WKHS Senior Family MeetingSeptember 2015

Before the meeting begins, please:- Check over and sign your name verification form - Start filling out your major form- Look over your transcript for any possible errors

GraduationSaturday, June 4th, 2016

4:00 PMColonial Life Arena

Counseling & Advisement Department

StaffCOUNSELOR STUDENT’S LAST NAME

Courtney Molony A-Ch

Michael Dagenais Ci-Gi

Lilly Hook Gl-Jol

Shea McCormack Jon-Moo

Tracey Spires Mop-San

Darrick Cureton Sap-T

Crissy Roddy U-Z

Counseling Office Staff

Dana Crumpton Counseling Office Secretary

Nina Howard Career Facilitator

Cathy Loy Database Operator

Pam Porth Records Clerk

Envelope Contents Transcript (2 copies) White Name Verification White Counseling Staff Info. Sheet Blue Graduation Requirements Green State Scholarship Information Green Major Application Yellow Wolf Word Senior Newsletter White Naviance Transcript Request Pink Naviance Parent Log In Sheet White

WKHS Senior Sitehttp://wkhscounseling.weebly.com/

Stay updated!

All activities and events specific to seniors will be kept on the senior calendar

Graduation Requirements

Bulleted in the “Work In Progress” section of the transcript.Must earn credit in all classes bulleted to participate in graduation.GPA is printed in the GPA Summary. SC Schools use the GPA and Rank from the SC UGP GPA column. Honor Graduate- Final GPA of 4.0 or top 10% of the graduating class. Recognized with gold stoles at graduation.

Your PlansListed on the right of your transcript

Work, Military, or 2-Year SchoolIncludes 2 year transfer option4-Year SchoolIncludes additional requirements

Destination - WorkSecure work site toward the end of the school year.Nina Howard is our Career Specialist.

ResumeApplicationsInterview skillsCo-op, Internship

Destination - MilitaryVisit recruiters during lunchTake the ASVABIt will be offered twice this year at WKHS

DestinationTwo -Year College

Transfer Programs vs. Career ProgramsTake entrance exam required by the school. (MTC requires the Compass) IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO PURSUE A HEALTH CAREER AT MTC, YOU NEED TO TAKE THE SAT OR ACT.

DestinationFour Year College

Additional Four-Year College requirements are noted with a“CR”under Work in Progress.Take a college Entrance Exam (ACT or SAT)Register for the early fall administration

SATSAT Reasoning Test

Critical Reading, Writing, Math, and optional essayMost colleges only use reading + math

Super Scoring- most colleges do thisCost : $54.50Subject Test- Do you need it?Register on-line at sat.collegeboard.org Score reports can be sent to 4 colleges without charge- take advantage of this!

SAT- ContinuedGreat website! www.sat.collegeboard.org

SAT Question of the DayPractice SAT testsCollege SearchAmend SAT registration informationPlanning for College sectionScholarship Search

Redesigned SAT- What does it mean for

Seniors???Odds are- you will not take it

Redesigned SAT starts in March

Old/Redesigned SAT scores cannot be combined for super scoring

Test scores will be delayed for the March administration

ACTOne composite score between 1 - 36$39.50- no writing, $56.50- plus writing

To determine if your college/university requires/recommends the writing portion, go to:

www.actstudent.org/writing

ACT- Continued Register on-line at www.actstudent.org

Score reports can be sent to 4 colleges without charge- take advantage of this!

Website offers test prep, college planning, career planning, amend registration

High School MajorsIGP meetings4 Credits in area to earn majorCan earn multiple majorsRecognized at Graduation

Majors Templates are in the District Course Guide

pages 9-46

And on our website!!

High School Majors Optional

Do not have to earn a major High school major does NOT have to

match your intended college major

Must Complete Application Due May 1st

Separate applications for each major

Which College is right for me?

Research Possible CollegesNaviance searchEd-Op: October 27th College Application Day: September 23rd College Visits

Open HousesCampus Tours 2 days are excused for Official College Visits. Must present

statement from the college that you attended on Official College Visit.

Applying to CollegeOn-Line applications are preferred by collegesApply to at least three collegesDon’t let cost keep you from applying, check for waiversApply NOW- even if you plan to take/retake an entrance exam

DeadlinesApplication deadline vs. credential deadlineWatch for deadlines- each school sets their ownSet a personal deadline of Halloween

Recommendations Some colleges (and many scholarships) will ask for

letters of recommendation. Contact your references through Naviance early- allow

them at least two weeks to write your letter. Carefully select references- someone who can

comment on your positive characteristics. Complete a resume on Naviance to have on file to

assist your recommender in writing your recommendation.

