Ways to Ensure Success After High School
Presented By: Dey diaz, Ashley Long, and Leo Calderon
May 17, 2009
Plan For College!
It’s Never Too Early!
Freshmen
Sophomore
Junior
SeNiOr!!
Freshmen Steps
FALL
Meet with your school’s guidance counselor to discuss courses and extra-curricular activities
Join Clubs!
Take Challenging Courses!
Volunteer!
Know Which Standardized Tests You Need To Take
Freshmen Steps
SPRINGApply!
Summer Jobs
Internships
Volunteer Opportunities
Sophomore Steps
Look for leadership roles in your clubs and activities
Start thinking about which colleges might be good for you
Build relationships with teachers, counselors, and activity advisors They will write great recommendation letters!
Sophomore Steps
Research programs for college prep NSHMBA Education For Success
Visit nkuconnections.nku.edu
Discuss college costs and financial aid! Visit FastWeb.com
Junior Steps: Fall
Time To Get Serious! Take Challenging Courses
Begin To Identify Who Can Write Your Recommendation Letters
Register, Prepare For, and Take the PSAT/NMSQT
Prepare for College Entrance Exams Know Dates & Deadlines Check Collegeboard.com to see if you qualify for fee
waivers
Junior Steps: Fall
Research Prospective Colleges College Fairs
Take Virtual Tours
Talk to College Representatives
Junior StepsSpringFebruary-
March
Apply for Scholarships
1st attempt at SAT/ACT
Resume Academic Record Extracurricular
Activities Honors Volunteer Work
April-May
• Double Check Academic Requirements for Your Schools
• More SAT /ACT Prep
June-August
• Request Applications and Brochures
• Write sample college application essays
• Visit Schools– Talk With
Current Students
Senior StepsSeptember
Budget for College Application Costs Check
Collegeboard.com to see if you qualify for a fee waiver
Get Applications in Order Requirements Deadlines
Request Letters of Recommendation
October
• Send Transcripts to Your Schools
• Start Applying for Scholarships– Fastweb.com
• 2nd SAT/ACT Attempt
November-December
• Start Applying– Keep Copies of All
Applications
• Gather Materials and Financial Records for the FAFSA– Fafsa.ed.gov
• Send Test Scores to Your Schools
Senior StepsJanuary
File FAFSA
Check with your schools about financial aid applications Requirements Deadlines
Send thank you notes for recommendation letters
May-June
• Graduate!!• Celebrate!!
– Financial Aid and Acceptance Letters
• Pursue Additional School Loans
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I graduated from an international high school? Have your official transcript sent to the school
Is in-state tuition available for undocumented students? Undocumented students who graduated from a
Kentucky high school are eligible for in state tuition
Where should I look for scholarships? HSF.net, LNESC.org,
hispanicchambercincinnati.com
Who will you share my information with? Information provided to university faculty will
remain confidential
What if I’m not sure I want to go to college? It is still recommended to take the ACT or SAT in
case you change your mind down the road
We’d Love to See You at NKU!
Our Office Sponsors The Following Events
New Student Orientation
UNV 101 Class
Kroger Mentor Program
Leadership Conferences
Student Organizations
Socials
Good Websites
nkuconnections.nku.edu
Visit FastWeb.com
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Collegeboard.com
https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common
HSF.net
LNESC.org
hispanicchambercincinnati.com