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Welcome! Senior & Parent Information 2020-2021 Presented By: Ashley Bartanen, Katie Schmitten and Brooks Murphy Counselor Contact Information Ashley Bartanen, Guidance Counselor Work From Home #: (509) 699-7167

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Senior & Parent Information 2020-2021

Presented By: Ashley Bartanen, Katie Schmitten and Brooks Murphy

Welcome!

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Counselor Contact Information

 Ashley Bartanen, Guidance Counselor Work From Home #: (509) 699-7167 Abartanen@cascadesd.org Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm  Katie Smithson, College & Career Counselor (509)548-5277 Ext. 2409 Ksmithson@cascadesd.org Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm  Brooks Murphy, Drug & Alcohol Intervention Specialist (509)433-0065 Cell Number (Call/Text) bmurphy@cascadesd.org Office Hours: Miscellaneous 3 Days Per Week – Please Call/Text

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Roles – How Can We Help You?

Ashley Bartanen:

  • CHS schedule questions
  • Checking progress towards

graduation & graduation requirements

  • Running Start questions
  • School supply/clothing needs
  • Section 504 (students with

disabilites)

  • Social/emotional support
  • Connecting students to outside

counseling services

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Brooks Murphy:

 Drug & Alcohol Intervention / Support  Social & Emotional Support  Referrals to outside agencies (treatment, counseling, etc.)  Topics to chat with Brooks about:

 At-risk decisions/choices (i.e., college drinking, social pressures, parties, etc.)  Family concerns  Addiction and Treatment  CONFIDENTIAL – FOR EVERY COUNSELOR

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Katie Schmitten:

 Post-secondary research  College Applications  Financial Aid Applications  Scholarships  Essay Edits  Resumes  Cover Letters  Job Interviewing  Coordinating opportunities/events (virtually or not)  Social & Emotional Support

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SAT/ACT Testing & COVID-19?

 CHS will NOT be proctoring the SAT this fall

College/University SAT Admission Requirement? Washington State University Waived University of Washington Waived Eastern Washington University Waived Central Washington University Optional Western Washington University Optional Evergreen State College Optional Gonzaga University Waived Whitworth University Optional Whitman College Optional Pacific Lutheran University Optional

Note: Some scholarships may still require SAT/ACT scores …

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But first, let’s define …

 Early Decision Deadlines: Binding. A student who is accepted as an ED applicant must attend the college  Early Action Deadlines: Nonbinding. Students receive an early response to their application but do not have to commit to the college until the normal reply date (May 1, 2021)  Regular Decision Deadlines: Nonbinding. Typically these deadlines fall between January and February  Rolling Admissions: Institutions accept and respond to applications on a continuing basis which means that an individual can apply up until the institutions’ quarter/semester begins.

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College/University Admissions Deadline FAFSA/WAFSA Deadline Scholarship Deadline Additional Notes Washington State University January 31st January 31st January 31st https://admission.wsu.edu/apply/de adlines/ University of Washington November 15th January 15th Various Scholarships https://admit.washington.edu/apply / Eastern Washington University February 1st February 1st February 1st https://www.ewu.edu/apply/freshm an/ Central Washington University February 1st February 1st February 1st https://www.cwu.edu/admissions/fir st-year Evergreen State College Rolling Admission February 1st February 1st https://www.evergreen.edu/admissi

  • ns/apply

Gonzaga University December 1st December 1st Various Scholarships https://www.gonzaga.edu/undergra duate-admission/apply/dates- deadlines Whitworth University Early Action I (11/15), Early Action II 01/15 November 15th Various Scholarships https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/ad ministration/admissions/first-year- students/ Whitman College Early Decision I (11/15), Early Decision II (01/15), Regular Decision (01/15) Early Decision ((11/15), Early Decision II (01/15) and Regular Decision (01/15) Various Scholarships Must complete the CSS Profile - Deadlines same as admissions pool you are applying to. Check out this link: https://www.whitman.edu/admissio n-and-aid/applying-to- whitman/first-year- students/deadlines Pacific Lutheran University 10/15, 11/15, 12/15, and 01/15 N/A Various Scholarships https://www.plu.edu/admission- first-year/apply/

Important Deadlines …

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Don’t forget these additional resources (College/University)

 College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)

 Provides academic and financial support services to freshman students from migrant and/or seasonal farmworker backgrounds.  Various colleges/universities offer CAMP – look up your college/university if interested.

 Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)

 Group of college and university-based officer training programs for training commissioned officers of the United States Armed Forces

 In exchange for a paid college education and a guaranteed post- college career, participants commit to serve in the military after graduation

 Various colleges/universities offer ROTC – look up your college/university if interested.

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How to request your HS Transcript?

 Step One → Go to www.cascadesd.org  Step Two → Top Right Hand Corner, “Select A School”

 Drop down and select “Cascade High School”

 Step Three → Scroll to the bottom of the page (bottom right hand corner) and select “Transcript Request”  Kathy Wendlandt will receive this information and process it accordingly.  Demonstrate

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How to request your college transcript(s)?

