!!! Welcome SENIORS !!! - duPont Manual High School

!!! Welcome SENIORS !!!

COUNSELORS… 

(A-G) 

Mrs. Johnston 

(H-O) 

Ms. Teague 

(P-Z) 

Mrs. Medley 

(YPAS) 

Mr. Robinson 

duPont Manual SENIOR MEETING 2007 2

English 4 credits Math 3 credits 

Science 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits 

Health 0.5 credit PE 0.5 credit 

Humanities 1 credit World Lang 2 credits 

Electives 5 credits + Magnet Requirements 

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Total 

22 credits (minimum) 

*Do well on On-Demand writing assessment and Portfolio (apprentice or higher) 

*Advanced Programs: 3 WL, Adv Humanities, 12 Adv classes, 3.0 or higher GPA 

HSU: 

•Computer 

Apps 

•3 yrs WL 

YPAS: 

•Take 2 YPAS classes 

each year 

•Counselor/teacher 

will help student 

select classes 

MST: 

•Must take 2 of 3 

math, sci, or tech 

each year 

•MST Bio, Chem, Phys, 

AP Bio or AP Chem 

•MST Alg 2, Geom/Tr, 

PreCal, AP Cal 

•Comp Apps 2 

•Comp Prog 

CMA: 

•Jour 1 & 2 

•Brcst/Jour 3 or 4 

•Oral Com 

•Graphic Arts 

•+3 more CMA 

VA: 

•Basic Design 

•Draw/Paint 1 & 2 

•Cer/Sculp 

•Stud Art 3 

•Draw 3 or AP 2-D 

•Paint 3, AP Draw, 

or 2-D 


Talk to your counselor 

IMMEDIATELY 

if you think you are missing any 

required courses for graduation!!! 


Senior Stats Report 

• Receiving this today. States the classes you have 

taken and classes still needed for graduation. 

• See your counselor if there are mistakes on this report 

• If you know you are missing graduation credits, you 

need to see me immediately!!! Do not wait! This has 

to be taken care of now! 

• Complete all independent study and E-school E 

credits 

by Spring Break 

• Don’t t forget about 2 nd semester course work that 

needs to be made up. See your counselor in 

December. 

• See counselor if you made up credits over the summer 


• Print clearly 

• Complete & turn in today before you leave 

this session 

• VERY IMPORTANT this information is 

accurate and printed legibly 

• Information will go on diploma—write down your 

birth name—not not shortened name or nickname 

• Tells us diploma type 


It is the most rigorous type of diploma you can earn 

from the state of Kentucky. 

Requirements: 

•AP English 

•AP math or science 

•AP World Language 

•One more AP course 


Sign up immediately if you have not taken yet!!! 

ACT 

SAT 

The ACT has multiple choice questions in English, 

math, reading, and science reasoning, plus an 

optional writing test. 

www.actstudent.org 

The SAT has 3 sections: critical reading, math, 

and writing. The SAT Subject Tests consists of 

one-hour tests in specific subjects. The SAT 

also has an essay section. 

www.collegeboard.com 

Most universities in this area require the ACT. Check with the university 

that you plan to attend to see which entrance exam is required and the 

recommended score. 


Test 

Test Date 

Registration 

Late 

Fee 

ACT 

September 15 

October 27 

December 8 

February 9 

April 12 

June 14 

August 10 

September 21 

November 2 

January 4 

March 7 

May 9 

August 24 

October 5 

November 15 

January 18 

March 21 

May 23 

$29 

$43 (w/ 

writing) 

Late: 

additional $19 

Reasoning & Subject Tests 

SAT 

October 6 

December 1 

January 26 

May 3 

June 7 

September 10 

October 30 

December 26 

April 1 

May 6 

September 14 

November 8 

January 4 

April 10 

May 15 

Refer to test 

booklet or 

website 

Reasoning, SAT Subject, 

includes Language tests w/ 

listening 

November 3 

October 2 

October 11 

SAT I only 

March 1 

January 29 

February 7 


• Listen for announcements 

• Watch for information on the ticker 

• Posting in Guidance office & College Room 

• Check College Room for upcoming college visits 

• Jefferson County College/Career Expo 

October 7 at the Fairgrounds from 1-5pm1 

Very good thing to do! Scholarships awarded, admission 

processes discussed, financial aid reps, etc. 


