Transcript SENIOR LESSON #1 - Bremen High School

Welcome to Senior Year!
Bremen High School
• Have plans in place to earn all necessary credits
– Pay attention to senior credit check letters
• Take PSAE(??) on April 23 & 24
– Pertains only to those who did not take it last year
• Pass Constitution Test
– Listen to announcements for Fall makeup:
• October 28, 29, 30, & 31
• Register for Selective Service
– www.sss.gov
– Not eligible for financial aid if not registered
 First priority given to seniors
 Enrolled in one ½-credit course for semester
 Computer-based; class held in computer lab at
Bremen one night per week from 4-8 p.m.
 Classes begin next week! Attendance mandatory for
orientation night and for all tests to be taken
 Cost is $120; work must be completed by December
17; no refunds
 See counselor ASAP to enroll
 Beginning next week!
 All Seniors will be seen by their counselors to
discuss future options
 Things to bring to the interview
 Transcripts with corrections
 List of questions and concerns
 Current plan for beyond Bremen
 Must submit proof of post-secondary plans
 Bring all documentation to Project Manager
in PPS by May 1st!
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Acceptance letters
Semester schedule or COMPASS results
Signed military contract
Letter from employer
 Senior Signing Day – May 8
 ACT Test
 Required to apply to 4-year college
 Next test is October 26; registration deadline is Sept. 27
 Register online with a credit card or waiver at
www.actstudent.org
 If you qualify for free lunch, obtain a waiver from your
counselor
 ASVAB – required for the military
 September 26 and 2nd semester (TBA)
 Listen to the announcements for signup info.
 College Campus Visits - allowed two per year
 Must be taken before April 1st
 Follow planned-absence procedure outlined in
the Student/Parent Handbook
 College Rep. Visits at Bremen - allowed three
per semester without counselor approval
 Sign up outside PPS office
 Meet in Presentation Room (PR)
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All students are encouraged to apply online
Target application deadline: November 1st
Read all parts of application carefully!
If you qualify for free lunch, you may qualify for an
application fee waiver
 Read waiver directions carefully
 Give counselor at least one week to complete her part
 Letters of recommendation are not necessary unless
requested by the school
 All parts completed
correctly
 Correct postage
 Application fees
 Application waivers (if
qualify)
 Complete signatures
 Test scores
 Accepted off of Bremen
transcript?
 Transcripts
 Request from Registrar,
Mrs. Innocenti
 Form located in PPS
 Must provide complete
mailing address
 Free until July 1st; then
$5.00
 U. of I. – Self-Reported
Academic Record
(SRAR)
College & Career Center
• Staffed beginning next week
• Counselor assistance available during study
halls Monday-Thursday
• Ask any teacher for a pass; scan in for attend.
• AAC – need grade clearance to obtain a pass
• Assistance with Personal Statement/College
Application Essays
– CCC Workshops during Connection Period:
• October 2, October 16, October 30
– May seek assistance from Theme Grader in AAC
Monday-Thursday.
 If you are planning on playing sports at the
collegiate level, sign up to see your counselor.
 Students are responsible for their own
scholarships
 Follow same guidelines for completing college
applications, essays, letters of
recommendation, etc.
 The more time and effort you put into the
process, the greater your rewards will be.
 Pay close attention to deadlines!!!!
 Career Cruising
 Bremen Student Services
website
 Colleges and universities
 Parent employers
 Your employer
 Relatives
 Unions (credit and job)
 Church
 Insurance companies
 Military
 State and local
representatives
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Internet websites
Fraternities/sororities
Local Chamber of Commerce
Private, no cost to you,
agencies such as
 Educational Talent Search
 Ada S. McKinley
 Target Hope
 Public/college libraries
 Bookstores
 Magazines
 Obtain an application from the Project Manager or
apply online
 Prepare a packet including the application and all
required materials
 Allow 2 weeks for others (counselor, teacher, coach,
etc.) to complete their parts and return to you
 Give a completed Letter of Recommendation Form to
every recommender
 Affix proper postage and address properly
 Mail by posted deadline
 All money is first come, first served
 If you apply late, you may not get money even if you
qualify
 Meet with your counselor to make an appt. to
meet with the ISAC rep. in CCC on Thursdays
during study hall (begins next week)
 Attend Financial Aid Night at Bremen on
November 20
 Register TONIGHT and get your PIN
 All students need a PIN to apply for financial aid
 Go to www.PIN.ed.gov
 Wednesday, September 25th, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
 South Suburban College Physical Fitness
Athletic Center
 Visit with more than 120 universities, colleges,
technical schools, apprenticeship programs
and military branches from across the country
 Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
will be present to assist with financial
planning
 Take a look at yourself
 Examine your values
 Think about your level of motivation
 Explore your interests
 Gather Information
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Career Cruising
Internet
College campus visits/fairs/open houses
Published guidebooks
Facebook and LinkedIn
Local/college libraries
 Investigate different types of schools
 Universities
 Liberal arts colleges
 Career schools
 Historically black colleges and universities
 Community/junior colleges
 Women’s/men’s colleges
 Do your research
 Use websites, printed materials, personal interviews
 Be sure to visit the campuses of your top choices
 PRIORITY FILING: earliest application deadline (Nov. 1); may give
student an advantage where space is limited; must have all documents
turned in by deadline; used at Univ. of Ill. at Urbana.
 REGULAR DECISION: largest selection pool; competing for admission and
financial aid left after early admission decisions have been made
(applications usually due by Feb. 1)
 ROLLING ADMISSIONS: no application deadline; schools accept
applications until all spots are filled
 WAIT LIST: “We wish we could have you attend our school, but there isn’t
any room at this time.” Some schools’ waiting lists have 500 students.
Keep applying to other schools!
 ACCEPTANCE DEADLINE: the national enrollment confirmation day is
May 1; all freshman must commit to the school they will attend by this
date
 DEFERRED ADMISSION: requesting to postpone college for one year;
may have a fee involved
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GPA/Rigor of Curriculum
ACT or SAT scores
Class Rank
Application Essays
Extracurricular Activities
Recommendations (if requested)
Interviews
Intangibles
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Be original
Start early
Relate to college program
Don’t recycle a used essay
Answer the question(s)
Talk about:
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Activities
Travel
Favorite sayings
Accomplishments
Shortcomings
Personal traits
 Attend a CCC Workshop for guided assistance
 Share with Theme Grader in AAC, Monday-Thursday
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Complete college applications on time
Visit potential colleges and/or college fairs
Research financial aid options
Research and apply for scholarships, FAFSA, etc.
Request final transcripts
 Maintain good grades throughout senior year
 Work together to make post-secondary plans
 Be honest and open about financial concerns
PSAE RESULTS
• MEETS or EXCEEDS for both Math and Reading
means you are Final Exam Exempt
• Look on page 1 under “Your Performance
Level”
Remind101
• Mrs. Rauch (A-Ce)
– Enter this number: 815-315-1548
– Text this message: @61744
• Mrs. Cheatham (Ch-Ho)
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• Mrs. Bylut (Hu-Pe)
– Enter this number: 708-794-4637
– Text this message: @mrsbylu
• Mrs. Bonebrake (Pf-Z)
– Enter this number: 708-761-6721
– Text this message: @f2e2b
Come to PPS if you have any questions!
Please use the Bremen website often!