Application Deadlines

College Early Decision/Early Answer Regular Deadline

1 Midlands Technical

College Wednesday, August 05, 2016

2 USC Columbia Wednesday, October 15, 2015 Monday, December 01, 2015

3 Clemson University   Monday, December 01, 2015

4 College of Charleston Friday, November 01, 2015 Sunday, February 01, 2016

5 Tri County Tech Wednesday, August 05, 2016

6 USC Aiken Monday, December 01, 2015 Sunday, February 01, 2016

This information is provided for reference only. Please check each individual school for actual dates and deadlines.

It’s time for WKHS’s

2015

College Application

Day!!!Wednesday, September 23rd

Once You’ve Applied……Request a mid-year report if requested by your college.Continue to excel in your classes - colleges offer conditional acceptances- they can withdraw it if you do not continue to perform at an adequate level.Communicate with your college- meet their deadlines- return information in a timely fashion.

College AthletesIf you are planning to participate in college level athletics, you MUST register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Registration is on-line at eligibilitycenter.orgRegister NOW. Registration requires submitting your transcript.See your coach, Ms. Richards, or Coach Howell for more information.

State Supported Scholarships

Palmetto Fellows Score 1200 on SAT

(Reading + Math) or 27 on ACT

3.5 minimum GPA top 6% at the end

of sophomore, junior or senior year.

Score 1400 on SAT or 32 ACT

4.0 GPAOR

$6,700 each academic year

State Supported Scholarships

LIFE ScholarshipFour-Year school two out of three qualifiers

3.0 top 30% of

graduating class 1100 on SAT or 24 on ACT

Up to $5000 per academic year

Two-Year school 3.0 Cost of tuition plus

$300 book allowance

State Supported Scholarships

HOPE ScholarshipHOPE

Only available at Four-Year schools3.0 Final GPA

$2,800 for the first academic year

Lottery Tuition Assistance Program

Only available at Two-Year schoolsMust:

complete a FAFSAbe a SC residentBe enrolled in at least 6 credit hours

Award money varies by academic year.

ScholarshipsNaviance

Log on to view scholarshipsAdvertised scholarships applications are available in the Counseling Office

Community ScholarshipsChurch, Work, Clubs

Wolf WordSenior Newsletter emailed every 4-6 weeks during school year

Institutional ScholarshipsContact your school’s Financial Aid Office Most are automatically considered

Scholarships- continued

Beware of “for fee” servicesPopular websites:

www.fastweb.comwww.scholarships.comwww.finaid.org

Submit a copy of your award letter to the Counseling Department- we use this to calculate the total scholarship money earned for the class of 2016.

Scholarship Scams1. Fees 2. Credit card or bank account information needed 3. Scholarship guarantee 4. No work involved 5. No contact information

6. Unsolicited scholarships 7. Pressure tactics 8. Claims of "exclusive" scholarships 9. Sponsor goes out of their way to sound "official"10. Your questions aren't answered directly

Tips for ParentsHelp your student do the work– but be

the coach, not the player

Don’t let money be the reason for not going to college

Other Important Dates

1st Semester

Senior IGP Conferences – Now – Oct 9th

College Application Day – September 23rd (8:30-2:30)

Ed-Op – October 27th

First Semester Exams – Dec 14th – 18th

2nd Semester

MANDATORY Graduation Practice – Friday, June 3rd (8:30 AM at WKHS)

Financial Aid vs. ScholarshipsFinancial Aid- Awarded on need

Standard ApplicationPell GrantCampus-based ProgramsFederal Supplemental Educational Opportunity GrantFederal Work Study ProgramPerkins Loan ProgramStafford LoanPLUS Loans (Parents)

Scholarships- Awarded on MeritDifferent Applications

AcademicAthleticTalentOther areas

Financial Aid NightFebruary 2016

Prepare to do your taxes earlyTo complete FAFSA you’ll need a Federal PIN

You can apply for your PIN today!Apply at: www.pin.ed.gov

• Build a resume, complete online surveys, and manage timelines and deadlines for making decisions about colleges and careers

• Research colleges – Compare GPA, standardized test scores, and other statistics to actual historical data from our school for students who have applied and been admitted in the past

• Research careers – Research hundreds of careers and career clusters, and take career assessments

• Create plans for the future – Create goals and to-dos, and complete tasks assigned by the school to better prepare your student for future college and career goals

Next Steps…Return 1 signed copy of the transcript.

Return completed Name Verification form.

Return completed Major Application.Contact your child’s counselor with any

questions you have!

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