Post-Secondary Planning
FALL 2019
Transcripts
- Credits needed = 22
- 5 credits to be full-time
- GPA 4.0 scale (this only includes up through junior year)
- Keep and make copies for scholarships and applications
RUReadyND
- ruready.nd.gov
Username: nd.lastname.firstname.birthdate (e.g. 01011999)
Password: 01011999 (just an example)
Careers
- Job Shadowing Program - 1 day per year (not include Senior English project)
- Packets 3rd floor counseling hallway next week
- Career Expo - visit with local careers about what they do - November 20 in gym
- Job Opportunities board - 3rd floor
- Education - Student Paraprofessional Positions
College Information
- Explore careers - see reverse for options
- College Visit - 1-2 days - administrator approval, bring note from college to Ms. Ritchie
- Apply to colleges if interested (more on applications in October)
- College Application Month (Apply to ND college w/o application fee) October 9, 2019
- Early Decision/Early Action deadlines Nov. 1st or 15th
College Application Month
- Bank of North Dakota sponsored event
- BND pay $35 application fee to ONE ND college/university
- Wednesday, October 9 @ WHS during Advisory/Lunch
- Sponsor: paying for sack lunches for all those applying
Celebrating Post-Secondary Opportunities
- College/university acceptance letters
- Military enlistments
- Apprenticeships/internships (e.g. Electrical Technology)
- Certificates of completion (e.g. OSHA, CNA)
ACT
- actstudent.org to schedule test
- If taken already, need ACT student ID from results form
- If not, sign up as new user
- Sept. 14, October 26 next test dates
Transcript Requests
- Sending transcripts to college/university - must be official from office
- http://highschool.willistonschools.org/departments/counseling/transcript-request-form
- Be sure to send WSC transcript if completed Dual Credit courses
Bank of North Dakota
- financial resources
- scholarships
- loans
FAFSA
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- fafsa.gov
- BND "Completing the FAFSA"
- BND "What You Need to Complete FAFSA"
Miscellaneous
- Seniors and Parents Meeting Monday, Sept. 30 @ 6:30 in WHS Theater
- Topics: College Application Month, FAFSA, Scholarships, etc.
- Jostens caps/gowns November
- Oh, the Places Our Seniors Will Go...college acceptance letters (t-shirts, facebook, board)
Horatio Alger Scholarship
- Deadline October 25! 3.0 GPA, Financial Need ($55,000 income or less household)
- Technical (CTE) $2,500
- ND - $10,000
Counselors' Corner
RUReadyND.org is a great website to explore careers, colleges, and/or learn more about yourself as a student and future professional.
Username: nd.lastname.firstname.birthdate (e.g. 01011999)
Password: 01011999 (just an example)