1. DV Counseling Facebook page

2. Class of 2014 Counselors Last Name A-C Chris Jones
Last Name D-M Mickey Krebs
Last Name N-Z John Matthews
Gifted Students Mark Kulik

3. OPTIONS – Life after High School
Community Colleges
College or Universities
Military
Technical Schools
Work

4. Community College Information
19% of Desert Vista’s Class of 2013 started at a community college.

5. COMMUNITY COLLEGE -No SAT or ACT -Placement test required
Applies to all Maricopa colleges
Given on the community college campuses
Check out programs of specialization!
programs and degrees

6. Choose the Right Community College
By Program
By Location
By Cost
By Lifestyle
Arizona Western, Central Arizona, Cochise, Eastern Arizona, and Yavapai all have on-campus housing

7. Student/Athletes – NCAA Clearinghouse
Make an appointment with Mr. Matthews to start the NCAA Clearinghouse process.
To participate in college athletics, students must meet NCAA eligibility requirements.

8. Don’t forget NAIA Athletics
Scholarships available
Not major college athletics (no ESPN, etc.)
Smaller schools
Still allows competition
Register at

9. Transcripts Sheila Thomas –Records Office manages all transcripts.
All official transcripts must be requested using
Unofficial Transcripts can be viewed/printed from StudentVue in course history (no GPA or rank is listed).
Dual Enrollment transcripts must be requested through my.maricopa.edu
**DV Records and/or Counseling are not able to process any official transcripts.

10. SAT/ ACT
Send scores to all the schools you are interested in attending.
Check with out-of-state schools that may require SAT II
online registration
check registration deadlines

11. SAT/ACT Sign up online: www.actstudent.org =ACT
= SAT
Test Dates
SAT
ACT
10/5
Reg. By 9/6
9/21
Reg. by 8/23
11/2
Reg. By 10/3
10/26
Reg. By 9/27
12/7
Reg. By 11/8
12/14
Reg. by 11/8

12. In-State University Information
76% of Desert Vista’s Class of 2013 started at a four-year college or university after graduation.

13. COLLEGES Apply for colleges now
We recommend that students apply to Arizona universities early because they begin awarding scholarships in October.
Out-of-state colleges will have different application deadlines, please be aware of their individual requirements.

14. College Entrance and Applications
Know the minimum requirements
Check the websites and college handbooks
Look for minimum course requirements
Look for average SAT/ACT scores
Apply Early
If you need a counselor recommendation, give us two weeks and supply information about where the recommendation is going and a resume
Know the scholarship application deadlines for each school
Make sure your application is complete with transcripts (dual enrollment and high school), application and test scores

15. In-State College Admission Requirements
Core Competencies:
4 yrs. English
4 yrs. Math – (Algebra 1-2, Geometry, Algebra 3-4, + 1 yr. beyond Alg. 3-4)
3 yrs. Lab Science
2 yrs. Social Science
2 yrs. Foreign Language – same language
1yr. Fine Art
Assured Admission
U of A--Top 25% of Class
ASU or NAU
One of the following:
Top 25% in class rank
3.0 unweighted GPA in core
competencies
SAT 1040
ACT 22
Admissions decisions for students that don’t meet the stated requirements are made on a case by case basis at each university.

16. ONLINE APPLICATIONS www.asu.edu www.nau.edu www.arizona.edu APPLY NOW!
ASU, NAU and U of A are accepting applications online
APPLY NOW!

17. Five ASU Campuses Downtown Phoenix Polytechnic Tempe West
Lake Havasu

18. In-State Private School Options
Arizona Christian University
Benedictine University at Mesa
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Grand Canyon University
Mesa Center for Higher Education
Albright College (PA satellite)
Westminster College (MO satellite)
Wilkes University (PA satellite)

19. Other In-State Information
Applications accepted in late August
No letter of recommendation
Personal statement for U of A only

20. In-State College Night
September 23, 2013
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Mountain Pointe Auditorium

21. Out-Of-State College Information
Number of schools where Desert Vista graduates
earned admission:
Class of
Class of
Class of

22. Select the Right School
Why are you looking out-of-state?
School size?
Major?
More or less selective?
Historically Black College or University?
Liberal Arts?
Athletics?
Male or Female only?
Remember, it’s a school, not a vacation spot.

23. COLLEGE VISITS In-state schools visit monthly
Out-of-state schools visit throughout the year.
Students must sign-up online to attend. Space is limited and many will reach capacity.
Posted on Counseling Department Calendar and sent via facebook

24. Online college visit sign-ups
NEW
Online college visit sign-ups
Visits listed on calendar found on DV Guidance website and facebook page
Desert Vista Counseling Webpage Calendar

25. Out-of-State College Information
Greater Phoenix National College Fair
Phoenix Civic Plaza
Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013
11:00-3:00

26. Common Application www.commonapp.org
Online application system to many universities throughout the country.
Please submit accurate counselor name and or new accounts are created!!
Chris Jones (A-C)
Mickey Krebs (D-M)
John Matthews(N-Z)
Mark Kulik (Gifted)
ONLY trigger the counselor and teacher recommendations if you are certain you will apply!!

27. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Please give your counselor two weeks for any recommendations needed for colleges or scholarships
Resumes are requested to help the counselor write the letter.
Please provide information about where letter is going.
Stamped envelopes needed if not online.

28. Scholarships and Financial Aid
Attend an informational meeting on the FAFSA form in January (at DV)
Fill out the FAFSA form in January 2014 based on student & parents’ income taxes for 2013
DO IT , even if you think you won’t qualify for financial aid!!

29. Scholarship Information and Applications Can be Found at:
District Scholarship Website
The process for the Flinn Scholars Application has changed, please follow the procedure on the TUHSD website if you are planning to apply.
Seniors should be checking the TUHSD website WEEKLY!

30. ABOR High Honors Waiver (aka AIMS Scholarship)
Additional SAT (1300 CR & M) or ACT (28) requirement from previous years Value changed from full tuition to 25% tuition Students have to submit information in the spring.

31. ABOR High Honors Waiver
“A’s” or “B’s” in the 16 required core classes (“C’s” can be ignored with extra classes or good AP scores in the same subject.)
AND
cumulative GPA in courses used above
3. Exceed AIMS in all subjects OR
Exceed in 2 areas of AIMS and get “3’s” on 2 AP tests.
4. Submit SAT or ACT score (score requirement TBA)

32. Scholarship Estimator
The DV/TUHSD scholarship website has a link to the ASU Estimator.
You must use the core GPA, which is calculated using only the grades from the core competencies.

33. MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
When applying to Arizona universities, you are automatically considered for a merit scholarship IF you have taken the SAT/ACT
APPLY early to find out results and have first priority with dorm rooms!

34. SUMMARY CHECKLIST 1. Take the SAT or ACT
2. Complete College Application
3. Transcript Request parchment.com
4. Scholarship Search
5. Update Resume
6. In-State College Night
7. Sign up in Counseling for College Presentations

35. DV Counseling Facebook page