Who is going to help me navigate my

Who is going to help me navigate my senior year? Vicki Clark (A-Cl) Angelia Nivens (Cm-Hn) Jennifer Orhuozee (Cm-Cr) Brad Serka (Ho-Me) Paul Sevig (Mg-Sg) Valaree Vander. Molen (Sh-Z) Jennifer Luce (DHH)

What we are going to talk about for the next hour? • Post High School Options • Graduation Requirements • Timeline/Deadlines • Senior Interview

There are many options after high school……………. • Community, Technical, Trade School (2 years) • Four Year University • Career • Military • Apprenticeships

It PAYS $$$ to Learn

It PAYS to have an education! • According to U. S. Census Bureau statistics, people with a bachelor's degree earn over 70 percent more on average than those with only a high school diploma. • Over a lifetime, the gap in earning potential between a high school diploma and a B. A. (or higher) is more than $1, 000.

Graduation Requirements • • • Subject Credits Fine Art English Math* Science Social Studies Career/Technical Personal Finance Health Physical Education Electives World language SBA/ELA/EOC/HSBP (Ed Milestones) • Total Credits 1 4 3 2 3. 5 1. 5. 5. 5 1. 5 4. 5 22 College 1 4 3 -4 2 -3 3. 0 2. 0

MEET REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO WALK IN GRADUATION!!!!!! YOU CANNOT “WALK” EVEN IF YOU ARE. 5 CREDIT SHORT (i. e. BYU HEALTH CREDIT, OR ANYTHING ELSE!!!!)

So what are your options for learning after high school? Make a plan, get some direction. . . Come to the EWHS College Planning Night – October 26 th!

Apprenticeships http: //www. lni. wa. gov/Trades. Licensing/Apprenticeship/Become/ • Apprenticeship -on-the-job training and related classroom instruction • under the supervision of a journey-level craft person or trade professional (Earn while you learn) Earn up to 85 -90% of journeyworker rate • Jobs: plumber, pipefitter, roofer, ironworker, millwright, shipwright, carpenter, boat builder, electrician, machinist, automotive technician, cable splicer, optician, etc.

Military Options • U. S. Army - Defends U. S. interests and allies through land-based operations • The Army National Guard -Assists during times of natural or other state emergencies. • U. S. Navy - Defends the right to travel and trade freely on the world's oceans and protects U. S. interests overseas. They serve on ships, submarines, in aviation positions on land sea. • U. S. Air Force - Flies aircraft, such as long-range bombers, supersonic fighters, and many others. • U. S. Marine Corps- One of the most elite fighting forces in the world. Marines fly planes and helicopters, operate radar equipment, drive armored vehicles, and gather intelligence. • U. S. Coast Guard - Protects U. S. coastlines and waterways by enforcing customs, fishing laws, combating drug smuggling, conducting search and rescue missions, maintaining lighthouses, and promoting boat safety.

Two-year College Options www. checkoutacollege. com • Must have diploma or GED to qualify for financial aid. • Less expensive and smaller class sizes. • Offer several types of degrees (certificates, AA, BS) – Most require a placement test/SBA/Transcript to decide English and math placement - Tech prep classes may have already earned you college credit. • Apply and register in EARLY Spring of your Senior year to get the best course selection.

Edmonds CC In addition to an AA, Direct Transfer Program, Ed. CC offers certificate programs in: • Accounting • Allied Health Education • Business Information Technology, Management • ELL Program • Computer Information Systems, Computer Science • Emergency or Construction Management • Event Planning • Culinary Arts • Early Childhood Education, Social and Human Services • Engineering Technology • Paralegal • Horticulture, Hospitality and Tourism

Four year colleges and universities: In addition to the minimum core requirements we already reviewed you will need: • SAT/ACT (SAT II for some schools) • Competitive G. P. A. • Personal Statement/Essay or other writing piece • Meet the deadlines • Visit with College reps in the Career Center • Find good college websites that help you determine good fit

Determining a good college fit! • Size of School • Location • Campus Life (college experience!) • Academic Programs 1) Relax! There are nearly 4000 colleges in the • Graduation Rate United States alone. There is one right for you! • Affordability 2) Check out college websites and research the • Athletics personality of the school! • bigfuture. collegeboard. org/college-search • Collegedata. com • Colleges. niche. com 1) Visit your top choices! You wouldn’t buy a pair of jeans without trying them on! 2) Apply to 4 -6 colleges. One or two reach schools, one or two “target” schools and one or two “safety” schools.

