Wooster Class of 2019 SENIOR PARENT NIGHT Remind

Wooster Class of 2019 SENIOR PARENT NIGHT

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Senior Interviews Occurred in Government classes yesterday and today Each Senior received: Their transcript Their graduation plan A Brag Sheet for Letters of Recommendation A FAFSA Night Flyer

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Honors Diploma Graduation Plan

Advanced Diploma Graduation Plan

Standard Diploma Graduation Plan

Scholarships Please check our Wooster College & Career website often for scholarships: www. coltsgo 2 college. weebly. com Our Wooster Scholarship Application is live and due on November 9 th!! Other websites: www. fastweb. com www. collegeboard. com Never pay for a scholarship website!

Millennium Scholarship $10, 000 for Nevada colleges/universities Eligibility High School Courses Units English 4 Graduate from a Nevada public or private high school Math (including Algebra II) 4 Natural Science 3 You must have been a resident of Nevada Social Studies/History 3 You must complete high school with at least a 3. 25 GPA TOTAL 14 If you don’t meet the GPA requirement, you must: have an ACT composite score of 21 or higher OR a combined (reading and math) SAT score of 1070 HOW IS INITIAL ELIGIBILITY DETERMINED? Your school district will submit your name to the State Treasurer’s office if you are an eligible Millennium Scholar. There is no application form for you to complete.

Federal Application for Student Aid – FAFSA https: //fafsa. ed. gov/ You can begin filling out the FAFSA starting on October 1 st Wooster’s FAFSA Night is on October 17 th from 5 -7 pm To fill out the FAFSA, you will need: Student’s and parents’ social security numbers Alien registration number (if you are not a citizen) Student’s and parents’ 2017 W-2 forms Student’s and parents’ 2017 income tax returns Your FSA ID Get your FSA ID here: https: //studentaid. ed. gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaid

University of Nevada Admissions Apply Online: www. unr. edu/apply Required High School Courses English Admission Waivers • 4 years Math 3 years (Algebra 1 or higher) Science 3 years (bio, chem, physics, and at least 2 years a lab science) History in 3 years Must have a core cumulative GPA in the above classes of a 3. 0 • Class of 2019 Important Dates If a first-time new student does not meet the 3. 0 academic gpa requirement, he or she may use an SAT I Critical Reading and Math combined score of 1120 or an ACT composite score of 22 in place of the gpa requirement. 9/15 Fall Admission Application available If a student earns an Advanced Diploma from a Nevada High School, but does not meet the academic gpa requirement he or she will be granted admission to the University. 11/15 Early Action Admission 2/1 University deadline for scholarship consideration 2/1 Priority deadline for on-campus 4/7 Freshman Admissions Application Deadline housing

University of Nevada Freshman Scholarships Scholarship Deadline-February 1 st Presidential Level $8, 000 Nevada Scholars Level $2, 500 Pack Pride Level $1, 500

UNR Pack Advantage Scholarship Last dollar funding which guarantees a minimum of $8, 500 in gift aid to qualifying students Must be a Nevada resident, enrolled in full-time course load, FAFSA submitted by 2/1 deadline Pell grant eligible If qualifications are met, UNR promises that your gift aid will cover the cost of class registration and books each year for up to four years so long as you maintain Pell eligibility and satisfactory academic progress.

TMCC – Steps to Enroll Apply for admission – https: //webapps. tmcc. edu/admissionapp/ Complete an application for admission and view important dates and deadlines. If you have questions, contact the Admissions and Records office. Fill out the FAFSA Take an entrance exam (ACT, SAT, ACCUPLACER) Complete New Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) – orientation. tmcc. edu SOAR part I is online and covers information and resources you need to be successful. SOAR part II is your chance to meet with the advising staff, prepare a first semester class schedule and register. Register and pay for classes Take care of this through My. TMCC using your TMCC username and password.

Nevada Promise Scholarship Beginning with the graduating class of 2018, high school seniors in Nevada may apply for the Nevada Promise Scholarship at TMCC. This scholarship will provide up to three years of no cost registration fees and other mandatory fees to eligible students. TMCC Fall 2019 Application Available at apply. tmcc. edu. Nevada Promise Scholarship Application available at nvpromise. tmcc. edu. OCTOBER 31 st DEADLINE Students are awarded in order of application received – so apply ASAP.

