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Planning for Life After High School
Understand how Student Services staff can support you with your college, career, and life plans.
Know where to find college, career and life readiness resources.
COUNSELORS Chris Stoebner A-C & V-Z Roxann Engel D-J Melissa Good K-N Kim Elder O-U OTHER DEPARTMENT STAFF Matt Boyce: Lifeways Advisor Jenni Dragoo : Registrar Jennifer Broderick: Records Secretary Brenda Sinclair: Secretary
Credit check & transcript (blue and white)- WE NEED THIS BACK Checklist and Senior Planning Post High Planning Materials
Your transcript is a record of all your high school classes with FINAL grades and credits earned. Review your transcript RIGHT NOW. We need them back at the end of the presentation. What you see on your transcript today is what will be sent when a transcript is requested.
If you have questions about your transcript, see Jennifer Broderick or your counselor. Requesting a transcript: Forms are in Student Services and on www.rcas.org
2 Options: Leave it as PAS or TST, which indicates a test
Request a letter
grade will not impact the GPA. Make this request with Jennifer Broderick in Student Services. Be aware: Some scholarships require letter grades.
IF YOU HAVE RE- TAKEN A CLASS FOR A BETTER GRADE, YOU MUST COMPLETE A “GRADE REPLACEMENT FORM” TO HAVE THE LOWER GRADE REMOVED FROM YOUR GPA. SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY. GRADE REPLACEMENT FORMS ARE IN STUDENT SERVICES.
Review your credit check RIGHT NOW. YOU are responsible for meeting graduation requirements. High school graduation requirements may differ from college admission requirements. Waiving a Math or Science course? See your counselor about this if you have questions.
Taking an off-campus
your counselor. These classes typically have early May deadlines. Planning to graduate at semester? Tell Jennifer Broderick & your counselor. You will need to fill
Questions? Make an appointment with your counselor.
The state requires that you complete your 4 year Academic Plan in SDMyLife in order to graduate. A completed Academic Plan has 22 credits & includes all required courses. Update your Academic Plan and verify its completion. Use your K-12 login to login to SDMyLife.com
College: University Technical Institute Military Apprenticeships and on the job training
etc.) Most of our presentation will focus on University/Technical Institutes. Make an appointment with your counselor for more information about the
Career Information Sites:
www.sdmylife.com https://www.mynextmove.org/ https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
ASVAB: October 15 & February 27 #1 on Senior/Junior Check List
Challenge yourself Do your best- ALL YEAR Consider Dual Enrollment (November 1 is when Spring registration opens) Prepare for and take college entrance exams: *ACT **SAT ACCUPLACER *The ACT has a writing component not all colleges require; check the admissions requirements of your college(s) **The SAT has subject tests your college may require you to take Fee waivers are available for the ACT and SAT. They are confidential. See your counselor for more information. #2 on Senior/Junior Check List
The 3 most important goals to consider when looking at schools: EDUCATIONAL Career/Job Major (pages 23-28) Program PERSONAL Location Extracurricular Activities Family FINANCIAL How much do you want to spend? #3 on Senior/Junior Check List
Gather information about colleges Websites, sdmylife.com, college rep visits, talk with counselor and family/friends Narrow your choices Clear Admit Probable Admit Reach Admit Visit schools, if possible Finalize your list #4 on Senior/Junior Check List
Virtually all applications are online Common Application Individual Colleges Find out what you need to apply Letters of recommendation Essays Payment Transcripts/Test Scores Check Deadlines (find these on college websites) Early Decision (binding) Early Action (early response to application, no commitment) Regular Admission Scholarships #5 on Senior/Junior Check List
▪ What you put on these sites could impact a person’s willingness to write you a letter (or admit you, hire you, or keep you as an employee.) ▪ Many employers/colleges/scholarship boards ask for access to social media sites.
Student Aid.
handout)
(academics/athletics/major)
(WUE)
#6 on Senior/Junior Check List
FAFSA award letters are sent to colleges in the spring
You may not make your final decision until you see the financial packages offered by the schools you applied to.
Consider ALL your goals (educational, personal, financial) when making your final decision Notify the college you plan to attend
#7 on Senior/Junior Check List
Register online with NAIA or NCAA Be aware of your academic eligibility requirements to be a college athlete (both GPA and curriculum) Links to NAIA and NCAA are:
www.naia.org www.ncaa.com
College and Military Visits: In the Link
Post High Planning Day
Choosing a College & Finding Money for College & College Expo
College Application Day:
Financial Aid/FAFSA Event & College Expo
Additional events will be announced during the year. Find this information on:
September 26, 2019 @ the Civic Center You received this information today. Over 50 in-state and out-of-state post-secondary schools will be in attendance. You will be excused from 1st and 2nd period to attend. Please arrive by 8:00am. Students must be back to Stevens by the start of 3rd periods (10:04) “Blue Sheet” must be completed and returned before you leave the Civic Center (for attendance)
Register at: http://www.gotocollegefairs.com/ Print off bar code (or save it on your phone) AND bring it to Post High Planning at the Civic Center. It will save you TIME!
SD Free Application November 4-November 8 College Application Day at SHS is November 7. Pay attention to announcements for further details.
See your counselor if you have any questions.
Chris Stoebner A-C & V-Z Roxann Engel D-J Melissa Good K-N Kim Elder O-U
See ONLY your counselor for any schedule adjustments/issues. Keep your handouts and return the credit check and transcript.