Senior Packet 2019-20

John R Rogers High School

Administration (354-6600) Principal: Lori Wyborney Assistant Principal: Joe Hammil Assistant Principal: Joe Phipps Dean of Students: Marty Robinette Activities Director: Aaron Brecek Guidance Counseling Staff Counselors (grade level) Grade 12 Jackie Wallace 354-6687 Grade 11 Jen O’Halloran 354-6587 Grade 10 Elaina Rankin 354-6590 Grade 9 Jeremy Day 354-6533 AVID/Running Start Kathleen Law 354-6541 College & Career Specialist Nancy Pemberton 354-6603 College Success Foundation Dawn Gering 354-6557

Senior Timeline

September Research colleges, register to take the ACT or SAT if needed, attend visitation day (Oct 1). SAT – October 5 registration deadline September 6 or 24 (late reg) ACT October 26 registration deadline September 20 CWU & EWU “On the Spot Admissions” September 26, 12:30-2:30 *Students apply and will be notified of admissions ‘on the spot’. October College Visitation Day @ Rogers October 1 Complete college applications and FAFSA/WASFA PSAT – Senior college application day @ Rogers October 16 – 8:00 am *EWU, WSU, SCC & SFCC will assist with applications College Application workshops (2:30 to 4:30 – Career Center) October 8 (EWU present) *You are invited to attend any or all workshops, October 17 regardless of the college you are applying to. October 23 (Whitworth present)

Financial Aid Nights (5:00 to 7:00 pm – Career Center) October 8, 17, 23 *5:00 presentation, followed by FAFSA/WASFA completion-bring financial information.

*New Tech is hosting an Apprenticeship Fair & Financial Aid Night on October 3, 5:30 pm for all families!

AP Registration deadline October 31 *Free/reduced lunch verification form & AP fee payment due to Business Office. November National College Fair (9 am to noon and 6-8 pm) November 5 *More than 100 colleges/universities will be present. Continue working on college applications and begin scholarship searches.

Note: University of Washington’s application deadline is November 15. December T-2-4 Tuesdays (2:30 – 4:00 pm – Career Center) December 3, 10, 17 *Stop by the career center to finish those college applications and FAFSA/WASFA. All students should complete college applications and FAFSA/WASFA before Winter Break. January/February/March *Look for emails from colleges requesting additional information for admissions or financial aid. *Submit financial aid paperwork and continue working on scholarships. March/April Submit all requested documents to colleges and submit enrollment deposit by May 1. April/May *Pay enrollment deposit at 4-yr universities. *Sign up for college orientation – testing & orientation at SCC & SFCC will be during school. *Apply for campus housing. *Have your final transcripts sent to your college or university.

John R Rogers Senior Planning Calendar

2019-20

September *Meet with your counselor and Mrs. Pemberton to discuss your graduation status and post high school plans (college, military, apprenticeship, etc) *Research colleges and their application procedures. *Arrange campus visits. *Register to take the October SAT at Rogers or the ACT, if necessary. *Attend Senior Parent Night prior to Open House. *Search for scholarships and ways to pay. *Stay organized. Update your calendar. *Give Mrs. Pemberton your e-mail address. October *Attend College Circuit October 1 *Work on admission applications & essays. * Submit your FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov) or WASFA as soon after October 1 as possible. Some student aid programs award funds on a first-come, first-served basis. *Narrow list of colleges. *Attend College Application Workshops on October 8, 17 & 23 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm in the career center. *Attend FAFSA Completion Nights at Rogers – October 8, 17 or 23 – 5:00 pm in the career center. *Ask for letters of recommendation to include with your admissions and/or scholarship applications, if requested. *”Early Decision” candidates should complete college applications (deadline is often November 1 or 15) *Register for Advanced Placement tests. November *Attend the National College Fair on November 5. *Continue to submit college applications-watch deadlines! *Gather information on college admissions, financial aid & scholarships in the career center. *Take the ASVAB. December *Complete college applications ideally by Dec 1. *Attend T-2-4 Tuesdays on Dec 3, 10, 17 to Complete college applications and FAFSA. *Take standardized entrance tests for college. *Stay organized and watch deadlines. *Research scholarship opportunities. January *Determine which financial aid forms your colleges require and submit in a timely manner—when in doubt contact the financial aid office.

Attention: Colleges use email for most correspondence, so you will need to use an email that you can access and manage properly.

