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