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SAVE THE DATE!!! LHS Graduation June 4, 2015 8:00 a.m. Colonial Center

This is our new, improved web page!!! Go to: http://lhs.lexington1.net:8011/ And click on the Counseling Tab

Sign up for Text Alerts and/or Senior Memo emails!!

Counseling Staff at LHS Counselors

Case Load [email protected] Extension

Benie Brunson

A-Con

bbrunson

3416

Sara Beckett

Cook-Gre

sbeckett

3421

Julie Hill

Gri-Li

jhill2

3597

Anna Duvall

Lo-Moore

aduvall

3413

VaLisa Palmer

Mora-Smalls vpalmer

3417

Holly Roberson

Smith-Z

3415

Staff

Responsibility

Jeanette Johnston Susan Helton Sherry Williams Kim Waters

hroberson

Secretary

Records

[email protected] Extension jjohnston

shelton

Career Specialist swilliams Receptionist kwaters

3419 3418 Room E203 3420

3422

Folder Contents ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶

Transcript (2 copies) White Work Keys Results Naviance Flyer Yellow Counseling Staff Info. Sheet Hot Pink State Scholarship Information Purple

Level Score Requirements

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NCRC qualifies you for jobs…

Platinum Gold Silver Bronze 11

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Employment – New Jobs

• The examinee should: – Include NCRC information and WorkKeys scores on résumés and job applications – Take this same information to job interviews

• Employers can see if an individual possesses the skills needed for the job

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Training & Curriculum

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KeyTrain Individual Results

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Skills Gap

Reading for Informati on

Skills Gap

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Locating Informati on

Job Profile

workreadycommunities.org

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Graduation Requirements Bulleted in the “Work In Progress” section of the transcript. Must earn credit in all classes bulleted to participate in graduation. GPA is printed in the GPA Summary. Most SC Schools use the GPA and Rank from the SC UGP GPA column. Honor Graduate- Final GPA of 4.0 or top 10% of the graduating class. Recognized with gold stole at graduation.

Destination- Work or Military ■



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Work- secure work site toward the end of the school year Job shadow, Co-Op, Internship 2nd semester still possible Contact Career Specialist- Room E203 Military- speak with recruiters when available during lunch

Destination- Two-Year College ■ ■



Transfer Programs vs. Career Programs Take entrance exam required by the school. (MTC requires ASSET or COMPASS placement test taken at MTC.) IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO PURSUE A HEALTH CAREER AT MTC, YOU NEED TO TAKE THE SAT OR ACT.

Destination- Four Year College ■



Additional Four-Year College course requirements Take a college Entrance Exam – ACT or SAT ■ ■

Register for the early fall administration Fee waivers are available for students who qualify.

Test Score

Send your test score to the college.

SAT ■ ■ ■ ■

SAT Reasoning Test – Critical Reading, Writing, and Math Register on-line at www.sat.collegeboard.org Score reports can be sent to 4 colleges without charge- take advantage of this Great Web Site! – – – – –

SAT Question of the Day Practice SAT tests College Search Amend SAT registration information Scholarship Search

Redesigned SAT- What does it mean for Seniors??? Odds are- you will not take it Redesigned SAT starts in March Old/Redesigned SAT scores cannot be combined for super scoring Test scores will be delayed for the March administration

Test Score

Send your test score to the college.

ACT ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

One composite score: 1-36 Most colleges require WRITING section Register on-line at: www.actstudent.org Score reports can be sent to 4 colleges without charge- take advantage of this Great Web Site! Test prep, college planning, career planning, amend registration

Which College is right for me? ■

Research Possible Colleges – Internet Searches- Naviance – College Guide – College Visits ■

SENIORS get 2 days Excused for Official College Visits. Simply get something signed and dated from the College and submit to attendance office.

NO PRE-APPROVAL NEEDED. ■

Call the University/College to set-up parking, best times, etc…

COLLEGE BUS TOUR The Office of Counseling and Advisement is sponsoring a college visit to Midlands Technical College for Senior Day 2015 ■Why:

• MTC will waive the application fee. • You'll get to meet current students. • You'll get a campus tour. • You'll learn about Financial Aid, Placement Testing, and other services MTC has to offer. ■When:

Friday, February 13, 2015 8:15-1:45

Lunch will be provided. Please come by the Office of Counseling and Advisement to sign up by Friday, September 19.

Ed-Op October 27 6:30 p.m. LHS

College Application Day will be held at LHS on September 30.

Colleges Offering Waivers on College Application Day: Allen University Central Carolina Technical College Claflin University Coker College College of Charleston Columbia College Converse College Denmark Technical College Erskine College Francis Marion University Horry Georgetown Technical College ITT Technical Institute

Application

Apply through the college website

Deadlines!!! ■

Watch for deadlines- each school/scholarship sets their own



Allow 7 working days for LHS to process applications/requests



Set a personal deadline of Thanksgiving Break “If you can smell the turkey it’s getting late!”

Application Deadlines

LHS Apps

College

Early Decision/Early Answer

Midlands Technical College 2

USC Columbia

3

Clemson University

4

College of Charleston

Wednesday, August 05, 2016 Wednesday, October 15, 2015

USC Aiken

Monday, December 01, 2015 Monday, December 01, 2015

Friday, November 01, 2015

Tri County Tech 6

Regular Deadline

Sunday, February 01, 2016

Wednesday, August 05, 2016 Monday, December 01, 2015

This information is provided for reference only. Please check each individual school for actual dates and deadlines.

