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From Here to There…
Welcome to Senior Year!
Bremen High School
• Have plans in place to earn all necessary credits– Pay attention to senior credit check letters
• Take PSAE on April 23 & 24– Seniors who MET or EXCEEDED on both
Reading and Math are Final Exam Exempt– Look on page 1 under “Your Performance
Level”
• Pass Constitution Test– Listen to announcements for Fall makeup:
October 29-November 1
• Register for Selective Service – Not eligible for financial aid if not registered
Getting Ready to Graduate
Senior Interviews
Beginning next week! All Seniors will be seen by their
counselors to discuss future options Things to bring to the interview
Transcripts with corrections List of questions and concerns Current plan for beyond Bremen
Senior Performance Assessment
Must submit proof of post-secondary plans
Bring all documentation to Project Manager, Ms. Rauch, in PPS by May 1st! Acceptance letters Semester schedule or COMPASS results Signed military contract Letter from employer
Senior Signing Day – May 9
Testing ACT Test
Required to apply to 4-year college Next test is October 27; registration deadline is September 21 Register online with a credit card or waiver at www.actstudent.org If you qualify for free lunch, you may obtain a waiver from your
counselor
COMPASS – college placement test recommended for seniors
Wednesday, October 24, at Bremen from 8 am-12 pm Sign up in PPS by Friday, September 21; you will be called down
to complete a SSC application Value–college planning information, free class
ASVAB – required for the military Tuesday, October 16, and 2nd semester (TBA) Signup information will be announced at a later date
College Visits
College Campus Visits - allowed two per year Must be taken before April 1st Follow planned-absence procedure outlined
on p. 16 of the Student/Parent Handbook
College Rep. Visits at Bremen - allowed three per semester without counselor approval Sign up outside PPS office
College Applications
All students are encouraged to apply online Target application deadline: November 1st
Read all parts of application carefully! If you qualify for free lunch, you may qualify for
an application fee waiver Read waiver directions carefully
Give counselor at least one week to complete his/her part
Letters of recommendation are not necessary unless requested by the school
A Complete Application Includes…
All parts completed correctly
Correct postage Application fees Application waivers
(if qualify) Complete
signatures Test scores
Accepted off of Bremen transcript?
Transcripts Request from
Registrar, Mrs. Innocenti
Form located in PPS Must provide
complete mailing address
Free until July 1st; then $5.00
U. of I. – Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR)
College & Career Center
• Staffed beginning next week• Counselor assistance available
during study halls Monday-Thursday• Ask any teacher for a pass; scan in
for attend.• AAC – need grade clearance to
obtain a pass• Monthly workshops on timely topics
during Connection Periods
College & Career Center (CCC)
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a voluntary association of about 1200 colleges and universities, athletic conferences and sports organizations devoted to the sound administration of intercollegiate athletics. Their rules help regulate college sports programs
Athletes must meet NCAA requirements prior to admission to college for Division 1 and Division 2 schools
Refer to student/athlete handbook in CCC If you are an athlete, it is your responsibility to tell
your counselor
NCAA Clearinghouse
NCAA (cont’d)
NCAA requirements: ACT score sent to NCAA from ACT
Choose 9999 as one of your college and scholarship choices when registering for ACT
Register online with a credit card ($70) at http://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/
See your counselor for specifics regarding classes, GPA, test scores, etc.
Scholarships
Students are responsible for their own scholarships
Follow same guidelines for completing college applications, essays, letters of recommendation, etc.
The more time and effort you put into the process, the greater your rewards will be.
Pay close attention to deadlines!!!!
Bremen Student Services website
CCC Workshops Colleges and universities Parent employers Your employer Relatives Unions (credit and job) Church Insurance companies Military State and local
representatives
Internet websites Fraternities/sororities Local Chamber of
Commerce Private, no cost to you,
agencies such as Educational Talent
Search Ada S. McKinley Target Hope
Public/college libraries Bookstores Magazines
Scholarship Resources
Obtain an application in the CCC or apply online
Prepare a packet including the application and all required materials
Allow 2 weeks for others (counselor, teacher, coach, etc.) to complete their parts and return to you Give a completed Letter of Recommendation
Form to every recommender Affix proper postage and address properly Mail by posted deadline
How Do I Apply for Scholarships and Awards?
FAFSAFree Application for Federal Student Aid
All money is first come, first served If you apply late, you may not get money even if you
qualify Meet with your counselor to make an appt. to
meet with the ISAC rep. in CCC on Thursdays during study hall (begins next week)
Attend Financial Aid Night at Bremen on November 28
Come to FAFSA Workshops in CCC Register now and get your PIN
All students need a PIN to apply for financial aid Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov
CDS College & Career Expo
Wednesday, September 26th, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
South Suburban College Physical Fitness Athletic Center
Visit with more than 120 universities, colleges, technical schools, apprenticeship programs and military branches from across the country
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will be present to assist with financial planning
How do I Choose a School??
Take a look at yourself Examine your values Think about your level of motivation Explore your interests
Gather Information CCC College view books and publications College campus visits/fairs/open houses Published guidebooks Internet Local/college libraries
Choosing a School (cont’d)
Investigate different types of schools Universities Liberal arts colleges Career schools Historically black colleges and universities Community/junior colleges Women’s/men’s colleges
Do your research Use websites, printed materials, personal
interviews Be sure to visit the campuses of your top choices
PRIORITY FILING: earliest application deadline (Nov. 1); may give student an advantage where space is limited; must have all documents turned in by deadline; used at Univ. of Ill. at Urbana.
REGULAR DECISION: largest selection pool; competing for admission and financial aid left after early admission decisions have been made (applications usually due by Feb. 1)
ROLLING ADMISSIONS: no application deadline; schools accept applications until all spots are filled
WAIT LIST: “We wish we could have you attend our school, but there isn’t any room at this time.” Some schools’ waiting lists have 500 students. Keep applying to other schools!
ACCEPTANCE DEADLINE: the national enrollment confirmation day is May 1; all freshman must commit to the school they will attend by this date
DEFERRED ADMISSION: requesting to postpone college for one year; may have a fee involved
When Do I Apply?
GPA/Rigor of Curriculum ACT or SAT scores Class Rank Application Essays Extracurricular Activities Recommendations (if requested) Interviews Intangibles
What do Admissions Officers Look For?
Be original Start early Relate to college program Don’t recycle a used essay Answer the question(s) Talk about:
Activities Travel Favorite sayings Accomplishments Shortcomings Personal traits
Attend a CCC Workshop for guided assistance
What About the Essay?
Complete college applications on time Visit potential colleges and/or college fairs Research financial aid options Research and apply for scholarships, FAFSA,
etc. Request final transcripts Keep grades up throughout senior year Work together to make post-secondary plans Be honest and open about financial concerns
Student & Parent Responsibilities
GOOD LUCK!!
Come to PPS if you have any questions!
Please use the Bremen website often!