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Since we are not able to have our annual College & More Fair, we are sharing resources from our guests. More will be added as colleges and other organizations augment their offerings.
Handouts from grade-level packets
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When students arrive at College & More in person, they receive a packet of materials relevant for their current and their next school year. 9th grade students receive both 9th and 10th grade material and so on.
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11th Grade College Prep Checklist
Grades 10 & 11: Easy to follow checklist for staying on track for college.
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Minimum College Standards + Financial Aid Myths
Grades 9 - 11: Here's what it takes to get into college. And, some important info about financial aid.
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Find Scholarships
Grades 9 - 12: Details 10 ways to look for scholarships. #1: Look at the Naviance Scholarship List. This info is also on the Scholarships page. There are scholarships for all grades!
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Financial Aid Facts + Ways to Pay for College
Grade 11: This two-page handout walks juniors through the financial aid process and outlines the various ways to get funding to help with college.
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Junior/ Senior 2-Year College Timeline
Grades 10 - 12: what to do in 11th and 12th grade to be ready for two-year college.
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Junior Four-Year College Timeline
Grades 10 - 11: What to do during 11th grade to get ready for applications to four-year colleges.
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Senior Four-Year College Timeline
Grades 11 - 12: What to do senior year to apply and prep for four-year college.
Online Options for General Searches & Help
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College Board for Khan Academy SAT Prep and College Search
If you have not already set up your College Board account (if you took the PSAT as a 10th grader and/ or the SAT as an 11th grader, you have an account), see the how-to on our PSAT page.
All students will be able to use the College Board's Big Future search tools and resources.
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Khan Academy for SAT Prep and Other Subjects
In high school, we talk about Khan Academy primarily because this nonprofit partners with the College Board to provide free, personalized SAT preparation. Here are some SAT Study Suggestions you can customize.
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Learn About Money with the High School Financial Planning Program
Go to the High School Financial Planning Program and work through the lessons, which cover all sorts of things like credit ratings, taxes, checking accounts, and insurance. Work through two modules a week for the next three weeks, or set your own plan.
You do not have to create an account, but if you wish, you could do so and create a personal budget and bookmark materials.
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My Coalition Counselor
The Coalition Application is used by about 100 colleges, including UW Seattle and UW Bothell. Most students use it solely for the application tool—which you can start in junior year if you wish—but there are also a lot of planning resources. See MyCoalition Counselor for information and advice on starting a Coalition application, planning for financial aid, exploring colleges, and more.
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Virtual Admissions Events
Many colleges have Upcoming College Admission Events that may include a virtual visit or a webinar or options for videoconferencing. If the colleges that interest you are not on this list, check the website or reach out to the admissions office.
College Updates
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Visit Campuses Virtually
If you were planning on visiting college campuses this spring, you will most likely have to cancel. Colleges nationwide are canceling admitted student and visitor events.
However, many colleges have Upcoming College Admission Events that may include a virtual visit or a webinar or options for videoconferencing. If the colleges that interest you are not on this list, check the website or reach out to the admissions office.
Also do the following:
- look for campus newspapers online and read back issues to see what students are talking about during normal times
- check out social media--both official and student-run
Individual Campus Resources
A couple of colleges have sent us links, but nearly every college will have options. Poke around their websites and contact admissions representatives with questions.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
- Weekly Virtual Information Sessions held every Wednesday
- Community resources virtually via our campus offices such as the Resources for Inclusion, Support, and Empowerment (RISE) Center or the Employment Resource Center
Gonzaga
- Virtual Campus Tour: http://tour.gonzaga.edu/virtualtour/#virtualtour
- Admission Guidelines: https://www.gonzaga.edu/undergraduate-admission/apply/admission-requirements
- Academic programs that we offer: https://www.gonzaga.edu/academics/undergraduate
- Student life video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTpEfIQiR_s
- Current student internships: https://www.gonzaga.edu/news-events/stories/2019/7/23/zags-share-their-summer-gig-internship-stories
- Career outcomes:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZAC5CpUlJ0
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntUXGRXSR2I
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7ntYGzoY58
Pacific Lutheran University
- Virtual tour of campus
- Student perspective videos of PLU and programs
- Interactive Equivalency Guide for students taking running start or college courses
- Scholarships Guide We still have scholarships available to seniors up to $28,000 and full tuition scholarships to College Bound Eligible students with a 3.3 GPA or higher.
- Opportunities for Study Away
- Academic Majors and minors
- Questions? Contact Admissions Counselor Shannon Burlingame burlinsw@plu.edu
& More!
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City Year for seniors considering a gap year
City Year is an excellent gap year option for spending a year on a team in extended service in a high need school. City Year focuses on creating equitable learning opportunities for all students. See:
- City Year for an overview of how the program helps kids,
- City Year Seattle for more particular info about our local program,
- what we do for some background and more about how they accomplish their goals and
- how to get apply to see the process
Applicants must
- Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Be able to dedicate 11 months to full-time service
- Be able to join City Year by July 2020
- Be between the ages of 18 and 25 when service begins
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
The next application deadline is April 17.