January-March *Continue working on scholarship applications. *Narrow your list of colleges and make sure you have all of the required forms submitted. *College acceptance letters begin to arrive. *Respond quickly to college requests for additional documentation. March-April *Compare your Financial Aid Award letters. *Make a Decision—most colleges request your reply by May 1 and require an enrollment deposit. *Mark your calendar with important deadlines (meals, housing, transportation, financial aid, etc). *Continue to search for scholarships. *Register for college placement exams. May *Notify colleges of your decision not to attend. *Request your final transcripts to be sent. *Sign up for orientation and housing. *Send thank you notes to people who have helped you in the college process. *Look for a summer job and save money for school. *Complete loan counseling if you are taking out a student loan. June *Save some of your graduation money for college. *Respond to requests from the college you will attend. *Read and be familiar with your college catalog and class schedule. *Make travel arrangements if necessary.

Information needed to complete the 2020-21 FAFSA--(www.fafsa.gov) □ parent/student social security # □ parents tax forms □ parent/student W-2 forms □ student tax forms □ parents marriage or divorce date □ parents birthdates □ cash, savings, checking amounts □ investment information □ any other income received such as child support, welfare, social security □ alien registration number if you are not a US citizen □ drivers license # (if any)

Student Post-Secondary Options

4-year college (bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate degrees)

2-year college (certificates, associate degrees)

Technical School (certificates, technical training)

Military (take the ASVAB for job options)

Military Academy (begin application process in junior year)

Work (on-the-job-training)

Programs and Degrees by Type of School and Time to Graduate

Program or degree: Schools where offered: Typical time to graduate: Technical, trade or vocational courses

Career, technical, trade or vocational schools; community and junior colleges

1-2 years of study

Associate Degree Community and junior colleges

2 years of study

Bachelor’s degree Four-year colleges and universities

4 years of study

Master’s degree Four-year colleges and universities

Bachelor’s degree + 1-2 years of additional study

Doctorate degree Four-year colleges and universities

Bachelor’s degree + Master’s degree + 2-3 years of additional study

www.college.gov Required Coursework for College Admissions English 4 yrs Mathematics 3 yrs (plus senior year math unless pre-calculus or calculus is completed in junior year) Science 2 yrs (one year must be an algebra-based biology, chemistry, or physics) 3 yrs will be required for the incoming class of 2021 World Languages 2 yrs (two years of the same language) Social Science 3 yrs Arts 1 yr (fine, visual, or performing arts, or electives from any of the other required subjects) Testing Information PSAT: A great practice test for the SAT and qualifier for National Merit Scholarships. SAT & ACT: Four-year colleges and universities require one of these tests for admissions and most have no preference as to which entrance test you take. ASVAB: The military uses the scores from this test to determine whether you are qualified to enlist in the U.S. Military. College is within your reach. The future is coming at you fast. Are you ready for it? Learn the skills to help you reach your destination.

Choosing a College

Find the school that's right for you.

Choosing which college or university you want to attend is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life. Therefore, you shouldn't settle on a college or university without first considering all of your options.

Remember, your goal is to find the school that is right for your needs, not those of your friends and family.

You should think about these things:

Does the school offer a quality education?

What are the admission requirements and can you meet them?

How much does it cost to get an education there and can you afford it?

Where is the school located?

How big is the college or university?

How do you figure out the answers to all these questions?

Use the Internet. You can find out a lot about a college or university through Web sites — some even offer virtual tours online.

Ask your high school career specialist or counselor for college guidebooks. They're an easy way to gather information about numerous colleges and universities in one resource. A number of guidebooks are also available on CD-ROM and on the Web.

Attend college fairs. Talk to your high school career specialist, counselor or local college admissions office to find out if any college fairs are scheduled for your area.

Talk to your teachers, family, friends, and relatives. Do you know anyone who went to a school you're considering? They can tell you about their experiences and give you valuable firsthand insight.

Contact the admissions offices of the schools on your list and ask for catalogs, applications, and any other information they have about attendance (costs, financial aid, housing, graduation rates, and placement rates are a good place to start).

Check into visiting the schools on your list. See if you can meet with an admissions counselor. Call the admissions office to find out about college tours and a convenient time to visit with a counselor or admissions officer.

