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FUTURE SENIOR PARENT NIGHT
CLASS OF 2015
Sarah Hester, SLHS 9th Grade
Bethany Wallace, SLHS 10th-12th, A-LAZ
Lisa Godo, SLHS 10th-12th, LE-Z
Amy Bolton, SLEHS, A-K
Mara Elwart, SLEHS, L-Z
Am I on track to graduate with my class?
 Students must have 17 credits by the end of
their junior year to be on track for graduation.
What if I’m short credits?
You must complete some credit recovery or attend a 5th year.
•One credit per semester is allowed (summer = semester)
•Options: night school, MiVHS online, summer school, or
retake the class at SLHS
•Most credit recovery costs money and requires
transportation.
•See your counselor for more information.
Graduation
Requirements:
•Senior English
•Senior Math or
Math Related
Course
•Any other
graduation
requirement not
yet met.
What are colleges looking for?
 Solid academic schedule – think science,
math, social studies, English, world
language
 Aim for 3-4 academic courses
 Choose classes that build skills related to
career goals
 Explore dual enrollment options with
your counselor
 Maintain strong GPA
Dual Enrollment
 Community College coursework replaces SLHS coursework.
 SLCS pays for your coursework.
 You must have qualifying scores on PLAN, MEAP or ACT.
 There are restrictions on the type of courses you can take at
the community college.
 Courses can be at the college (requires
transportation) or online.
 College grades do not factor into your GPA.
 May be difficult to dual enroll if you are involved
in extracurricular activities at SLHS.
ACT
March 2014
ACT Retakes
 You will take the ACT plus
 Register to retake at
writing, ACT Work Keys,
MME at school from
March 4th-6th
 No cost
 No need to register
 College reportable scores
 Valid scores on all 3 days of
testing required for
graduation
www.actstudent.org
 Cost: ACT with writing
$52.50; ACT without
writing $36.50
 You will take at a National
Test Sight
 Dates are available online
and in student services
Looking for Post-Secondary
Options?
Where do I best fit?
2 year
Community Colleges
 Cost effective
 Can earn an Associates
Degree
 Great place to get basics
Trade Schools
•Skill specific
•Very hands on learning
•Earn a certificate or license
in area of study
4 year
Colleges/Universities
 Can earn a Bachelors Degree
 Wider variety of courses
 Independence
Military
•Serve your country in
1 of 4 branches
•Can earn money for college
•Variety of skilled programs
•ASVAB February 4, 2014
Where Do I Start?
Create a professional
sounding email address.
 Good example:
[email protected]
 Not so good example:
[email protected]
 Schools will use your email
address to contact you about
practically everything.
 CHECK YOUR EMAIL!
Start a folder to keep
everything organized.
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ACT scores
Transcripts-Parchment
Calendar of important dates
Letters of recommendation
Information from the schools
Notes from your visits
Essays
Scholarships
Financial aid
Do Your Research!
Visit College Websites
Attend College Fairs
Visit College Campuses
College Visits at SLHS & SLEHS
Compare Costs
Applying to Colleges:
 Begin applying the August before your
senior year begins.
 Know if your college has an early deadline –
usually November 1st.
 Find your college’s application online at
their website. Check for essay
requirements.
 Many applications require a fee so be
prepared.
What do you need to apply?
 Your basic personal and contact info.
 A list of all your activities/work/
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volunteer/awards, etc.
Your senior schedule.
Essay(s)
Letters of recommendation
Your ACT scores
Submit only when you have had
someone check over your application!
How on Earth Do I Pay for School?
 File the FAFSA between January 1st – March 1st of your
senior year.
 Attend Financial Aid Night in December of your senior year.
 Look for and apply for scholarships.
 www.fastweb.com
 www.scholarships.com
 Google “scholarships”
 Check Student Services scholarship book.
QUESTIONS?
Career Questions Contact:
SLHS: Jane Miloch
SLEHS: Lauren Bedich
College Questions Contact:
SLHS: Beth Wallace (A-La) or Lisa Godo (Le-Z)
SLEHS: Amy Bolton (A-K) or Mara Elwart (L-Z)