1. Welcome Junior Parents
Mrs. Walters

2. 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. Class
1yr. Health / P.E.
6 Electives
22 credits
4 yrs. Language Arts
4 yrs. Math
3 yrs. Lab Science
3 yrs. Social Studies
1 yr. Fine Art /CTE
1yr. Health / P.E.
2 yrs. World Language
4 electives
22 credits

3. Class Ranking
Only the following designated classes will be used to calculate the class rank:
9th 10th 11th 12th
Lang. Arts Lang. Arts Lang. Arts Lang. Arts
Math Math Math* Math*
Science Science Science* Science*
Soc. Stud. Soc. Stud. Soc. Stud.
Class Rank will be calculated at the end of each semester.

4. AP VS Dual AP - $93 per test---1st 2 weeks in May
Dual Enrollment - $86/credit
AZ Transfer – aztransfer.com
Instate vs Out-of-state universities
AA/AS/AGEC

5. The Right Fit Using your strengths to: Choosing your school and Career
University, Community College, Trade/Technical
Military
Making a plan
Research Sites – Community College Bk, Internet, U of A/ASU Degree Search, College Board –Big Future, etc.

6. What’s Next www.my.maricopa.edu University www.asu/nau/arizona.edu
Community College
Career and Technical School
Military

7. University Requirements
Instate Universities –Assured Admissions
Are an Arizona resident
Attend an Arizona regionally accredited high school
Have no course work deficiencies as prescribed by the Arizona Board of Regents
Have at least a 3.0 unweighted core course GPA
SAT/ACT will be used is missing above req.
SAT/ACT & gpa = Merit Scholarship

8. Out-of-State University
More comprehensive:
look at GPA/test scores, extra-curricular, essay, letters of recommendation

9. Community College www.maricopa.edu SIF Placement Tests Math Reading
English
Scholarships/Financial Aid

10. Career/Technical Military
Military

11. Career Exploration Get Prepared!!
Career/Interest Inventory
ASVAB Test
AZ CIS
Occupational Handbook
Resume/Recommendation Letters

12. Community Service & Extra Curricular Activities
Magic number is min. of 100 hours
(This is a requirement for most scholarships)
Track your own hours – forms in the Career Center
Obtain letters of recommendation from volunteer agencies
GET INVOLVED!! Sports, clubs, organizations

13. Scholarships Career Center www.dvhs.dvusd.org click on counseling
** Special Scholarships – requirements/grades/etc.
**QuestBridge, Dorrance, Flinn, Obama, etc.
Fastweb
Scholarship Experts
- essay based
Scholarship Guidance

14. Athletes – NCAA Eligibility Center
Must register at
$75.00
Official Transcript
DI and D2 Schools require this registration
Recruit yourself!
NAIA – – D3 or below
$80.oo

15. Up Coming Events Counseling & DVHS Website
ASVAB – November 2, 1-3 per.
Sign up – Career Center – Free
RYLA Leadership Camp – January 13-16, 2017
-Free
Due: October 31
ACT- February 28th-DVHS –Free for all Juniors
Juniors Only

16. Transcripts Parchment – unofficial and official 4 unofficial for free
Officials – $3.50
Schools & Scholarships
Officials are NOT sent to individuals
Register

17. Career Center Mrs. Walters-College/Career Counselor and Career Center
Information and services
Hours -7:15 am to 2:45 pm

18. Thank You!!!
Questions?