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Life After JMGET SET FOR

John Marshall Counseling & Student Support Website

Counselor emails/phone numbers College Testing (ACT, SAT I/II) College Application Procedures Requesting a Transcript Important Dates Updated Forms and/or Procedures Scholarships STRIVE PSEO School Profile Mental Wellness Links

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Options after

high school Work Military Technical programs College

ACT Test Dates $56.50 (Writing)

$39.50 (No Writing)

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline(Late Fee Required)

September 12, 2015 August 7, 2015 August 21, 2015

October 24, 2015 September 18, 2015 October 2, 2015

December 12, 2015 November 6, 2015 November 20, 2015

February 6, 2016 January 8, 2016 January 15, 2016

April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 18, 2016

June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 20, 2016

SAT I/II Test Dates $54.50 (SAT I), $26.00 (SAT II)

$43.00 (No Writing Option on Redesigned SAT I March 2016 – June 2016)

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline(Late Fee Required)

October 3, 2015 September 3, 2015 September 22, 2015

November 7, 2015 October 9, 2015 October 27, 2015

December 5, 2015 November 5, 2015 November 23, 2015

January 23, 2016 December 28, 2015 January 12, 2016

March 5, 2016 – No SAT II(Redesigned SAT)

February 5, 2016 February 23, 2016

May 7, 2016(Redesigned SAT)

April 8, 2016 April 26, 2016

June 4, 2016(Redesigned SAT)

May 5, 2016 May 25, 2016

Fee Waivers • Complete a fee waiver request form

– Located in Guidance Office• Request will be confirmed with Student

Nutrition Services• See Ms. Sorensen for the voucher

– ACT’s – 2 only per student– SAT’s – 4 per student– Transcripts – 4 only

• College applications – Limited – – See your counselor

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Take responsibility

for your future

NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIRMinneapolis Convention Center

Minneapolis, MN

• Wednesday, October 21, 20159:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• Thursday, October 22, 20159:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• Due to budget cuts, JM is not sponsoring trip• You must register on-line prior to attending• Get absence pre–excused• More information on JM Counseling website

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Prepare a college comparison checklist

Weigh advantages and disadvantages

Contact the office of admission

Schedule appointments for your campus visits

Plan your visit

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Meet with an admission counselor Verify admission requirements Determine actual college costs Ask about financial aid opportunities Take a campus tour Investigate your academic program(s) Attend a class Talk with students and faculty

Checklist for a campus visit

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Apply for admission

and meet all deadlines Narrow your choices

Review college admission test requirements (including the optional Writing Test)

Know application fees and deadlines

Submit application materials (paper/electronic)

– Application for admission

– High school transcript

– Recommendations

– Admission test results

Know scholarship requirements

COMMON APPLICATION• Check with college to see if Common Application is appropriate – Appropriate for private schools that require an essay, recommendations, and mid- year reports

• Saves money and time for student– one application and one transcript for multiple schools

• Set up appointment with counselor for interview

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

• Plan Ahead – Determine if college/scholarship requires one• Consider asking people who know you in various capacities• Provide writer

3 week window for writer to write letter If counselor is writing a recommendation, make appointment for

interview 3 weeks prior to deadline Provide activities checklist (resume) to the writer Provide writer pertinent information about college/scholarship Be respectful of writers timeline

•Follow-up with a thank you to individual who wrote recommendation(s)

Common Application

Requires

45 minute interview with Counselor

YES!

Make a 45 minute appointment

With Counselor when using Common Application

When Counselor needs to write a Recommendation

Allow 3 week turn around time

STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER• Bethany Wood – Secretary

– All college application supplements and scholarship applications need to be turned into Bethany Wood – She will route to appropriate counselor

– Arranges college rep visits – Scholarship information and applications– Appointments for Jamie Johnson, RCTC

Transition Counselor

School Reports AND Scholarship Applications

Give to secretary in STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER with a pre-addressed envelope and correct postage

Make an appointment to see your counselor if you need your counselor to write a recommendation

Counselor will complete school portion

Allow three weeks turnaround time

Jamie JohnsonRCTC Transition Counselor

• Answer questions and support students planning to attend RCTC and other post secondary schools

• Encourage and support students in the application and financial aid process

• Help with the FAFSA form

RCTC Placement Test

ACCUPLACER

• March 15, 2016 – at JM• For seniors going to RCTC Fall of 2015

RCTC Placement Test

ACT vs. Accuplacer

• An ACT score of 21 or higher, in Reading, will place you in college level Reading/English

• An ACT score of 21 or higher, in Math, will place you in college level Math

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College

success factors

Test scores and high school grades are important. However, they measure ONLY PART of your POTENTIAL.

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Study habits Motivation Course selection Placement Interests Commitment

Additional success factors

Keep in mind . . . Making sound decisions will lead to satisfying and successful experiences.

PLAN AHEAD

All paper work and requests made to any teacher, guidance secretary, or counselor, ALLOW 3 WEEKS turn around time to process

Senior Meetings

• All seniors will meet with their counselor within the next month via small groups

• Meeting schedule will be posted outside the Counseling Office

• Students will receive additional information, complete a credit check, 2nd semester requests, etc.

WAYS TO EARN COLLEGE CREDIT WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL

A.P. EXAMS– May 2 – 13, 2016– Register in March– Cost varies with number of tests taken– Fee waivers available for eligible student

QUIZ1. Where do you find college

applications and how do you submit your application?

ONLINE

2. How do you get your transcripts send to a college?

Online only via Parchment

Link found on JM Counseling page

Cost is $5.03 per transcript

Fee waivers available

3. Where do you go to turn in an application, or form, that needs to be signed by a counselor?

Student Support CenterBethany Wood – Secretary

4. If you are asking a counselor, or a teacher, to write a statement or write a recommendation, what do you need to do?

• Make a 45 Minute appointment with your Counselor

• Provide a completed activities sheet Or resume for the person you are asking

• Allow 3 weeks turn around time

• Plan Ahead – for best results

5. How can I find out when my Senior Meeting with my Counselor will be held?

• Will be posted outside the Guidance Office

• Report promptly • Very Important Meeting to make sure you have the correct classes to graduate, to provide information on College Admissions, Financial Aid, Scholarships, and answer individual questions

6. How do you get a free unofficial transcript?

www.parchment.com

PLAN AHEAD

All paper work and requests made to any teacher, guidance secretary, or counselor, ALLOW 3 WEEKS turn around time to process

JUNE 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.