Transcript SENIOR NIGHT - Kalaheo High School

High School vs. Recommended
Minimum 4-year College Requirements
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4 credits English
4 credits History
3 credits Math
3 credits Science
1 credit of Physical Education
1/2 credit of Health
1/2 credit Personal Transition Plan
2 credits in one of the following:
– World Language (same language)
– Fine Arts
– Career & Technical Education
6 credits of Electives (any subject area)
Total 24 credits
1 credit Senior Project and 3.0+ cum GPA
Total 25 credits, plus cum. GPA of 3.0+
(this includes valedictorians) for BOE
Recognition Diploma with Honors
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4 credits English
 4 credits History
 3 credits Math (must include
Algebra 1 & 2, geometry)
 3 credits Science (lab)
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2+ credits World Language
 1+ credits Fine/Performing Art
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Honors and Advanced Placement
courses are the highest offered on
campus
Senior Project:
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Danielle Fujii, Coordinator
What is the Senior Project:
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The Senior Project is an independent, culminating
project that allows students to demonstrate their
workplace/post-secondary readiness.
It is a requirement for the BOE Diploma, AND
graduation honors at Kalaheo HS
Students choose from one “pathway:”
– Career Focus
– Service Learning
– Student Personal Interest
Major Components:
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Research Paper (2 Drafts: OCT. 24 and NOV. 19;
Final Due: DEC. 5)
Field Work (Completed by FEB. 13)
Product (Completed by FEB. 13)
Portfolio (Due by FEB. 13)
Presentation to Panel (FEB. 23-27)
Commitment Form and Parental
Consent:
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FIRST DEADLINE: September 5!
– Commitment Form
– Parental Consent
Questions? Lost the Form? Need
more Info?
 [email protected]
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Kalaheo High School Website
• www.kalaheohigh.org
• STUDENT (top right)
– Senior Project
Types of Colleges:
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2-year community college or junior college
4-year college/university
Public - state funded, generally larger in size, cost
of tuition for state resident is significantly lower,
residency based on where parent pays state taxes
Private - private funding, generally smaller in size,
cost for all students is the same, tend to be more
generous with financial aid
Military families – Please inform your child where
your home of record is. This determines residency.
Components of Admission:
Cum.
GPA in
the
context
of grades
and
academic
rigor
SAT
and/or
ACT
Admission Essays
Teacher/Counselor Recommendation Letters
Activities: Leadership and Depth
SAT
Subject
Tests
Quantitative Components
Interviews and Displayed Interest
Qualitative Components
Quantitative and qualitative components vary from institution to
institution.
Need to know and understand what institutions are looking for in
an applicant!
Components of the Admission Package:
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Course Rigor - competitive courses like Honors and Advanced
Placement
 Grades - cumulative (9th-11th) grade point average
 Test Scores - release scores from testing agency to college
• SAT Reasoning Test
• ACT (writing optional but recommended)
• SAT Subject tests - college specific
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Teacher Recommendations - REQUIRE minimum 2 week
advance notice AND resume
Resume - activities from grades 9-12 - schools looking for
depth; sample format available in the CCC
Essay
Interview
Displayed interests
NACAC Admissions Trends Survey on Factors Influencing
Admissions Decisions:
Importance
Considerable
Moderate
Limited
None
Grades in college prep
86.5%
11.5%
1.6%
0.3%
Strength of curriculum
70.7
22.0
5.9
1.3
Admission test scores
57.8
32.0
9.2
1.0
Grades in all courses
45.6
43.9
9.8
0.7
Essay or writing sample
26.4
37.5
19.9
16.3
Demonstrated interest
20.7
27.0
27.6
24.7
Teacher recommendation
17.4
47.7
23.7
11.2
Counselor rec.
17.1
50.0
22.0
10.9
Class rank
16.3
42.2
31.7
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Extracurricular activities
8.9
43.9
34.3
12.9
Subject test scores (AP, IB)
7.0
27.2
33.6
32.2
Extracurricular activities
8.9
43.9
34.3
12.9
Interview
6.6
26.3
31.9
35.2
SAT II scores
5.0
11.0
28.0
56.0
Testing
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SAT: Reasoning Test (www.collegeboard.org)
 $52.50, offered seven times a school year at various locations
 Critical Reading
 Math - includes Algebra 2
 Writing - multiple choice + essay
 Send scores to 4 college/universities or programs for free at time of
registration
SAT: Subject Test - college specific (www.collegeboard.org)
 Can take up to three subjects on one test date
Fee waivers available to Juniors and Seniors who qualify for free/reduced
lunch.
Must upload a headshot photo at the time of online registration.
Request waiver prior to registering for test(s).
Most colleges and universities take best scores from separate test dates. Check
with individual college.
Kalaheo High School Code is 120143.
Testing
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ACT (www.actstudent.org)
 How did your child do on the February 2014 exam which was taken in school?
Score reports were mailed home in March 2014. Overall, the Class of 2015
score AVERAGE exceeded the State of Hawaii average in every section of the
ACT with writing.
 $54.50 (with writing), offered six times a school year at various locations
 English
 Reading
 Math
 Science
 OPTIONAL Writing Section – Highly recommend taking ACT with writing
 Send scores to 4 colleges/universities or programs for free at time of
registration
 Must upload a headshot photo at the time of online registration.
