CAREER GUIDANCE

WASHINGTON

► Four-year public college:o University of Washingtono Washington State Universityo Western Washington Universityo The Evergreen State Collegeo Eastern Washington Universityo Central Washington University

► Community or technical college:o 34 in Washington State

► Private college or out-of-state public:o More than 3,000 in the US

► Military, apprenticeship, training

► Learn about postsecondary programs based on interests

► Learn about requirements (courses & exams)

► Document your activities (sports, clubs, jobs, volunteer)

► Learn about financial aid

► Make a timeline for junior & senior year

► Research colleges & programs:

o www.CheckOutACollege.como www.hecb.wa.govo www.CollegeBoard.org

► Talk with your school counselor

► Visit colleges if you can

► Match your interests to program offerings

Required for four-year public college and recommended for two-year college, students must have a MINIMUM of:

►College Academic Distribution Requirements (these are MORE than HS graduation requirements)

►2.0 minimum GPA

►Official SAT/ACT test scores sent directly to the college

The MINIMUM for a Washington State college or university

► In addition to academics, show colleges your interests and skills:o Join clubso Participate in activitieso Play a sporto Get a jobo Volunteer at school or in your

community► Prepare a resume or activity log

► Find scholarship matches:o www.theWashBoard.org

► Complete the FAFSA after January 1 senior year:o www.FAFSA.ed.gov

► Complete the CSS Profile if required:o Profileonline.collegeboard.com

► Junior yearo Research programso Visit colleges if possibleo Talk with your counseloro Take entrance exams (SAT/ACT)

► Senior yearo Take entrance exams (SAT/ACT)o Apply to programs (during fall)o Complete FAFSA (after Jan 1)o Make your decision (during

spring)o Prepare for graduation!