Average admitted GPA for WA PUBLIC COLLEGES **Assured Admission SCHOOL GPA CWU 3. 125 -3. 15 980 -1110 20 EASTERN 3. 24 990 22 EVERGREEN 3. 15 870 -1210 20 -28 UW 3. 69 -3. 95 SEATTLE WSU***3. 5 3. 08 -3. 71 1670 -1990 25 -31 950 -1170 21 -27 WESTERN 1510 -1830 23 -28 3. 28 -3. 80 SAT ACT

Averages for NATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOLS SCHOOL GPA SAT ACT DUKE 3. 8 1368 31 NYU 3. 63 1284 29 USC 3. 66 1293 30 UNIV. OF PORTLAND 3. 47 1175 27

HOW MUCH DOES COLLEGE COST? SCHOOL TUITION ROOM/BOARD UW $11, 839 $11, 310+ $1, 206 fees WSU $11, 966 $11, 356 + $960 fees SPU $37, 086 $10, 353 + $1, 041 fees HARVARD $43, 938 $14, 669+ $3, 643 fees EDCC $9630 $4, 041 (year)

You are an investment!!! College is WORTH it! • Apply early to be considered for scholarships • Check out the Career Center for $$$$$. • Make sure to fill out the FAFSA (more later) • Watch out for scholarship scams • Visit www. edmonds. wednet. edu/domain/794 www. washboard. org www. fastweb. com

Western Undergraduate Exchange • 15 Member States • Student pays 150% of in • state tuition Over 11, 500 students participating in 100 institutions Check the website • www. wiche. edu/sep/wue Some States that have WUE • Idaho • Colorado • Oregon • Montana • Hawaii • Arizona

4 - Year College Application Process • Most applications are online • Mostly private schools use Common Application - available at www. commonapp. org • Start on your personal statement/essays now!!!! – Several readers • Start talking to your recommenders now • Know your deadlines!

COLLEGE APPS cont. . . • Transcripts – – – not all colleges want transcripts WA state schools will accept paper versions or you can upload Counselors upload transcript for Common App schools • Letters of Recommendation and the Counselor – – – Ask at least 3 weeks in advance Be organized and thorough…Give Counselors forms at one time. Be specific…tell Counselors due dates Give self-addressed, stamped envelopes if using paper format! Letters not needed for WA State Colleges!

COLLEGE ESSAYS When writing your college essays: • Answer the prompt • Be your best self • EDIT. • Make sure to have at least one adult read your essay!

SAT and ACT School code: 480344 ACT and SAT widely accepted college admissions tests ACT: four subject tests(English, math, reading, science), writing optional, no penalty for wrong answers. Choose which sit date to report SAT: three tests (reading, writing, math). Writing NOT optional, penalty for wrong answers, can choose by sit date, several, or all dates Upcoming test dates: Register for SAT at www. collegeboard. org November 7 th (register by October 9 th) December 5 th (register by November 5 th) January 23 rd (register by December 28 th) New test – March 5 th Register for ACT at www. actstudent. org December 12 th (register by November 6 th) February 6 th (register by January 8 th)

KEY DATES!!!!!!! • October 12 -30 th: Senior Interviews – schedule now- guide • • • you through post high school planning NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR Oct. 16 -17 October 26 th – EWHS College Planning Night November 15 th: Early Decision deadline December 1 st: deadline for UW application December 1 -January 15 th: Priority deadline December : CSS Profile – Financial Aid form for private schools http: //profileonline. collegeboard. com January 1, 2016 FAFSA – Free Application for Student Aid http: //www. fafsa. ed. gov January TBA: Financial Aid Night May 1 st: National Decision Day October: National Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month

Sign up for your senior interview appointment with your counselor !!