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Lake Stevens High SchoolCurriculum Night – Sept. 19, 2017
Class of 2018
College and Guidance Information
General Information Regarding:
Counselors/Career Specialist Graduation Application Process PSAT/SAT/ACT Freshman Admissions Community College and Technical Schools Transcript Requests Financial Aid/Scholarships NCAA / NAIA Eligibility Center College Fair College Open House Dates Websites
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LAKE STEVENS HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING AND CAREER CENTER
Evening Programs College Visits Military Recruiter schedules Important test dates (PSAT, ASVAB, SBA, etc) Senior Information
Counselors
Graduation Review Process
Seniors will meet with their counselors and receive a graduation plan, transcripts, and credit evaluations during October and November
Signatures required by parent and student All seniors need to complete by
October/November
Graduation Requirements
23.5 Credits 45 Community service hours =
15 per year 13th year plan – completed at
registration
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Must pass:
One ELA state assessmentOne Math state assessment
http://www.k12.wa.us/assessment/StateTesting/default.aspx
Testing Requirements
What is your Pathway?
• College?• Career?• Apprenticeship?• Military?• Tech School?
Where are YOU headed?
Beyond High School Nightat LSHS
October 17th, 2017 ~ 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Over 50 college, universities, apprenticeship & military representatives will be in attendance.Break out sessions include AP/College in the high school, Running Start & ORCA, Everett CC information, financial aid overview, & writing a college essay.
Senior parent FAFSA presentation at 5:30 p.m.
Testing & College Admissions Information
Please be sure to visit our LSHS Planning handbook for this
information and more!
https://www.lkstevens.wednet.edu/cms/lib/WA01001468/Centricity/Domain/788/LSHS%20Planning%20Guide%202017-2018.pdf
SAT/ACT SAT- 3 hour test that measures verbal
and math reasoning skills; with new writing section; typically taken by high school juniors and seniors
ACT- 2 hour 55 minute test that covers four skill areas: English, math, reading and science with optional writing section
For further questions contact students counselor
SAT & ACT registration info:
To register and additional information: SAT
www.collegeboard.org$60.00 (with essay - recommended, $46 without)Subjects tests additional $26 (This covers one test date, on which you can take one, two, or three Subject Tests)
ACT www.actstudent.org
$46.00 (no writing) $62.50 plus writing - recommended
What is the difference?ACT
Science, Math Reading, English
Curriculum Based
No penalty for wrong answers
All multiple-choice
Writing Essay: 30 min.
Perfect Score: 36
Career Interest Inventory
Pre-ACT: PLAN & EXPLORE
SAT Critical Reading, Math, Writing
Reasoning No penalty for wrong answers
Math grid-ins
Writing Essay: Optional
Writing Essay: 25 min Perfect Score: 1600 (Evidence
based Reading/writing & math sections)
Pre-SAT: PSAT
Freshman Admissions
Admissions departments use a comprehensive review and holistic approach incorporating:
Essay or personal statement Rigor of classes Grade trend SAT and/ACT scores Extracurricular activities
College & Technical School Admission
All colleges and universities require a high school transcript, SAT Reasoning or ACT scores, and supplemental materials as indicated
Community Colleges require a high school transcript and Compass/Asset placement test
Many technical colleges require an admissions tests such as the Compass or Asset test and/or an interview
ASVAB – Military Aptitude Test
Transcripts Requests
Request transcripts from: Diana Borges, Registrar Judy Tupen, Special Services and
Guidance Assistant Give one day notice Call (425) 335-1571 or request in person
NCAA Eligibility Center
Student-athletes must register on website Turn in authorization form to Mr. Willie Need 16 core courses (1 course=1 year) for
Division I schools Need 16 core courses for Division II schools Register at www.ncaa.org
NAIA Eligibility Center High school students who complete their junior year
with an overall 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and score 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT may receive an eligibility decision from the NAIA Eligibility Center
You must register with the NAIA Center, have your high school send an official transcript to the NAIA Eligibility Center and send in ACT/SAT test scores to the NAIA (via collegeboard.org or act.org) www.playnaia.org
Financial Aid
FAFSA (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) -if you think you will need help paying for college expenses you should apply www.fafsa.ed.gov
Additional information including a FAFSA4caster : www.studentaid.ed.gov
BIG CHANGE – FAFSA open date is now October 1st
Most colleges have a FAFSA due date Financial Aid Night (for parents of Seniors)– Before
Beyond High School night October 17th, 5:30 p.m. for other grades, there is a session 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Scholarships
Scholarship postings will be made bi-monthly in the Career Center and on LSHS website
Each college has merit scholarships and will have their own scholarship applications
Thousands of scholarships are available-it just takes a little digging and perseverance to find them! Check with employers, unions, financial
institutions, and the additional resources available at LSHS
High School College/Career Fair
2017 Seattle National College FairWashington State Convention Center-Seattle Friday, October 27, 2017 - 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 28, 2017 - 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Seattle Performing &Visual Arts College Fair Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center Tuesday, October 15, 2017 – 6:30-8:30 p.m.
College Open House DatesCentral Washington University: Cat Tracks visits typically
on FridaysEastern Washington University: Most weekdaysUniversity of Washington: Most weekdaysUniversity of Washington Bothell: Weekdays, 3:00 p.m.Western Washington University: Discovery Days-most Friday
afternoons, through October and November
The Evergreen State College: Weekdays, various timesWashington State University: Fall Preview -October 14th or
October 28th
See each college or university website for additional information and dates
Important Dates
Senior photos & signatures due by October 13th
Class of 2018 photo, after school October 13th
Moving up ceremony-Seniors last day (send pics of where student will be going next year)
Other dates to be announced later
Helpful and Important Websites Lake Stevens High School: http://viking.lkstevens.wednet.edu/ includes
scholarship list, bulletin and the LSHS Planning Handbook FAFSA on the Web: www.fafsa.ed.gov www.studentaid.ed.gov www.thewashboard.com-Washington Scholarship Coalition www.fastweb.com (scholarships) ACT: www.act.org SAT-College Board: www.collegeboard.org College/career information: www.wois.org site key: lshs2016 ProjectOpportunity.net Checkoutacollege.com youcango.collegeboard.org readysetgrad.org Careerbridge.wa.gov
Contacts
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