Class Placement at UNR based on ACT and SAT Scores - English Course ACT SAT English 098 17 or below 410 or below English 100 J 18 – 20 420 - 470 English 101 21 – 29 480 - 650 30 or above 660 or above English 102 or English 102 H*

Class Placement at UNR based on ACT and SAT Scores - Math Courses ACT Math SAT Math Prerequisite Accuplacer Score Math 096 19 510 Math 095 C/S at least 76 Math 120 22 530 Math 096 C/S at least 80 & 55 Math 126 22 530 Math 096 C/S at least 80 & 55 Math 127 27 630 Math 126 C- at least 80 & 84 Math 128 27 630 Math 176 27 630 Math 126 C- at least 80 & 84 Stat 152 27 630 Math 126 C- at least 80 & 84 Math 181 28 650 Math 127/128 C- at least 80 and 101 at least 80 & 70

ACT Test dates 2018 – 2019 Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Period September 8, 2018 August 10 August 26 October 27, 2018 September 28 October 14 December 8, 2018 November 2 November 19 February 9, 2019 January 11 January 18 April 13, 2019 March 8 March 25 June 8, 2019 May 3 May 20 July 13, 2019 June 14 June 24 Test Fees ACT $50. 50 ACT w/ writing $67

SAT Test dates 2018 - 2019 Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline (online) October 6, 2018 September 7 September 26 November 3, 2018 October 5 October 24 December 1, 2018 November 20 March 19, 2019 February 8 February 27 May 4, 2019 April 5 April 24 June 1, 2019 May 3 May 22 Test Fees $47. 50 With Essay $64. 50

TMCC – Accuplacer Prep The Accuplacer placement test is a computerized test used to assess student skill levels in reading, English and math. This assessment will show student strengths and weaknesses resulting in proper class assignments. It is offered to all students who did not take, or who are not satisfied with their SAT or ACT results. The ACCUPLACER will be offered at Wooster on March 19 th & 20 th from 9 am to 12 pm Or you can take it anytime up at TMCC The Official ACCUPLACER Study App: Visit: itunes. apple. com/us/app/official-accuplacer-study/id 479626721? mt=8.

WUE http: //www. wiche. edu/wue What is WUE? If you are a resident of a WICHE state, you are eligible to request a reduced WUE tuition rate of 150% of the resident rate at more than 150 participating institutions in the West. Search our WUE database to see which institutions participate, and which programs are available at the WUE rate. WICHE states include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

WACA – Western Apprenticeship Coordinators Association www. buildingtradejobs. org The Western Apprenticeship Coordinators Association sponsors a number of free apprenticeship programs through its member organizations: Construction Craft Laborers, Electricians, Ironworkers, NV Energy Utility Workers, Operating Engineers, Painting, Drywall, and Floorcovering Workers, Plasterers and Cement Masons, Plumbers and Pipefitters, Sheet Metal Works, Stationary Engineers People 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply to learn and earn on the job for a well paying career in the construction industry. For more information contact: Dian Vander. Well Trades Apprenticeship Recruiter, WACA 4635 Longley Lane, Suite 108, Reno, NV 89502 www. buildingtradejobs. org 775 -772 -7146 or toll free 1 -888 -733 -9222 email info@buildingtradejobs. org

The “Brag Sheet” is a form that you’ll fill out in order to help people who are writing letters of recommendation get a better idea of who you are and what you have accomplished as a student. The brag sheet includes your GPA, honors and AP classes, test scores, academic honors and awards. You may also list volunteer and community service hours, extracurricular activities, work experience, interests, hobbies and talents. Include obstacles or challenges you have overcome, or personal or academic accomplishments you have achieved. Be honest Find a brag sheet in your Senior Packet Folder

NCAA Eligibility ELIGIBILITYCENTER. ORG If you want to play NCAA sports at an NCAA Division I or II school, you need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at eligibilitycenter. org. The Eligibility Center works with you and your high school to certify your initial eligibility. CORE COURSES Not all high school classes are NCAA core courses. A core course prepares you for a four-year college and is taught at or above your high school’s regular academic level. Visit eligibilitycenter. org for a full list of your high school’s core courses.

Important Dates Before Winter Break FAFSA Night: October 17 th @ 5: 00 pm in the College & Career Center ROTC Scholarship Presentation: October 30 th @ 11: 15 am in the College & Career Center College Week: November 5 th-9 th @ Wooster TMCC Application Day: November 5 th UNR Application Day: November 8 th Wooster Scholarship Application Due: November 9 th @ 4 pm WACAC College Fair: November 18 th @ UNR ASVAB Test: November 28 th @ 8: 00 am in the cafeteria (scores are not reported to the military) UNR Financial Aid/My. Nevada Workshop: December 12 th @ Advisory in the College & Career Center

Important Dates After Winter Break UNR Q&A/Make-Up Application Workshop: January 16 th @ Advisory in the College & Career Center ASVAB Test: March 13 th @ 8: 00 am in the cafeteria (scores are reported to the military) UNR Advanced Registration/Financial Aid Workshop: March 13 th @ Advisory in the College & Career Center ACCUPLACER Test for TMCC: March 19 th @ 9: 00 am in the College & Career Center ACCUPLACER Test for TMCC: March 20 th @ 9: 00 am in the College & Career Center TMCC SOAR Part 1: April 11 th @ 9: 45 am in the College & Career Center Career Day: April 17 th @ Wooster Scholarship Night: May 29 th @ 6: 00 pm in the gymnasium Senior Day: May 31 st @ Wooster Graduation: June 11 th @ 11: 30 am at Lawlor Events Center

Questions? Counselors: Mrs. Mieras Ms. Danielsen IB Counselor Senior Counselor dmieras@washoeschools. net edanielsen@washoeschools. net