Sunday, February 01, 2016

How to Apply to College Use the AT&T Method:

Application

Apply through the college website.

Test Score

Send your test score to the college.

Transcript

Send your transcript to the college.

Application

Apply through the college website

• On-Line applications are preferred by colleges • Apply to at least three colleges • Don’t let cost keep you from applying, check for waivers • Apply NOW- even if you plan to take/retake an entrance exam

Application

Apply through the college website

Recommendation Forms ▶

Some colleges (and many scholarships) will ask for letters of recommendation.

Contact your references early- allow them at least two weeks to write your letter. ▶ Carefully select references- someone who can comment on your positive characteristics. ▶ Request a recommendation from a teacher through Naviance. ▶

How to Apply to College Use the AT&T Method:

Application

Apply through the college website.

Test Score

Send your test score to the college.

Transcript

Send your transcript to the college.

How to Apply to College Use the AT&T Method:

Application

Apply through the college website.

Test Score

Send your test score to the college.

Transcript

Send your transcript to the college.

•Build a resume, complete online surveys, and manage timelines and deadlines for making decisions about colleges and careers •Research colleges – Compare GPA, standardized test scores, and other statistics to actual historical data from our school for students who have applied and been admitted in the past •Research careers – Research hundreds of careers and career clusters, and take career assessments •Create plans for the future – Create goals and to-dos, and complete tasks assigned by the school to better prepare your student for future college and career goals

Students’ access to Naviance: connection.naviance.com/lexingtonhs

School email and password

Parents’ access to Naviance: Through Parent Portal at Lexington1.net

Transcript Request Forms ■

College transcript request form (blue) – Only schools that are not supported by Naviance (very few)

TRANSCRIPTS for SCHOLARSHIPS ■

Scholarship transcript request (yellow) – Only needed if scholarship dictates needing an Official Transcript then student needs to request and submit yellow form.

– FREE transcripts for scholarships – If student “wins/earns” any scholarship, please give us a copy of award letter- even if you don’t plan to use it!

College Athletes ■

If you are planning to participate in college level athletics, you MUST register with the NCAA clearinghouse.



Registration is on-line at:

www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.com ■

Register NOW. Registration requires submitting your transcript. (PARCHMENT)



You ALSO need to request your final transcript to be sent to the Clearinghouse- so that you will be cleared to play. (PARCHMENT)

Majors ■

Optional! – Do not have to earn a major to graduate – High school major does NOT have to match your intended college major – Applications for recognition of majors are due May 1st – Recognized at Graduation!

Majors Templates are in the District Course Guide pages 9-46 And on our website!!

Financial Aid vs. Scholarships Financial Aid- Awarded on need Standard Application Pell Grant Campus-based Programs Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Federal Work Study Program Perkins Loan Program Stafford Loan PLUS Loans (Parents)

Scholarships- Awarded on Merit Different Applications Academic Athletic Talent Other areas

Financial Aid Night

TBD Prepare to do your taxes early. To complete FAFSA you’ll need a Federal PIN You can apply for your PIN today! Apply at: www.pin.ed.gov

State Supported “Lottery” Scholarships ■

Palmetto Fellows – Score 1200 (Reading + Math) on SAT or 27 on ACT, 3.5 minimum GPA, top 6% of sophomore, junior or senior year. OR Score 1400 On SAT or 32 ACT and 4.0 GPA $6,700 each academic year

State Supported Scholarships ■

LIFE Scholarship (2 types) Four-Year school- two out of three qualifiers 1.) 3.0 2.) top 30% of graduating class 3.) 1100 on SAT or 24 on ACT $5,000 per academic year

Life Scholarship cont. ■

Two year Colleges

(MTC / Spartanburg Methodist College)

3.0 Covers most of tuition *Eligibility Notes: Apply early and take COMPASS placement exam to see if you qualify for college level courses. If not, try to retest or ask about “Fast Track” classes in summer!! Students must also not have any drinking/alcohol related charges

State Supported Scholarships ■

HOPE Scholarship – Only available at Four-Year schools – 3.0 Final GPA $2,800 for the first academic year



Lottery Tuition Assistance Program – Only available at Two-Year schools – Must complete a FAFSA Award money varies by academic year.

Other Scholarships Local Scholarships

Institutional Scholarships

Where you want to be!!

National Web Sites

Local Scholarships LHS Senior Memo: Emailed to students about every other month and can also be found on LHS Counseling website or paper copies available in the Counseling office. SIGN UP FOR TEXT ALERTS!

Local Scholarships Community Scholarships: Church Work Clubs

Institutional Scholarships: Contact your school’s Financial Aid Office/Website Many are automatically considered

Scholarships- continued Websites Scholarship Scams – If the scholarship or service asks for money- beware!!

PLEASE submit a copy of any award letter to the Counseling Department. We will use this award letter to tally the scholarship money for the Class of 2015!

Next Steps • Return 1 signed copy of the transcript. You Sign HERE!!

Need More Information?? ■

Informational Booths set up in the lobby – – – – –

Scholarships/Financial Aid Naviance NCAA High School Majors Career Specialist

Need More Information?? ■

Schedule a meeting with your school counselor.

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