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The Class of 2018 SENIOR ACADEMIC AND CAREER PLANNING PRESENTATION August 29, 2017 Student Support Services (SSS) Staff: Ms. Olson A-Cl Ms. Ballard Co-G Mrs. Blaser Social Worker Ms. Sanderson H-La Mr. Martinez Social


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The Class of 2018 SENIOR ACADEMIC AND CAREER PLANNING PRESENTATION August 29, 2017

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Student Support Services (SSS) Staff:

■ Ms. Olson

A-Cl

■ Ms. Ballard

Co-G

■ Ms. Sanderson

H-La

■ Ms. Ivacic

Le-O

■ Ms. Schoenhardt P-Sh ■ Ms. French

Si-Z

■ Ms. Moore Interventionist ■ Ms. Austin Secretary ■ Ms. Ali

Registrar

■ ▪Mrs. Blaser

Social Worker

▪Mr. Martinez Social Worker ▪Mr. Rohrer

Psychologist

▪Mr. LaMay

Psychologist

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Steps to Follow:

1.

Circle your counselor’s name

2.

Neatly write your name and the date

3.

Print your e-mail address

4.

Write your tentative career choice

5.

Mark your current educational goal(s)

6.

Write any colleges you are considering

7.

Write your major

8.

List any colleges you have visited

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LEVELS OF EDUCATION

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Resources for Career Search:

■ www.careercruising.com ■ www.careerinfonet.com ■ www.careers.org ■ www.bls.gov ■ www.rvcjobs.com ■ www.niu.edu/careerservices/weblinks

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College and Scholarship Application Process at HCHS

1.

Complete the Senior Information Sheet by September 1, 2017:

■ Senior Information Sheet—provides background

for letters of recommendation, college, and scholarship applications. *This MUST be completed for your counselor to write a letter of recommendation!

■ Login to Student Access, go to ‘online forms’, and

continue to the Student Information Sheet to input your information.

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College and Scholarship Application Process at HCHS

2.

Access and complete college applications

  • nline through the college website.

3.

Complete the student sections of the college/scholarship applications

4.

Common Application and SENDedu are a different process which is completed

  • electronically. *You MUST complete a 10

Day Counselor Request Form in the SSS Office!

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Parchment: e-Transcripts!

■ Register online and order transcripts for colleges

and universities, athletic organizations, scholarship funds, future employers or other

  • rganizations requiring verification of your

transcripts.

■ Log onto www.parchment.com and register!

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College and Scholarship Application Process at HCHS

  • 5. When you need paper transcripts and test

scores, complete a Current Student Records Request Form (available online at www.hononegah.org or in the SSS Office). Submit this request EACH TIME you need your transcript and test scores sent.

After one (1) week, you may pick up your documents. The official transcript comes in a sealed envelope. Keep it sealed to keep it official.

The first five (5) transcripts are at no cost. Each additional transcript is $3.00 and payable upon request.

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College and Scholarship Application Process at HCHS

  • 6. Complete a 10 Day Counselor Request Form

when you need:

The school section completed on your application

Your counselor’s signature

A letter or recommendation from your counselor Forms are available online at www.hononegah.org or in the SSS Office. **A paper form MUST be submitted, even if an on-line request is sent.

Two (2) weeks after your written request is submitted to the SSS Office, you may pick up your documents.

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College and Scholarship Application Process at HCHS

  • 7. Pick up your documents in the SSS office since

they will NOT be mailed for you

  • -counselor’s signature, completed applications,

and letter of recommendations: 10 school days

  • -transcript and test score requests: 5 school days
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Do you know how many credits are required in

  • rder for you to graduate?

46!

*You will NOT walk at the graduation ceremony if you do not have 46 credits!!! You must also have met ALL graduation requirements!!!

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MINIMUM College Admission Requirements

■ 4 years - English (literature, written and oral

communications)

■ 3 years - Social Studies (U.S. History and Government) ■ 3 years - Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry and

Algebra II)

■ 3 years - Science (Laboratory Sciences) ■ 2 years - Foreign Languages or Fine Arts

(2 years of same language or same subject, Career and Technical Education may be accepted by some schools)

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COLLEGE ADMISSION CRITERIA

There are eight criteria that are consistently used by colleges for admission purposes. These criteria include:

1.

