Topics of Discussion:

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Topics of Discussion

• Graduation requirements
• Post-Secondary Planning Resources
• Application Procedure
• ACT Registration
• National College Fair
• Senior Year Calendar
• Important Dates
• Questions

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MWHS Graduation Requirements

• Required coursework
• Required credits 23.5
• Required MN Basic Skills Tests

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Post Secondary Planning Resources

• College Fair October 9th
• Campus visits
• College representatives in Guidance Office
• On-line resources
• College websites
• www.careercruising.com
• Username mound
• Password westonka
• Parent. Counselor, Teacher, Coach/Advisor

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Application Procedure

• There are two methods of applying to a
  post-secondary institution
• Paper Application
• On-Line

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Two Methods of Application

• Paper Application
• Students turn in a complete application (letters
  of recommendation and personal essay and
  application fee as needed) to the Guidance
  Office.
• Counselors review and complete application,
  attach transcripts and test scores and send to
  the identified institution.

• On-Line Application
• Students complete and submit the application
  electronically.
• Students then notify the MWHS Guidance Office
  about each on-line application either by
  submitting a downloaded form (as directed) or by
  completing the transcript request form provided
  in the Guidance Office.
• Counselors send transcripts and test scores as
  requested.

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Application Suggestions

• Set a goal to have all completed applications
  sent by November 30th or earlier pay close
  attention to application deadlines.
• Submit application or complete a transcript
  request form in the Guidance Office at least two
  weeks prior to the actual application deadline.
• When requesting a letter of recommendation
• Complete a Senior Information sheet
• Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope or
  specific information about where to send it.
• Send a thank you note!

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ACT Registration

• ACT at MWHS on Saturday, October 27th
• Registration is available on-line at
  www.actstudent.org
• Registration deadline was September 21st . Late
  registration is accepted until Oct. 5th.
• School Code 241-775
• Test Center Code 178630

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National College Fair

• Tuesday, October 9th
• Juniors and Seniors!
• Must turn in a completed permission slip to the
  Attendance Office by Friday, October 5th and a
  completed worksheet to the Guidance Office by the
  end of the day Tuesday, October 9th in order to
  earn an excused absence.
• All students will be transported by bus.
  Departure time is 800 am.
• Bus will return to MWHS by 1215 pm and students
  are expected to attend classes periods 6-8.

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Senior Year Calendar

• September October
• Double check completion of graduation
  requirements
• Attend college representative visits
• Attend National College Fair
• Campus visits
• ACT or SAT as needed
• NCAA Clearinghouse
• Request college application forms and note
  deadlines
• Send college applications

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Senior Year Calendar

• November December
• Send college applications do not forget to
  submit the proper forms to the Guidance Office
  even if you apply on-line.
• Research available scholarships. Local
  Scholarship information will be distributed in
  February.
• Attend Financial Information Night Wednesday,
  Dec. 12th

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Senior Year Calendar

• January June
• Complete Federal Financial Aid Forms (FAFSA)
• Complete Local Scholarship Forms (March deadline)
• AP Tests (if applicable)
• Review college acceptance and officially notify
  each college of your decision (in writing)

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Important Dates

• October 5th ACT Late Registration Deadline
• October 9th National College Fair
• October 27th ACT test at MWHS
• November 30th (or earlier) Target date for
  completed applications
• December 12th Financial Aid Information Night
• January Start to complete FAFSA Forms
• February/March Local Scholarship Application
  forms distributed in senior classrooms.