Who is going Who is going to help me to help me

navigate my navigate my senior year?senior year?

Vicki Clark (A-Cl)Vicki Clark (A-Cl)Angelia Nivens (Cm-Hn)Angelia Nivens (Cm-Hn)

Jennifer Orhuozee (Cm-Cr)Jennifer Orhuozee (Cm-Cr)Brad Serka (Ho-Me)Brad Serka (Ho-Me)Paul Sevig (Mg-Sg)Paul Sevig (Mg-Sg)

Valaree VanderMolen (Sh-Z)Valaree VanderMolen (Sh-Z)Jennifer Luce (DHH)Jennifer Luce (DHH)

What we are going to talk What we are going to talk about for the next hour?about for the next hour?

•Post High School OptionsPost High School Options

•Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

•Timeline/DeadlinesTimeline/Deadlines

•Senior InterviewSenior Interview

There are many options There are many options after high after high school…………….school…………….• Community, Technical, Trade School Community, Technical, Trade School

(2 years)(2 years)

• Four Year UniversityFour Year University

• CareerCareer

• MilitaryMilitary

• ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships

It PAYS $$$ to LearnIt PAYS $$$ to Learn

It It PAYSPAYS to have an to have an education!education!• According to U.S. Census Bureau According to U.S. Census Bureau

statistics, people with a bachelor's degree statistics, people with a bachelor's degree earn over 70 percent more on average earn over 70 percent more on average than those with only a high school than those with only a high school diploma. diploma.

• Over a lifetime, the gap in earning Over a lifetime, the gap in earning potential between a high school diploma potential between a high school diploma and a B.A. (or higher) is more than and a B.A. (or higher) is more than $1,000,000. $1,000,000.

Graduation Graduation RequirementsRequirements

SubjectSubject Credits Credits College College•Fine ArtFine Art 11 11•EnglishEnglish 44 44•Math*Math* 33 3-43-4•ScienceScience 22 2-32-3•Social StudiesSocial Studies 3.53.5 3.03.0•Career/TechnicalCareer/Technical 1.51.5•Personal FinancePersonal Finance .5.5•HealthHealth .5.5•Physical EducationPhysical Education 1.51.5•ElectivesElectives 4.54.5•World languageWorld language 2.02.0•SBA/ELA/EOC/HSBP (Ed Milestones)SBA/ELA/EOC/HSBP (Ed Milestones)

•Total CreditsTotal Credits 2222

MEET REQUIREMENTS IN MEET REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO WALK IN ORDER TO WALK IN GRADUATION!!!!!!GRADUATION!!!!!!

YOU CANNOT “WALK” YOU CANNOT “WALK” EVEN IF YOU ARE .5 EVEN IF YOU ARE .5 CREDIT SHORT CREDIT SHORT (i.e. (i.e. BYU HEALTH CREDIT, OR BYU HEALTH CREDIT, OR

ANYTHING ELSE!!!!)ANYTHING ELSE!!!!)

So what are your options for So what are your options for learning after high school?learning after high school?

Make a plan, get some direction . . . . .

Come to the EWHS College Planning Night – October 26th!

ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships

http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/Become/http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/Become/

•Apprenticeship -on-the-job training and related classroom instruction under the supervision of a journey-level craft person or trade professional (Earn while you learn)

•Earn up to 85-90% of journeyworker rate

•Jobs: plumber, pipefitter, roofer, ironworker, millwright, shipwright, carpenter, boat builder, electrician, machinist, automotive technician, cable splicer, optician, etc.

Military OptionsMilitary Options

•U.S. Army - Defends U.S. interests and allies through land-based operations •The Army National Guard -Assists during times of natural or other state emergencies.•U.S. Navy - Defends the right to travel and trade freely on the world's oceans and protects U.S. interests overseas. They serve on ships, submarines, in aviation positions on land and sea.•U.S. Air Force - Flies aircraft, such as long-range bombers, supersonic fighters, and many others.•U.S. Marine Corps- One of the most elite fighting forces in the world. Marines fly planes and helicopters, operate radar equipment, drive armored vehicles, and gather intelligence.•U.S. Coast Guard - Protects U.S. coastlines and waterways by enforcing customs, fishing laws, combating drug smuggling, conducting search and rescue missions, maintaining lighthouses, and promoting boat safety.

