Navigating Senior Year Challenges During COVID-19
Adjusting to the impacts of COVID-19, senior students face restrictions on college and military interactions, reduced internship opportunities, limited testing availability, and virtual learning environments. Despite challenges, resources, advice, and tools are provided to support students in meeting graduation requirements, exploring college and career options, and pursuing military or post-secondary paths.
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Hamburg Area HS Senior Career & College Presentation CLICK SLIDE SHOW to watch. Also, many links are embedded. Check out the BLUE links! On the agenda: Review: Credits and Graduation Requirements Going Military? College Planning and Applying Parchment: Transcript Request Financial-Aid/Scholarship
How Is This Year Different? Due to COVID, many unforseeable things have occurred. How does this affect you? 1. College & Military Reps currently not permitted in the building 2. PFE/Internship opportunities may have been eliminated 3. SAT/ACT testing limited or not available 4. In-person meetings are no longer possible 5. College visits might not be possible Impact 1. Virtual Meetings are still happening, check the Events & College Visits TAB (Counselor Webpage) 2. Still explore careers, reach out to employers and ask for a Q&A, research fields online 3. Check for future dates. BUT, most all schools have had to WAIVE SAT/ACT requirement 4. All organizations have adapted to provide virtual opportunities and online information 5. TONS of virtual opportunities. Check with the schools directly or visit the College/Career TAB Solution (Counselor Webpage)
Use the resources available to you HAHS School Counselor Webpage/HS Counselor Careers Tab on every employer or company website MILITARY websites/call recruiter College websites/contact college Want to win a giftcard to Wawa or Dunkin? Complete the Senior Scavenger Hunt and be entered into a drawing! Forms attached and found in the Counseling Office
Graduation Requirements Class of 2021 English 4 Credits History 4 Credits Math 3 Credits Science 3 Credits Math/Sci/Engi. 2 Credits Phys Ed. 1.6 Credits Health 0.4 Credits Fine Arts 0.5 Credits Computer 0.5 Credits Personal Fin 0.5 Credits Electives 4.50 Credits **Service Learning 0.25 Credits = 24.0 to Graduate Know your credits If you failed a class, have you made it up?
Military Bound: Discuss plans w/ family Determine branch Active Duty- Army, Marine, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard Reserve-Army, Marine, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard National Guard- Army or Air Contact a recruiter. Use the recruiter finder tool on each branch s website. Mrs. Fink might also have an updated contact. ASVAB (military & college bound) OCT 14. Email or write a note to Mrs. Wyles-Herbert Know your contract
College Bound: Wait, wait, tell me more! Want to learn more about a particular college??? Thank you, COVID, for 1 thing, and that is virtual EVERYTHING! Select your list of schools (4-6 is a good number) Use college match programs: BigFuture (Collegeboard) Petersons.com Cappex.com Narrow list by: Good Fit schools- Academically right & affordable Reach schools- Higher tier, tougher to get in or out of price range Safety- Guaranteed admission & affordable ALWAYS CONSIDER: Size Location Cost $ Do your research! Virtual College Exploration week, NACAC Virtual College Fair, PACAC Virtual Sessions-Keystone State, PA Colleges. Or a College Rep virtual session through HAHS or visit the college websites directly for events! College reps are now hosting virtual sessions! Check the list often, for schools of interest! Google doc also found on the HS Counselor Webpage- Events/College Visits College athlete? Register with the NCAA for D1&DII play
College Application Process Steps to apply Follow college application directions and know what is required. Counselors are not informed about specific college requirments. Do your research! Keep track of login info. & check email often Know deadlines Merit scholarship deadlines end early! Early Decision/Early Action includes completed FAFSA Apply online.. Common App? App fee (or waiver) Request Transcript (PARCHMENT) Send SAT/ACT scores if you had the chance to take them. Check with your colleges! Write personal statement/ essay (optional?) RACC or other Dual Enrollment (must contact the college to send transcript after HS Graduation) Recommendations* (request recs from teachers now only if required by your school!) Visit the HS Counselor Webpage for additional resources and information! https://www.hasdhawks.org/domain/183
Request a Transcript Hamburg uses Parchment, to electronically send transcripts to colleges. Do not email your counselor to send a transcript. **BUT, if you apply using Common App, Counselors will take care of transcripts, electronically** For more information, visit the Counseling Office Webpage Transcripts & Recommendations TAB Watch Tutorial Request a Transcript Click on REQUEST MY TRANSCRIPT link Click on NEW LEARNER ACCOUNT No need to create a full profile, just basic information and request $1.00 / transcript
Lets Review Let s Review Online, at the college website(s) How do students apply to college? What is Common Application? 1 application for multiple schools Follow the directions from each school *completed application *application fee *official HS transcript Are recommendations required or optional? Is an essay required or optional? TEST SCORES (SAT/ACT) most all colleges are WAIVING PARCHMENT.com Do not email your counselor What do I need to apply to college? Where do I go to send my HS Transcript? I can t do a tour of the college, how can I find out more? College virtual meet @ HAHS? View the college website for virtual tours. Join a virtual college fair! Be resourceful! Still Confused? Check out HS Counselor Webpage or make an appointment to see your counselor
Financial Aid FAFSA & PHEAA ALL Students & Parents of college-bound students must complete a FAFSA online form. Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to get started. Have financial aid questions? Contact the FAFSA help line or the college financial aid office directly. Complete the FAFSA only after October 1st Select the correct application year PHEAA the last page of FAFSA will ask if students want to also apply for GRANT $$ through PHEAA-YES! More information found at www.pheaa.org 2021-2022 app
Scholarships are found by putting in the time, and doing the research. Where do I find scolarships? Scholarships posted on Guidance Webpage Hamburg and local scholarships and applications Do not forget ESTHER LUDWIG SCHOLARSHIP DUE early January annually 85% and higher CUM GPA for 4 year college 80% and higher CUM GPA for trade or 2 year college Outside Scholarships Create an account with scholarships.com or other national sites. Check with your bank, vfw, local unions, etc. Apply in FALL to college-specific scholarships Some colleges require separate applications Some colleges automatically screen for scholarships based off of FAFSA information and/or merit (grades).
8:00 AM SAT EXAM (REG. BY 8/26) 9/26/2020 RACC DUAL ENROLLMENT application DUE to the counseling office/online FAFSA CAN BE FILED FOR 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR 9/30/20 Important Dates! 10/1/20 online SAT EXAM (REG. BY 9/4) ASVAB 8:00 AM 7:45 AM 10/3/20 10/14/20 HAHS Military Entrance Exam - @ Hamburg High ** for more events, check out the guidance website** ACT 8:00 AM 9/12/20 (REG. BY 8/31) ESTHER LUDWIG SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 85% or Higher? Apply online Trade School? 11/1/20 Check Counselor Webpage for Scholarships, Dates, College Visists! Dual Enrollment Students: Send RACC transcript to college you will attend 6/15/21
Be resourceful with the information you have at your fingertips. Visit the HAHS Counselor Webpage OFTEN https://www.hasdhawks.org/domain/183 Counselors will begin setting up individual senior meetings soon! Get started on your plan now
