Class of 2010 Senior Year and Beyond
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Transcript Class of 2010 Senior Year and Beyond
Presented by:
Patrick Floyd
Counselor, Class of 2015
This workshop will cover:
Senior Year Timelines
College Admission Testing
Letters of Recommendation
Transcript Requests
College Application Process
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Important Events
Staying Informed
Timeline for Senior Year
October-November
Credit check letters (Sept)
Prepare your college
applications
Request Letters of
Recommendation
Check Private Colleges –
dates vary
December
Research Financial
Aid/Scholarship
Opportunities
January-March
File FAFSA and GPA
Verification Form – March 2
Apply for Assist-A-Grad
April
Continue researching
Scholarship Applications
Notifications from colleges
Take Assessment Tests – as
Necessary
May
Make your Final Decision
UC/CSU Deadline for
Intent to register – May 1
June
Graduation!!
Send Final Official
Transcripts – Before end of
June – check your campus
requirements
College Admission Testing
SAT and ACT
All colleges use both SAT and/or ACT
with Writing
Most schools accept scores through the
December test date of senior year
Subject Exams are optional for UC’s–
check individual campuses/majors
Be sure to have scores sent to colleges
California State University
Application Fee: $55.00
Apply on-line at October 1–November 30th at
www.csumentor.edu
3.0 minimum eligibility
Apply to more than one campus if possible –
many campuses are impacted
Eligibility index based on GPA and test scores
Many campuses require December transcript
CSU Workshop Date: October 6th, 1:15 p.m.
University of California
Application Fee: $70.00
Apply on-line November 1-30th at
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions
All applicants have a comprehensive review by
admission officers
Personal statement required
Apply to more than one campus
Check majors at each campus
UC Application Workshop: Nov. 3, 1:15 p.m
Private/Independent
Check individual websites
Admission requirements vary
Application deadline dates vary
Many campuses require on-line
applications through the Common
Application at
www.commonapplication.org or
www.sendEdu.org
Letters of Recommendation
Use letter of recommendation form
Available in the Counseling Office
Please allow recommender minimum of
two weeks to prepare letter.
Important component in some college and
scholarship applications
Not required for UC or CSU applications
Transcript Requests
Unofficial Transcripts
Senior transcripts sent in mail - September
Used to enter courses on college applications
Please review transcripts to ensure accuracy
Official Transcripts – Mrs. Simpson
Please allow 5 working days for pick-up or mailing
Electronic transcripts – Be sure to include Mr. Floyd as
your counselor contact
Pay close attention to college requests for official
transcript submission – Typically December and June
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Web-based program designed to help students:
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Explore colleges and careers
Discover careers related to their personality and
interests
Keep track of colleges students are thinking about
Sign up to meet with college representatives
Build a resume
Keep track of hours spent volunteering, working, and
extra-curricular activities
How to Log-in
Students
Parents
•www.connection.naviance.com/whitneyhs
•www.connection.naviance.com/whitneyhs
•Username: first name.lastname
(ex. john.smith)
•Password: your permanent student ID #
•You will be prompted to update your
password when you log-in.
•Click “I need to register”
•Registration code: your student’s
permanent ID and your registration
code (ex. 1234567M)
•Registration Codes
•Mother = M
•Father = F
•Stepmother = SM
•Stepfather = SF
•You will be prompted to create your
username and password for future use.
Explore Careers
Career Interest
Profiler
Cluster Finder:
Identify a Top
Career Cluster
Explore Colleges with
Naviance Super Match
Community Colleges/
Career Technical Colleges
Career Technical Schools – Career Preparation
Community Colleges
Sierra College Registration begins January
2015
Associate Degree or Career Certificate
Preparation to transfer to 4-year university
Check transfer agreements at specific school
Application deadlines vary
Sierra College
Parent Nights at Sierra– Oct. 1 & 22, Nov. 5 & 19
www.sierracollege.edu
Registration opens in early January
Take assessment tests at Sierra College in English
and math (bring unofficial transcript/test
scores/EAP scores)
Meet with a Sierra College Counselor
Pick class in May
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Scholarship Coordinator – Sally Randazzo, WHS
College and Career Center
Dollars for Scholars Scholarship List Updated Monthly
Check college websites
Excellent resource: www.fastweb.com
FAFSA – www.pin.ed.gov
Filing Date begins in January
Cal Grant GPA Verification Form
Deadline March 2nd
WHS Financial Aid Night: January 14, 2015
Important Events
College Night, Del Oro, October 9, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
College Representative Visits – throughout the year
College Application Workshops
CSU – October 6th, 1:15 p.m.
UC – November 3, 1:15 p.m.
FAFSA/Financial Aid Night
January 14th, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. WHS Theatre
Sierra College Parent Nights
Stay Informed
Update your E-mail Address
Check your E-mail weekly
Read College and Career Center Updates
Keep up with daily announcements for
important dates and events
Check college Websites
Pay close attention to deadlines
Questions? Contact Us…
Patrick Floyd
916-632-6500
[email protected]
Sally Randazzo – College and Career Center
916-632-6500 ext. 6418
[email protected]
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GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
CAPS, GOWNS & TASSELS
CLASS RINGS
ORDER DATE- Wed. – Nov.19th (Lunch – Quad)
Meeting for all Seniors during Intervention
“Family Order Night” -5:30-7:00pm in the Gym Lobby
*** Order your class ring & get your cap, gown & tassel FREE!!!
(Excludes Econo Rings)
Order “online” @ - www.premiergradproducts.com
Premier Grad Products
(916) 435-2331 phone (916) 435-2332 fax
www.premiergradproducts.com
USA Student Travel
Trip Includes:
Deluxe motor coach transportation
Deluxe hotel accommodations, 5 per room, 2 nights
1 day Disney Park Hopper ticket to Disneyland and
Disney’s California Adventure
Admission to Disney's Grad Nite party
Newport Beach excursion
Dinner at Medieval Times Dinner Show
Admission to Universal Studios
On Site USA Student Travel Staff and consumer
protection plan
$5 Million Liability Insurance
USA Student Travel
Itinerary:
Wednesday, June 10th
Depart on motor coach
Check into hotel
Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure
Disneyland Grad Nite
Thursday, June 11th
Depart to Newport Beach
Dinner at Medieval Times Dinner Show
Friday, June 12th
Check out of hotel
Depart to Universal Studios
Depart for home
How To Register:
Complete and turn in registration with $100 non-
refundable deposit:
Online @ www.USAStudentTravel.com
Student Store
Mail to:
USA Student Travel
5080 Robert J Matthews Parkway
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Make checks payable to “USAST – Whitney HS”
Total cost: $550
Final Balance due February 6, 2015
Senior Activities
November 18th – Mandatory Senior meeting @
Intervention
November 19th – Cap/Gown orders due
**Family order night 5:30-7:30pm in the gym lobby
February 6, 2015 - Final Balance for Grad Trip due
May 9, 2015 – Senior ball