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WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOLGraduation PlannerSample Letter Requesting College InformationThe post-high school planning process begins by requesting college information. In requestinginformation, a student can use all or parts of the letter below. A good way to get information isto visit the college’s website. You can ask your counselor for help and more information.Your nameYour Street AddressCity, State, Zip CodeDateOffice of AdmissionsName of College, Trade or Technical SchoolStreet AddressCity, State, Zip CodeTo Whom It May Concern:I am a student at Wooster High School and will graduate in , .(Month)(Year)Would you please send me an application for admission and information about (college/trade ortechnical school), including a general information bulletin, admission requirement, costs, andprogram descriptions. I am considering as my field of study.(Major)My parents and I would like to investigate all possible sources of financial aid. Please send us afinancial aid application form, instructions about application procedures (how and when toapply), and any other information that might be helpful. I am also interested in informationregarding campus and off-campus housing. Please include housing costs, availability, location,and application procedures with this information. I would also appreciate any information youhave concerning the local transportation system.I am interested in visiting your campus, taking a campus tour, and meeting with an AdmissionsCounselor. I would like to meet with an advisor in the department, if possible. Please adviseme of a time on that would be convenient.(Month/Day)Sincerely,(Your Signature)Printed NameWHS’s Career & College Planning GuidePage 11

WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOLGraduation PlannerCommunity CollegesA Great Choice If You Want To: Get an excellent value: highquality/low cost! Transfer to a college or university. Learn job skills to enter the job market. Explore various subject areas whileyou’re deciding on a major or careerfield. Begin your college career close tohome.Concurrent Enrollment Program for High SchoolStudents:Low Cost/High Quality:The fee is substantially lower than auniversity. Additional expenses includebooks, parking and health fees. Small classsize adds to the value and quality ofeducation.Transfer Programs:Community colleges offer a full range oflower division general education courses foruniversity-bound students. While in highschool, students can prepare at acommunity college by taking a pattern ofcourses similar to those required by theuniversity. At a community college,counselors can help you adjust yourprogram to make sure that your courses aretransferable. With careful planning,students can enter a university at the junior(third year) level.Occupational Programs:Career and technical programs providestudents with entry-level and advanced jobskills that can lead to well-paying jobs.Programs range in length from onesemester to two years. Students whosuccessfully complete these programs earna Certificate of Achievement and may applytheir credits to an associate degree.Services for Every Student:Campuses have a variety of services to assiststudents in achieving their educational andcareer goals: career centers, academicadvising, disabled student services, honorsprograms, learning/tutorial centers, andscholarships.WHS’s Career & College Planning GuideEligible high school students may enroll incourses at the community college and earncollege credit! See your counselor for moreinformation.Admission:Requirements: (Any one of these) High school graduate A person 18 years of age or older High school students ―concurrentlyenrolled‖ Special admissions; high schoolequivalencyApplications: Applications are available fromthe college admissions offices. See yourcounselor for more information.Placement Tests: Take English and Mathplacement tests prior to enrolling. Communitycolleges administer these tests free of charge.Transcripts: Take a copy of your final transcriptto your college counselor.Page 12

WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOLGraduation PlannerNevada’s Community Collegeshttp://system.nevada.eduCommunity College of Southern NevadaCheyenne Campus3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.North Las Vegas, NV 89030(702) 651-4060www.ccsn.eduTruckee Meadows Community College7000 Dandini Blvd.Reno, NV 89512(775) 673-7042www.tmcc.eduCommunity College of Southern NevadaHenderson Campus700 College Dr.Henderson, NV 89015(702) 651-3030www.ccsn.eduGreat Basin College1500 College ParkwayElko, NV 89801(775) 753-2201www.gbcnv.eduCommunity College of Southern NevadaWest Charleston Campus6375 West Charleston Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89146(702) 651-5610www.ccsn.eduWestern Nevada Community CollegeFallon Campus160 Campus WayFallon, NV 89406(775) 423-7565www.wncc.edu 120,000.00 100,000.00 80,000.00 60,000.00 40,000.00 20,000.00 0.00HighSchoolDiplomaWHS’s Career & College Planning GuideSomeCollege2 YearDegreeBachelor's Master's DoctorateDegreeDegreeDegreePage 13

WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOLGraduation PlannerNevada’s Universitieshttp://system.nevada.eduUniversity of Nevada, RenoUniversity of Nevada, Las VegasAdmissions & Records / Mail Stop 1204505 Maryland Parkway Box 451021Reno, NV 89557Las Vegas, NV 89154(775) 784-4700(702) 774-8658www.unr.eduwww.unlv.eduNevada State College1125 Nevada State Dr.Henderson, NV 89015(702) 992-2000www.nsc.nevada.eduSubject Requirements for UNR & UNLV: English4 units (4 years)Emphasis on Composition, Rhetoric, and American, English, and World Literature Mathematics3 units (3 years)Algebra or higher level mathematics, including first- and second-year Algebra, Geometry, AnalyticGeometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Probability and Statistics, and other advanced mathematics Social Science3 units (3 years)World history, geography, U.S. history, economics, government and law Natural Science3 units (3 years)Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, with at least two years in a laboratory science3.0 GPA in core academic courses or ACT score of 22 or SAT combined Math andReading score of 1040Subject Requirements for NSC: English4 units (4 years)Emphasis on Composition, Rhetoric, and American, English, and World Literature Mathematics3 units (3 years)Algebra or higher level mathematics, including first- and second-year Algebra, Geometry, AnalyticGeometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Probability and Statistics, and other advanced mathematics Social Science3 units (3 years)World history, geography, U.S. history, economics, government and lawScience2 units (2 years)Life Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, with at least one year in a laboratoryscience* Each college’s subject requirements vary. Please visit the school website to see what yourspecific college(s) subject requirements or see your counselor.WHS’s Career & College Planning GuidePage 14

WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOLGraduation PlannerOther SchoolsHere is a list of some other schools that you may consider. Also look at schools outside ofNevada.American Career Institute – Las Vegas, NVArt Institute of Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NVBaum Healing Arts Center – Carson City, NVCapella University - www.capella.eduCareer Choices – Reno, NVCareer College of Northern Nevada – Reno, NVCareer Education Institute – Henderson, NVCarson City Beauty Academy – Carson City, NVCet-Reno – Reno, NVDeloux Cosmetology – Reno, NVDesert Truck Driving School – Lockwood, NVDeVry University – Henderson, NVEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Fallon, NVH&R Block – Tonopah, NVHigh-Tech Institute – Las Vegas, NVHorizon Commercial Truck School – Sparks, NVInternational Academy of Design and Technology – Las Vegas, NVInternational Academy of Style – Reno, NVITT Technical Institute – Las Vegas, NVLas Vegas College – Henderson, NVLe Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts – Las Vegas, NVMilan Institute – Sparks, NVMorrison University – Reno, NVNevada Career Institute – Las Vegas, NVPaul Mitchell, The Reno Academy – Reno, NVPrater Way College of Beauty – Sparks, NVReal Estate Careers American Career Institute – Las Vegas, NVSierra Nevada College – Lake Tahoe, NVUniversity of Phoenix – www.phoenix.edu/nevadaUnlimited Horizons School of Travel – Reno, NVWestern Truck School – Reno, NVThere are many other schools to help with training and job placement. Please see yourcounselor for more information.WHS’s Career & College Planning GuidePage 15

WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOLGraduation PlannerBrag SheetTo Be Used For Requesting RecommendationsPlease complete this form and give a copy to any teacher or counselor from whom you request a personal college or jobrecommendation. The information helps us write a great personal and effective recommendation for you.When you request a recommendation, it is courteous to provide a stamped envelope addressed to the school or company towhich you are applying. Please be certain to give your request at least two weeks before any deadlines.Student Name:Phone:Email Address:Personal Reflections: Please answer as completely as you can. Use additional sheets if necessary.What two or three (academic & personal) accomplishments are you most proud of and why?What do you see as your greatest academic strengths and weaknesses? Give examples of your strengths.List three words that you would use to describe yourself and why?1.2.3.Discuss a failure that taught you something.WHS’s Career & College Planning GuidePage 16

WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOLGraduation PlannerList three goals that you have in life:1.2.3.thDescribe any distinctions or honors you have earned beginning with 9 grade:List any extracurricular, personal, and/or volunteer activities have you participated in?List any jobs you have held and approximately how many hours you worked per e dates of Employment:Approximate number of hours spent per week:WHS’s Career & College Planning GuidePage 17

WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOLGraduation PlannerCommunity Service LogDate:Name of Agency:Hours:Supervisor Name:Supervisor Phone:Describe Activity:Date:Name of Agency:Hours:Supervisor Name:Supervisor Phone:Describe Activity:Date:Name of Agency:Hours:Supervisor Name:Supervisor Phone:Describe Activity:Date:Name of Agency:Hours:Supervisor Name:Supervisor Phone:Describe Activity:Date:Name of Agency:Hours:Supervisor Name:Supervisor Phone:Describe Activity:WHS’s Career & College Planning GuidePage 18

WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOLGraduation PlannerCollege TestsStart taking the college entrance examinations in May or June of your junior year. Check thecollege catalog to make certain you are taking the right test. Obtain test applications from thecounseling office or the testing companies. Be sure to copy school and test center codenumbers correctly. Besides registering for the exams, you may want to prepare for them.Applying yourself in challenging classes and developing good study habits is the bestpreparation for the content of the exams. Other forms of preparation can improve your testtaking skills and your knowledge. For example, taking practice tests gives you an idea abouthow the test works and what areas you need to improve. Test preparation courses, books orCDs can help you focus on the test and organize your time. Begin by going to the testcompany's Web site to learn about the tests and to take sample tests. Ask your counselor toidentify test preparation programs that are suited to your needs and learning style.The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test(PSAT/NMSQT) is for juniors. Sophomores may also take the test. This test gives you a previewof the types of questions on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Scores can give you someindication about the type of college to which you may want to apply. Scores from this test areused to determine junior candidates for the National Merit Scholarships. The PSAT/NMSQT isgiven once a year in October. In September, your high school counselor will tell you how to signup for the test. An information pamphlet is given to you when the test fee is paid.The PLAN is for sophomores and juniors. This test gives you a preview of the types ofquestions on the ACT. Like the SAT, scores can give you some indication about the type ofcollege to which you may want to apply. The PLAN is given once a year in October. InSeptember, your high school counselor will tell you how to sign up for this test. An informationpamphlet is given to you when the test fee is paid.WHS’s Career & College Planning GuidePage 19

WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOLGraduation PlannerCollege Tests (Cont.)SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Testwww.collegeboard.comSAT Reasoning TestMany colleges and universities use theSAT Reasoning Test as an entrancerequirement and a predictor of academicsuccess. This test is divided into threeareas: verbal, mathematics, and writing.Scores on each part range from 200-800and are reported separately. There is afee.SAT Subject TestSAT Subject Tests are one-hour tests inspecific subject areas. Many universitiesand colleges use these exams as anindication of subject mastery and as anentrance requirement. Make sure to checkwhich tests are required by the college(s)to which you are applying. Most studentstake three subject matter tests at one time(the least expensive way). There is a fee.TEST DATE SCHEDULE 2011-2012RegistrationPostmarkDeadlineSeptember 9, 2011October 7, 2011November 8, 2011December 30, 2011February 10, 2012April 6, 2012May 8, 2012 October 1, 2011November 5, 2011December 3, 2011January 28, 2012March 10, 2012May 5, 2012June 2, 2012Wooster High School’s code is: 290142 Fees (2011-2012):SAT Reasoning Test:SAT Subject Test:Language Test with ListeningAll other subject testsTest DatesSAT Reasoning and Subject Testscannot be taken on the same day.Check to see if you qualify for a feewaiver (See your counselor).Results are sent to you and collegesyou indicate.If you have any special needs, e.g.,extended time for testing, check withyour counselor. 49.00 21.00 (basic registration) 21.00 (add to basic registration) 10.00 each* For additional fee information for late registration and services visit the website listed above.** If you are on the Free/Reduced lunch program, and need help paying for the SAT visit yourcounselor to get information on a fee waiver.WHS’s Career & College Planning GuidePage 20

WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOLGraduation PlannerCollege Tests (Cont.)ACT Testwww.actstudent.orgACT is accepted by many colleges anduniversities in place of the SAT ReasoningTest to meet admission requirements, andis required by certain colleges, especiallythose in the Midwest. The ACT gives subscores in English, Mathematics, Reading,and Science. Check to see if you qualify for a feewaiver (See your counselor).Results are sent to your high schooland colleges you indicate.There is a writing option, check withyour college(s) to see if they requirethe writing option.If you have any special needs, e.g.,extended time for testing, check withyour counselor.Fees (2008-2009):ACT without Writing:ACT plus Writing:TEST DATE SCHEDULE 2011-2012RegistrationPostmarkDeadlineAugust 12, 2010September 16, 2010November 4, 2010January 13, 2011March 9, 2011May 4, 2011Test Dates September 10, 2011October 22, 2011December 10, 2011February 11, 2012April 14, 2012June 9, 2012Wooster High School’s code is: 290142 34.00 49.50* For additional fee information for late registration and services visit the website listed above.** If you are on the Free/Reduced lunch program, and need help paying for the ACT visit yourcounselor to get information on a fee waiver.WHS’s Career & College Planning GuidePage 21

WOOSTER HIGH SCHOOLGraduation PlannerFinancial Aidstudentaid.ed.govFederal Government Grants and LoansAll undergraduates seeking financial aid must complete the FAFSA.Grants (No Repayment)PELL Grants are awarded only toundergraduate students who have not earneda bachelor’s or professional degree. For manystudents, Pell Grants provide a foundation towhich other aid may be added. How much youreceive depends on your Expected FamilyContribution (EFC) and on the cost of yourattendance.Federal Supplemental EducationalOpportunity Grant (FSEOG) is forundergraduates with exceptional financialneeds—that is, students with the lowest EFC—and gives priority to students who receiveFederal Pell Grants. Not every eligible studentreceives an SEOG. Schools award SEOGsbased on the availability of funds at thatschool. The amount awarded depends onwhen you apply, your level of need, the levelfunding at your college, and the policies of thecollege financial aid office.Institutional Grants help make up thedifference between college costs and what afamily can be expected to contribute throughincome, savings, loans, and student earnings.Other institutional grants, known as meritawards or merit scholarships, are awarded onthe basis of academic achievement. Somemerit awards are offered only to studentswhose families demonstrate financial need;others are awarded without regard to a family'sfinances.Federal Work-Study provides jobs forundergraduate and graduate students withfinancial need. This program encouragescommunity service work and work related toyour course of study. Your salary will be atleast the current federal minimum wage, but itmay be higher, depending on the type of workyou do and the skills required. Your totalWHS’s Career & College Planning Guidelevel of need, and the college’s funding level.Loans (Repayment with Interest)Stafford Loans are available through theWilliam D. Ford, Federal Direct Loan Programand through the Federal Family EducationLoan (FFEL) Program. Terms and conditionsof a direct Stafford or a FFEL Stafford aresimilar. However, under the Direct Loanprogram, the U.S. government lends themoney to you directly. The Direct and FFELprograms also offer PLUS Loans for parents ofdependent students and Consolidation Loans.Stafford Loans may be subsidized orunsubsidized. A subsidized loan is awardedon the basis of financial need and does notcharge any interest until repayment begins. Anunsubsidized loan charges interest from thetime the loan starts.Eligibility: Regular students enrolled in aneligible program of study at least half-time andmeet other general eligibility requirements.Repayment: Six months after you graduate,leave school, or drop below half-timeenrollment.Federal Perkins Loans are low-interest (5%)loans made with government funds and fundsfrom your school.Eligibility: Students attending at least half-timeand having exceptional financial need.Amount: Depending on when you apply, yourlevel of need, and the funding level of yourschool, you can borrow up to 4,000 eachyear.Repayment: Nine months after you g

You can also look at Brigham Young University's (BYU) high school courses at www.elearn.byw.edu. Wooster School Code is: 290142 Washoe High School is another option for students who are credit deficient. To learn more about Washoe High School visit your counselor or call them at (775) 333-5150. Space is limited so act quickly.