 Each college/university might look slightly different and/or use a different system.  For each college transcript you need, use the search bar and search “transcript request”

 It’ll take you through the correct prompts regarding what type of transcript you’d like to receive (official, unofficial) and how (mail, e-transcript, etc.)  Here’s an example …

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Common Application?

 What is it?

 A single, online application that students can submit to any participating school rather than having to fill out a new application for every school.  Some institutions use common app (link will be on their admissions page when you go to apply) and some may not

 Application Guide for First-time Students

 https://www.commonapp.org/apply/first-time-students

 Counselor Recommendation?

 Please put either Mrs. Bartanen or Mrs. Schmitten

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Financial Aid

 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (aka, FAFSA)

 First come, first serve!!!  ONLY USE THIS WEBSITE, OTHERS ARE POTENTIAL SCAMS!

 https://studentaid.gov/

 Opens October 1st  Closes June 30th

 Washington Application for State Financial Aid (aka, WASFA)

 WA’s free application for state financial aid for students who are not eligible for federal aid because of immigration status, including undocumented students.  Privacy Statement → Institutions are not permitted to use the applicants information for other purposes or share the data with other parties  Use this website: https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/wasfa-washington- application-state-financial-aid  Opens October 1st – Apply ASAP

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Scholarships

 Every application will be different and have various requirements including, but not limited to:

 Essays, high school and any college transcripts (official and/or unofficial), potential SAT/ACT scores (whether admissions waived these or not), recommendation letters (various types such as professional and personal), etc.

 Local Scholarships will kick off in January and run through May

 Resources!!!

 Are you a College Bound Scholar? Covers tuition, some fees and a small book allowance. Check with me to see if you are signed up!

 Tips/Pointers on how to apply, understanding costs of college and further scholarship search engines are found here: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college  Washboard.org connects WA students with WA scholarship providers. Visit: https://washboard.wsac.wa.gov/login.aspx  Scholar Snapp helps students save time by allowing them to move their own personal information between application forms: https://www.scholarsnapp.org/  National Scholarship Search Engine: https://www.fastweb.com/  Finaid offers scholarships to ALL types of people (male, female, LGBTQ, ethnic, career path oriented, etc.): https://finaid.org/scholarships/  Scams are out there – Check out this link: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0082-scholarship-and-financial-aid- scams

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Opportunities to consider (if eligible) …

 Receive a guaranteed full four-year scholarship to 42 of the nation’s best colleges including: Stanford University, Emory University, Princeton University, The University of Chicago, Yale University, Amherst College, University of Pennsylvania, Rice University and more! …

 Cover’s tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies AND travel expenses!  Who’s eligible? Any students who are high achieving (top 5%-10%

  • f class, SAT composite score of 1280+ and/or ACT composite score
  • f 27+, and lastly, financial need (families of four earning less than

$65,000 annually).

 QuestBridge Information:

 https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college- match/scholarship-details

 How to Apply/Application Link:

 https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college- match/how-to-apply

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Personal & Professional Recommendations

 What is a recommendation letter?

 It’s written by someone who can positively attest to an individual’s work or academic performance. They are typically sent to a hiring manager, admissions officer and/or scholarship committee’s – those who are deciding whether to employ or admit a candidate.

 Who should it come from?

 A person who is in a position of authority or otherwise has a reputation that will mean something to the person receiving the letter (i.e., teacher, administrator, employer, pastor, coach, mentor, etc.)

 Ask recommenders EARLY and give them TIME!  Please see “Request for Letter of Recommendation” attachment provided in this email.

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Technical/Vocational Institutions

 Designed for individuals to complete a specific course of study to help prepare them for a particular job (i.e., culinary arts, massage therapy, office management, cosmetology, information technology, fabrication, carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation/maintenance, etc.)  Typically have faster completion times (between a few months to two years) – enter the work force sooner.  Rolling admissions deadlines  Check out this helpful website of Washington’s accredited vocational/trade schools: https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/vocational- trade-school/washington/

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Military Options & Resources

Military Branch Contact Website

United States Marines 230 Grant Rd. East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (509)290-0147 https://www.marines.com/ United States Army 230 Grant Rd. East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (509)884-1464 https://www.goarmy.com/ United States Air Force 230 Grant Rd. East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (509)884-4608 https://www.airforce.com/ United States Navy No recruiter in area. Contact number: (206)728-8936 https://www.navy.mil/ United States Coast Guard No recruiter in area. Contact number: (253)961-3884 https://www.gocoastguard.c

  • m/about-us/find-recruiter

United States Space Force No recruiter in area. https://www.spaceforce.mil/

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Upcoming Events …

 Central Washington University On the Spot Admissions Event!

 September 21-25 and September 28 – October 2nd. Registration link: https://admissions.cwu.edu/portal/onthespotadmissions  Students will be able to complete their application, receive an offer of admissions if eligible and meet with admissions counselors!