Take some time to look around without a guide on your campus visits. See what the school is like beyond the tour. Talk to students on campus. Try to get a feel for the place. And find out if you can visit the dorms while you're there as well.

www.adventuresineducation.org

Washington State Public & Private Universities Map

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Washington State Community and Technical Colleges Map

Washington State Community and Technical Colleges

1 - Bates Technical College 13 - Green River CC 25 - Skagit Valley College 2 - Bellevue College 14 - Highline CC 26 - South Puget Sound CC 3 - Bellingham Technical College 15 - Lake Washington Institute of Technology 27 - South Seattle CC 4 - Big Bend CC 16 - Lower Columbia College 28 - Spokane CC 5 - Cascadia CC 17 - North Seattle CC 29 - Spokane Falls CC 6 - Centralia College 18 - Olympic College 30 - Tacoma CC 7 - Clark College 19 - Peninsula College 31 - Walla Walla CC 8 - Clover Park Technical College 20 - Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom 32 - Wenatchee Valley College 9 - Columbia Basin College 21 - Pierce College-Puyallup 33 - Whatcom CC 10 - Edmonds CC 22 - Renton Technical College 34 - Yakima Valley CC 11 - Everett CC 23 - Seattle Central CC

12 - Grays Harbor College 24 - Shoreline CC

Building The Perfect Application It's only a few sheets of paper. But when it comes to attending your dream college, those sheets are the most important documents in the universe.

At a typical university, admission officers may read thousands of applications each year. That means you have only a few minutes to make the best possible impression. How can you do it? It helps to study the application and know what colleges look for in

each part.

Install your personal data The first few items on the application—name, address, citizenship, and so on—seem like

no-brainers. But you’d be surprised how many applicants make mistakes. “There are often sections of an application that a student just omits,” says Susan Klopman, Vice President of Admissions and Financial Planning at Elon University in North Carolina. The personal data section may give you the option of stating your ethnicity, which you should do, especially if you’re a minority underrepresented at the school. You also may

be asked if your parents attended the school, since many colleges give special consideration to children of alumni. And don’t forget your Social Security number, which

schools often use to identify applications.

Be on the level about grades and test scores The next section asks for details about your high school. You’ll need to give your

school’s ACT/CEEB number (a code used by computers when scoring SAT and ACT tests), which you can get from your guidance counselor.

In this section, you must also list your SAT or ACT scores, grade point average, and

often your class rank. You might be tempted to sweeten your GPA a few tenths of a point or pad your test scores a bit. Don’t. The fact is, colleges are going to receive a transcript showing your actual grades and test scores. And you can bet colleges do not look kindly

upon liars.

Hammer down your activities Most applications require a list of the extracurricular activities and organizations you’ve participated in during high school. This doesn’t mean you should list every club meeting you’ve ever attended. “It’s better to have several that you’ve contributed to than 16 that

you haven’t done much in,” says Judi Robinovitz, a certified educational planner in Boca Raton, Florida.

Start by jotting down all your activities, including volunteer work, internships, part-time

jobs, and other out-of-school interests. Then pare down your list to activities in which you’ve been most active. Include the amount of time you’ve spent on each activity,

leadership positions you’ve held, and honors and accomplishments you’ve collected. Be specific. As yearbook advertising director, did you sell a record number of ads and

increase profits? As band president, did you convince the school administration to budget money for new tubas? It’s important to distinguish yourself from other qualified

applicants.

“Thousands of people are president of their class,” says Robinovitz. “You need to show what you’ve done to make your presidency special.”

ChecklistforWritingaCollegeEssay 

Read and follow all directions Specific font size? Minimum or maximum number of words? Essay is unique to each college and responds specifically to the question

being asked? Tell a story Think in terms of showing or demonstrating through concrete experience. One of the worst things you can do is to bore the admissions committee. Below are some possible topics. Write about only one per essay. You should not be writing your entire life story.

What’s unique and/or impressive about you? Details of your life (personal or family problems, history, people or events that have shaped you or influenced your goals or character.)

Explain gaps or discrepancies in your academic record.

Are unusual obstacles or hardships (such as economic, familial, or physical) you’ve had to overcome in your life appropriate to your prompt?

What personal characteristics (for example: integrity, compassion, persistence) do you possess that would improve your prospects for success in the field or profession that interests you?

What skills (for example, leadership, communication, analytical) do you possess?

What are the most compelling reasons you can give for the admissions committee to be interested in you?

Find an angle Find a “hook” or angle for your story to make it interesting.

Concentrate on your opening paragraph The lead paragraph is the most important. It is here that you grab the

reader’s attention or lose it. This paragraph becomes the framework for the rest of the statement. State your thesis clearly. What point are you making in this essay?

Be specific and concise

Give specific reasons for your desire to go to college. Share experiences that you’ve had that may have motivated you. Your application should emerge as the logical conclusion to your story.

