CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL

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CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL

• CLASS OF
• 2010

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CORE 40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS

• For the Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma,
  students must
• Complete all requirements for Core 40.
• Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits.
• Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits.
• Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits.
• Earn a grade of a C or better in courses that
  will count toward the diploma.
• Have a grade point average of a B or better.
• Complete one of the following
• Complete AP courses (4 credits) and corresponding
  AP exams
• Earn a combined score of 1200 or higher on the
  SAT critical reading and mathematics
• Score a 26 or higher composite on the ACT
• Complete dual high school/college credit courses
  from the Core Transfer Library (6 transferable
  college credits)
• Complete a combination of AP course (2 credits)
  and corresponding AP exams and dual high
  school/college credit course(s) from the Core
  Transfer Library (3 transferable college credits)

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CORE 40

• Language Arts 8 credits
• Mathematics 6 credits
• 2 credits Algebra I 2 credits Geometry 2
  credits Algebra II
• Students are required to take a math or physics
  course during their junior or senior year.
• Science 6 credits
• 2 credits Biology 2 credits Chemistry I or
  Physics I or Integrated Chemistry-Physics 2
  credits any Core 40 science course
• Social Studies 6 credits
• 2 credits U.S. History1 credit U.S. Government
  1 credit
• Economics2 credits World History/Civilization
• Physical Education 2 credits
• Health 1 credit
• 40 total credits

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JUNIOR YEAR

• JANUARY
• CHECK COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS.
• REGISTER ON PREP HQ.
• FEBRUARY - MARCH
• SELECT SENIOR COURSES.
• REVIEW CHOICES WITH PARENTS.
• PREPARE WELL FOR COLLEGE.

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JUNIOR YEAR, CONT.

• MARCH
• REGISTER FOR ACT OR SAT.
• FINALIZE CLASSES FOR SENIOR YEAR.
• APRIL
• STUDY PRACTICE TESTS FOR ACT
• AND SAT.
• TAKE ACT OR SAT.

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JUNIOR YEAR, CONT.

• MAY AND JUNE
• TAKE ACT OR SAT.
• VISIT COLLEGES.
• WORK ON COLLEGE ESSAYS.
• GET LETTERS OF REFERENCE.
• FINISH SEMESTER WITH BEST GRADES POSSIBLE.
• JUNE AND JULY
• ATTEND SUMMER COLLEGE PROGRAM.

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SENIOR YEAR

• SEPTEMBER
• REVIEW COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS.
• DECIDE WHERE TO APPLY.
• DETERMINE WHETHER YOU NEED TO RE-TAKE SAT/ACT.
• MEET WITH COLLEGE REPS.

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SENIOR YEAR, CONT.

• OCTOBER
• ATTEND COLLEGE FAIR.
• COMPLETE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS.
• MEET COLLEGE REPS.
• RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS.
• RE-TAKE SAT/ACT IF NECESSARY.

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SENIOR YEAR, CONT.

• NOVEMBER
• CONTINUE TO COMPLETE APPLICATIONS CHECK
  DEADLINES.
• MAKE COLLEGE VISITS.
• DECEMBER
• COMPLETE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS.

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SENIOR YEAR, CONT.

• JANUARY
• ATTEND FINANCIAL AID NIGHT.
• COMPLETE FAFSA FORM.
• CHECK THAT LETTERS OF REC. HAVE BEEN SENT.
• APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS.

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SENIOR YEAR, CONT.

• FEBRUARY
• MAKE SURE MID-YEAR GRADES ARE SENT TO COLLEGES
  THAT REQUIRE THEM.
• ATTEND COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY.
• MAIL OR SUBMIT FAFSA FORM BY FEB. 15TH.
• COMPLETE AND SUBMIT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS.

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SENIOR YEAR, CONT.

• MARCH - APRIL
• FINALIZE COLLEGE CHOICE KEEP COUNSELOR
  INFORMED.
• CONTINUE APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS.
• APPLY FOR DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP.
• MAY - JUNE
• ARRANGE FOR YOUR FINAL TRANSCRIPT TO BE SENT TO
  THE COLLEGE YOU PLAN TO ATTEND.

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FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT

• Mrs. Sandra Mellis, Senior Counselor
• 858-3408
• smellis_at_warrick.k12.in.us

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• THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

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HOW DO I APPLY TO COLLEGE?

• YOU CAN APPLY TO COLLEGE WITH A PAPER APPLICATION
  OR ONLINE.
• MOST COLLEGES PREFER ONLINE APPLICATIONS, BUT
  PAPER APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE
  OFFICE OR ON THE COLLEGES WEBSITE.