Two on-going, updated lists are sent to 

teachers and found in the Guidance Office 

• College Reps visits (also in College Room) 

• Scholarships (also in file cabinet in College 

and Career Room) Mr. Robinson is 

scholarship coordinator. 


College Representative Visits to Manual 

• List is posted in Guidance Office and in College Room (133). 

• List is emailed to all teachers. 

• This is the best source of information about the colleges. 

College Room 

• Hours posted on door 

• Great resource for books, catalogs, scholarship 

books, test prep programs, and computers 

• Often find college applications in this room 


In-state vs. Out-of 

of-state 

Private vs. Public 

* KEES 

* $$$$$$ 

* Academic 

Common Market 


Special Opportunities 

• Honors dorms/programs 

• Study abroad 

• Apply early (dorms/roommates) 

• Work Study 


Associate Degree 

2-3 years 

Bachelor’s Degree 

4-5 years 

Master’s Degree 

Bachelor’s degree + at least 1 year 

Doctoral Degree 

Bachelor’s degree + at least 3 years 

Professional Degree 6 or more years (including at least 2 

years of college entrance) 


$80,000 

$$$$ 

$70,000 $$$$ $$$$ 

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$60,000 $$$$ $$$$ 

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$50,000 $$$$ $$$$ 

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$40,000 $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ 

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$30,000 $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ 

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$20,000 $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ 

$$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ 

$10,000 $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ $$$$ 

No HS HS Grad Some Bachelor Master’s Doctoral Professional 

Diploma College Degree Degree Degree Degree 

$16,600 $24,000 $28,900 $39,000 $41,000 $73,300 $72,200 


Question: 

Who should apply for 

financial aid 

EVERYONE 


Credit Cards 

• Good credit 

• Bad credit 

• Why or why not 

• Loan %-ages% 

• Student loan process and payment 

• Graduate school cost 


FAFSA 

•This means YOU! 

•Jan. 1 st 

st . 

•Parents Parents Tax Info. 


F A F S A 

Free Application for Student Financial Aid 

Why 

• Completing the FAFSA makes you eligible for financial awards from 

state/federal programs and even some scholarships. 

• Financial aid is awarded based on financial need, as well as on 

academic, athletic, or other talents. 

• Most financial aid is need-based but is often awarded in combination 

with merit-based awards. 

When 

• Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after the first of the year— 

after your guardians have completed their income taxes 

• Apply for your pin number after Thanksgiving at www.gohigherky.org 

Where 

• On-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov is the simplest, most time-efficient, efficient, most 

accurate way to complete the FAFSA 


F A F S A 

processing 

• The college’s s financial aid office will process your FAFSA information 

to determine your financial aid eligibility. If you are eligible e for need- 

based aid, they will determine how much and what type. 

• The college will create a financial aid package for you. 

• Each college you list on your FAFSA will consider you for financial ial aid 

and will notify you of its decision in late spring or early summer. 

• The sooner you complete your FAFSA (after January 1), the sooner 

the colleges can notify you of your financial eligibility. 


Road to the Final 5 

• #1 Dream School 

• #2 & #3 Reach Schools – (at least one 

in-state) 

• #4 & #5 Safety Schools – (at least one 

in-state) 


Steps to Applying College 

• Research at least 10 colleges. Narrow down your top 

10 choices to your top 5. 5 

• Update your resume’ & write your letter to give to 

teachers and your counselor. 

• Complete Teacher Recommendation index card—listing 

3 teachers who will write letters of recommendation for 

you, if needed. Teachers must initial this card beside 

their name. Turn in card to the library. Make a copy for 

yourself. 

• Print or type neatly all of your college applications in 

BLACK ink 


Steps to Applying College (con’t.) 

Make your Application Folders (with pockets) 

• One folder for your counselor 

• One folder for each of your teachers who have agreed to do a 

letter of recommendation for you 

1. Complete the Recommendation Checklist and tape it to the 

outside of each folder 

2. Left side—place the letter to the teacher/counselor, your 

resume’, , and any other information that you think is 

important 

3. Right side—slide slide the recommendation forms in the 

addressed, stamped envelopes and align them by the due 

dates listed on the front of your folder. Make sure that all 

of your information is complete before turning in to 

counselor. 

