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Class of 2009 - SENIOR TIMELINE
(Good preview for the graduating classes of 2010-11-12 too!)
** CAM High School CEEB # = 480056
** HomeLink HSDP CEEB # = 480127
Student/Parent Guidance and Counseling WEB SITE :
www.bgsd.k12.wa.us/hml/counseling
Contact Mr. Graham at:
(360) 885-6829 or graham.keith@bgsd.k12.wa.us
Link to all school websites registered with OSPI(State Education). Maybe worth a look.
www.k12.wa.us/maps/schoolURL.aspx
Please begin with these key tasks NOW:
1. Check graduation credits with Mr. Graham. No surprises!!
2. Register any Credit Waivers with Mr. Graham
3. Print and begin filling out your Post High School Planning Check Sheet
4. Complete a Resume’
5. TYPE AND SAVE: “Student Information Worksheet” for all of your Letter-of-Recommendation Writers
6. Identify at least three (3) Letters-of-Recommendation
7. Continue School/Career searches using software, websites, books, email, phone, college and career fairs, and personal on-site visits
8. Consider a Career Shadow experiences
9. Your first SAT/ACT exams should be taken at least six weeks prior to your college application deadlines. Additional test results may be sent at a later date. Usually only the best “total composite scores” will count.
Check each college for Application and Financial Aid Deadlines
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Some Key Mindsets during your future quest:
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“Start with the end in mind” Contact college leaders to ask what they want you to do in preparation for thier programs. Don't guess or assume or it will cost you time and $.
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“Be an EDUCATIONAL ENTREPRENEUR” Treat your education like a business.
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“Personal responsibility and tenacity win the college application/$$$$$$$ race”
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“Trust is a wonderful thing. Second and third opinions . . . even better.
- Well intended misinformation can be extremely expensive over time. ”
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Senior Timeline Monthly Focus, Dates and Events Schedule:
OCTOBER |
** BGSD Culminating Project Graduation Requirement site, click on:
1. www.bgsd.k12.wa.us
3. Graduation Requirements
4. Culminating Project
Select final options and visitations for post-graduation endeavors.
List all appropriate deadlines.
Begin all application processes (earlier for early decision, private and out-of-state colleges) Download all Applications and other forms for Admissions and Scholarships.
Prepare basic data for application essays.
Begin weekly scholarship watch/search - apply when sorted and selected.
Include list on Counseling Bulletin Board, financial aid Web sites, college Financial Aid departments, Community Businesses and Organizations (Get Creative)
*** Don’t pay for Financial Aid information without first talking to Mr. Graham
Check your 2008 WA State College Admissions Index #s on the Index Chart
Note College Visitation Dates when accessing your college information by WEB.
Keep a COPY-COPY-COPY of ALL applications and forms submitted.
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NOVEMBER |
Continue preparing and sending your college and scholarship applications
Ask each college when all materials are due and how to submit them
ASVAB Testing for those interested in the Military – Contact Local Recruiting Offices
Obtain financial aid applications from Mr. Graham, PHS or BGHS Counseling/Career centers, each College Financial Aid Administrator, Financial Aid WEB Sites or call
1-800-4FED-AID – Better to do it all online (see WEB Site)
Balance studies, work and activities to maintain high GPA for college acceptance and scholarships
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| 11/1 |
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SAT |
| 11/5 |
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“A-Z Financial Aid & Scholarships” at WSU Vancouver, 6:00 PM |
11/5
11/6 |
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Regular Deadline for the Dec. 6 SAT
RS Winter Term Forecast Form Deadline at Clark RS Office 4:30 p,m. |
11/7
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Regular Reg. Deadline for Dec. ACT |
| 11/18 |
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A-Z of Financial Aid & Scholarships WSU Vancouver 6:00 PM VADM 110 Great overview of all financial aid information all students & parents need |
| 11/18 |
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Late Registration Deadline for Dec. 6 SAT |
| 11/120 |
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Late Registration for Dec. 13 ACT |
| 11/24 |
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Jostens in Rm. 301 during lunch - graduation information w/CAM seniors |
| 11/26-28 |
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Thanksgiving Break |
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DECEMBER |
** Class of 2008 Review and Update your Culminating Project progress for graduation
Some colleges begin to send acceptance/denial notices
Apply for outside funding and/or scholarships
Pick up FAFSA forms or go online at www.fafsa.ed.gov
Additional information on Federal student aid go to: www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/Students
Both you and your parents will use IRS documents to show earnings for FAFSA
Contact colleges to obtain any financial aid applications they require besides the FAFSA
Private campus aid is often on the first-come first-served basis
Take any last-minute college entrance exams as needed. Date returned in January. |
| 12/01 |
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UW Application Priority Date for Merit Scholarship Consideration |
| 12/3 |
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Clark College Financial Aid Night |
| 12/6 |
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SAT |
| 12/10 |
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A-Z of Financial Aid & Scholarships WSU Vancouver 6:00 PM VADM 110 Great overview of all financial aid information all students & parents need |
| 12/13 |
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ACT |
| 12/20-1/5 |
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Holiday Break: Invest some time working on additional college research, admissions, financial aid, and get familiar with the FAFSA forms online. |
| 12/26 |
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Registration Deadline for Jan. 24 SAT |
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JANUARY |
Monitor your applications and be in direct contact with the college admissions departments
Tax return information will help answer questions on the FAFSA |
| 1/1 |
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First day to file FAFSA online – www.FAFSA.ed.gov |
| 1/6 |
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Late Registration Deadline for Jan. 24 SAT
Regular Registration Deadline for Feb. 7 ACT |
| 1/16 |
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Late Registration Deadline for Feb. 7 ACT |
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