1. SENIOR OVERVIEW TIMELINE

2. SAT - ACT

3. APPLY TO COLLEGE

4. FAFSA

5. SCHOLARSHIPS

Prepare For College

Senior Overview TimeLine

SAT - ACT

Process For Applying To College

1. Fill out the application online

2. Request letters of recommendation

3. Request transcripts

4. Request application fee waiver

5. Write your application essay

6. Double-check everything and submit it!

7. Receive confirmation letter or e-mail

8. Hear back and make a decision

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

1. Apply for a FAFSA PIN at www.pin.ed.gov - student + parents2. Discuss family finances and gather important documents and

info: Your Social Security number or Permanent Resident card Your Driver License number Your W-2 forms Your family’s income tax returns (1040 or 1040EZ, etc.) Your income tax returns Untaxed income records Current bank statements for you and your family Business and investment records for your family

3. Begin to fill out the FAFSA beginning January 1st4. Submit it!

Apply for Scholarships

1. Find a scholarship that fits you Oregonstudentaid.gov Fastweb.com Talk to counselors Use Google!

2. Make a list of the different pieces Letters of recommendation Transcript required Financial Information

3. Fill out the application4. Write your essay5. Submit before the deadline

Common Scholarship Questions

Explain your career aspirations and your educational plan to

meet these goals.

Explain how you have helped your family or made your

community a better place to live. Please provide specific

examples.

Describe a personal accomplishment and the strengths and

skills you used to achieve it.

Describe a significant change or experience that has occurred

in your life. How did you respond and what did you learn about

yourself?

Scholarship Application Tips

1. Start searching for scholarships as soon as possible.2. Apply only if you are eligible3. Read and follow all instructions4. Meet all the application deadlines5. Gather application materials early6. Don’t ignore small awards7. Request letter of recommendation early8. Write great essay9. Be yourself, honest10. Don’t repeat information11. Make it sounds interesting 12. Ask for help if you need it 13. Read profiles of past winners14. Proofread the essay before you submit it15. Try, try again and keep try again!

1. Prepare beforehand2. Review your application3. Dress for success4. Be on time5. Smile, shake hands6. Stay confident and relaxed7. Honest and be yourself8. Wait until you are offered a chair before sitting9. Be a good listener as well as a good communicator10. Look the interviewer in the eye while speaking11. Show enthusiasm12. Don't answer with a simple "yes" or "no.” Explain13. Explain clear your goals14. Ask question15. Follow up

Ace Your Scholarship Interview

College Resource & Scholarship Websites

OSAC – www.oregonstudentaid.gov

FastWeb – www.fastweb.com

College Board – www.collegeboard.com

GatesMillennium – www.gmsp.org

Oregon University System – www.ous.edu

APIASF - www.apiasf.org

US Dept of Education – www.studentaid.edu.gov

Questions?

Hai Dao

daoh@onid.orst.edu

haidao_o@yahoo.com

Thank you!