College Admissions/Scholarships Foothill High School Henderson, Nevada

WARNING: ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POWERPOINT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE! Always check with the colleges or universities you are applying to for clarification and updated information! Good luck Falcons!!!

College Admissions Process Finding a college/career that fits www.careeronestop.org www.nvmyfuture.org PSAT (Collegeboard-use link from score report) ASVAB in November(matches interest and ability) Complete application (Fall of Senior Year) College Entrance Exams Campus visit Talk about *Number of colleges to look at *Time requirements for letters of rec

Finding a College/Career That Fits Know Yourself Goals Likes & Dislikes Abilities Resources Other Considerations Size Type Location Affordability Programs/Degrees

Career Center Rm 503 Ms. Mendez College/Military Visits Work Experience Credit Job Opportunities NV Workforce Connections www.careeronestop.org

Preparation for College Admissions College Website College Visits Resume Letters of Recommendation (at least 2 wk notice) Essays KEEP COPIES!!

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS Common Application www.commonapp.org Western Undergraduate Exchange www.wue.wiche.edu/ 15 Western States “Good Neighbor Discount” WOW!!!!!!

Important Dates: Deadlines: UNR Fall Preview: Palace Station Oct 3 6:30-8pm Suncoast Hotel Oct 4 6:30-8pm FHS FAFSA Night: Oct 9 6pm CREW at Rebel Preview: Oct 14 9am-2pm FHS College Fair: Oct 16 7-8:30 am College/Career Fair: Cashman Center Oct 17,18 5:30-8pm UNLV College Fair (same as FHS): Oct 19 6-9 pm For more information and to RSVP visit www.foothillhenderson.com Deadlines: Nov. 1!!!!! – UNLV priority Nov. 30 – UC Schools Dec. 1- Southern Utah Univ.-priority Feb. 1 - UNR - priority

UNLV/UNR Admissions Requirements 3.0 G.P.A – in core classes (calculate core at UNLV/UNR website) 4 credits English 4 credits math – Algebra II or higher 3 credits social science 3 credits science – at least 2 lab science (Bio) OR: ACT composite score 22 or higher SAT Math and Critical Reading 1120

Nevada State College Admission Requirements 2.0 G.P.A 4 credits English 3 credits math – at least 2 classes Algebra I or higher 3 credits social science 2 credits science – at least 1 lab science course

College Entrance Exams ACT Content Based Math / English / Read / Science Reasoning Optional Writing Test (required by some schools) FREE in February Average composite score: approx 21 Math includes Trig. No guessing penalty Register online at www.act.org TEST PREP (many…) www.zaps.com Khan Academy Prep books SAT I (New version since March) Content Based, No guessing penalty, RELEVANT! Evidence Based Reading/Writing Math Register online at www.collegeboard.com SAT II Subject Tests Required/recommended by some competitive schools/programs

Student Athletes Academic Plan Clearinghouse College entrance exams 16 Core Courses- Division I (min core 2.3) 16 Core Courses- Division II (min core 2.2) Sliding scale with test scores Clearinghouse Register early in junior year College entrance exams Take spring of junior year (or sooner) and fall of senior year (if needed) Website www.eligibilitycenter.org $80 See Mr. Doyle!!!!

What Matters Most? Grades/Test Scores and Rigor of Curriculum!!!! Remember class rank is determined by weighted GPA!

UNLV Scholarship Grid

NV Schools Recruiters UNR - Elizabeth Nubel -enubel@unr.edu   702-940-5416  UNLV - Devan Sullivan -devan.sullivan@unlv.edu 702 - 774-8008  Contact about residual ACT for grid scholarships. NV State – Briana Pitkin- briana.pitkin@nsc.edu 702-992-2132   CSN - Lisa Gilbert - Lisa.Gilbert@CSN.EDU   702-651-3527

The Military Has MANY Benefits Post 9/11 GI Bill Education Salary Travel Experience

Financial Aid Grants Loans Work Study Scholarships Do not have to pay back Loans Must pay back with interest (terms & rates vary) Work Study Job at the university Scholarships Do not have to pay back!!!! Some funded directly to you others to school Some available after college begins!!!

FINANCIAL AID FORMS CSS/PROFILE Available to file September Requested by selected schools Paper version and at: https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid) Available to file October 1!!!! Requested by most schools Paper version and at: www.fafsa.ed.gov https://fafsa4caster.ed.gov/

Financial Aid – Scholarships Merit based Academics Special talents Community service Athletics Need based FAFSA Competitive Parent’s employer!? Ethnic/Special Group School Local National

How Can I Get More Info? Counselor Career Center foothillhenderson.com Twitter Page!!! thepef.org Great Opportunities!! Google!! FST News

What “They” Look For Be as well rounded as possible!!! Scholarship committees look at: GPA Honors, AP, and IB courses ACT, SAT I, and SAT II scores Involvement in clubs, activities, athletics, and community Work Family responsibilities ESSAY!!!

Largest scholarships come from the colleges!! Where do I start? Largest scholarships come from the colleges!! Be sure to request the scholarship/financial aid applications when you apply For example, UNLV’s application for all types of scholarships is found on the web Each school has a specific way to apply – contact the financial aid office at individual schools for information Be aware of deadlines as they may be different from admission application deadlines Number 1 factor: courses/grades/test scores!

Deadlines and Presentation Are Important! Remember there are hundreds/thousands of applicants. Often the only contact you have with the scholarship committee is your application. Read those directions! Don’t be late!

Millennium Scholarship Graduate with a diploma from a Nevada high school with 14 Core Classes. Complete high school with at least a 3.25 weighted GPA. Resident of Nevada for at least two of your high school years. Will NOT pay 100% of your college expenses (less than 50% of tuition only!) Website: https://nevadatreasurer.gov/index.html

Millennium Core English 4 Years Math 4 Years (Algebra II) Natural Science 3 Years (Biology) Social Studies 3 Years Total 14 Aligns w/21st Century Course of Study!

NEW MILLENNIUM!! Assembly Bill 150: extends eligibility to students who do NOT meet the minimum GPA requirements, but who receive a certain score on a college entrance exam administered to the student while he or she is enrolled in a NV public or private school. ACT Composite 21 or higher SAT (reading & math) NOW 1070 990 or higher PRIOR to March 1, 2016 Senate Bill 128: increases from 6 to 9 the minimum number of credit hours in which a community college student must be enrolled in order to be eligible. The measure also increases the amount a student may receive for a semester from not more than 12 semester credits to not more than 15 semester credits.

Examples of Southwest Specials!! UNLV/UNR- Accelerated MD Program NV State- Merit $ starts at 3.25 unweighted, Leadership, matching. Northern Arizona University- 4 year Tuition Lock!!! WUE!!!

Consider Honors Colleges!!!

It’s up to you… You can do it!!!!