Tell what you know The essay is about you. As appropriate to your topic, refer to experiences

(work, research, etc.) classes, conversations, books you’ve read, seminars you’ve attended, or any other source of specific information about college and/or a career path and why you’re suited to it. Since you will have to select what to include in your statement, the choices you make are often an indication of your judgment.

Write well and correctly Be meticulous. Type and proofread your essay very carefully. Express

yourself clearly and concisely. Stick to stated word limits. Use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Use YOUR vocabulary A thesaurus is a handy tool but don’t use unnecessarily large words or

words you don’t know. Reread the prompt and directions while you are writing to make sure

you’re still answering the question Avoid general statements

An applicant who writes that he is wants to go to college so he can get a better job is not exactly expressing an original thought. Stay away from often-repeated or tired statements like “everyone says” or “people think”.

There is no such thing as an optional essay When given the opportunity to share information about yourself, tell another story.

Avoid trying to be funny, cute, sarcastic or cynical Speak honestly, clearly and from your heart. Others may not understand

your wit. Do some research

If a school wants to know why you’re applying there rather than to another school, do some research to find out what sets your choice apart. If the school setting would provide an important geographical or cultural change for you, this might be a factor to mention.

Before you SEND Proof, proof, proof - make appropriate changes Ask two other people to proof read it for you - make appropriate

changes Have someone read it to you out loud - make appropriate changes Make appropriate changes Check each box Be mindful of the appearance of the final document before you send

College Application Process Checklist

Once you have submitted your application, you must submit some additional items before being considered for admissions. Colleges use email for most correspondence, so you need a valid and accessible email address. If your email gets overloaded with messages, you should create a new professional email for college use.

□Either pay application fee before submitting your application or send an application fee waiver (available through the College Board website) to the college.

□Send SAT and/or ACT scores by going to www.sat.collegeboard.org (SAT) or www.actstudent.org (ACT).

□Request transcripts to be sent through Schoolinks, only if requested by the college. Do not send transcripts if the college does not ask for them.

□Keep a record of your application username/password, college student ID # sent to you through mail or email, and NET ID/Password.

After you are admitted, you must complete the following:

□Pay your enrollment fee (if required) or submit a deferral, which means that you can pay later. You will still be responsible to pay for the full amount at a later date!

□Submit all requested financial aid paperwork. If you fail to do this, you may not receive financial aid.

□Log in to your college Portal often to check on requested items.

□Set up your college email and check that email often as well.

□Sign up for placement testing.

□Sign up for orientation.

□Sign up for housing if you plan to live on campus. Don’t forget to pay housing fees.

□Send immunization records if requested.

□Request that final transcripts be sent in June (form available in May). Rogers student email: Last name, followed by last 4 digits of your student ID # @sps81.org

Example: pemberton1234@sps81.org  

College Application Information Legal Name on Social Security Card Social Security number – Mandatory unless you do not have a SS number

Permanent address

Home phone & Cell phone

Email address: One that you can access and check often!

Name of High School Rogers school code = 481260 Phone = 509-354-6600

Parent name and address

Parent 2 name and address – Some colleges request name of absent parent

Highest education level for parents

Current high school classes, including the number of AP classes taken. Note: Some colleges ask you to enter all classes you took in high school.

College classes: Note – AP, Running Start & College in High School should not be listed as college classes unless it specifically indicates College in HS or Running Start.

Activities you have participated in. Clubs, sports, community service, jobs

Career Interest and Program of Study

Record your college application and portal username & password! College 1 Application: Username _______________ Password______________ Portal: Username _______________ Password______________ College 2 Application: Username _______________ Password______________ Portal: Username _______________ Password______________ College 3 Application: Username _______________ Password______________ Portal: Username _______________ Password_________ 

  

Activity Record  

Name_________________________________ Date ____________ Graduation Year _________ School Clubs: Circle those grades when you held an office. 

Club  9  10  11  12  What did/do you gain from your participation?   

         

  

         

 

Athletics: List your participation and circle sports in which you lettered. 

Sport  9  10  11  12  What did/do you gain from your participation?   

         

  

         

Community Activities (Faith Organization, Service, Clubs, Sports) 

Activity  9  10  11  12  What did/do you gain from your participation?   

         

  

         

 

Elected Offices or Other Leadership Roles at School or in the Community 

Organization  Office Held / Leadership Role    

   

 

Specific Examples of Service to Community or Individuals  

 

 

Paid or Unpaid Work Experience                                         From Date / To Date  

 

 

  

Honors and Awards (contests, trophies, music, drama, literature, business, service)

 

Hobbies and Interests  

 

 

Military Careers The Armed Services offer men and women the opportunity to learn self-discipline, leadership and a wide range of technical skills and specialties that have application in civilian employment. All of the Armed Services provide their personnel with incentives for continuing their education both while in the military as well as after their service time.

