Welcome Parents…..
Financial Aid SchedulingCareer Goals
ScholarshipsOn-line resources
TestingApplication Process
Graduation requirements
Graduation Requirements 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math (3 classes) 3 credits of Science 4 credits of Social Studies1 credits of Physical Education0.5 credit of Health1 credit of 21st Century Skills/Applications 7.5 credits of electives Graduation Project
25 Total Credits
Next Year’s Schedule…….MAKE SURE ALL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET!
All Seniors must take British Literature and Civics/Government.
Consider electives carefully! Math is a must! Subject relates to career interest Subject will be helpful at the college level Dual Enrollment/AP courses
TESTING
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) 3/9, 5/4, and 6/1
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)
Keystone Exams
Planning for the future…… Job Market
Career Assessment Test Researching requirements of the trade
Certification? Apprenticeships?
Taking necessary classes (High School and beyond)
Resume building Experience
Interviewing Job Shadowing Part-time employment
Planning…….
Post Secondary Take the SAT Develop a wish list Identify schools based on list
www.collegeboard.org Visit schools in the spring/summer Narrow Choices Apply as early as possible in the senior year!
The VisitScheduling A Visit
Open House Individual Tours
First-impressionQuestions to AskPlaces to seeFollow-up “Thank You”
The Application ProcessOnline applications vs. Paper ApplicationsDeadlinesRolling Admissions/Early Decision/Regular
AdmissionThe ESSAYResume/Activities ListLetters of Recommendation
Financial Aid….. Where does the money come from?
The Government FAFSA PHEAA
The Institution Scholarships
High School National and Local Scholarships Senior Awards Scholarship searches
PARENT/GUARDIAN!!! Watch out for scams!
Resources….. SAT registration: www.collegeboard.org School information: www.berwicksd.org Career and College Planning:
www.educationplanner.orgwww.collegeboard.org Financial Aid:www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fastweb.com www.finaid.com
GOOD LUCK!!!