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HOW DO I COMPLETE A PAPER APPLICATION?

• COMPLETE YOUR PORTION OF THE PAPER APPLICATION.
• WRITE A CHECK FOR THE APPLICATION FEE.
• GET RECOMMENDATION LETTERS IF NEEDED.
• COMPLETE ESSAYS OR PERSONAL STATEMENTS NEEDED.

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HOW DO I COMPLETE A PAPER APPLICATION, CONT.

• BRING COMPLETED APPLICATION, FEE, ANY ADDITIONAL
  PAPERS, AND 1.00 TRANSCRIPT FEE TO THE GUIDANCE
  OFFICE.
• MRS. MILLER WILL COMPLETE THE APPLICATION, ATTACH
  THE TRANSCRIPT AND MAIL ALL PAPERWORK TO THE
  COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY FOR YOU.

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HOW DO I COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION?

• COMPLETE THE ENTIRE APPLICATION ONLINE.
• PAY APPLICATION FEE ONLINE BY CREDIT CARD.
• PRINT OUT THE COUNSELOR PORTION OF THE
  APPLICATION.
• GET RECOMMENDATIONS, PERSONAL STATEMENTS OR
  ESSAYS TOGETHER.

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HOW DO I COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION, CONT.

• BRING THE COUNSELOR PORTION OF THE APPLICATION,
  ANY ADDITIONAL PAPERS AND 1.00 TRANSCRIPT FEE TO
  MRS. MILLER IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE.
• MRS. MILLER WILL COMPLETE THE COUNSELOR PORTION,
  ATTACH THE TRANSCRIPT AND MAIL ALL PAPERWORK TO
  THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY FOR YOU.

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WHAT ARE THE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH APPLYING?

• 1.00 FOR TRANSCRIPT
• 25.00 - 50.00 FOR APPLICATON FEE

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• THE
• SCHOLARSHIP
• PROCESS

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• WHAT MAKES A STUDENT A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR A
  SCHOLARSHIP?
• WHAT CAN A STUDENT DO TO IMPROVE HIS OR HER
  CHANCES OF RECEIVING A SCHOLARSHIP?

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WHERE CAN A STUDENT FIND SCHOLARSHIPS?

• COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
• PARENTS EMPLOYERS
• WWW.CASTLEHS.COM FOR THE GUIDANCE NEWSLETTER AND
  PREP HQ
• SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES

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What can parents do to help in the scholarship
search process?

• Ask the college/university what scholarships are
  offered.
• Check to see if your employer offers
  scholarships.
• Access PREP HQ and the Guidance Newsletter
  monthly at castlehs.com under Guidance.
• Check scholarship websites.

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Common questions about applying for scholarships

• Do I mail the scholarship application or does
  Mrs. Miller?
• What does the scholarship deadline mean?
• The deadline is the last possible day for
  submission. Avoid turning applications in at
  300 P.M. on the deadline date.

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HOW DO I GET s FOR COLLEGE NEED AND MERIT?

• Apply for financial aid beginning in January of
  senior year.
• Admission applications serve as initial merit
  scholarship applications.
• Need-based merit scholarships are found
• www.fastweb.com , www.srnexpress.com
• www.lunchmoney.com

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s FOR COLLEGE, CONT.

• Scholarship Season begins January of senior
  year.
• Students must be willing to
• Write essays.
• Use online scholarship tools.
• Demonstrate Leadership.
• Get hands-on help with the FAFSA at College Goal
  Sunday.

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s FOR COLLEGE, CONT.

• FAFSA online www.fafsa.ed.gov
• March 10th is FAFSA deadline for ALL Indiana
  colleges.
• Colleges out of state have earlier FAFSA
  deadlines.
• 21st Century Scholars MUST apply to receive aid.

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WHERE CAN I LOOK FOR SPECIFIC HELP?

• www.ncaa.org athletes
• www.blackexcel.org African American
• www.hsf.net Hispanic
• www.bls.gov/oco - Occupational Outlook
• www.commonapp.org The Common Application
• www.fastweb.com Scholarships
• www.finaid.org Financial Aid
• www.in.gov/ssaci/ - Indiana Financial Aid
• www.careersandcolleges.com Helpful Hints for
  parents and students

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FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT

• Mrs. Joy Miller, College and Scholarship
  Coordinator
• 858-3408
• jlmiller_at_warrick.k12.in.us

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HELPFUL HINTS FOR STUDENTS

• When making a college visit
• Dress Appropriately.
• Be prepared before meeting with admissions.
• When applying to college, be sure the following
  represents you well
• Facebook Page
• Email Address
• Cell Phone Ring