Moscow High SchoolSenior Year Planning

There are 8 months and 12 days until graduation!!……..

Explore Post High School Options and Plan Ahead!

For College: • Programs/Majors?• Do Your Research • Know Your Deadlines • Make Checklists • Ask For Help!• Meet Your Deadlines

Explore Careers, Workforce Opportunities and the Military

Workforce Opportunities• Look into Local, Regional, and National job opportunities

• Idaho Department of Labor website: http://www.labor.idaho.gov

• Check the MHS Career Counseling Website at: o http://www.msd281.org/highschool/counselors/career

• Idaho Career Information System:o www.idahocis.org username: moscowhs; pw: gobears05

• Network with people you know, employers, professionals

• Consider employment packages: Pay, benefits and perks

• Consider taking a business and/or professional-technical class

• For more information please make an appointment with Career Coordinator Diane Potter, or Diana.

Training and Education Pay!

Level of Education • Less than HS diploma:• HS Diploma:• Some College: • Associate’s Degree:• Bachelor’s Degree:• Master’s Degree:• Doctorate Degree:

Mean Hourly Wage$ 10.67$ 16.01$ 19.12$ 24.96$ 26.94$ 29.74$ 46.04

Research Majors

• On-line searches• College websites• Check out materials in

counseling center• Look at interests & skills

in relation to majors• Complete Interest

Inventories at www.actstudent.org

Things to include when looking at colleges and universities:

• Academics• Admissions Requirements: GPA, SAT

or ACT scores, course history, possibly an essay and recommendations.

• http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/41622747/ns/today-parenting/t/inside-college-admissions-process/

• Cost (tuition, books, housing and transportation)

• Location• Size• Campus Life• Activities• Population of the town/city• Scholarship and financial aid options• Other:

Compare Colleges & Universities On-line tools:• www.idahocis.org • princetonreview.com• collegeboard.com

School Comparisons 2012School

HarvardStanfordUniv. of WA

Number of Applicants

30,48934,34824,540

Number Accepted

2,2052,437

14,340

Colleges “At A Glance”Montana State University Bozeman, MTSmall town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)12,594 undergraduate students1,980 graduate studentsAdmissions: Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)In-state tuition: $6,749Out-of-state tuition: $20,018PublicApplications due: Continuous

University of IdahoMoscow, IDSmall town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)9,586 undergraduate students2,726 graduate studentsAdmissions: Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)In-state tuition: $6,212Out-of-state tuition: $19,000PublicApplications due: First day of the semester in August

College Application Types

• Early Decision: Binding application if student is accepted, provided $ can be worked out

• Early Admission: Early notification of acceptance status, gives a leg up on course selection, housing, financial aid offers

• Priority Deadline: Priority in first round of admission decisions & financial aid offers

Check the Freshman ProfileUniversity of Idaho Freshman Class Profile 2014

University of Idaho Total Enrollment: 12,312Total Freshman Enrollment: 1,631

Average high school GPA of incoming freshmen: 3.4Average ACT composite score: 23.0Average SAT score: 520 (verbal) and 525 (math)Number of National Merit finalists: 76 total enrolledRequirement 3.0 GPA, or 2.2-3.0 with high SAT/ACT scores

Example:

To Do List

Keep grades upTake challenging coursesPrepare for SAT/ACT retakesNarrow down college searchComplete applicationsDevelop essays

Complete the FAFSA early

Request letters of recommendation

Take ACT? Retake SAT?• Take ACT first if you have not done that.

• Consider SAT/ACT retake if on the bubble for admission/scholarships: Retake Example:

Go Idaho Gold Scholars3.8 to 4.0 GPA 26 ACT or 1180 SAT Value: $2,500 minimum in scholarships/year; renewable

Go Idaho Silver Scholars3.4 to 3.79 GPA 23-25 ACT or 1070-1179 SAT Value: $1,500 minimum in scholarships/year; renewable

** It is a good idea to ask about cut offs and ways scholarships can be increased when you receive offers.

This year’s SAT And ACT DatesACT

Oct 25, 2014

Dec 13, 2014

Feb 7, 2015

Apr 18, 2015

June 13, 2015

www.actstudent.org

SAT

Oct 11, 2014

Nov 8, 2014

Dec 6, 2014

Jan 24, 2015

Mar 14, 2015

May 2, 2015

June 6, 2015

www.sat.org/register

SAT II Subject Tests

• Competitive schools may require 1 or more subject test(s); check requirements

• Offered on SAT Test dates; not all tests offered every date!• 1 hour exams; standardized method of showing what you

know. • Subjects include Physics, Mathematics, US History, Foreign

Language, Literature• Practice resources: SATSubjectTests.org & idahocis.org

Application/Scholarship Essay Help

• “Get Started” session: Tues 9/30 Lunch,BandRoom • 3 Essay Development Sessions:

oWed October 8, Wed Oct 22, Wed Nov 5o 7:00-8:30 p.m. LibraryoMeet with a reader & receive feedback, as needed

• Ask staff member, counselor, parent, and/or mentor for feedback

College Major & Career Planning

• www.idahocis.orgusername: moscowhs password: gobears05

• Make a profile• Use for college search and compare, major

search, practice tests for SAT/ACT/Compass, department of labor statistics and more

College Visits• Plan vacations and trips to include college

visits in the area • Exposure to different campuses helps you

know what will “feel right” when making a decision

• Plan ahead and get a tour (break weeks, teacher inservice days )

Scholarships Counseling Center

• Website updated regularly:• http://msdweb.msd281.org/worpress.highschool under counseling center tab• National, State, Local • Scholarship Handbook• Be aware of deadlines!• Look early and often!• Start drafting an essay now, before it gets busy!

Internet• www.fastweb.com scholarship search service• www.idahocis.org• www.college-scholarships.com • www.collegexpress.com

The Common Application • 488 colleges and universities• “Holistic” admission process = test scores,

grades, essay, letters of reference, extracurriculars considered

• Primary application completed only once• Check deadlines and plan ahead!• Website: www.commonapp.org

Common Application Process• Complete Online Application• Complete Applicant Section of the School

Form; Invite counselor and teacher(s)• Meet with counselor and teacher(s) regarding

recommendations; provide list of schools• Complete supplemental materials as needed• Submit application, supplementals and

payment for each university: 3 clicks, not one!

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)• Reduced tuition rate of 150% of resident tuition at

participating two- and four-year colleges. • The WUE rate is not automatically awarded to all eligible

candidates. Limited number of WUE awards each year, so apply early!

• States include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.

• Competitive• www.wiche.edu/wue

• Attend November 12 Financial Aid workshop at MHS• Apply for a pin number: https://pin.ed.gov• FAFSA website: www.fafsa.gov• Start a worksheet based on 2013 returns; can apply with

estimated numbers • Opens for submissions January 1st, 2015

Some Dates To Remember:

• Sept 30 Essay Development: lunch• Oct 8, 22 Essay Nights & Nov 5• Nov 6 College and Career Night• Nov 12 Financial Aid Night• Jan 1 FAFSA Application can be submitted• Feb 15 Priority deadline- many schools