Zillah High School

Senior Guidance

 

This website was designed to help ZHS seniors and their families review information shared at Fall guidance conference and to use during the senior year as a one stop guidance resource.

 

 

ZHS Senior Guidance on the Web
Table of Contents
(Suggested Order of Review)

Senior Year Guidance Conference Information and Resources

Graduation Requirements
WASL Testing Information
Senior Time Line
ZHS Website Resources
Diploma name
Senior Parents Letter

Careers

Post Secondary Placement
Picking Your Post-Secondary Opportunities
 
           Comparison of Systems-Classes and Credits
           College In the High School Programs
           Choosing a PSO/College
           Baccalaureate College/University
           Community College
           Direct Transfer Agreement-DTA
           Transferring Community College to 4 Year University
           Technical College
           Military
           Apprenticeship
           OJT-On The Job Training
           Graduate/Professional Degrees
           ZHS Senior Placement Statistics
           In State Versus Out Of State Colleges
 
Be Prepared For College
 
 
College Visitations
 
 
Applying To Colleges/Schools
Campus Housing And Meal Plans
 
         Living at Home/Commuting
         Living Away from Home-On Campus
         Resident Halls/Dormitories
         University Apartments
         Getting Ready for the Move
         What to Bring to the Dorm
         Moving Day Tips
         Roommates
         College Greek Life
         Off Campus Housing
         Meal/Dining Plans
College Orientation
ZHS Colleges/Schools Website
Paying for College
Financial Aid Introduction
Budgeting for College
Need and Merit Based Aid
Gift, Loan, and Self Support Aid
The “FAFSA”
Personal Identification Number (PIN) For FAFSA
FAFSA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Grants
Work Study
Loans
     Federal Family Education and Direction Loan Programs
     PLUS Loans 
     Loan Consolidation
     Loan Forgiveness
FastWeb Financial Aid Bulletins (FAFSA Steps, SAR, Award Letters)
Avoiding Financial Aid Scams
Finding Scholarships
Scholarship Application Tips
ZHS Scholarship Forms
Glossary of Financial Aid Terms
Summary: Financial Aid and Scholarships
ZHS Financial Aid and Scholarship Website
 
PEARLS
 
ZHS PEARLS Website
Culminating Projects Required for Graduation  by the State of Washington
PEARLS-A Stepping Stone to Your Future
The Zillah High School PEARLS Project
Advisors Relations
Activities
Letters of Recommendation
The Resume
Short and Long Term Goals-Introduction
Short and Long Term Goals-Organization and Composition
Personal Statements
The Senior Presentation Essay
Basic Portfolio Tips
The Panel Presentation

 

 

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