Welcome to the NTHS Junior Parent Night Class of 2015...recommendation. Most will not even read...
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Welcome to the
NTHS Junior Parent Night
Class of 2015
Contact NTHS Counselors
Last name begins with…
A-G Mrs. Gonzales
H-O Ms. Bronemann
P-Z Mr. Wagner
9th Grade Ms. Abel
Liz Huston
Counseling Secretary
360-412-4810
Steve Yelenich
College & Career Center Specialist
360-412-4812
Handouts
Family Night Guide
• Parenting Resources
• High School Completion: Earning a Diploma
• Post-Secondary Education
• Career & Apprenticeship Information
• Useful Websites
Opportunities Publication
Which College is Right for You?
Tonight’s Agenda
High School Completion: Earning a Diploma
• Graduation requirements
• Educational planning
• Credit retrieval
Post Secondary Education
• College admission standards
• Admission and placement testing
• Helpful information
Career Exploration
• Washington Occupational Information System
• Apprenticeship
Graduation Requirements for
the NTHS Class of 2015
Earn the required number of credits in required subjects, (see NTHS Catalogue) Complete a “High School and Beyond Plan” Portfolio (through the NTHS Advisory Program)
Complete a NTHS Culminating Project Meet the HSPE & EOC requirements
Class of 2015 Graduation Requirements
English 3.0 Math 3.0 Science 2.0 Social Studies 3.0
World Studies 1.5, US History 1.0, Civics .5
Washington State History .5
Visual and Performing Arts 1.0 PE/Fitness 1.5 Health 0.5 Occupational Education 1.0 Electives 7.0+ • High School & Beyond Plan • Culminating Project • HSPEs and End-of-Course Exams
HSPEs & EOCs High School Proficiency Exams &
End-of-Course Exams
Students Must Pass: • Reading (400+)
• Writing (17+)
• Math End-of-Course Exam (EOC 400+)
• Biology End-of-Course Exam (EOC 400+)
Alternative Tests (must attempt the HSPE or
EOC at least once)
SAT (Reading=350, Math=390, Writing=380)
ACT (Reading=13, Math=16, Writing 15)
AP (Level 3 or above)
HSPEs & EOCs continued…
Other Alternatives to passing HSPEs/EOCs:
Grade Comparison
•Must have taken HSPE once. Calculated at the District Office.
Collection of Evidence (COE)
•Must have attempted the HSPE at least twice.
•Must be completed under teacher supervision.
•Scored at the state level by a panel of trained Washington
Educators.
High School Graduation Making Up Credits
• For a fee:
• NTHS Summer School
• NMSC Summer School
• Online courses
Satellite High School
Ind. Study U of Missouri
BYU
• Free
• Before and after school TA
• Zero Hour PE
• APEX online courses (for eligible Seniors)
• Olympia Regional Learning
Academy (ORLA)
College Credits in High School
Running Start
Dual Credits
New Market Skills Center
Advanced Placement (AP)
Eligibility to Participate in
College Sports
Students who plan to participate in
college sports must register with the
NCAA while in high school.
www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org
College Admissions
Common Application
Online application
Paper application
GPA trend
Financial Aid
Scholarship
Wait list
Placement Test
SAT/ACT Admissions tests
College Application
Terminology
How are students admitted to 4
year universities in Washington?
High School diploma
Grade Point Average (GPA)
SAT/ACT Tests
Extracurricular/Community Service
Leadership
Other (Essay, recommendation letter, etc)
College Entrance Requirements
o 4-year College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs)
*Includes 1 year of algebra-based Chemistry or Physics. 3 yrs of science recommended by
4-year colleges
**Check with Counselor
Course High School
College/
University
English 3.0 4.0
Math 3.0 4.0 (or through
Pre-Calculus)
Science 2.0 3.0*
Foreign
Language
0 2.0
Fine Arts 1.0 1.0**
The Most Popular Majors
for 4 year colleges are:
Business management
Professional education
Education
Arts and humanities
Social science/history
Engineering
Biological Science
The Most Popular Majors
for 2 year colleges are:
Liberal/General studies
Business Management
Health Professions
Engineering Technology
(ex. Centralia STEM)
Protective Services
Top 4 Reasons Students Quit after
the First Year of College
1. Financial difficulties
2. Academic difficulties
3. Change of mind about major
4. Personal reasons (failure to connect, homesickness, working, marriage, etc).
Community & Technical College
Tuition in Washington State
(2013-14)
Average Community College and
Technical College Tuition $4000* http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/college/f_tuition.aspx
*based on 15 credits per quarter
Tips On College Admission
The most important: Academic rigor of the high school courses.
Academic achievement “trend” ….not just an overall GPA
Standardized test scores: SAT and/or ACT
Personal profile that reflects leadership and what the candidate does outside the classroom, including a strong personal essay.
