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Senior Information NightGrassfield High School Class of 2016
What Now?!?
…you can’t expect things
to happen unless YOU take the initiative!!!
• Early Decision is BINDING- You MUST attend the college or university. If accepted, you must withdraw any applications sent to other schools and decline acceptance offers including any financial aid packages associated with acceptance.
• Early Action is NOT Binding- It allows you to compare admissions/financial aid and scholarship offers. You MAY apply early, but typically you will not have to make a decision until approximately May 1st.
College Admissions Key Terms
Two year or Four year
College/University?
Factors to
consider
Cost
Class Size
Campus
LifeLocatio
n
Maturity
Thoroughly examine the college/universities application process. Common Application?
Complete application in its’ entirety.
Print ALL necessary documentation the application requires your counselor to complete. Don’t forget to check to see if the school requires letters of recommendation
Common titles for the forms include: • Secondary school report• Counselor form• High School report form
College Application Process
Step 4
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Pay VERY close
attention to
admission
deadlines!!!
Complete transcript request form (this form can be picked up from your counselor or the main guidance office).
Hand deliver transcript request form, transcript request fee and any necessary forms from college/university to your counselor. Please allow ten (10) school days for processing. Your counselor will have office hours posted on her door.It is the student’s responsibility to check the college/university websites to verify all of the required items have been received.
Step 5
Step 6
Pay VERY close
attention to
admission
deadlines!!!
Step 7
Why is this date important?!?Friday, December 4, 2015 is the LAST day to turn in requests for transcripts to be mailed to colleges/universities with
application due dates prior to Wednesday, January 13, 2016!!
NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE!!!
Friday, December 4, 2015
Student NameStudent Street AddressCity, State and Zip Code
College/University NameOffice of AdmissionsCity, State and Zip Code
Place the following inside a large manila envelope:Letters of Recommendation
Official Transcript Other documentation required from the College/University
Grassfield High School CEEB Code
470469
College Admission Testing
Next date: November 7, 2015
Regular deadline for registration:
October 9, 2015
www.collegeboard.com
Next date: December 12, 2015
Regular deadline for registration:
November 6, 2015
www.act.org***Just as a reminder you are required to submit a photograph when registering and bring a valid picture ID. See website for more details.***
College Credits Prior to Graduation• Advanced Placement Courses & Exams
• Dual Enrollment College Composition 1 & 2
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP) – ~$100 https://clep.collegeboard.org/
• DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST) - ~ $85 http://getcollegecredit.com/
• State Council of Higher Education in VA (SCHEV) http://www.schev.edu/students/transfer/advancedsearch.asp
College in the AfternoonVirginia Community College System online classes
• SAT Subject Tests
It is the responsibility of the student to send the
transcript/score report to the college/university.
Those grades/scores will not be on the GFHS transcript
sent in July!!!
VERY IMPORTANT
Mr. Carter Youmans, Career Coach
Available in the D Quad on Thursdays
TCC •From high school, attend TCC and go anywhere!•Navigate the admissions process for TCC•Gain access to the uncharted territory of the Virginia Placement test•Attain college credits before you start college in the fall
Carter YoumansD Quad on Thursdays
High School Career [email protected]
Scholarships
“Where can I find scholarships?”
Searching for Scholarships• Only scholarship information sent to Grassfield High School
will be publicized through Peachjar until the link to the guidance portion of the Grassfield High School website.
• Students and parents should search for additional scholarships via the web.
• Students should check for new scholarships at least once a week.
• Some scholarships applications can only be accessed through the Internet and need to be submitted electronically.
• Carefully read the detailed instructions for each scholarship as well as the eligibility and submission requirements…every scholarship is different!!!
Submitting ScholarshipsComplete transcript request form. This form can be obtained from your counselor or in the main guidance office.
The student MUST hand deliver the transcript request form, $2.00/transcript fee and any necessary forms to his/her counselor.
You must allow TEN (10) school days forYour counselor to process transcriptrequests and necessary forms.
Pick up official transcript and any other documentation needed
from your counselor.
The student is responsible for
checking the scholarship website for application
check list and mailing all required documentation.
Pay VERY close attention to
the scholarship deadlines!
Grassfield High School Scholarships
Faculty ScholarshipAlumni Scholarship
Cliff Bernard Memorial ScholarshipAnne McKim Memorial Scholarship
Jazmine Skyke Foreman Memorial ScholarshipGovernor’s STEM Academy Richard De Roche
Memorial ScholarshipCarolyn F. Bernard Community of Excellence
Scholarship
Grassfield High School Brag [email protected]
Employment• Career interest inventories• Engage in the job search process• Portfolio, resume, cover letter
and job interviewing• Attend the Chesapeake Public
Schools Annual Career Fair
JOINING THE MILITARY“Is the military for me? What branch should I
choose? Am I eligible?”
• November 10th
• 8:30 AM • Permission
form is required
• Research each branch of the military
• Visit with the military recruiters during lunch
• Take the ASVAB
What is an apprenticeshi
p?A training
system that allows a worker to earn wages
while they learn.
How does an apprenticesh
ip work?Consists of on-
the-job training and classroom instruction
How long is an apprenticeship ?
Varies between 1 and 6 years
Information sessions will be held
on Mondays at 4:00 PM and Wednesdays at 2:00 PM at the Portsmouth TCC October 13, 2015 thru
November 26, 2015.W. C. Goodwin
Apprentice Program Administrator757.396.4777
Apprenticeship Announcement
Trade and Technical Schools• Technical schools can provide
individuals with hands-on training and certifications to obtain careers in a short period of time.
• Community colleges often have outstanding programs and are less expensive
Mr. Arthur Kelly, Access AdvisorAvailable in the D Quad on Wednesday/Thursday and every other Friday
Financial Aid: Considerations How much do I really need?
Personal expensesComputerClothesFood planTravelFun
Financial Aid: Completing the FAFSA• Request financial aid/scholarship
information and applications from your college
• Attend the Financial Aid Night on November 16, 2015
• Make an appointment with Mr. Kelly to complete the FAFSA
Are you an athlete?!?
YOUMUST check your CORE COURSE GPA
• Complete registration process at http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp
• Submit transcript release form obtained after completion of registration from the website above
• There is no fee for an NCAA transcript
• The CEEB code for NCAA is 999999 (SAT/ACT Scores)
College Fair October 5, 2015All Yearbook Pictures dueOctober 30, 2015ASVAB Testing November 10, 2015Financial Aid Workshop November 16, 2015Senior Banquet December 12, 2015Senior Prom May 14, 2016
GFH
S C
lass
of
2016
Impo
rtan
t D
ates
GraduationJune 15, 2016
Contacts
Mrs. Judy BestGuidance [email protected]. Lorri OwensSchool Counselor 11-12 grades [email protected]. Elizabeth CreamerSchool Counselor 11-12 grades [email protected]. Jennifer PettwayCareer Counselor/[email protected]. Julie FreemanSTEM/Student Assistance [email protected]. Arthur KellyACCESS [email protected]. Carter YoumansTCC Career [email protected]
Questions