Two-year College Options Two-year College Options www.checkoutacollege.comwww.checkoutacollege.com

• Must have diploma or GED to qualify for financial aid.Must have diploma or GED to qualify for financial aid.• Less expensive and smaller class sizes.Less expensive and smaller class sizes.• Offer several types of degrees (certificates, AA, BA, BS)Offer several types of degrees (certificates, AA, BA, BS)

– Most require a placement test/SBA/Transcript to decide Most require a placement test/SBA/Transcript to decide English and math placementEnglish and math placement

- Tech prep classes may have already earned you college - Tech prep classes may have already earned you college credit.credit.

• Apply and register in EARLY Spring of your Senior Apply and register in EARLY Spring of your Senior year to get the best course selection.year to get the best course selection.

In addition to an AA, Direct Transfer Program, EdCC offers In addition to an AA, Direct Transfer Program, EdCC offers certificate programs in:certificate programs in:•AccountingAccounting

•Allied Health EducationAllied Health Education

•Business Information Technology, ManagementBusiness Information Technology, Management

•ELL ProgramELL Program

•Computer Information Systems, Computer ScienceComputer Information Systems, Computer Science

•Emergency or Construction ManagementEmergency or Construction Management

•Event PlanningEvent Planning

•Culinary ArtsCulinary Arts

•Early Childhood Education, Social and Human ServicesEarly Childhood Education, Social and Human Services

•Engineering TechnologyEngineering Technology

•ParalegalParalegal

•Horticulture, Hospitality and TourismHorticulture, Hospitality and Tourism

Edmonds CCEdmonds CC

Four year colleges and Four year colleges and universities:universities:

In addition to the minimum core In addition to the minimum core requirements we already reviewed requirements we already reviewed you will need:you will need:

• SAT/ACT (SAT II for some schools)SAT/ACT (SAT II for some schools)• Competitive G.P.A. Competitive G.P.A. • Personal Statement/Essay or other Personal Statement/Essay or other

writing piecewriting piece• Meet the deadlines Meet the deadlines • Visit with College reps in the Visit with College reps in the

Career CenterCareer Center• Find good college websites that Find good college websites that

help you determine good fithelp you determine good fit

Determining a good college fit!Determining a good college fit!•Size of SchoolSize of School•LocationLocation•Campus Life (college Campus Life (college experience!)experience!)•Academic ProgramsAcademic Programs•Graduation RateGraduation Rate•AffordabilityAffordability•AthleticsAthletics

1) Relax! There are nearly 4000 colleges in the United States alone. There is one right for you!

2) Check out college websites and research the personality of the school!

• bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search

• Collegedata.com

• Colleges.niche.com

1) Visit your top choices! You wouldn’t buy a pair of jeans without trying them on!

2) Apply to 4-6 colleges. One or two reach schools, one or two “target” schools and one or two “safety” schools.

Average admitted GPA for WA Average admitted GPA for WA PUBLIC COLLEGESPUBLIC COLLEGES

**Assured Admission**Assured Admission

SCHOOLSCHOOL GPAGPA SATSAT ACTACT

CWUCWU 3.125-3.125-3.153.15

980-1110980-1110 2020

EASTERNEASTERN 3.243.24 990990 2222EVERGREENEVERGREEN 3.153.15 870-1210870-1210 20-2820-28

UW UW SEATTLESEATTLE

3.69-3.953.69-3.95 1670-1670-19901990

25-3125-31

WSUWSU***3.***3.55

3.08-3.713.08-3.71 950-1170950-1170 21-2721-27

WESTERNWESTERN 3.28-3.803.28-3.80 1510-1510-18301830

23-2823-28

Averages for NATIONAL Averages for NATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOLSPRIVATE SCHOOLS

SCHOOLSCHOOL GPAGPA SATSAT ACTACT

DUKEDUKE 3.83.8 13681368 3131

NYUNYU 3.633.63 12841284 2929

USCUSC 3.663.66 12931293 3030

UNIV. OF UNIV. OF PORTLANDPORTLAND

3.473.47 11751175 2727

HOW MUCH DOES HOW MUCH DOES COLLEGE COST?COLLEGE COST?

SCHOOLSCHOOL TUITIONTUITION ROOM/BOARDROOM/BOARD

UWUW $11,839$11,839 $11,310+ $11,310+ $1,206 fees$1,206 fees

WSUWSU $11,966 $11,966 $11,356 + $11,356 + $960 fees$960 fees

SPUSPU $37,086$37,086 $10,353 + $10,353 + $1,041 fees$1,041 fees

HARVARHARVARDD

$43,938$43,938 $14,669+ $14,669+ $3,643 fees$3,643 fees

EDCCEDCC $4,041 $4,041 (year)(year)

$9630$9630

You are an investment!!! You are an investment!!! College is WORTH it!College is WORTH it!

