Welcome Junior Parents Mrs. Walters

High School and Beyond Community College/University 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 4 yrs. Language Arts 4 yrs. Math 3 yrs. Lab Science 3 yrs. Social Studies 1 yr. Fine Art 1yr. Health / P.E. 2 yrs. World Language 4 electives

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 Top 25%/3.0 unweighted gpa Conditional Admittance: SAT/ACT scores: 1040 SAT or 22 ACT

University Application Process In State Applications Apply online & Pay application fee ASU & U of A-$50; NAU-$25 Request Official Transcript In Career Center 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 ASU – February 1 NAU – February 1 U of A – February 1 Out of State—Varies

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 = $ 16,500 Other expenditures not included

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

Scholarships/Financial Aid Searches Useful websites: http://sites.google.com/site/dvhscounseling (found in Career Center also 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 Writing is optional( only for out of state) www.collegeboard.org Critical Reading, Math , Writing (800/section) ¼ point for wrong answers SAT 11 – 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 ! 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 ASVAB – Nov. 3 and 6 periods 1-3 RYLA Leadership Camp – 1/16-19 Application Due – October 31 January – West-MEC Applications Due February – Jr. Presentations March 17 – ACT for Juniors

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