COLLEGE CAREER AND CULTURAL READINESS INFORMATION NIGHT Tumwater

COLLEGE, CAREER, AND CULTURAL READINESS INFORMATION NIGHT Tumwater High School Counseling Center

Counselors Mr. Caffey (A-G) Mr. Flook (H-O) Mrs. Rotter (P-Z) Mrs. Mc. Bride Career & College Readiness 504 Coordinator What do we do for you: Guidance Curriculum Individual Planning Response Services College & Career Readiness

Career Center College Visitations Military Information College Applications Financial Aid (FAFSA) Scholarship Information SAT/ACT/PSAT 2 Ps Exit Interview *Senior Only Mrs. Tyrrell – Career Center Specialist

Career Center Online Access

Graduation Minimum Requirements @ THS Minimum Grad Req: English 4. 0 History 3. 0 Science World - US History - Sr. Poly Econ Phys. Sci – Biology Math 2. 0 3. 0 Alg 1 – Geo - Alg 2/Pathway Math Fine Art 1. 0 Occ Ed 1. 0 PE: 1. 5 /Health : . 50 2. 0 Electives 6. 0

Graduation Status 2017 Testing for Graduation: All Juniors should be enrolled in: English US History 3 rd year Math E. O. C. (End of Course) English Language Arts Transcript Legend Biology S. B. A (Smarter Balance) 1 State Assessment Math Algebra or Geometry E. O. C. Smarter Balance Math

Graduation Status 2016 All seniors should be enrolled in English Sr. Poly Econ Graduation Requirements Testing for graduation 1 State Assessment Math Algebra or Geometry EOC Smarter Balance Math 1 State Assessment ELA Reading and Writing HSPE Transcript Legend Smarter Balance ELA

“College” A Working Definition Any Post Secondary Education or Training 1 2 4 Or More

APPTOBER… Save the Date! APPtober is coming… October 14 th 8: 00 – THS Library It’s a college application festival for seniors! Bring your friends, bring your questions, bring your appetite. APPtober is… ¨ Food and Prizes ¨ Teachers available to read college application essays ¨ Counselors available to help with your college applications ¨ College Reps from 1 year, 2 year, 4 year institutions ¨ Scholarship Experts ¨ Resume Experts

Post-Secondary Options Work Military Technical/Trade School Apprenticeship Program Community College State University Private Colleges/Universities Out of State Colleges/Universities It will be here before you know it!

Apprenticeship Programs www. lni. wa. gov/tradeslicensing/apprenticeship/programs /. gov wa. lni. w ww http: //www. exploreapprenticeship. wa. gov/why. htm

Military ASVAB practice tests BHHS testing site Contact Recruiter ROTC Scholarship Army Navy Air Force Marines Coast Guard www. todaysmilitary. com

Technical Colleges www. sbctc. edu

Community College AA Degree Transfer Programs Certificate

Community & Technical College Resources www. checkoutacollege. com

4 year College and University

College Admission Standards

PSAT/NMSQT (juniors) You can still sign up Approximately 30 slots left Pay $25. 00 at the ASB window See Mrs. Tyrrell for other test booklet and info National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

Keep Options Open ACT SAT www. collegeboard. com Register online Subjects: $54. 50 per test Dates: Jan. 23 rd, March www. actstudent. org Register online Subjects: § English § Math § Reading § Science § Critical Reading & Writing § Math Nov. 7 th, Dec. 5 th, May 7 th, June 4 th 5 th, Take a least once Junior Year ACT $39. 50 ACT Plus Writing $56. 50 Dates: Dec. 12 th, Feb. 6 th, April 9 th, June 11 th

Financial Aid (FAFSA) www. fafsa. ed. gov Jan 1 st - Senior Year Why should I fill it out? Determine students’ eligibility for federal student aid. Grants Low – Interest Student Loans Work Study Scholarship Opportunities What I can do now (senior) get a PIN # www. pin. ed. gov January 13 th FAFSA workshop at THS

Scholarships – Free $$$ Where to look… Criteria: @TBird. Counseling GPA www. tumwater. k 12. wa. us SAT/ACT Athletic Music By Major National or Tumwater Career Center Scholarship Bulletin

NCAA Eligibility College-Bound Student Athlete Register on line at www. ncaaclearinghouse. net Need 16 Core classes to qualify GPA & SAT/ACT count

College and Career Planning Seniors 2016 October – December Some have already met with counselor Post-Secondary plans College applications 1, 2, 4, or More Juniors 2017 December – February Senior year planning Post-Secondary plans Where am I? Where do I want to go? How do I get there?

Junior Year Timeline FALL Begin by making a list of potential colleges the fall of Junior year Do research on-line college catalogs in counseling office choices planner college fairs Career Center – come to the college visits PSAT in October Start SAT/ACT prep – Take the test at least ONE TIME your Junior Year Go to the NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR IN SEATTLE Washington State Convention Center Friday Oct. 16 th & Saturday October 17 th

Junior Year Timeline cont… Spring Checklist Start making a college list. Memorize your school code: 481 -443 Register for the SAT or ACT. Make sure that your grades remain high! Summer Checklist Volunteer work Visit colleges By the end of summer you should narrow your college list to who you will be applying to. Decide if you will re-take SAT/ACT your senior year

Senior Year Timeline Fall Check college deadlines. Get organized. If you cannot afford the application fees that many colleges charge, ask your counselor to help you request a fee waiver. (free & reduced lunches) Attend APPtober! Letter of Recommendation Give at least two weeks for completion Research possibilities of scholarships. Scholarship Bulletin updated daily: check it out : www. tumwater. k 12. wa. us Go to: Academics link – Career Center Follow Counseling Center on Twitter: @TBird. Counseling Take ACT/SAT

Senior Year Timeline Winter Begin to organize regular decision applications and financial aid forms, which will be due in January and/or February. Keep up the scholarship search – Check in at the Career Center Do you want/need to re-test for SAT/ACT. Jan 1 st…It is time to file the FAFSA (no later than Feb 1). The sooner you complete it, the sooner you will have an idea of your financial aid options. FAFSA workshop at Tumwater High School (January 13 th)

Senior Year Timeline Spring Don’t slack in the classroom. The college that you do attend will want to see your second semester transcript. No Senioritis! 2 P’s Exit Interviews Resume 30 hours of Community Service Interview Questions Graduation at Saint Martin’s Pavilion on June 9 th. Limited # of tickets Must have all fines & fees paid Must be “on track”

College and Career Fairs October 14 th at Olympia H. S. 5: 30 – 7: 30 October 19 th at Timberline H. S. 5: 30 – 7: 30 Regional fairs See Tumwater High School Career Center Tacoma College Fair, October 15 th National College Fair, October 16 th and 17 th