4. You may add to your folders as necessary for additional 

scholarships, etc. as long as you give a 2-week 2 

turn around 

time to complete the additional applications. 



• Submit your folders to counselor/teachers by October 1 

• Attach the application fee (check not cash) 

• Address the envelop and adhere adequate postage. 

Applications will not be accepted w/out adequate 

postage. One stamp will NOT work. 

• Do NOT put your home return address on the envelop. 

We must use Manual’s s address. 

• Submit all pieces of information that must go to the 

college to the counselor at one time—inside inside the Folder. 

We will complete the school’s s section, write a letter of 

recommendation (if needed), and attach an official 

transcript and school profile. Then, mail the packet to 

the college. 



• You must give at least 10 school days for your counselor 

to complete the application. You must allow an 

additional 4-54 

5 mailing days before the application 

deadline. 

• In order for the counselor to write a good letter of 

recommendation, we will need a resume’ and a personal 

letter telling us things about yourself, both in and out of 

school, that are not included in your resume’. 

• All official transcripts must be mailed to the college by us. 

We cannot give you an official transcript. 

• Use a 9’’x x 12’’ 

envelop if you have many pages to be 

mailed. 



• Submit your Folder to our office. Do NOT give to us 

in the hallway or lay it on our desks. 

• If you have questions, ask before your complete the 

application. 

• Neatness is KEY! 

• Write the due date on application for counselor to see. 

• Official transcripts will be sent with all applications. 

• Must give counselor at least 10 days to process 

application—more time if a letter of recommendation 

is required. 


You make a commitment to enroll in a school if you are admitted. You 

have to withdraw all other applications and make a nonrefundable 

deposit. One possible disadvantage is that it may mean you do not n 

have 

any leverage in negotiating a better financial aid package. 

You apply to your preferred school and receive a decision before the 

normal response date. 


• Updated file inside the College/Career Room (filing 

cabinet directly as you walk into the office on the left 

side) 

• Do NOT take the last application. Ask the secretary to 

make a copy for you. 

• Sometimes there can only be one nominee 

• Listen to and watch the announcements 

• Read the Senior Scoop 

• Share all of this information with your 

parents 


NCAA Clearinghouse 

• You must apply online if you plan to play any 

college sport at www.ncaa.org 

• Download the release form 

• Bring release form to counselor’s s office with 

stamped-addressed addressed envelop. We will send 

transcript. 

• You must pay online using a credit card 

• You will also download the final transcript form 

which you should hold on to until NCAA calls for 

it at the end of the year. 

• This should be done ASAP. Athletes cannot 

make a college visit until this is done. NCAA 

Division I rule! 


“Life After High School” 

Read whole booklet carefully. Lots of very helpful/useful info. 

Academic Common Market 

Valuable Web Sites 

What counts with admissions’ counselors—what colleges look 

for 

• Not just about GPA and test scores 

• Strong academic courses, talents, honors, awards, things that 

make you stand out, service, volunteerism, etc. 

• Start early and watch deadlines 

• Teachers’ recommendations—very important—give them a 

resume’, , letter, stamped-addressed addressed envelop 


Factors to consider when choosing a college 

Do you like the school 

Will you be happy there 

How much does it cost 

Will I meet friends like me 

Considering graduate school 

Consider an instate undergraduate school and more selective college for 

graduate school 

Think DREAM, ATTAINABLE, & SAFE COLLEGES 


College Essays Read carefully. Free online essay course at 

www.essayedge.com 

Making the most of your college visits 

•May want to talk to friend who has done this 

•3 college visits allowed 

•Get letter from the college on letterhead that 

were there for a visit. 

•Notify your teachers before your visit 

you 

College Comparison Worksheet —Good!!! 

Early Decision/Early Action 

Hints for Campus Visit 


Time Table for Admissions 

Getting the recommendations you need 

Handout written by college freshmen 


Other Helpful Tips: 

‣Make good grades in high school 

‣Learn about student loans 

‣Talk to financial aid officers at the colleges of interest 

‣Search for free info at www.GoHigherKY.org 

‣Write to organizations for scholarships 

‣Visit the National Association of Student 

Financial Aid Administrators’ homepage 

at www.nasfaa.org 

‣Watch newspapers for scholarships 

‣Check with community organizations/ 

civic groups for scholarships

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