Class of 2017 What Juniors Need To Know

Purpose Students will develop an understanding of the process for planning for life after high school.

Know Your Counselors A-G Mr. Larkin  H-O Ms. Baker  P-Z Mrs. Guthrie  Mrs. Fulton 

Post-Secondary Options What will you do after you graduate?  Military (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Marines, National Guard)  Trade Schools/Vocational Schools  Apprenticeships  Work Force  Community Colleges  Four Year Colleges/Universities

ASVAB  The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.  Required for those interested in the military  See your recruiter  Take it at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS)

Registered Apprenticeships P ostsecondary training, education, and employment in a variety of industries “Earn while you learn” US Dept. of Labor site Iowa site

Compass Testing Required for community college admission, if not taking the ACT Walk-in testing; no appointment needed(allocate 2 hours and bring photo ID) Times: Mondays 8:00 am-4:00 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 8:00 am-7:00 pm Fridays 8:00 am-4:00 pm Location: DMACC Ankeny campus Building 6, Room 23

ACT Testing  Measures English, Math, Reading Comp, Science Reasoning, (Optional Written Essay)  Tests offered in Sept, Oct, Dec, Feb, April & June  Most popular college entrance exam   Stop in Guidance for a practice test booklet and/or other test prep materials SAT is an option too! Check with admissions reps to see if SAT is required or recommended.

College Representatives/Military Recruiters and Visits College Representatives  Meet in Guidance Career Room Military Recruiters  Outside Cafeteria during lunchtime Check announcements and guidance website for dates and times. College Visits  Contact school you are interested in through their admissions office or website to schedule a visit  Bring a note to attendance office prior to the visit

RAI (Regent Admission Index): UNI, U of Iowa, ISU 2 x ACT composite score + 1 x percentile high school rank + 20 x high school GPA (Grade Point Average) + 5 x number of high school core courses _____________________________ 245 or higher = Automatic Admission if all core curriculum (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language) requirements are met RAI Calculator:

Transferring to an Iowa Regent University (UNI, Iowa, ISU) If you start your college education at a community college you may use the following website to see if and how your credits will transfer.

Sports Eligibility If interested in playing sports at the collegiate level (D1, D2, NAIA) you must register with one of the following: NCAA Eligibility Center  NAIA Eligibility Center 

Scholarships Johnston Guidance Scholarships  click on link for juniors and/or seniors Iowa College Access Network  Cappex College Scholarship Search  FastWeb Scholarships  School Soup 

Other Things To Consider Be Involved but Balanced 25 Questions To Ask A College —questions to consider when visiting colleges Transcript Request –must have a parent signature unless you are 18 Letter of Recommendation Form —must give recommender 2 weeks or more johnston.k12.ia.us/schools/highschool/JHSguidance.php

You can make an appointment to have an individual meeting with your counselor.