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CAREER GUIDANCE
WASHINGTON
► Four-year public college:o University of Washingtono Washington State Universityo Western Washington Universityo The Evergreen State Collegeo Eastern Washington Universityo Central Washington University
► Community or technical college:o 34 in Washington State
► Private college or out-of-state public:o More than 3,000 in the US
► Military, apprenticeship, training
► Learn about postsecondary programs based on interests
► Learn about requirements (courses & exams)
► Document your activities (sports, clubs, jobs, volunteer)
► Learn about financial aid
► Make a timeline for junior & senior year
► Research colleges & programs:
o www.CheckOutACollege.como www.hecb.wa.govo www.CollegeBoard.org
► Talk with your school counselor
► Visit colleges if you can
► Match your interests to program offerings
Required for four-year public college and recommended for two-year college, students must have a MINIMUM of:
►College Academic Distribution Requirements (these are MORE than HS graduation requirements)
►2.0 minimum GPA
►Official SAT/ACT test scores sent directly to the college
The MINIMUM for a Washington State college or university
► In addition to academics, show colleges your interests and skills:o Join clubso Participate in activitieso Play a sporto Get a jobo Volunteer at school or in your
community► Prepare a resume or activity log
► Find scholarship matches:o www.theWashBoard.org
► Complete the FAFSA after January 1 senior year:o www.FAFSA.ed.gov
► Complete the CSS Profile if required:o Profileonline.collegeboard.com
► Junior yearo Research programso Visit colleges if possibleo Talk with your counseloro Take entrance exams (SAT/ACT)
► Senior yearo Take entrance exams (SAT/ACT)o Apply to programs (during fall)o Complete FAFSA (after Jan 1)o Make your decision (during
spring)o Prepare for graduation!