CLASS OF 2010

Helpful Hints for Your Senior Year

College Entrance Exams

Check PrepHQ (test info link) for SAT & ACT Test dates and registration information.

Report all test scores to SCHS & colleges.

Be sure to update your test scores if retaken.

Senior Binder

Keep copies of EVERYTHING!Record all pass codes and login information.

Make a resume and keep several copies.

Know social security number – important for scholarships, applications, FAFSA, etc.

Finding the Right College

Consider: • Visiting campus• Drive through town where it is located• Cost of room & board, & other fees• Do I have to live on campus?• Majors• Size of school, classroom size, etc.

College Apply EARLY: request transcripts early via Prep

HQ, request 519 screen form from counselor for teacher recommendations, essay application.

Attend College Night at Valencia October 6, 2009 for more college information & speak to college representatives.

Create & maintain communication with admissions representative.

Don’t forget dual enrollment classes are the beginning of your college transcript, no D’s or F’s & no dropping classes.

Scholarships

Academic scholarships are usually linked to early applications to colleges

Watch deadlines on Prep HQ and FastWeb

Bright Futures

Bright Futures

FREE $$$Based on grades and test scores

Apply through Gov/Econ class December-January

Check eligibility in FACTS.org ePEP account

Bright Futures GPA is not your high school GPA

FAFSA

Federal $$ need based fundingApply online as early as possible (January 1, 2010)

Be sure parents file their taxes as early as possible

Get worksheet and instructions from career center

NCAA

Anyone who plans to participate in college sports needs to register with NCAA

Go to PrepHQ links & resources for website: www.eligibilitycenter.org

National Collegiate Athletic Association is the organization through which the nations colleges and universities speak and act on athletic manners.