Strength of High School academic Program

2.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

3.

Class Rank

4.

SAT/ACT Test Scores

5.

Recommendations

6.

High School/Community Activities

7.

Application Essay/Personal Statement

8.

Special Considerations (athletics, theatre, musical, or other talents)

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Selecting A College/University

■ Size ■ Location ■ Private vs. Public ■ Cost ■ Admission ■ Degrees Offered ■ Honors ■ Physical Facilities ■ Financial Aid ■ Transfer of Credits ■ Extra-curricular Activities ■ Family Tradition

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Resources to Help During Your College Search

Resources available at: www.hononegah.org

■ Career Planning ■ College Planning ■ Summer/Outside of School Opportunities ■ Financial Aid/Scholarships ■ School Profile ■ Frequently Asked Questions ■ State Universities as a Glance: www.iacac.org ■ 12 Reasons to Stay in Illinois: www.iacac.org

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Rock Valley College Application Process:

1.

Complete an application, submit your transcript and ACT scores.

2.

Take the Accuplacer Test (if required)

3.

Attend a Getting Started Session

Once this process is completed, you are able to register for RVC classes at any time in the future.

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

■ All students must file this application to be

considered for federal financial aid programs, the Monetary Award Program (MAP), Silas Purnell Illinois Incentive for Access (IIA) Program and federal student loans programs

■FAFSA.ED.GOV

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Financial Aid

■ Beware of FAFSA and scholarship search services

that may be scams or frauds. Do not pay for information or services that are provided free elsewhere.

■ When searching for scholarships:

■ Check SSS Scholarship Drawer in the office ■ Check the Scholarship Bulletin Board and College Files (for

the schools you are applying)

■ Check with the colleges’ financial aid office and department ■ Scholarship List: Click here!

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How about the Military?

■ The Military is looking for “students who are mentally

and physically healthy,” individuals who can handle responsibility and achieve high standards.

■ This is great opportunity for “students who want to

attend college,” too.

Air Force: Airforce.com Army: GoArmy.com Coast Guard: GoCoastGuard.com Marines: Marines.com Navy: Navy.com

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ACT

Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline (fee required)

September 9, 2017 October 28, 2017 December 9, 2017 February 10, 2018 April 14, 2018 June 9, 2018 July 14, 2018 August 4, 2017 September 22, 2017 November 3, 2017 January 12, 2018 March 9, 2018 May 4, 2018 June 15, 2018 August 5 – 18, 2017

  • Sept. 23 – Oct. 6, 2017

November 4 – 17, 2017 January 13 – 19, 2018 March 10 – 23, 2018 May 5 – 18, 2018 June 16 – 22, 2018

SAT

Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline by Phone/Online

October 7, 2017 November 4, 2017 December 2, 2017 March 10, 2018 May 5, 2018 June 2, 2018 September 8, 2017 October 5, 2017 November 2, 2017 February 9, 2018 April 6, 2018 May 3, 2018 September 27, 2017 October 25, 2017 November 21, 2017 February 28, 2018 April 25, 2018 May 23, 2018

Test Dates

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Important Dates

College Fairs

■ Rock Valley College Fair

October 4th, 6-8 pm

■ National College Fair

Chicago (October 14th) or Milwaukee (October 15th)

■ National Hispanic College

Fair: October 12th, Rockford

  • Cliffbreakers

■ Health Careers Fair: Spring

  • f 2018 (TBA) – RVC Main

Campus

Special Events at HCHS

Senior Forms due September 1, 2017

College and Scholarship Application Night September 6, 2017

College applications submitted by: November 1st

Financial Aid Night September 11, 2017

Hononegah Graduation May 26, 2018

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COLLEGE APPLICATION AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION NIGHT September 6, 2017 7:00 PM

HONONEGAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER What will be presented? Completing college applications Applying for scholarships Transferring from a community college to a 4 year university Writing an application essay Placement testing/CLEP University of Wisconsin 2 year campuses Frequently asked questions about college admissions

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FINANCIAL AID NIGHT

September 11, 2017 7:00 PM HONONEGAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Presented by Rock Valley College What will be discussed? FAFSA Loans Grants Work Study

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It is Never too Late to get Involved!!

  • Community Service Opportunities
  • Building a Resume
  • Job Interview Information

www.hononegah.org