
Pick up form in counseling
Can use A+ hours
Turn in to your principal by May 1 to earn your
cord for graduation
OR turn in to your principal by April 22 if you
want to be recognized at Awards Night
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Counselors encourage you to set up
individual conferences by appointment on an
as needed basis.
We are here to assist you with your college
plans.