Asotin High School Counseling Center http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com Counseling Podcast Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:26:59 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 en © 2003-2006 Education 1440 Counseling Podcast mstevens@aasd.wednet.edu No No http://www.podbean.com/home/images/powered_by_podbean.jpg Asotin High School Counseling Center http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com 144 144 April Podcast http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2008/04/14/april-podcast/ http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2008/04/14/april-podcast/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:15:54 +0000 schoolcounselor Uncategorized http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2008/04/14/april-podcast/ Important Things to Know and Do  

If you have not done your FASA Form for financial aid you must complete it ASAP!   

Go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov and follow the directions under “Register for a PIN.”  Both you and your parent must get separate PIN’s.  

Remember: It is time to actively pursue scholarships.   LOCAL scholarships are coming DUE.  Get them from the Main Office.    

Utilize CIS, FastWeb, and Scholarships.com to find scholarships that you may be eligible for.  You must apply to receive money for college.  

Running Start Meeting: Walla Walla Community College, Clarkston Branch Time and Date to be announced. For sophomores and juniors. Bring your parents.  

Housing – If you have been accepted to college and will be living on campus you need to make sure that you have your housing requirements taken care of.  Contact the Housing Office on campus for details.  

Local Scholarship Listing Click here  

Career and Scholarship Search Sites

Idaho Career Information System  (CIS)   

www.idahocis.org     NOTICE THAT THE PASSWORD HAS CHANGED Asotin High School’s username is:  asotinhs Asotin High School’s password is:  panthers  

Use the Financial Aid Sort option to find scholarships.  

 Washington Occupational Information System (WOIS)   

www.wois.org Check in the counseling office for the SiteKey

www.fastweb.com  -  good site to sign up with. www.scholarships.com  -  also a good scholarship site.

]]> http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2008/04/14/april-podcast/feed/ Important Things to Know and Do   If you have not done your FASA Form for financial aid you must complete it ASAP!    Go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov ... Important Things to Know and Do   If you have not done your FASA Form for financial aid you must complete it ASAP!    Go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov and follow the directions under “Register for a PIN.”  Both you and your parent must get separate PIN’s.   Remember: It is time to actively pursue scholarships.   LOCAL scholarships are coming DUE.  Get them from the Main Office.     Utilize CIS, FastWeb, and Scholarships.com to find scholarships that you may be eligible for.  You must apply to receive money for college.   Running Start Meeting: Walla Walla Community College, Clarkston Branch Time and Date to be announced. For sophomores and juniors. Bring your parents.   Housing – If you have been accepted to college and will be living on campus you need to make sure that you have your housing requirements taken care of.  Contact the Housing Office on campus for details.   Local Scholarship Listing Click here   Career and Scholarship Search Sites Idaho Career Information System  (CIS)    www.idahocis.org     NOTICE THAT THE PASSWORD HAS CHANGED Asotin High School’s username is:  asotinhs Asotin High School’s password is:  panthers   Use the Financial Aid Sort option to find scholarships.   Washington Occupational Information System (WOIS)    www.wois.org Check in the counseling office for the SiteKey www.fastweb.com  -  good site to sign up with. www.scholarships.com  -  also a good scholarship site. april No No 1:42 January Podcast http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2008/01/09/january-podcast/ http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2008/01/09/january-podcast/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:56:59 +0000 schoolcounselor Uncategorized http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2008/01/09/january-podcast/ Important Things to Know and Do  

 

 

It is now time to get online and get a PIN number so you can do your Federal Financial Aid Form (FAFSA) in January.  Go to www.pin.ed.gov  and follow the directions under “Register for a PIN.”  Both you and your parent must get separate PIN’s.  Then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and work on your FAFSA,  

 

 

Remember: It is time to actively pursue scholarships.  Utilize CIS, FastWeb, and Scholarships.com to find scholarships that you may be eligible for.  You must apply to receive money for college.  

 

 

It is now time to complete college applications.  You should be online looking at the deadlines for applications.  College applications should be completed online as much as possible.  Pay by credit card for application fees.  If this is not possible download the college’s application or the universal application, if applicable.  Fill it out and mail it with a check or money order to the colleges you are making application to.  