For those choosing to attend college first, the Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship provides financial assistance for tuition and fees, books, and living expenses. To learn more about these opportunities visit the sites listed below.

All of the Armed Services are interested in continuing education for their personnel. Members are eligible for programs such as the Montgomery GI Bill and tuition assistance. Individual services also may offer other educational incentives, such as a loan repayment program and college assistance funds.

For more information on ROTC, contact your ROTC Advisor at (253) 966-7183.

Or visit www.usmilitary.com

Washington National Guard Training and Benefits

The Washington National Guard is composed of over 8,500 citizen soldiers who serve both the state and the nation.Most of the men and women National Guard members have civilian occupations, as well as Guard careers.

While serving, Guard’s men and women are paid and receive many benefits, such as insurance, post exchange privileges, and additional training.

The Washington National Guard also offers new members in selected units an enlistment bonus and the Montgomery GI Bill.

For more information on the Washington National Guard, call (253) 512-8000, and you will be connected to Washington National Guard recruiting personnel in Tacoma. You will then be referred to a local recruiter for further assistance. Or visit www.washingtonguard.org.

Job Corps Program

Job Corps helps young people by providing them with academic programs, technical training, social and employability skills, health care, counseling and more.

It is a national training and employment program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Youth entering the program must be at least 16 and not yet 25 years of age, a U.S. citizen or legal resident, meet income guidelines, and be in need of additional education and training.

Youth live and learn at Job Corps sites throughout the state, while gaining job preparation skills, education and training, or satisfying entrance requirements for the military.

For more information, or to enroll, call 1-800-733-JOBS, or contact a Job Corps Outreach and Admissions office (see list).

More information on Armed Services careers:

U.S. Army888-550-ARMY or www.goarmy.com

U.S. Navy800-USA-NAVY orwww.navy.mil

U.S. Air Force800-423-USAF or www.airforce.com

U.S. Marine Corps800-MARINES or www.marines.com

U.S. Coast Guard877-NOW-USCG or www.gocoastguard.com

Air National Guard800-TO-GO-ANG or www.ang.af.mil

Army National Guard800-GO-GUARD or www.1800goguard.com

Apprenticeships: Earn While You Learn Apprenticeships give you the chance to earn a paycheck while you learn a skilled profession in fields like construction, health care, culinary arts, and many others.

With apprenticeship, your classroom studies are combined with paid On-the-Job Training supervised by a trade professional. Much like a college education, it takes several years to become fully trained in an occupation. However, unlike college students, apprentices earn while they learn.

Apprentices receive wages that are tied to a progressively increasing scale—so with each step you take, you’re able to earn more money. Once apprentices master an occupation, they receive the same wages as a professional.

Depending on the trade you train for, your paycheck can be considerable. For example, journey-level plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earned an average hourly wage of $27.40 in Washington in 2009.

Apprentices are taught by experienced professionals. So there is a direct connection between what you learn, and what you do on the job. At least 144 hours of related classroom instruction is required each year during the course of a program. Programs must also provide a minimum of 2,000 hours paid On-the-Job Training, where apprentices have a chance to practice new skills while learning the occupation.

Who can be an apprentice? Entrance requirements vary by trade. In general, apprentices must:

*Be 16 years or older, though hazardous occupations require you be at least 18. Over 80 percent of apprentices are over 21.

*Have access to reliable transportation. *Be drug free. *Commit to two to five years of paid On-the-Job Training and related classroom instruction (often

done on the apprentice’s own time). *Be interested in a career, not just a job.

What kind of work do apprentices do? While construction and building trades are perhaps the most well known apprenticeships, there are apprenticeships in health care, manufacturing, food preparation and public safety. Explore your options and learn more about apprenticeship at: www.exploreapprenticeship.wa.gov

What’s available in your area? Learn all about registered apprenticeship programs through the state Department of Labor & Industries website: www.lni.wa.gov/tradeslicensing/apprenticeship/

Get connected: Call your local L & I apprenticeship consultant Everett Office: (425) 290-1321 Seattle Office: (206) 515-2842 Tukwila Office: (206) 835-1028 Tacoma Office: (253) 596-3930 or (360) 902-5324 Tumwater Office: (360) 902-5320 Longview Office: (360) 575-6927 Kennewick Office: (509) 735-0119 Spokane Office: (509) 324-2590

