1. JUNIORS Counselors: Dr. Sparkenbaugh (A-Lez) Mrs. Johnston (Li-Z)

2. ACADEMICS Keep up your grades Transcript is important Senior grades do not show on the transcript when you are applying to college/career schools/tech schools If you need help in your classes, talk to the teacher, sign up for tutoring, ask for help!

3. PSAT/NMSQT TESTING Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Here at Montour during the school day Free to juniors Results returned prior to Christmas

4. PSAT/NMSQT IS IMPORTANT! Qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program Practice for the SAT coming up in March Score report will give you valuable information about your skills/weaknesses

5. ACTION PLAN FOR JUNIORS Research careers and majors Research colleges/tech schools/career schools/military Research requirements for admission Attend College Fair in February Prepare for SAT/ACT Use Method Test Prep in Career Cruising Take SAT and/or ACT tests in spring

6. SAT & ACT TESTING SAT March 8th, May 3rd & June 7 th ACT April 12 th & June 14th Check on Counselor’s Corner for details www.montourschools.com www.montourschools.com Not all testing dates are available at Montour SAT PREP courses are available at Montour- Instructors are Mrs. DeRose and Mrs. Shaffer

7. WEBSITE Counselor’s Corner on Montour High School’s website www.montourschools.comwww.montourschools.com Info on scholarships/financial aid Info on college open houses/visitation days College Fairs Newsletters Parchment

8. JUNIOR NEWSLETTER Newsletters emailed monthly Timely information for juniors & parents All newsletters can be found on the Counselor’s Corner website or email johnstonn@montourschools.com to sign up. johnstonn@montourschools.com

9. FINANCIAL AID COLLEGE FAIR NIGHT Student/Parent Night, date to be announced Mini College Fair Financial Aid Overview with a Financial Aid advisor from a local college IMPORTANT INFORMATION! NEVER TOO EARLY TO START! TELL YOUR PARENTS!

10. PLAYING SPORTS IN COLLEGE? NCAA ELIGIBILITY Division I & Division II schools Calculate QPA in “CORE” courses Register at the END of your junior year More information on Counselor’s Corner or www.ncaaclearinghouse.net www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

11. MILITARY CAREERS Mr. Kerr– specialist for military ASVAB testing required Tentative November test date (all 10 th, 11 th, 12 th ) Test administered during the school day; see your counselor for test dates Recruiters visit our school monthly during lunches

12. QUESTIONS Any questions? Visit the Counselor’s Corner at: www.montourschools.com www.montourschools.com Email your counselor Dr. Sparkenbaugh (A-Lez) Mrs. Johnston (Li-Z)