College Prep 101
for Parents
Oct 5, 2011Presented by KR Counselors
Tonight's Agenda: Career Center SAT & ACT Common Application College Essays NCAA FAFSA Scholarships Deadlines for Washington Public Colleges/Universities College Visitation dates Senior calendar / Junior to do’s Letters of recommendation Up-coming Workshops for Seniors
Kentridge Career Center Services
Mrs. Piper7:30 am-12:00 pm
Walk- in Resource Center during lunch
&Career Counseling by appointment
Career Center ServicesCollege Visits
College representatives come to KR and talk to interested students and answer questions about their campus.
Assistance with editing their entrance essays and applications (in some cases)
October: Gonzaga, Boise State, University of Idaho, Whitman College, University of Southern California, Grand Canyon University
Community Service
Help students sign up with various organizations to fulfill their Community Service Camp counselor Elementary school
carnivals, and field days Other volunteer and
internships available with Museum of Flight Seattle Aquarium City of Kent
Career Center Services
Career Cruising
Career Exploration Helps students learn
more about careers Career Assessments Helps students learn
more about themselves Education & Training Helps students learn
what education is required for specific careers
Job Readiness
The job search Filling a job
applications Interviewing do’s &
don'ts Mock Interviews Resumes & Cover
Letters
What’s the Difference?ACT
Science, Math, Reading, English
Accepted Nationally Curriculum based No penalty for wrong
answers All multiple choice Basic Fee: $33 Writing Essay: Optional
(add $15- $48 Writing Essay : 30min. Perfect score-36 Career Interest Inventory Pre-ACT:Plan and Explore
SAT Critical Reading, Math,
Writing Accepted nationally Reasoning based Penalty for wrong
answers Math grid-ins Basic Fee: $47 Writing Essay:
Mandatory Writing Essay:25
minutes Perfect score: 2400 Pre-SAT: PSAT
SAT: dates & deadlines
www.collegeboard.com
ACT: dates & deadlinesACT.org
When completing The Common Application be sure that you send the secondary school report to your counselor. (this will be after the signature page) Students often overlook this part of the application. Please send ASAP.
NCAA Clearinghouse
Students planning on trying to get an athletic scholarship to a Division 1 or Division 2 college should be registered with the Clearinghouse.
FAFSA on the web A new pre-application worksheet can be printed
from the web to complete before entry on the web. Parent SSN is required, applications without it will
be rejected. Signatures required, applications will be rejected
without it. FASFA forms, electronic or paper, submitted after
January 1, 2013 Parents & students need to apply for your
PIN early. You can’t apply without a PIN.
Different types of financial aid available thru FAFSA GRANTS: Students can receive free money
from the government based on proven financial need. These grants help pay for college and do not need to be repaid.
LOANS: You may be eligible for a federal college loan.
WORK STUDY: Many students also qualify for work study programs that provide federally funded students jobs to help offset the cost of college.
Scholarships Monthly packet available in the
counseling office and on our website In career center with Mrs. Piper www.scholarships.com www.collegeboard.com www.theWashBoard.org
Washington Public Baccalaureate Universities
College ApplicationDeadline
FAFSA Deadline
Visits Tuition and Fees
Housing and Meals
Central WAUniv.
April 1 March 15 Open House Oct. 8Mon-Fri10am & 2pm
$6,201 $8,901
Eastern WAUniv.
February 15 Feb. 15 Mon-Fri11am & 2pm
$7,422 $7,971
UW Dec. 1 February 28 Mon-Fri10:30am & 2:30pm
$ 10,346 $9,771
Evergreen Mar 1 March 1 Preview Day Jan. 14
$6,909 $9,000
UW-Bothell Jan15 Feb. 28 Freshman (10/22, 11/ 19, 12/3)
$10,241 $9,771
UW Tacoma Mar 1 Feb. 28 Mon.-Fri. 3pm $10,343 $9,771
WSU Jan 31 Feb. 15 Mon-Fri9am & 1pmGame Day Tour Oct 15
$9,886 $9,662
WWU Jan. 31 Feb. 15 Fall Preview 10/22
$7,758 $8,755
Sample Costs for WA Colleges
School Tuition Housing Total
Gonzaga $31,730 $8,340 $44,649Includes fees and books
GRCC $3,542 $550 per month (optional)
UW $10, 346 $9,771 $24, 059Includes fees and books
SENIORS
SENIORS
The Summer Before Senior Year Visit colleges that interest you. Get the campus tour
schedule. Arrange an on-campus interview with an admission representative.
Create a resume — a list of your accomplishments, activities and work experiences. Your resume can help you complete your applications and essays.
Keep a college calendar of all admission deadlines. If you plan on competing in Division I or Division II college
sports and want to be eligible to be recruited by colleges, register with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse.
If you took AP® Exams in May, look for your AP score reports in July.
Register early for fall test dates for the SAT® and SAT Subject Tests™.
IMPORTANT!!!!!Students needing letters of recommendation for admissions purposes need to give their counselor (or teacher) 2 WEEKS MINIMUM to write the letter.
We have packets with the information we need for letters of recommendation in the counseling office.
Info packets coming home This week (Oct 3-7) counselors are coming
to all 12th grades Language Arts/College Composition classes and talking about college readiness
Students are being given a Senior Planning packet of information for their families: Important dates & events (SAT/ACT) KSD graduation requirements worksheet Minimum requirements for admission to WA public
colleges Freshmen admission to Independent Colleges &
Universities Financial Aid & Other useful web sites College Application checklist for Senior year
Upcoming afterschool workshops for SENIORS October 11 – College Research via
CollegeBoard October 18 - Begin college application
process October 25 – Essay Writing workshop November 7-11 – College application
Week December 13 – Scholarships Work on
college application with counselors
Upcoming dates to remember: November 3rd Tacoma College Fair November 4th & 5th National College
Fair at Washington convention Center in Seattle
January (date TBA)- College Goal Sunday
February 8- High School & Beyond Night hosted at Kent-Meridian 6-8:30pm
Counselor Caseloads A – Co Mrs. Kelley Cr- –Ha Ms. Rieger He-L Mr. Rutherford M-Ph Mr. Vanderport Pi-Sh Mrs. Hart Si-Z Mrs. Wiskerchen Special Projects Mrs. Allen Career Center Mrs. Piper
Questions ?