JUNIOR YEAR PRESENTATION Junior Counselors Mrs Turse last names A-L Mrs. Papa last names M-Z

What I Need To Know? The importance of your Junior year. Graduation requirements. National Honor Society. Preparing for after High School. College/Career Research. Standardized testing.

Where Do I Start? 1.Get to know your counselor 2.Listen to this presentation 3.Ask questions – Do research 4.Take ACT’s, SAT’S 5.Discuss information with your parents

Graduation requirements Credits: 32 credits! If you Pass all your classes all 4 years you will graduate with 32 credits! MINIMUM The MINIMUM number of credits needed to graduate is 28 plus completing 4 years of HS!! MUST Complete and Pass: 4 English credits 4 Math credits 4 Social Studies credits 4 Science credits 2 PE/ Health credits 2 World Language + 8 Electives or 10 Elect. Keystone Exams & Graduation project

N A T I O N A L H O N O R S O C I E T Y At the end of semester 1 in your junior year if you have a 93% overall G.P.A. you qualify for National Junior Honor Society. You will receive invitation to apply. Sets you apart especially if you are looking at highly competitive schools. Post-secondary schools recognize this and Albright college gives a scholarship for being a member.

What happens when you are not prepared???

P A N I C !

A time to prepare  Prepare for PSAT/SAT/ACT Visit collegeboard.org  Prepare your transcript Colleges consider th grade grades Pick up your grades Taking the most challenging courses  Prepare your resume Get involved, take leadership roles, join clubs, etc. If you qualify, participate in National Honor Society

 Prepare for senior year Acquire your rank and GPA Choose classes wisely Confirm you have all graduation requirements. Prepare for your future Look into scholarships Visit colleges post-secondary schools Speak with your counselor Speak with your parents Log into career cruising Get apart-time job

GOVERNORS SCHOOL/SUMMER PROGRAMS There are many to choose from Can be Co$tly - Look for Financial Aid – Programs for First Generation to College Students Many require applications submitted in Spring Some Examples are: National Youth Science Programs.htm Harvard Summer Programs.htm

Information on SAT’s and ACT’s SAT’s * Scores * Math, Writing and Critical Reading * 3 hour and 45 minute test * Given at HAHS on 7 Saturdays * SAT II * Tests in a particular subject area * Used to place students in classes * Check if college requires SAT II

Celebrity SAT scores! 1500! Out of 1600 IMPRESSIVE! 1590! Out of 1600! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ke$ha Bill Gates

Information on ACT’s American College Test * Scores 1-36 * 4 Subject areas plus 30 minute writing portion. English, Math, Reading, Science * 4 hours without writing includes instruction and breaks. * Given at HAHS 2 times in October and April, Other locations Kings College in Wilkes-Barre.

How Do I Choose A College ? Attend College Nights Visit post secondary institutes Location- How far do I want to go? Major – undecided or not, do they offer my major? Cost – discuss with parents Choose at least 3… 1.Dream school 2.50/50 3.Sure school

Post-Secondary School Information Highly Competitive Ivy League; Harvard, Yale, Princeton, U of Penn, Brown, Cornell SAT scores average 1560 using math and CR Top 5% of your class National, State,and local award winner Only 7-10% are accepted Cost- $50,000 + Competitive Villanova, Bucknell, Lehigh, Penn State University Park, Pitt, SAT scores (math and CR) Top 10% of class Cost ranges- commonwealth $22,000(PSU PITT) others $50, % accepted

State Schools and Requirements Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania California University of Pennsylvania Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Clarion University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Indiana University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Millersville University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania West Chester University of Pennsylvania SAT scores 1000 and up GPA top 20-25% class Cost $15,000 +

COMMUNITY COLLEGES  LCCC, Lackawanna Junior College, etc.  SAT not required  Cost $2,500  Credits can transfer to any State School  Start at LCCC and finish with degree from state school.