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High School and Beyond Community College University CTE/Military Entrance Exams Scholarships

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 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

Maricopa Community College Requirements www.my.maricopa.edu Apply - Student information form (Transcript (sent at end of year) Take the Accuplacer test - Placement test Meet with an Advisor & Register Pay fees by deadline

ASU, NAU, U of A Requirements Core Classes 3.0 unweighted gpa Conditional Admittance: SAT/ACT scores: Average scores- 1040 SAT or 22 ACT

University Application Process In State Applications Apply online & Pay application fee ASU & U of A-$50; NAU-$25 Students self reporting grades or go Parchment.com Have SAT/ACT scores sent

Out of State Schools Criteria Personal Statements/Essays Letters of Recommendations Leadership Positions School/Community involvement May require an interview with college Rep Check websites for GPA, classes, test scores, etc.

Out of State Application Process Apply online -Look for Common Application Request Official Transcript Application Fee - $40 and higher Send SAT/ACT Scores

Application Deadlines Instate – January 1 Out of State—Varies May 1 – decision for all schools

Choosing A University/College Location Size Degree Cost Visit www.collegedata.com www.collegeconfidential.com www.HSCounselorweek.com

College Visitation Days Most colleges have visitation day Take a Tour of Campus Investigate your academic program Attend a Class Talk with Students & Faculty Meet with an Admissions Counselor Find the school that is right for you

College Costs Maricopa Community Colleges Tuition & Fees = $ 3,000/year State Universities -ASU, NAU, U of A Tuition & Fees = $ 10,000 Grand Canyon University - Private Tuition & Fees = $ 17,000 Other expenditures not included

Scholarship Categories Academic --Merit Presidential – Community College Athletics Financial Need Leadership Community Service

Scholarships/Financial Aid Searches Useful websites: Dvhs.dvusd.org click on Counseling www.fastweb.com www.fafsa.ed.gov

Resume www.azcis.intocareers.org or sheets is Career Center Must be TYPED!!! Honors & Awards High School Clubs & Organizations Leadership / Offices held Community Service – looking for 100 hours Employment

ACT VS. SAT www.actstudent.org English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning (Composite score -36) No points deducted for wrong answer www.collegeboard.org Evidence based Reading & Writing and Math (800/section) Writing & SAT 11 is for out-of-state only

ACT / SAT Test Information Universities will accept either test Have scores sent to universities Register Online ACT- www.actstudent.org SAT- www.collegeboard.org

ACT / SAT Test Information Tests should be taken at the end of the Junior Year ! ACT – February 27- all juniors Tests can be retaken - colleges will take the best scores. ACT/SAT needed ONLY for universities-not community college entrance

NCAA www.eligibilitycenter.org To participate in Division I or II Sports: You must be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse Apply On-Line ASAP Fill out transcript request Division I and II – You must send your ACT/SAT scores to them directly

Up Coming Events Greater Phoenix College Fair – 10/22 Phoenix Convention Center – 11 to 3 ASVAB – Nov. 1 RYLA Leadership Camp – 1/13-15 Application Due – October 31 January – West-MEC Applications Due End of January – Jr. Presentations February 27 – ACT for Juniors

Career Center Mrs. Walters , Counselor College/Career & Top 30% Senior Academic Counselor Hours – 7:30 to 2:45