Graduation Requirements 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math (3 classes) 3 credits of Science 4...

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Welcome Parents….. Financial Aid Scheduling Career Goals Scholarships On-line resources Testing Application Process Graduation requirements

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Welcome Parents…..

Financial Aid SchedulingCareer Goals

ScholarshipsOn-line resources

TestingApplication Process

Graduation requirements

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Graduation Requirements 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math (3 classes) 3 credits of Science 4 credits of Social Studies1 credits of Physical Education0.5 credit of Health1 credit of 21st Century Skills/Applications 7.5 credits of electives Graduation Project

25 Total Credits

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Next Year’s Schedule…….MAKE SURE ALL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET!

All Seniors must take British Literature and Civics/Government.

Consider electives carefully! Math is a must! Subject relates to career interest Subject will be helpful at the college level Dual Enrollment/AP courses

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TESTING

SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) 3/9, 5/4, and 6/1

ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

Keystone Exams

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Planning for the future…… Job Market

Career Assessment Test Researching requirements of the trade

Certification? Apprenticeships?

Taking necessary classes (High School and beyond)

Resume building Experience

Interviewing Job Shadowing Part-time employment

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Planning…….

Post Secondary Take the SAT Develop a wish list Identify schools based on list

www.collegeboard.org Visit schools in the spring/summer Narrow Choices Apply as early as possible in the senior year!

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The VisitScheduling A Visit

Open House Individual Tours

First-impressionQuestions to AskPlaces to seeFollow-up “Thank You”

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The Application ProcessOnline applications vs. Paper ApplicationsDeadlinesRolling Admissions/Early Decision/Regular

AdmissionThe ESSAYResume/Activities ListLetters of Recommendation

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Financial Aid….. Where does the money come from?

The Government FAFSA PHEAA

The Institution Scholarships

High School National and Local Scholarships Senior Awards Scholarship searches

PARENT/GUARDIAN!!! Watch out for scams!

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Resources….. SAT registration: www.collegeboard.org School information: www.berwicksd.org Career and College Planning:

www.educationplanner.orgwww.collegeboard.org Financial Aid:www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fastweb.com www.finaid.com

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GOOD LUCK!!!