SENIORS

Admission Decisions

Naviance for College Research & Applications

Early Decision

• Early determination of admissibility
• Receives notice of admission early
• If accepted, student is obligated to attend
• If accepted, student must withdraw all other applications

Early Action

• Invite early applications
• Receives notice of admission early
• If accepted, student is not obligated to attend
• Many schools use this deadline for school sponsored scholarships

Regular Decision

Rolling Admission

Seniors 2020

Super Match College Search

Common Application vs. School Application

Request Teacher Recommendations

Search Scholarships

Track Deadlines

Tools

Communication with Seniors & Families

Good to Know

at the Cintas Center.

Student Email

Students must check their mevsd email accounts frequently! This is our primary communication method.

School Messenger to Parents (emails)

Senior Twitter Page: @MilfordSeniors

Senior Website: seniors.milfordschools.org

Graduation for the Class of 2020 will be Saturday, May 23

Service Hours-- Not required for graduation

Academic Recognition at Graduation

Senior Yearbook Portraits

Senior Yearbook Pictures

Caps and Gowns

Milford Droflim (Yearbook) Advisor:

Chris Luessen-- luessen_c@milfordschools.org

Order Yearbooks anytime at www.jostens.com.

- Senior Portraits MUST be submitted to the Yearbook Staff/Advisor by October 31, 2019. Visit

http://seniors.milfordschools.org/senior-portraits for more information.

MUST be ordered from Graduate Services to walk at Graduation. Informational meeting September 30th for students.

Students receive cap and gown at graduation practice. Tip: Take photos of student before graduation as they turn in the gown after the ceremony

A link to order online will be posted on the Senior Website at seniors.milfordschools.org.

Yearbook Ads

• For the second year in a row, Senior Ads will be handled online through our yearbook distributor

• Go to Jostens yearbook website to submit your personalized yearbook ad for your student.

(www.jostens.com and click on Yearbooks > Students & Parents > Order Your Yearbook Ad)

• Full Page for $255 1/2 Page for $155 1/4 Page for $95 1/8 Page for $60

• More information can also be found at http://seniors.milfordschools.org/senior-portraits

• If there is an issue with an ad or if you have any questions, please email: milfordseniorad@gmail.com

• Deadline is end of first semester. (December 2019)

Naviance

Service Program

Website Resources

Academic Recognition at Graduation

Determined after 8 semesters

- No Service Requirement for Graduation

- Hours for volunteering can be tracked for recognition and differentiation on college applications

- Any volunteer hours served, outside of the school day, for any non-profit agency will count

- Required to turn in a signed Verification Form and be registered on InnerView.org

Career Research & Planning

Organizational Tool

College Research

College Applications

NHS Stoles will be provided at rehearsal

- Colored Cords for GPA provided at rehearsal

• Cum Laude - Black - 3.5-3.79 Weighted
• Magna Cum Laude -White - 3.80 - 4.24 Weighted
• Summa Cum Laude - Gold - 4.25+ Weighted

- Names listed in Graduation program

(stoles and cords will be collected following the ceremony)

Naviance

http://bit.ly/milfordnaviance

Senior Website

http://seniors.milfordschools.org

Milford Counseling Site

http://bit.ly/milfordcounseling

Milford HS Website

http://milfordschools.org

AP Website

http://ap.milfordschools.org

Senior Planning Meeting

Important People

Tools: Communication, Naviance, Resource Websites

College Applications

Financial Aid Process

Graduation, Service Hours, Parent Groups

12th Grade Class Advisors

Questions about service hours, senior events, and more?

Greg Rose

rose_g@milfordschools.org

Emily Sears

sears_e@milfordschools.org

Applying to College

Step 1: Research

1. Pick your schools

What schools are you interested in applying to?

Common Application Prompts

Tips & Tricks

1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be

incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success.

Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?

4. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma

anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be

taken to identify a solution.

5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

6. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you?

What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?

7. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt,

or one of your own design.

2. Check application requirements:

Common application deadlines,

recommendation letters, counselor form, transcripts, and test score requirements

differ by each school. Make a planning spreadsheet with a row for each school.

