How to Guide and Advise
Your Senior
Introduction of Counselors
Students Last Name A – J:
[email protected]
Students Last Name K – Z:
[email protected]
EHS: 769-3381
EHS website:
http://etown.kyschools.us/sch_EHS/defaultehs.
htm
Where to Find Senior Info
 Remind101
 Text @elizhs16 to 81010
 Or text @elizhs16 to (720)924-4307
 EHS website
 http://etown.kyschools.us/sch_EHS/defaultehs.htm
 Useful Links:
Senior Guidance Glimpse
 Student Questionnaire
 Parchment
 Guidance
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 Infinite Campus emails
 School Announcements
Testing Information
ACT & SAT
ACT Test Dates
www.actstudent.org
Test Dates
Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
Sept 12, 2015
Aug 7, 2015
Aug 8 – Aug 21
Oct 24, 2015
Sept 18, 2015
Sept 19 – Oct 2
Dec 12, 2015
Nov 6, 2015
Nov 7 – Nov 20
Feb 6, 2016
Jan 8, 2016
Jan 9 – Jan 15
April 9, 2016
March 4, 2016
March 5 – March 18
June 11, 2016
May 6, 2016
May 7 – May 20
ACT Fee = $39.50
ACT w/writing Fee = $56.50
**Fee waivers available for students on free/reduced lunch.
See Mrs. Franklin for fee waiver.
SAT Test Dates
www.sat.collegeboard.org
Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late Registration
Oct 3, 2015
Sept 3, 2015
Sept 18
Nov 7, 2015
Oct 9, 2015
Oct 23
Dec 5, 2015
Nov 5, 2015
Nov 20
Jan 23, 2016
Dec 28, 2015
Jan 8
March 5, 2016
Feb 5, 2016
Feb 19
May 7, 2016
April 8, 2016
April 22
June 4, 2016
May 5, 2016
May 20
SAT Fee (Oct – Jan) = $54.50 (with essay)
SAT Fee (March – June) = $43
SAT Subject Test Fee = $26 (registration fee) + $18 per
test ($26 for language with listening tests)
**Fee waivers available for students on free/reduced lunch.
See Mrs. Franklin for fee waiver.
AP Exams
 Given May 2 – May 14
 Tentative cost $96 per test
 Tests offered:
Calculus AB
 English Lit
 Physics
 Chemistry
 Spanish Language
 Statistics
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- US History
- World History
- Gov’t & Politics
College Planning
Parent/Student Information Sessions
 Senior Parent Night/Senior Trip Info
Wednesday, Sept 2nd 7pm – 8pm
EHS Commons Area
 NCAA/NAIA Night
 Wed. Nov 11th 6 pm – 7 pm in Commons
 Financial Aid/Scholarship Night
 Dec 2015
 Senior Honor’s Night
 May 11th 6pm – 8pm @ EPAC
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Senior Year at a Glance
 Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec - Apply & Visit
 Jan, Feb, March, April - Financial Aid & Scholarships
 April & May - Revisit & Make Decision
Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec
Apply & Visit
 Don’t know where to start???
 https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
 Senior Action Plan
 https://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/plan_time_1
2th?main=1
Applications
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Apply Online
 Apply either through the college website or Common
Application website
 Send ACT/SAT scores directly from testing agency.
 Request transcript through Parchment
 Free for seniors through August 1, 2016 (Alumni fee applies
after that date)
Common Application
 In Kentucky, only accepted at Centre, UK and
Transylvania
 www.commonapp.org
 Common Application state-by-state