 

 

Letters of Recommendation – You will need letters of recommendation for both college scholarships as well as certain college admissions requirements.  Find three people not related to you that would write you letters of recommendation.  Give these people three weeks notice before you need the letter and also provide them with a resume and data sheet of your activities.  

 

Career and Scholarship Search Sites

Idaho Career Information System    www.idahocis.org     Asotin High School’s username is:  asotinhs Asotin High School’s password is:  panthers Use the Financial Aid Sort option to find scholarships. Washington Occupational Information System Use as a supplement to Idaho CIS. www.wois.org Asotin High School’s sitekey is:  contact counseling department for site key.  
www.fastweb.com  -  good site to sign up with. www.scholarships.com  -  also a good scholarship site.

 

]]> http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2008/01/09/january-podcast/feed/ Important Things to Know and Do       It is now time to get online and get a PIN number so you can do your Federal Financial Aid ... Important Things to Know and Do       It is now time to get online and get a PIN number so you can do your Federal Financial Aid Form (FAFSA) in January.  Go to www.pin.ed.gov  and follow the directions under “Register for a PIN.”  Both you and your parent must get separate PIN’s.  Then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and work on your FAFSA,       Remember: It is time to actively pursue scholarships.  Utilize CIS, FastWeb, and Scholarships.com to find scholarships that you may be eligible for.  You must apply to receive money for college.       It is now time to complete college applications.  You should be online looking at the deadlines for applications.  College applications should be completed online as much as possible.  Pay by credit card for application fees.  If this is not possible download the college’s application or the universal application, if applicable.  Fill it out and mail it with a check or money order to the colleges you are making application to.       Letters of Recommendation – You will need letters of recommendation for both college scholarships as well as certain college admissions requirements.  Find three people not related to you that would write you letters of recommendation.  Give these people three weeks notice before you need the letter and also provide them with a resume and data sheet of your activities.     Career and Scholarship Search Sites Idaho Career Information System    www.idahocis.org     Asotin High School’s username is:  asotinhs Asotin High School’s password is:  panthers Use the Financial Aid Sort option to find scholarships. Washington Occupational Information System Use as a supplement to Idaho CIS. www.wois.org Asotin High School’s sitekey is:  contact counseling department for site key.   www.fastweb.com  -  good site to sign up with. www.scholarships.com  -  also a good scholarship site.   january No No 2:58 December Podcast http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2007/12/12/december-podcast/ http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2007/12/12/december-podcast/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:30:40 +0000 schoolcounselor Uncategorized http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2007/12/12/december-2007/ Important Things to Know and Do   It is now time to get online and get a PIN number so you can do your Federal Financial Aid Form (FAFSA) in January.  Go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov  and follow the directions under “Register for a PIN.”  Both you and your parent must get separate PIN’s.  Remember: It is time to actively pursue scholarships.  Utilize CIS, FastWeb, and Scholarships.com to find scholarships that you may be eligible for.  You must apply to receive money for college.   It is now time to complete college applications.  Some are coming due now.  Get it done before Christmas Break!!  You should be online looking at the deadlines for applications.  College applications should be completed online as much as possible.  Pay by credit card for application fees.  If this is not possible download the college’s application or the universal application, if applicable.  Fill it out and mail it with a check or money order to the colleges you are making application to.    Letters of Recommendation – You will need letters of recommendation for both college scholarships as well as certain college admissions requirements.  Find three people not related to you that would write you letters of recommendation.  Give these people three weeks notice before you need the letter and also provide them with a resume and data sheet of your activities.  
IMPORTANT WORKSHOP FOR YOU AND YOUR PARENTS  FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP January 3rd, 7:00p.m. Mrs. Enevold’s Room.  You and your parent must bring your FAFSA PIN numbers to this workshop.  Also, bring your 2006 tax papers.   