1. Use the same email for all applications and college related events.

2. Don't be afraid to call the admissions office.-- If you aren't sure if they have your materials, give them a call!

3. Start writing your essays early. Prompts are already available!

Step 3: Forms from Milford

*Found in the counseling office*

Important People

12th Grade Counselor

1. Counselor Form

Sometimes required by schools

2. Student Profile, & Parent Brag Sheets

If you plan to use your counselor or principal as a recommender- pick up these forms in the office

3. Transcript Request Form

Must have 1 on file to send your transcript to your college choices. You fill out this form AFTER you have completed your college application.

**MUST HAVE 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE DEADLINE**

12th Grade Principal

Step 2: Apply

Shelly Lyden

Step 4: Check Your Status

Senior Parent Group

1. Work on completing application - use Naviance to track applications. Most applications become active on August 1, 2019.

2. Draft essays and revise. Have a trusted person review the essay.

3. Request teacher recommendations.

These recommendations should be from teachers, coaches, or adults who know you in a classroom or coaching setting.

**MUST BE 4-6 WEEKS IN ADVANCE OF DEADLINES**

After you have submitted your application, requested your teacher recommendations, and submitted your transcript release form...

Follow up with your school after 10 days to make sure all materials have arrived to the admissions office.

Shane Ferguson

lyden_s@milfordschools.org

513-576-2217

Twitter: @Mrs_Lyden

Counseling Twitter: @MHS_Counseling5

Leadership Program- LEAD Ready

ferguson_s@milfordschools.org

576- 8947

Twitter: @MHS_Ferguson

ACT & SAT SCORES

* Most schools will require you to send the scores directly from ACT or CollegeBoard.

ACT dates

Deadlines

- Email rose_g@milfordschools.org or sears_e@milfordschools.org to get help out with all things “senior”.

- Chaperone for Senior Events

- Help Organize/Plan Special Events

• Tailgate
• Iceskating in the winter
• Field Day on last day (morning)
• Cookouts

June 14, 2019

6 Sessions (2 hours)- Starting May 2nd

-Tuesdays, 1pm-3pm

-Every other week

Earn .25 credits of HS elective credit & goes on your transcript

Maximum of 25 participants

Students will create a project they feel could improve Milford school culture

How Do We Pay for All This?

July 13, 2019

September 14, 2019 August 16, 2019

October 27, 2019 September 21, 2019

August 24, 2019

October 5, 2019

Deadlines

SAT dates

July 24, 2019

September 5, 2019

Scholarships

Just a Reminder

Senior Year Important Contacts

Financial Aid

1. Visit Naviance or Milford Counseling (http://bit.ly/milfordcounseling)

Look for updates under the "Colleges" tab- "Scholarship Tab"

2. Local Scholarships

Packet will be posted in December

Due back at the end of January

3. Go online and don't forget

deadlines!

• FAFSA is available October 1, 2019.

• Federal Loans...Grants...Work Study

• Requires information from parent and student tax return

• www. fafsa.ed.gov

• FAFSA Night for Seniors: Scheduled for Tuesday, October 1 from 6pm - 7pm.

Shelly Lyden- 12th Grade Counselor

Liz Emmons- College Research & Testing

Darragh Naylor- College Applications & Transcripts

Greg Rose & Emily Sears-- 12th Grade Advisors

Shane Ferguson- 12th Grade Principal

More Important People

College Readiness & Career Counselor

Upcoming Fall Events

Liz Emmons -College Research, Visits, Internships & Testing

Darragh Naylor-- All things college applications!

naylor_d@milfordschools.org 576-2203

Vickie Parker-- Cap & Gown, graduation orders!

parker_v@milfordschools.org 576-2214

emmons_e@milfordschools.org

576-2204

Twitter: @MHS_Counseling5

College Application Bootcamp:

August 6 - August 8:

8:00am - 10:30am, 12:00pm - 2:30pm

College 101:

August 28: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Handouts Available In Counseling office

College App Work Sessions:

TBD - Check school email

FAFSA/Finacial Aid:

October 1

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Applying to College

Student Profile/ Parent Brag Sheets

Useful College Websites

Transcript Release form