• Apply early to be considered for scholarshipsApply early to be considered for scholarships

• Check out the Career Center for $$$$$.Check out the Career Center for $$$$$.

• Make sure to fill out the FAFSA (more later)Make sure to fill out the FAFSA (more later)

• Watch out for scholarship scamsWatch out for scholarship scams

• Visit Visit www.edmonds.wednet.edu/domain/794www.edmonds.wednet.edu/domain/794

www.washboard.orgwww.washboard.org

www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com

Western Undergraduate Western Undergraduate ExchangeExchange

• 15 Member States15 Member States

• Student pays 150% of Student pays 150% of in-state tuitionin-state tuition

• Over 11,500 students Over 11,500 students participating in 100 participating in 100 institutionsinstitutions

Check the websiteCheck the website

• www.wiche.edu/sep/www.wiche.edu/sep/wuewue

Some States that Some States that have WUEhave WUE

• IdahoIdaho

• ColoradoColorado

• OregonOregon

• MontanaMontana

• HawaiiHawaii

• ArizonaArizona

4- Year College Application 4- Year College Application ProcessProcess

• Most applications are Most applications are onlineonline• Mostly private schools use Common Mostly private schools use Common

Application - available at Application - available at www.commonapp.org

• Start on your personal Start on your personal statement/essays now!!!! – Several statement/essays now!!!! – Several readersreaders

• Start talking to your Start talking to your recommenders nowrecommenders now

• Know your deadlines!Know your deadlines!

COLLEGE APPS cont. . . . . COLLEGE APPS cont. . . . .

• Transcripts Transcripts – not all colleges want transcriptsnot all colleges want transcripts– WA state schools will accept paper versions or you can upload WA state schools will accept paper versions or you can upload – Counselors upload transcript for Common App schools Counselors upload transcript for Common App schools

• Letters of Recommendation and the CounselorLetters of Recommendation and the Counselor– Ask at least 3 weeks in advanceAsk at least 3 weeks in advance– Be organized and thorough…Give Counselors forms at one Be organized and thorough…Give Counselors forms at one

time. time. – Be specific…tell Counselors due dates Be specific…tell Counselors due dates – Give self-addressed, stamped envelopes if using paper Give self-addressed, stamped envelopes if using paper

format! format! – Letters not needed for WA State Colleges!Letters not needed for WA State Colleges!

COLLEGE ESSAYSCOLLEGE ESSAYS

When writing your college essays:When writing your college essays:

• Answer the promptAnswer the prompt

• Be your best selfBe your best self

• EDIT EDIT EDIT.EDIT EDIT EDIT.

• Make sure to have at least one adult read your Make sure to have at least one adult read your essay!essay!

SAT and ACT SAT and ACT School code: 480344School code: 480344

Upcoming test dates:Upcoming test dates:Register for SAT at Register for SAT at www.collegeboard.org

November 7November 7thth (register by October 9 (register by October 9thth))December 5December 5thth (register by November 5 (register by November 5thth))January 23rd (register by December 28January 23rd (register by December 28thth))

New test – March 5thNew test – March 5th

Register for ACT at Register for ACT at www.actstudent.orgDecember 12December 12thth (register by November 6 (register by November 6thth))

February 6February 6thth (register by January 8 (register by January 8thth))

ACT and SAT widely accepted college admissions tests

ACT: four subject tests(English, math, reading, science), writing optional, no penalty for wrong answers. Choose which sit date to report

SAT: three tests (reading, writing, math). Writing NOT optional, penalty for wrong answers, can choose by sit date, several, or all dates

KEY DATES!!!!!!!KEY DATES!!!!!!!

• October 12-30th: Senior Interviews October 12-30th: Senior Interviews – schedule now- – schedule now- guide you through post high school planningguide you through post high school planning

• NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR Oct. 16-17NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR Oct. 16-17

• October 26October 26thth – EWHS College Planning Night – EWHS College Planning Night

• November 15th:November 15th: Early Decision deadline Early Decision deadline

• December 1December 1stst: deadline for UW application: deadline for UW application

• December 1-January 15December 1-January 15thth: Priority deadline: Priority deadline

• December December : CSS Profile – Financial Aid form for private : CSS Profile – Financial Aid form for private schools schools http://profileonline.collegeboard.com

• January 1, 2016January 1, 2016 FAFSA – Free Application for Student Aid FAFSA – Free Application for Student Aid http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

• January TBA:January TBA: Financial Aid Night Financial Aid Night

• May 1May 1stst: National Decision Day: National Decision Day

• October:October: National Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month National Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month

Sign up for your senior Sign up for your senior interview appointment with interview appointment with

your counselor !!your counselor !!