 Fee waivers available to Juniors and Seniors who qualify for free/reduced
lunch. Request waiver prior to registering for test(s).
 Most colleges and universities take best scores from separate test dates. Check
with individual college.
 Kalaheo High School Code is 120143.
College Search
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www.collegeboard.org
www.actstudent.org
www.nacacnet.org
www.fastweb.com
Individual colleges/universities
 University of Hawaii Schools - www.hawaii.edu
 Hawaii Pacific University - www.hpu.edu
 Chaminade University - www.chaminade.edu
 Univ. of California Schools - www.universityof
california.edu/admissions
 California State Schools - www.csumentor.edu
College Preparation
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Attend College/University Speaker Sessions at Kalaheo
High School – announced in school and on the website
Attend Off-campus Receptions usually held at a hotel
Attend the College & Career Fair on November 14, 2014
at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall (hawaiiccfair.org)
and/or the Christian College Fair on Nov. 13, 2014 at
Hawaii Baptist Academy.
Attend a Financial Aid workshop in Dec. 2014/Jan. 2015.
Date to be announced in the PTSA newsletter and Kalaheo
website.
Visit Colleges/Universities during school breaks
College Examples:
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California State Schools:
 Priority application window - Oct. 1-Nov. 30, 2014
 Must have SAT: Reasoning Test or ACT
 www.csumentor.edu
University of California Schools:
 Priority application window opens Oct. 1, 2014 and
submitted between Nov. 1-30, 2014
 Must have SAT: Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing
 SAT: Subject Tests (2 different subject areas) are optional
 www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions
University of Hawaii at Manoa:
 Priority application deadline: Jan. 5, 2015
 17 core courses (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language)
 Must have SAT: Reasoning Test score of 510/510/510 or ACT score of 22/22/22
 Cum. GPA of 2.8+
 Be in top 40% of graduating class
 www.hawaii.edu
Transcripts:
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Transcript Request - REQUIRE minimum 3 business day turn
around time, parent signature required, $1.00 per request;
submit to the office room 6. Questions on the status of
processing, contact the Mrs. Cofran, student service clerk at
#254-7900 ext. 202 or the registrar, Mrs. Shinno ext. 203
 Numerical SAT/ACT test scores posted if high school code is
provided at the time of registration for the SAT or ACT.
Most colleges/universities require the test scores to be sent
directly from the testing agency.
 Essay (both SAT/ACT) is RELEASED only from the testing
agency. Many colleges REQUIRE the essay and extra cost
incurred if released after the time of registration.
 Do NOT use www.needmytranscript.com – it asks for SSN
and charges money…it is NOT DOE authorized
Sample Transcript:
Financial Aid:
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Financial Aid Workshop – Dec. 2014/Jan. 2015, TBA
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FAFSA - submit no earlier than Jan. 1, 2015 using your 2014 Federal Tax Return figures,
www.fafsa.ed.gov
– Financial Aid Estimator – www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
Do NOT use fafsa.com – it charges a fee and it is NOT the correct website
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CSS Profile - college specific, www.collegeboard.org
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Institutional Financial Aid Supplements
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Scholarships
• Search on your own
• Institutional – Look at the Financial Aid or department website for the college or
university (www.hawaii.edu/fas, starter.sdsu.edu/fao, oregonstate.edu/financialaid)
• Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) -www.wiche.edu/sep
• Kalaheo Scholarship Lists
• Kamehameha School Scholarship - for Native Hawaiians - www.pauahi.org or
www.ksbe.edu
• Hawaii Community Foundation – http://hawaiicommunityfoundation.org
• National Database Searches - Fastweb.com , meritaid.com or scholarships.com
• Post 9-11, Montgomery GI Bill – ask colleges if they have a limited number of spots
Don’t let the “sticker price” of a college stop the application process.
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Athletics:
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NCAA Division I or Division II
• To search by sport - www.ncaa.org or www.eligibilitycenter.org
• To register with the NCAA Clearinghouse –
http://eligibilitycenter.org
• Be sure to print out forms 1 & 2 and submit with $2 to Ms.
Inouye at end of Junior year or before end of Senior Year
• Be sure to send SAT and/or ACT scores directly from testing
agency to the NCAA Clearinghouse.
• Students who are eligible for SAT or ACT fee waivers, can also
receive an NCAA Clearinghouse fee waiver.
 NAIA
• www.playnaia.org
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Athletic Scholarships
• Search on your own
• Make contact with coaches at the colleges/universities
What else:
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Email addresses need to be respectable.
[email protected] or [email protected]
need to be changed
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The student should call the university if they have
questions. Parents should not call colleges
regarding information unless it is regarding
financial aid.
Other Information:
PTSA Newsletter – comes in the mail monthly
 College & Career Center Newsletter available for pick up only
or download on the College Link on the Kalaheo Website
 Visit the Kalaheo Website at http://kalaheohigh.org
 Various websites
 www.collegeboard.com
 www.actstudent.org
 www.nacacnet.org
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Evaluation and Questions:
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Please complete the evaluation and leave it on the table or have
your child return it to the office or H208.
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Any questions??
 Email: [email protected] or call #254-7924
 Counselors: #254-7900
– Joy Kahahawai-Welch – student’s last name A-G
• [email protected]
– Vicky Kamaka – student’s last names H-P
• [email protected]
– Colleen Cashman-Valdez – student’s last name Q-Z
• [email protected]
The End
Thank you for coming!