1. Mrs. Oyer (A – L) Mr. Burns (M – Z)
Junior Presentation
Mrs. Oyer (A – L)
Mr. Burns (M – Z)

2. Overview Graduation Requirements Junior Year Testing
Senior year course selections
Junior Year Testing
College Information

3. Graduation Requirements
How many credits required for graduation?
Credits needed in certain areas

4. Minimum Grad Requirements (22)
4.0 credits English
3.0 credits Math {Math I (Alg) & Math II (Geom)}
2.0 credits Science
2.0 credits Social Studies
(1.0 credit US Hist, 0.5 Civics, 0.5 SS elective)
0.5 credits Consumer Ed
0.5 Health
.25 Drivers Ed PE
1.0 from Music, Language, or Career Tech
+ Round out w/electives

5. Planning for the future…
Common Minimum 4-year college entrance reqs:
- 4 years English
3 years Math: Through at least Algebra II/Math III (some may want more!)
3 years science
3 years social studies
2+ years of foreign language
“The more core, the better”
Do not slack off senior year! Take rigorous courses!
Course handbook and Reqs: Guidance Website

6. Testing Information PSAT ACT SAT MAP Wednesday, October 19
Optional for juniors
ACT
Will not be offered for free at PBL
Still accepted by 4-year colleges/universities
Registers for test at
SAT
Will be given to all juniors at PBL
Also accepted by 4-year colleges/universities
MAP
May 8-12
Makeups May 15-19

7. PSAT
PreScholastic Aptitude Test & National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
Juniors
Optional
Wednesday, October 19
8:00 a.m.
Pre-administration Thursday, October 13
Fee $15

8. SAT Reading, Writing/Language, Math, Essay
College entrance exam (ACT or SAT required for 4-year schools)
You can take the SAT multiple times
$45.00 ($57 with essay) when taking on own
Use your highest score
Scholarships often tied to SAT scores
Essay will be used for placement at UI
If going to junior college, can use scores for placement
Parkland is requiring everyone to assess this year

9. ACT English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing (optional)
College entrance exam (ACT or SAT required for 4-year schools)
You can take the ACT multiple times
$42.50 ($58.50 with writing) when taking on own
Use your highest score
Scholarships often tied to ACT scores
If going to junior college, can use scores for placement
Parkland is requiring everyone to assess

10. How to prep for the SAT
People with more core classes tend to score well
SAT prep books/classes
PSAT
Khan Academy
Satpractice.org
Free
Access to 6 full-length SAT practice tests
Answer explanations provided w/ step-by-step solutions

11. How to prep for the ACT
People with more core classes tend to score well
ACT prep books/classes
info in counseling office & counseling office website
ACT online prep
ACT Question of the Day

12. SAT Testing Dates PBL (all 11th graders) National test dates:
Wednesday, April 5th
Makeup Date is April 25
National test dates:
November 5th
December 3rd
January 21st
March 11th
May 6th

13. Post-high school planning
Consider your Options
Military
Work Force
College

14. Military ASVAB entrance exam Consider which branch fits your needs
Schedule meetings with recruiter
Recruiters visit PBL at lunch

15. Work Force Networking Applications Resume Interview Skills
Required training/education

16. College 2 year vs. 4 year Big school vs. small school Majors available
Extracurricular activities
Distance from home
Cost

17. What should I be doing now?
NOW is the time to start researching
Talk with people!!!
Recruiters, college admission reps, parents, family friends, alumni, counselors
Start expanding your options
Study for SAT/ACT
Campus visits are critical

18. What should I be doing now?
Create or brush up your resume
Focus on your academics
Consider the classes you want to take during senior year to help achieve goals – don’t slack off!!
The more “planning homework” you do junior year, the smoother your senior year!
Know your resources (e.g. counseling website, bulletin boards, counselors, teachers, college reps, recruiters)

19. Summary Focus on finishing strong Prepare for important testing
Research your options!
Visit your counselor
Use the guidance website