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Preparing for life after H igh School. This Fall. ► Narrow down your list of schools ► Meet with your Counselor ► Begin Applying to Colleges ► Take or Retake the SAT/ACT ► Financial Planning (LEAF). KNOW YOUR COUNSELOR. Unit 12 Mrs. Kover A-I Mr. Litzinger J-M Ms. Krizan N-Z.
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This Fall ► Narrow down your list of schools ► Meet with your Counselor ► Begin Applying to Colleges ► Take or Retake the SAT/ACT ► Financial Planning (LEAF)
KNOW YOUR COUNSELOR Unit 12 • Mrs. Kover A-I • Mr. Litzinger J-M • Ms. Krizan N-Z
Things to know as you begin the college application process • The Yellow Card • Be sure to include: • your name • the date • the school to which you are applying • the address of the school • check everything your counselor needs to send
Things to know as you begin the college application process • Letters of Recommendation • Help your counselor write the best possible letter by completing the forms • 2 weeks notice
Things to know as you begin the college application process • The Forms for letters of recommendation Find these under the Guidance Tab at www.mentorhigh.com or in our offices. ►Autobiography ►Parent Brag Sheet ►Teacher Checklist ►Extracurricular Activities ►Employer/Advisor/Coach Reference
Things to know as you begin the college application process • Test Dates
Things to know as you begin the college application process ♦ College representative visits to MHS sign up in Guidance Office A113 ♦ College Fair at Lakeland ♦ College Campus Visits
Things to know as you begin the college application process • Resources: • www.collegeboard.org • www.collegeview.com • www.mentorhigh.com/guidance • www.ocis.org • Username: MentorHS • Password: ohiocis03
Things to know as you begin the college application process • Financial Planning ♦LEAF(Lake Educational Assistance Foundation) ● Located in the Lower Learning Center ● Can begin the FAFSA January 1st ♦ you can apply for your pin now ♦Scholarships
Key Points: *Be aware of deadlines *Ask questions *Be responsible for your future