 

]]> http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2007/12/12/december-podcast/feed/ Important Things to Know and Do   It is now time to get online and get a PIN number so you can do your Federal ... Important Things to Know and Do   It is now time to get online and get a PIN number so you can do your Federal Financial Aid Form (FAFSA) in January.  Go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov  and follow the directions under “Register for a PIN.”  Both you and your parent must get separate PIN’s.  Remember: It is time to actively pursue scholarships.  Utilize CIS, FastWeb, and Scholarships.com to find scholarships that you may be eligible for.  You must apply to receive money for college.   It is now time to complete college applications.  Some are coming due now.  Get it done before Christmas Break!!  You should be online looking at the deadlines for applications.  College applications should be completed online as much as possible.  Pay by credit card for application fees.  If this is not possible download the college’s application or the universal application, if applicable.  Fill it out and mail it with a check or money order to the colleges you are making application to.    Letters of Recommendation – You will need letters of recommendation for both college scholarships as well as certain college admissions requirements.  Find three people not related to you that would write you letters of recommendation.  Give these people three weeks notice before you need the letter and also provide them with a resume and data sheet of your activities.  IMPORTANT WORKSHOP FOR YOU AND YOUR PARENTS  FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP January 3rd, 7:00p.m. Mrs. Enevold’s Room.  You and your parent must bring your FAFSA PIN numbers to this workshop.  Also, bring your 2006 tax papers.      december No No 7:52 November Podcast http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2007/10/31/november-podcast/ http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2007/10/31/november-podcast/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:42:36 +0000 schoolcounselor Uncategorized http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2007/10/31/november-podcast/ Welcome Back!!  

 

It is now time to begin to complete college applications. Some colleges have deadlines of DECEMBER 1st. (Check online for deadlines). College applications should be completed online as much as possible. Pay by credit card for application fees. If this is not possible download the application, fill it out and mail it with a check or money order to the colleges you are making application to.

 

It is time to actively pursue scholarships. Utilize CIS, FastWeb, and Scholarships.com to find scholarships that you may be eligible for. You must apply to receive money for college.

Letters of Recommendation – You will need letters of recommendation for both college scholarships as well as certain college admissions requirements. Find three people not related to you that would write you letters of recommendation. Give these people three weeks notice before you need the letter and also provide them with a resume and data sheet of your activities.

 

Don’t forget to use the Counseling Website.  www.aasd.wednet.edu

]]> http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2007/10/31/november-podcast/feed/ Welcome Back!!     It is now time to begin to complete college applications. Some colleges have deadlines of DECEMBER 1st. (Check online for deadlines). College applications ... Welcome Back!!     It is now time to begin to complete college applications. Some colleges have deadlines of DECEMBER 1st. (Check online for deadlines). College applications should be completed online as much as possible. Pay by credit card for application fees. If this is not possible download the application, fill it out and mail it with a check or money order to the colleges you are making application to.   It is time to actively pursue scholarships. Utilize CIS, FastWeb, and Scholarships.com to find scholarships that you may be eligible for. You must apply to receive money for college. Letters of Recommendation – You will need letters of recommendation for both college scholarships as well as certain college admissions requirements. Find three people not related to you that would write you letters of recommendation. Give these people three weeks notice before you need the letter and also provide them with a resume and data sheet of your activities.   Don’t forget to use the Counseling Website.  www.aasd.wednet.edu november No No 1:39 October Podcast http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2007/10/16/october-podcast/ http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2007/10/16/october-podcast/#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:56:44 +0000 schoolcounselor Uncategorized http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2007/10/16/october-podcast/ Seniors, 

Here is October’s Podcast. 

Seniors, it is time to be making decisions as to your future plans for next year.  ACT’s and SAT’s should be taken by now.  If not you need to do it.

Check online at the colleges’ websites you are interested in for deadlines.  Don’t miss them.

Go visit the colleges.  it is the best investment of time you could make.

Utilize CIS and FastWeb for your scholarship search.

Happy college search,

Mr. Stevens

 

]]> http://schoolcounselor.podbean.com/2007/10/16/october-podcast/feed/ Seniors,  Here is October's Podcast.  Seniors, it is time to be making decisions as to your future plans for next year.  ACT's and SAT's should be taken ... Seniors,  Here is October's Podcast.  Seniors, it is time to be making decisions as to your future plans for next year.  ACT's and SAT's should be taken by now.  If not you need to do it. Check online at the colleges' websites you are interested in for deadlines.  Don't miss them. Go visit the colleges.  it is the best investment of time you could make. Utilize CIS and FastWeb for your scholarship search. Happy college search, Mr. Stevens   october No No