Welcome Junior Parents Mrs. Walters

H.S. Graduation vs. University 4 yrs. Language Arts 4 yrs. Math 3 yrs. Lab Science 3 yrs. Social Studies 1 yr. Fine Art / CTE. Class 1yr. Health / P.E. 6 Electives --------------- 22 credits 4 yrs. Language Arts 4 yrs. Math 3 yrs. Lab Science 3 yrs. Social Studies 1 yr. Fine Art /CTE 1yr. Health / P.E. 2 yrs. World Language 4 electives ---------------- 22 credits

Class Ranking Only the following designated classes will be used to calculate the class rank: 9th 10th 11th 12th Lang. Arts Lang. Arts Lang. Arts Lang. Arts Math Math Math* Math* Science Science Science* Science* Soc. Stud. Soc. Stud. Soc. Stud. Class Rank will be calculated at the end of each semester.

AP VS Dual AP - $93 per test---1st 2 weeks in May Dual Enrollment - $86/credit AZ Transfer – aztransfer.com Instate vs Out-of-state universities AA/AS/AGEC

The Right Fit Using your strengths to: Choosing your school and Career University, Community College, Trade/Technical Military Making a plan Research Sites – Community College Bk, Internet, U of A/ASU Degree Search, College Board –Big Future, etc.

What’s Next www.my.maricopa.edu University www.asu/nau/arizona.edu Community College www.my.maricopa.edu Career and Technical School http://accg.azhighered.gov Military www.usmilitary.com

University Requirements Instate Universities –Assured Admissions Are an Arizona resident Attend an Arizona regionally accredited high school Have no course work deficiencies as prescribed by the Arizona Board of Regents Have at least a 3.0 unweighted core course GPA SAT/ACT will be used is missing above req. SAT/ACT & gpa = Merit Scholarship

Out-of-State University More comprehensive: look at GPA/test scores, extra-curricular, essay, letters of recommendation www.collegedata.com www.collegeconfidential.com www.collegeprowler.com

Community College www.maricopa.edu SIF Placement Tests Math Reading English Scholarships/Financial Aid

Career/Technical Military www.azhighered.gov Military www.military.com

Career Exploration Get Prepared!! Career/Interest Inventory ASVAB Test AZ CIS http://www.azcis.intocareers.org Occupational Handbook Resume/Recommendation Letters

Community Service & Extra Curricular Activities Magic number is min. of 100 hours (This is a requirement for most scholarships) Track your own hours – forms in the Career Center Obtain letters of recommendation from volunteer agencies GET INVOLVED!! Sports, clubs, organizations

Scholarships Career Center www.dvhs.dvusd.org click on counseling ** Special Scholarships – requirements/grades/etc. **QuestBridge, Dorrance, Flinn, Obama, etc. Fastweb www.fastweb.com Scholarship Experts www.scholarshipsexperts.com - essay based Scholarship Guidance www.scholarshipguidance.com

Athletes – NCAA Eligibility Center Must register at www.eligibilitycenter.org $75.00 Official Transcript DI and D2 Schools require this registration Recruit yourself! NAIA – www.NAIA.org – D3 or below $80.oo

Up Coming Events Counseling & DVHS Website ASVAB – November 2, 1-3 per. Sign up – Career Center – Free www.asvabprogram.com RYLA Leadership Camp – January 13-16, 2017 http://ryla5490.org/ -Free Due: October 31 ACT- February 28th-DVHS –Free for all Juniors Juniors Only

Transcripts Parchment – unofficial and official 4 unofficial for free Officials – $3.50 Schools & Scholarships Officials are NOT sent to individuals Register

Career Center Mrs. Walters-College/Career Counselor and Career Center Information and services Hours -7:15 am to 2:45 pm

Thank You!!! Questions?