 Opioid Pandemic Presentation

 Wednesday, September 23rd from 1:00 – 2:00 PM  Learn about how the country’s opioid pandemic is vastly devastating students/families and how to prevent the spread.  Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2943206772?pwd=ZnB2aktwTmhtNW96aE1pODlvZ0JBZz09

 Grand Canyon University Live Virtual Campus Tour

 Thursday, September 24 from 11:00-11:30  Zoom Link: https://gcu.zoom.us/j/93393126636

 Whitworth University Admissions Meet & Greet!

 Thursday, September 24th from 12:00 – 12:30 PM  Registration / Zoom link: https://apply.whitworth.edu/register/cascadehs

 Virtual College Leadership Fair – Over 100 Universities across the country

 Saturday, September 26th from 7:00 am – 10:00 am  Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zj2gzF3jQszbkfGkuylVvMYAlDxxn_bD9oD4R_EzD3o/viewform?ts=5f3304e9&fbcl id=IwAR1xpO1bJPzJ_VXxr_NFl6sBkjbHcxjiRVTt8YO-gpS0FCGBMG3pFiy2oPc&edit_requested=true

 Western Washington University Admissions Meet & Greet

 Wednesday, October 7th from 1:00 – 2:00 PM  Slate Link: https://apply.wwu.edu/register/?id=0cd9341c-aab8-4244-86fe-f298c9ad69bf

 Gonzaga University Virtual Admissions Visit

 Wednesday, October 21st from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm  Zoom Link: https://gonzaga.zoom.us/j/92900746053

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Upcoming Events (Cont.)

 Virtual Career Expo Series – Stay Tuned for Registration Details

 October 6th – Health Sciences (Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Nursing, Medicine, Radiology, etc.)  October 13th – STEM (Engineering, Computer Sciences, Biomedical, IT and Robotics)  October 20th – Business & Marketing (Computing, Media Marketing, Accounting, Finance)  October 27th – Skills & Technical Sciences (Construction Trades, Automotive, Welding, and Graphic Arts)  November 3rd – Family & Consumer Sciences (Education, Culinary, Design, Social Services)  November 10th – Agriculture (Food Science, Ag Mechanic, Research, Production, Horticulture)

 UW – Recurring Online Tours (Admissions, Coalition Application Assistance and UW Foster School of Business Informational Meeting, etc.) https://admit.washington.edu/visit/campus-tours/#calendar

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IMPORTANT DEADLINES

 Senior slideshow pictures due BEFORE November 18th via Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/request/Rb6cQGdGcNuS1M95uTCm

 1 Photo of you (senior student) as a baby  1 photo of you (senior student) as a youth  1 photo of you (senior student) currently (this can be the yearbook senior photo)  NOTE: Label each photo with your name and the type of photo. For example: roselynrobisonbaby, tammymurphyyouth, rudyjoyasenior

 Senior photos for yearbook due BEFORE November 18th via Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/request/Rb6cQGdGcNuS1M95uTCm

 In high resolution  Vertical  Waist up encouraged, fully visible face  No other people or pets  Picture must adhere to guidelines of the student dress code  Full color (no black/white or sepia tones)

 EVERYTHING IS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THIS YEAR  DROPBOX IS OPEN FOR THEIR SUBMISSION AT ANY TIME  Jostens senior services are available online if senior graduation packets have not yet been

  • rdered www.Jostens.com

 See Kathy Wendlandt with questions, concerns, etc.  Letter for senior photo collection is attached to this email – please make sure you download/print it for your records!

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Resources Attached:

 Senior Questionnaire (for Katie)  Request for Letter of Recommendation Form  Free and Reduced Lunch Applications (English/Spanish)  Local Resources List  Coming Soon! Mrs. Bartanen will email you to set up a time to meet and double check all of your graduation requirements.

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 Add me on SNAPCHAT!

 Receive reminders about upcoming DEADLINES (college, scholarship and financial aid applications, etc.)  Receive reminders and details about upcoming EVENTS (college and career fairs, incoming college recruiters, etc.)

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Add me on IG!

Provides:

  • College & Career Tips/Pointers
  • Upcoming Deadlines
  • Event Promos
  • Resources
  • Motivational Words & Encouragement
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Senior & Parent Night Q & A Session

Please join us for a virtual visit!

  • Meet & Greet
  • Ask any follow up questions you might have from this video

presentation, etc.

When: Wednesday, September 23rd Time: 6:00 PM

 Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97047887084?pwd=TlIrWU5CZzFyRm0xTW5maX h3QTd4dz09  Meeting ID: 970 4788 7084 Passcode: 1g06BR

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Counselor Contact Information

 Ashley Bartanen, Guidance Counselor Work From Home #: (509) 699-7167 Abartanen@cascadesd.org Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm  Katie Smithson, College & Career Counselor (509)548-5277 Ext. 2409 Ksmithson@cascadesd.org Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm  Brooks Murphy, Drug & Alcohol Intervention Specialist (509)433-0065 Cell Number (Call/Text) bmurphy@cascadesd.org Office Hours: Miscellaneous 3 Days Per Week – Please Call/Text