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Senior Presentation

Senior Presentation. Graduation Requirements. Must Pass Reading and Writing HSPE Must Pass one Math End of Course test Must Pass Culminating Project (Senior English) class Must Pass High School and Beyond Plan (plan done during advisory) Must earn 22 credits

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Senior Presentation

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  1. Senior Presentation

  2. Graduation Requirements • Must Pass Reading and Writing HSPE • Must Pass one Math End of Course test • Must Pass Culminating Project (Senior English) class • Must Pass High School and Beyond Plan (plan done during advisory) • Must earn 22 credits • Must be nice to your counselors

  3. Options after high school • Begin working right away • Join apprenticeship program • Join Military • Enroll in technical school • Enroll in community college • Enroll in a University You should have a decision TODAY!

  4. College Fair November 15th 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM For all Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors at W. F. West High School During English classes Visit with college, apprenticeship and military representatives

  5. Senior Timeline • Sept/Oct • Visit college campus • SAT or ACT test (last time in Oct for admission) • Ask for letters of recommendation • Obtain transcripts • Start college application essays

  6. Timeline cont. • Nov/Dec • Get your PIN# for FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov • Have college applications done by Christmas break – apply online • Attend FAFSA information night at WF West • Start looking for scholarships – local scholarships posted in counseling center

  7. Timeline cont. • Jan/Feb • Apply for financial aid – FAFSA • Scholarships – local, online, and at college • Call college admissions office to check status of your application (application not complete until college has all info - transcripts, essays, application, and test scores)

  8. Timeline cont. • March/June • Scholarships • Financial Award letters and college acceptance letters arrive in mail • Make final college decision • NO SENIORITIS – maintain good grades!!! • Graduation – June 8th

  9. Remember…. • Please do NOT ask us to fill out a recommendation or transcript request the day before it is due. • 2 weeks advanced notice

  10. How to ask for transcript • Fill out salmon colored sheet in counseling center • Can ask up to 5 official transcripts at a time • Transcripts will be done by the next day • You send your own transcripts to colleges, insurance companies, scholarship committees, etc.

  11. How to ask for a letter of recommendation • Fill out blue form located in counseling center that lists activities (resume would work as well) • Ask teachers, counselors, employers, and community members • Make copies of recommendations and use for job applications, college applications, scholarships, etc.

  12. Scholarships • Local scholarships advertised through W. F. West • Notice in counseling center • Advertised one month before due • Local scholarships most active in Winter and Spring • State and National scholarships on-line www.fastweb.com www.collegeboard.com www.TheWashBoard.org

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