***************************************************** REQUESTING A LETTER OF

RECOMMENDATION ***************************************************** Student: When requesting a letter of recommendation from a teacher, be sure to: □ Fill out the student information worksheet as completed as possible, not all sections may apply. □ Think of a teacher who knows you well □ Make an appointment to ask the teacher to write a letter of recommendation for you. Plan ahead to meet your timeline allow the teacher 10-14 days for the completion of the letter. DO NOT assume the letter will be completed if you leave the request in their mailbox; make sure you make personal contact with the teacher. □ At the time of the appointment, give the teacher this completed worksheet. □ Write a short “THANK YOU” letter to the teacher who has supported you in this way.

STUDENT INFORMATION WORKSHEET NAME : DATE: ADDRESS: PHONE: CUMULATIVE GPA: CLASS RANK: LETTER TO BE ADDRESSED TO (scholarship or college name or general “Dear Scholarship Committee”, etc.)

1. FUTURE GOALS

2. PLANS FOR COLLEGE OR OTHR POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION OR TRAINING

3. HONORS AND AWARDS

4. LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES:

5. CLUBS AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

6. NON-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (church, community, employment, etc.)

7. STUDENT GOVERNMENT/ATHLETIC TEAMS

8. PLEASE INCLUDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOURSELF. YOUR STATEMENT MAY INCLUDE PERSONAL HARDSHIPS, FINANCIAL NEED, STRENGTHS, ATTITUDES, ETC.

*****Please attach a copy of your high school transcript.***** Teachers: The following is a list of criteria you may wish to consider in your evaluation. Scholastic ability Emotional Cooperation Motivation Stability Maturity Initiative Personality Leadership qualities Reaction to Criticism Integrity You may also wish to include: □ Examples or anecdotes to illustrate character or judgments of the student. □ A comment about the accuracy of your first reaction to this student? Do you still feel the same? Why? □ The reason this particular school or scholarship is a match for this student. □ Input from other faculty members. □ Comparisons with previous candidates to the same school or scholarship. □ Your phone number for further information.

College, Career, and Financial Aid Information Websites

Schoolinks: This is Spokane Public Schools college & career search program. You can research careers and search for colleges, as well as apply to colleges, send transcripts and request letters of recommendation. Log in through your Clever Account. College Search https://www.myfuture.com – Information on college, career and military, with timelines. www.collegeanswer.com –Search and compare colleges side by side. College information on: preparing, selecting, applying, paying, financing, deciding. www.OfftoCollege.com- Info on colleges, testing, essay writing, submitting applications, and choosing colleges. www.wisemantech.com/guidance- Great links to information on post-secondary, financial aid, test prep, scholarships, careers and more. www.collegeview.com –has information on colleges, financial aid, application process, campus life and careers and majors. www.nextstepu.com- has information on colleges, careers, and financial aid. Career Information http://online.onetcenter.org- Find occupations and their descriptions, jobs and wages. www.workforceexplorer.com –The “Career Center” tab includes on-line career assessment tools, a search tool for education programs and labor market information. http://mapping-your-future.org- Lots of information about planning for your future. www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm- Occupational Outlook Handbook Interest Inventories and Assessments www.keirsey.com- The Keirsey Temperament Sorter Financial Aid Information www.fafsa.gov- FAFSA on the web. Complete your form online. https://studentaid.ed.gov – The official home page for the federal student aid programs administered by the US Department of Education. www.wsac.wa.gov- WA State Higher Education Coordinating Board. Info about Washington state colleges, financial aid, and other relevant issues. Scholarships www.thewashboard.org – Washington State website with great local and regional scholarships. www.collegeboard.com- College Board Online. Online SAT registration, school and scholarship searches, and more. www.fastweb.com- FASTWEB. Billed as the Internet’s largest free scholarship search. www.gocollege.com- Claims to have the largest scholarship database in the country. Also includes college information. www.scholarships.com –The scholarship database is ever-growing, updated regularly and available online to scholarship providers. Scholarship results are available immediately. Also includes a college search. ACT/SAT Testing www.sat.collegeboard.org- The SAT program online. Tons of information about the SAT. www.actstudent.org- ACT information about the ACT college entrance test. www.march2success.com- Take a full practice test or work on flash cards. www.4tests.com- Free practice tests for ACT, SAT, ASVAB and more. www.number2.com- Free practice tests for ACT and SAT. Get answers for each problem as you go.