The College Application
Read through all the material before filling in
any information.
Be aware of application deadlines.
The application should be typed or neatly
printed.
If you apply online, make sure to keep a
copy for your records.
The College Essay
The best essays are not only well-written, but present what are often ordinary events from an unusual perspective.
In the essay, the student should describe thoughts, events, or personal characteristics that they have not communicated elsewhere in the application.
The essay should be honest and accurate.
Letters of Recommendation Washington State Public Universities do not require letters of
recommendation. Most will not even read them.
The student is responsible for making sure that all letters of
recommendation are written and mailed on time.
The student should make sure that the “NTHS Senior Survey,” is
complete and on file.
Provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope
Indicate to the college that the letter is “Confidential.”
Give teachers/counselor at least two week’s before deadline.
If student is applying online through Common App or SendEDU,
student must make an appointment with their counselor.
Summary: Points to Keep In Mind About the
Application Process
Consider applying to a “reach” and a “safety” college
in addition to those considered “possibilities.” Don’t
let college selectivity be the end-all be-all.
Don’t become over anxious! ~ 92% will get their 1st
or 2nd choice. There is a good college for everyone.
Work with your student’s school counselor, but
realize that you and your student must take charge.
Make an appointment with counselor after applying
online via SendEDU or Common Application.
4-Year Resident Tuition (2013-2014)
WA Public Universities: WA Private Universities:
2013 figures Tuition, Fees, Books,
Room & other costs:
Central Wash. U. $18,854 ($8,977)
Eastern Wash. U. $18,026 ($7,961)
Evergreen State $21,780 ($8,172)
U.W. Seattle $24,355 ($12,397)
U.W. Tacoma
U.W. Bothell
$22,906 ($11,904)
$22,915 ($11,911)
Wash. State Univ. $24,154 ($12,326)
WSU Vancouver ($11,386)
Western Wash. U. $22,670 ($8,862)
total (tuition & fees)
2013 figures Tuition & Fees
Only
Whitworth $36,012
Gonzaga Spokane $35,062
Pacific Lutheran $34,440
Seattle Pacific U. $33,813
St. Martin’s Univ. $30,290
Seattle University $35,865
U. of Puget Sound $41,640
Walla Walla Univ. $25,377
Whitman $43,500
Financing The College Of Choice
Federal Government contributes the largest percentage of college aid.
Independent sources.
States contribute a portion.
Colleges will compete if they want you.
Eligibility is based on need not just on income.
NTHS has a Financial Aid Night in December every year.
Financing The College of Choice
Financial Aid Programs:
Grants
Federal Subsidized Student loans
Federal un-subsidized loans
Work-study
Washington State
Student Financial Aid Programs
State Need Grant/state work study
◦ Families with significant financial need may be
eligible.
◦ Eligible students are considered after filing the
FAFSA and should contact the college’s
financial Aid office for more information.
Washington State
Student Financial Aid Program
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
150% of receiving school’s resident tuition
2 or 4 year college or university
15 western states participate
Website: www.wiche.edu
Financing the College of Choice:
Money Saving Tips (1)
Choose the college wisely. Changing colleges may
result in loss of credits. (private for profits)
Take more than 4 years to earn your degree; take
fewer credits and work part time.
Enroll in a co-op education program.
Go ROTC, Army, Navy, Marine Corps or Air
Force.
Financing the College of Choice:
Money Saving Tips (2)
Attend a community college first, then transfer to
4-year college after basic requirements are met.
Enroll in an upside-down degree program.
Check out a 3-year bachelor program.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Scholarships
thewashboard.org
fastweb.com
Fill out the “NTHS Senior Survey” in
the College & Career Center for
nomination scholarships
Points to Remember for Financial Aid
To be considered for financial aid, you must apply.
Attend the NTHS Financial Aid Night in early December.
Be concerned about your total cost, not just the tuition.
Estimate total cost by using the Net Price Calculator.
Well-endowed, private colleges can be, and usually are,
more generous and flexible in their financial aid packages
than public universities.
Most merit scholarships from colleges are awarded for
students with outstanding academic records and
demonstrated leadership.
College and Career Selection
• Accessing WOIS online
• Go to www.wois.org
• Click Online Information on the
Navigation bar
• Enter the following information:
• User ID: nthurstonhs
• Site key: GPR585
• Click “Use WOIS” to explore Career
and Educational Planning resources
College is not the only
way to a bright future.
Apprenticeship- “The Other 4 Year Degree”
• Numerous highly skilled occupations
• On-the-job training “OJT”
• Classroom instruction
• www.lni.wa.gov/scs/apprenticeship
• Please see handout for more information.