Winter Guidance Presentation For Juniors

Focus of Today Course selection process Looking ahead to senior year and beyond ACT & SAT testing in the spring

Course Selection Process Things you need to consider. Colleges & technical/trade schools like to see a challenging schedule. Are honors or AP level courses right for you? You will not be able to change courses next year. What electives interest you or will help you decide on a college or career focus? View the Program of Studies on the high school website for class descriptions Consider unique opportunities such as a dual enrollment class, cyber, or Medical Career Pathways

Course Selection Process Have a conversation with your parents about what you want to take senior year and what implications that will have on college admissions and careers. Your counselor will meet with you to review your courses and make sure they are the best fit for your future plans.

Timeline for Course Selection January 13th – Period 1, drag sheet distribution. Discuss with teachers what classes would be appropriate for next school year January 14th – Continue meeting with teachers. Completed drag sheets turned in to your 7th period teacher (PM UBVTS = period 4) January 15th – Input course requests in Power School during PRIDE. Bring your charged netbook. We will have a DOUBLE PRIDE day. January 19th – One on one meetings with counselors begins for juniors

Class of 2017 Graduation Requirements

Meeting With Your Counselor Review current grades/transcripts/GPA Career aspirations College Majors, Military Service, or Directly to Work Review CCRP progress College Sports? (NCAA Registration) Recommendation for ACT/SAT Discuss college/trade school application timeline Finalize Course Selection

What Colleges & Trade Schools Want To See Your transcript will be viewed by all schools Other important aspects are ACT/SAT, activities, letters of recommendation, etc. Art schools, music programs, technical schools, etc. may require portfolios, auditions, or skill testing

Timeline Winter Spring Fall *Decide on a school *Sept, Oct, Nov, apply to schools *Oct – Apply for financial aid (FAFSA) *College rep. visits to QCHS *ACT/SAT one last time? *Apply for scholarships *Decide on a school *Down payment to reserve spot *Sign master promissory note if taking out loans *Graduate!!!!! *1 on 1 advisement meeting with counselor *Do the best you can in school *Research colleges & careers Winter Spring Fall *Research colleges *Arrange for visits *Sign up for ACT/SATs *Finish Jr year strong! *Start looking at scholarships *Review acceptances and financial aid award letters *Apply for scholarships

Preparing for the ACT / SAT QCHS provides free online test prep through your NAVIANCE account. To access this test prep, login to Naviance and select the link for “Method Test Prep” on the homepage of your account. From here, sign-up for your free account and get started. You can choose to prep for ACT/SAT or both! QCHS now offers an elective class for test prepping. See the program of studies for more info.

Coming Soon… March 3rd – 2016 College Fair during the school day (students only) March 3rd – Regional College Fair at DeSales from 6:00 to 7:30PM (for parents and students) March 8th – Junior Parent Info Night – The College Search Process. 7PM QPAC. March 10th – Parent Info Night – Saving For College. 7PM QPAC.

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