MRS. CORRIN LINKES MR. DAVID ZABLOCKI MISS NICOLE UMBAUGH Post-High School Planning
Jan 12, 2016
MRS. CORRIN LINKES
MR. DAVID ZABLOCKI
MISS NICOLE UMBAUGH
Post-High SchoolPlanning
College Board
https://student.collegeboard.org/apply-to-4/application-timeline
September-June Timeline – What you should do each month to prepare for your child’s future.
Create a list of 4-8 colleges/Institutions
Create a master list with application fees, deadlines, test dates, and your school’s application processing deadlines.
Meet with a counselor and download college application and financial aid forms.
Plan visits to these colleges
Check with a counselor to see if you are eligible to receive a fee waiver for applications and tests.
Register for a college entrance exam, such as SAT or ACT.
FINALIZE YOUR COLLEGE CHOICES
PREPARE ALL EARLY RECOMMENDED ADMISSIONS APPLICATIONS FOR COLLEGE
CHOICES
CSS/FINANCIAL AID PROFILE COMPLETION
REGISTER FOR SAT/ACT REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED BY THE COLLEGES YOU
WISH TO ATTEND.
TAKE ANY NECESSARY TESTS AND HAVE YOUR SCORES SENT TO COLLEGES
Be sure not to miss any early decision application deadlines, many are due in November!
Student’s need to complete their application essays and proofread them for mistakes.
Students need to ask school counselors about sending transcripts to colleges
Counselor’s need proper forms two weeks before colleges require them.
Take tests needed and send to colleges.
GO TO WWW.PIN.ED.GOV AND GET PINS FOR THE FAFSA FOR BOTH STUDENT AND PARENT
TAKE ANY NECESSARY TESTS AND HAVE YOUR SCORE
REPORTS SENT TO COLLEGES
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Submit your FAFSA
Parents should file their tax returns early. Some colleges want copies of your family’s returns before finalizing financial aid offers.
Take any necessary tests and have your score reports sent to colleges.
STAY ACTIVE IN SCHOOL.IF YOU ARE WAIT-LISTED, COLLEGES WILL WANT
TO KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED SINCE YOU APPLIED
ACCEPTANCE LETTERS AND FINANCIAL AID OFFERS SHOULD COME TO YOU BY MID-APRIL
IF YOU HAVEN’T VISITED THE COLLEGE YOU’VE DECIDED TO ATTEND, DO SO BEFORE ACCEPTING.
HOUSING QUESTIONS: CALL COLLEGES OR ASK A COUNSELOR
PREPARE FOR ANY ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAMS YOU PLAN TO TAKE
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Inform ALL colleges to which you applied of your admission and financial aid decision by May 1.
Send a deposit to only one college.
Work with a counselor to resolve any admission or financial aid problems.
Ask high school to send any final transcripts to colleges.
Take AP Exams if planning on taking them.
HTTPS: / /FAFSA.ED.GOV
COMPLETE THE FAFSA FILL OUT THIS FORM ONLINE, EVEN IF YOU
THINK YOU WON'T QUALIFY — VERY AFFLUENT FAMILIES SOMETIMES QUALIFY FOR AID AT
CERTAIN HIGH-TUITION SCHOOLS. THIS SINGLE APPLICATION IS YOUR GATEWAY TO
ALL FEDERAL LOAN, GRANT, AND WORK-STUDY AWARDS THAT TOTAL IN THE BILLIONS OF
DOLLARS.
NCAA www.eligibilitycenter.org - for registration with the Clearinghouse - this
is mandatory for students who will play at the NCAA Division I & II levels
Website that provides quick overview of NCAA eligibility requirements and information: http://2point3.ncaa.org/.
http://www.ncaapublications.com/productdownloads/CBSA.pdf - this is the NCAA guide for college-bound student-athletes
www.ncaa.org - this is the official NCAA website
Please advise your students to send their test scores to the NCAA Eligibility Center by entering the code “9999” as one of their free test-score recipients in the box provided when registering for the SAT or ACT. If your student-athletes forget to use the “9999” code, the student-athlete will need to contact the SAT or ACT directly to have the scores sent officially by the testing agency. The Eligibility Center must receive official scores directly from the testing agency in order to certify the student-athlete’s initial eligibility. All test scores are required to be sent. This will aid in using the best scores from each exam in the certification of your student-athletes.
Dual Enrollment
WHAT IS D UA L EN ROLLMEN T ?• An opportunity for students to take college courses and high school courses
at the same time. The college credits count towards both high school graduation and college transcript.
TEA CHERS: QUA LIF IED UN IV ERSIT Y FA CULT Y
Colleges:• Indiana University of PA• Butler County Community College• Clarion University of PA
Who can take dual enrollment classes?• Students who want to participate and obtain signatures from their principal,
guidance counselor and parents.
COST: TUIT ION IS PA ID BY A GRA N T A S IT IS MA D E AVA ILA BLE . STUDEN T IS RESPON SIBLE F OR B OOK COSTS.
Dual Enrollment
Will Transition to College be easier? YES! It gives you time to adjust to rigorous academic
expectations While remaining in a more comfortable setting Smaller classes More opportunities to ask questions
Will my credits transfer? It depends upon the specific college at which the
student plans to enroll. Contact college admissions offices for more details. Transfer credits website: www.patrac.org
THE OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION NETWORK
HTTP: / /WWW.ONETONLINE.ORG/
TAB: FIND OCCUPATIONDROP DOWN: BRIGHT OUTLOOK
THIS WILL TELL YOU ALL THE JOBS THAT WILL HAVE THE
MOST OPENINGS IN THE FUTURE
YOU CAN LOOK UP A SPECIFIC CAREER OR FIND ONE BASED ON JOB PROSPECTS OR INTERESTS!
O*NET – Career Exploration
O*NET
Tab: Find occupation Drop down: Bright outlook
I clicked on Optometrists ---- You will find the info. on the career:
Tasks Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine
visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.
Tools & TechnologyTools used in this occupation:
Eye charts or vision cards — Amsler grids; Pupil diameter PD rules; Single Lea symbol books; Snellen eye charts
Knowledge Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed
to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
Skills Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Other information:
Abilities, Work Activities, Work Context, Job Zone, Education, Interests, Work Style, and Work Values.
FIND OCCUPATIONS THAT REQUIRE EDUCATION IN:
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS
(STEM) DISCIPLINES*MAJOR/ INTEREST IN A SUBJECT: THIS CAN HELP FIND WHAT CAREERS ARE OUT THERE
BASED ON THE SUBJECT OF INTEREST
O*NETSTEM Discipline
INFORMATION
www.PACareerStandards.comwww.PACareerZone.orgwww.GettingThemThere.comwww.PACollegeTransfer.comwww.collegeboard.org
Kittanning High School website Click on Academics Drop Down to Counselor News Links to click on are on the side of the page.
WEBSITE
HTTP: / /WWW.ASD.K12 .PA.US/DOMAIN/816
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INFORMATION THAT CAN HELP YOU WITH
COLLEGE/TESTS/ GRADUATION
INFORMATION
Kittanning High SchoolAcademics – Counselor
News
Contents
Overview Scholarship Information News, Events, and Information Useful Websites Financial Aid Information School Visitation Dates SAT Information ACT Information NCAA ASD Cyber Academy Summer School Information GED Information
Questions?
OVERVIEW:College
Application Fees Deadlines Tests College Visits FAFSA NCAA Angie Selembo – FAFSA competion assistance
Dual EnrollmentO*NETKittanning Counseling Website