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 – Pertains only to those who did not take it last

year

• Pass Constitution Test– Listen to announcements for Fall makeup:

• October 28, 29, 30, & 31

• Register for Selective Service – www.sss.gov– Not eligible for financial aid if not registered

Getting Ready to Graduate

Credit Recovery

First priority given to seniors Enrolled in one ½-credit course for

semester Computer-based; class held in computer

lab at Bremen one night per week from 4-8 p.m.

Classes begin next week! Attendance mandatory for orientation night and for all tests to be taken

Cost is $120; work must be completed by December 17; no refunds

See counselor ASAP to enroll

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 in PPS by May 1st! Acceptance letters Semester schedule or COMPASS results Signed military contract Letter from employer

Senior Signing Day – May 8

Testing

ACT Test Required to apply to 4-year college Next test is October 26; registration deadline

is Sept. 27 Register online with a credit card or waiver

at www.actstudent.org If you qualify for free lunch, obtain a waiver

from your counselor

ASVAB – required for the military September 26 and 2nd semester (TBA) Listen to the announcements for signup info.

College Visits

College Campus Visits - allowed two per year Must be taken before April 1st Follow planned-absence procedure outlined

in the Student/Parent Handbook College Rep. Visits at Bremen - allowed

three per semester without counselor approval Sign up outside PPS office Meet in Presentation Room (PR)

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 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

College & Career Center (CCC)

• Assistance with Personal Statement/College Application Essays– CCC Workshops during Connection

Period:• October 2, October 16, October 30

–May seek assistance from Theme Grader in AAC Monday-Thursday.

College & Career Center (CCC)

If you are planning on playing sports at the collegiate level, sign up to see your counselor.

NCAA & NAIA Eligibility

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!!!!

Career Cruising Bremen Student Services

website 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 from the Project Manager 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 20

Register TONIGHT and get your PIN All students need a PIN to apply for financial aid Go to www.PIN.ed.gov

CDS College & Career Expo

Wednesday, September 25th, 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 Career Cruising Internet College campus visits/fairs/open houses Published guidebooks Facebook and LinkedIn 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 Share with Theme Grader in AAC, Monday-Thursday

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 Maintain good grades throughout senior year Work together to make post-secondary plans Be honest and open about financial concerns

Student & Parent Responsibilities

PSAE RESULTS

• MEETS or EXCEEDS for both Math and Reading means you are Final Exam Exempt

• Look on page 1 under “Your Performance Level”

Remind101• Mrs. Rauch (A-Ce)

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GOOD LUCK!!

Come to PPS if you have any questions!

Please use the Bremen website often!