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Welcome,

West Valley Class of 2026!

WEST VALLEY COUNSELING

• Willie Blackburn: A-G
• Carrie Dershin: H-Pe
• Jasmine Nickell: Pf-Z
• Tina Henne: Counseling Tech
• Morgan Clay: Counseling Secretary
• Krysta Harrison: Counseling Intern

Individual Senior Meetings

• You will be meeting through October with your counselor for your final Personal Learning and Career Plan (PLCP)
• Graduation Progress
• Post-Secondary Plans
• NCAA, APS & Outside Credit
• Name Verification

Senior Timeline - FALL

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• Attend the College Fair October 16, 2025
• Take or retake SAT/ACT exams if necessary.
• Submit early decision/early action applications if applicable.
• Complete and submit regular decision college applications.
• Request letters of recommendation.
• Search for and apply for scholarships.

SAT Test Dates

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Register for ACT Exams at www.act.org

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Register for SAT Exams at www.sat.org

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ACT & SAT tests are proctored at the UAF Exam Center.

WorkKeys tests are given at the Fairbanks Job Center See your Counselor for more info…

SAT Test Dates

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Register for ACT Exams at www.act.org

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Register for SAT Exams at www.sat.org

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ACT & SAT tests are proctored at the UAF Exam Center.

WorkKeys tests are given at the Fairbanks Job Center See your Counselor for more info…

ACT Test Dates

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Register for ACT Exams at www.act.org

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Register for ACT Exams at www.ACT.org

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ACT & SAT tests are proctored at the UAF Exam Center.

WorkKeys tests are given at the Fairbanks Job Center See your Counselor for more info…

AP Test Dates

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Register for ACT Exams at www.act.org

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Thursday, October 16 at UAF

Alaska Performance Scholarship

Alaska Performance Scholarship:

Three Pathways

Need to explore your options? �Check out AKCIS!�

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www.akcis.org

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Submitting Applications

Letters of

Recommendation

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• Give at least 2 weeks notice!
• Fill out Student/Parent
• Input Forms

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• Common App & SendEdu – make sure to add your counselor’s email address
• Be aware of application deadlines

�Financial Aid & Scholarships

See Ms. Henne for more information!

Senior Timeline - FALL/WINTER

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• Complete your FAFSA Application (opens in October).
• Continue to search for and apply for scholarships.
• Monitor your application status in college portals.
• Explore housing and campus life options.
• Finalize any outstanding college applications.
• Check for CTE & Trade Union opportunities.

Complete the FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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• Online Form required by most colleges before you can receive financial aid
• Qualifies you for various types of federal student aid
• Applications open on October 1, 2025
• Visit www.studentaid.gov

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Senior Timeline - SPRING

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• Review college acceptance letters and financial aid offers.
• Decide which college you will be attending.
• Submit any necessary housing documents and deposits.
• Continue to search for and apply for scholarships - they are still out there!
• Apply to School to Apprenticeship and Intro to Trades courses.
• Celebrate all your accomplishments and hard work!

CTE & Trade Opportunities

Intro to Trades Classes (taught at the Pipeline Training Center):

Applications available Spring of Senior year.

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School to Apprenticeship Program

Apply for direct entry to local unions - applications available Spring of Senior year.

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North Star Health Science Academy - NEW!:

Provides students the opportunity to explore various healthcare professions and gain employment in the industry.

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Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA)

Applications for Spring Semester coming soon!

�National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

• Student athletes must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center:

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www.eligibilitycenter.org

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• Division 1 and Division 2 college athletes must take 16 credits of core coursework – see your counselor to ensure you are on track.

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Transcripts and Records

Transcripts - Request your transcripts online @ www.parchment.com

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Questions?

See Ms. Morgan or Ms. Henne in the Counseling Office

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Other Important People

Heather Damario -Senior Class Advisor

Mr. Meritt - Yearbook Advisor

Christina Johnson - Herff Jones Representative

(Caps, Gowns & Senior Gear)

*will have dates TBA when visits to WVHS

Yearbook Advisor

Mr. Meritt

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Yearbook Info 2025-26

Class of 2026 Advisor

Heather Damario

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Herff Jones

Caps and Gowns, School Bling

Christina Johnson

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Senior Class Officers

Hailey Staiger

Tyler Madnick

Max Mullenberg

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Next Steps…

• Finish Individual Senior meetings with your Counselor (PLCPs)
• Continue post-secondary research and applications
• Fill out questionnaires and request letters of recommendation
• Submit Yearbook items & pay attention to Senior class notices
• Continue checking the WV Scholarship Page
• Show up and pass your classes!

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WVHS Class of 2026 Show Your Spirit �

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Graduation is Tuesday, May 12th 2026

at the Carlson Center!