http://blog.prepscholar.com/which-schools-use-the-commonapplication-complete-list
Application FAQ’s
 What is the difference between the weighted and
the unweighted GPA?
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Cumulative GPA (weighted) reflects the EIS 4 point graduated grading
scale. Cumulative GPA (unweighted) reflects the state-mandated KEES
grading scale and is used for KEES reporting purposes only.
 What is the difference between Early Decision,
Early Action and Rolling Admission?
Early Decision - Binding
 Early Action - Nonbinding
 Rolling Admissions - evaluated as received.
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 Application deadlines vary from school to school
Counselor/Teacher Recommendations
If required:
 Ask counselor/teacher(s) in person
 Give 2 weeks notice
 Teacher/Counselor will need a completed Student
Questionnaire and Resume
 Provide self-addressed stamped envelope
What are colleges looking for?
 GPA + ACT
 Rigorous curriculum
 Rank in class
 Involvement in activities (clubs, sports,
organizations)
 Volunteer experiences
 THE WELL ROUNDED STUDENT!
Students’ Rights & Responsibilities
 You have the right to wait to respond to an offer of
admission and/or financial aid until May 1.
 You must notify each college/university which
accepts you whether you are accepting or rejecting its
offer.
Campus
Visits & College Fairs
Campus Visits
 Agenda page 49
 A senior student may take one (1) college visit that does not
count as an absence from school. After that, he/she may take
four (4) additional visits that will count as excused absences from
school (unless they have already missed more than eight (8) days
of school). Any request to make more than five college visits
during the senior year will require prior approval by the
principal. Requests to use a College Visit should be made in the
Guidance Office at least one week prior to the visit. The student
must pick up a college visit form from the guidance office.
 An official at the college upon completion of the visit must sign
this. Students are not allowed to make a college visit during the
last two weeks of school or during final examinations. The
student does not need to inform the Guidance Office or obtain
approval for college visits made on a school break or on a
weekend.
College Visits
 Meet with Admissions Officer, Financial Aid Officer,
Scholarship person; sit in on class and talk to
professor
 Campus Visit Checklist
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https://securemedia.collegeboard.org/CollegePlanning/media/pdf/campusvisit-checklist.pdf
Heartland Regional College Fair
 WHO:
 WHAT:
 WHEN:
 WHERE:
Juniors, Seniors and Parents/Guardians
CHHS, JHHS, NHHS, EHS, Fort Knox, MCHS, LCHS
Heartland Regional College Fair….FREE!!
Monday, September 28, 6:00-8:00 pm
Hardin County Schools Early College & Career Center
200 University Drive, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
 HOW TO REGISTER (not required)

www.gotocollegefairs.com
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
 EHS will be holding a Scholarship/Financial Aid
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workshop in December
Cannot file FAFSA until January 1, 2016
You will need your state and federal income tax info
(you can estimate from 2014 taxes filed in 2015)
College Goal Sunday – More info later
FAFSA must be filed online at www.fafsa.gov
Deadline to file is Feb. 15th but should complete ASAP
DO NOT pay to file your FAFSA form. There are sites
out there that try to scam students and parents. The
REAL thing is FREE!!!
Financial Aid Resources
 www.kheaa.com
 www.collegeboard.org
 www.fafsa.gov
 www.fastweb.com
 www.actstudent.org
 https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-
college/financial-aid
Scholarships
 Types
 Academic (given by colleges)
 Local (given by businesses and organizations)
 KEES
 National (www.fastweb.com, www.zinch.com,
www.scholarships.com)
 Athletic (given by colleges)
 Students are responsible for applying for these and for requesting
transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.
 Letters of recommendation should be submitted 2 wks in
advance, along with an academic resume, to allow time for a good
letter!
 Senior Guidance Glimpse (located on EHS homepage)

http://etown.kyschools.us/sch_EHS/defaultehs.htm
KHEAA
Accessing Your KEES Account
 www.kheaa.com
 Click on the Sign In button in the top right hand corner to
access or register for a free, personalized account. Use this
customized tool to:
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View and verify your KEES award amounts
Request your personalized breakdown of college costs and
estimated financial aid based on your specific college choices and
your family’s unique financial circumstances
Access the KHEAA ILP for private school, home school and adult
students
Apply for state scholarships
KEES Account
 Create account on KHEAA website
 Receive $$ for GPA + ACT
 $$ Directly transfers from KHEAA to college
 The money does not go to a student college
account until the student is admitted, enrolled
and in attendance
 Students must maintain a certain GPA in college
to keep their KEES money
QUESTIONS???