“A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work”.

-Colin Powell

The ability to think about and plan for the future, using intelligence and imagination.

Someone's idea or hope of how something should be done, or how it will be in the future.

VISIONVISION

A crippling disease that strikes high school seniors. Symptoms include laziness, and over-excessive wearing of old athletic wear, sweatpants and sweatshirts. Also features a lack of studying, repeated absences, and a general dismissive attitude. The only known cure is a phenomenon known as…

GRADUATION!

Significant drop in GPA. Failure to graduate in June 2016. Rescinding of college acceptance

decisions. Unusual and unnecessary panic and

stress. Unbelievable amount of counselor,

parental, and student tears.HOW WILL YOU FEEL IN JUNE?

Morgan StateMorgan State

Mount St. Mary’sMount St. Mary’s

• 42% were accepted to a 4 year college

• 65% were accepted to a 2 year college

• 91% were accepted to a colleges

CAN WE GET TO 100%?!?

There IS a college for EVERYONE.

People have varying circumstances

that require different types of support,

so please see your counselor to get tailored assistance

based on you and your family’s needs.

FALL Attend College Information Night presentation September 17th , 2015 from 6-7 pm Follow College Application Procedure. Take SAT and/or ACT and SAT Subject tests if needed. Send scores! Visit college campuses. Visit with College Reps in the Career Center. Attend school wide College Night event October 13th. Access support in computer labs for completing college applications.

FALL/WINTER Complete and submit college applications – abide by deadlines. Request mid-year report to colleges if needed. Complete and submit FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1st. Apply for scholarships. Attend the FAFSA workshop on January 13th, 2016 from 7-8 pm ASVAB test, if needed

SPRING Maintain good grades and attendance – VERY IMPORTANT! Most schools ask for mid-year transcripts – avoid Senior Slump! Best Final Transcript from Mrs. Jimenez/Mrs. Jacobson (or Ms. Walker).

-Dr. Seuss

Colleges I’m Thinking About

Signed transcript request form

Transcript fees (The first 3 are free, then they are $3 each)

Student Brag Sheet

WMHS Secondary School Report Form

Stamped, addressed envelopes for colleges that still require mailed documents.

Request Teacher Recommendations (It could be 0, 1, 2, or even 3… so check each

college’s requirements!)

A College Application or Common Application.

Secondary School Report Form

Official Transcript

Recommendation Letters (Allow 15 school days)

Test scores from College Board or ACT (YOU SEND)

Anything else colleges request (Ex. Portfolio)

Application Fee / Fee Waiver

Mrs. Jimenez will give the counselor the student’s file with the request for a letter of recommendation if needed.

Students need to request a recommendation letter at least 15 business days in advance or recommendation letters will not make the deadline.

Official transcript which lists: Courses Grades (GPA) Credits for grades 9, 10, and 11 Course titles for grade 12.

The School Profile.

Recommendation from counselor.(Envelopes and stamps can be purchased through Mrs.

Jimenez.)

Create appropriate e-mail address. Use for applications, Family Connection/Common App, and

Check Regularly! Be aware of each college’s requirements and

deadlines. Complete/Submit applications before deadline.

(don’t wait!)

Follow WMHS College Application process. Colleges may contact you and tell you to follow a different

process. If this happens, then please come see us, but do not worry because our process will work for most colleges.

Check each college’s scholarship webpage and the College and Career Center page for scholarship list.

Priority deadline is November 1st. Do you know what this means??

Submit by this date for best chance of admission & to be considered for Honors, Gemstone, Scholars, & merit scholarships.

95% of the class will be selected from these applicants.

You need to request Test Scores to be sent directly from the test center to College Park. Request by October 1st.

Request official transcript by October 1st.

Applications are available on-line beginning October 1st and is FREE if you do it before March.

Due date for the Scholars Program and Macklin Program is in January 2016. This is a separate application.

There are Associate’s degree & certificate programs.

Students MUST take the Accuplacer if they do not earn a 24 or higher on each section of the ACT or a 550 or higher on both sections of the SAT.

Take assessment tests before registration. There is NO need to request a transcript to apply at

this time.

Take it SERIOUSLY!!!A student who tests

at the lowest developmental levels will pay an additional $2,700

(county rate) and complete at least

two additional semesters in non-credit courses.

Student athletes considering Division I or II colleges must register with NCAA no later than October 1st.

www.eligibilitycenter.org

Send ACT and/or SAT scores to Clearinghouse.

See Mrs. Jimenez for official transcript.

Colleges, Federal Financial Aid and Maryland Higher Education Commission communicate with students through e-mail.