1. College Admissions/Scholarships
Foothill High School Henderson, Nevada

2. WARNING: ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POWERPOINT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
Always check with the colleges or universities you are applying to for clarification and updated information! Good luck Falcons!!!

3. College Admissions Process
Finding a college/career that fits
PSAT (Collegeboard-use link from score report)
ASVAB in November(matches interest and ability)
Complete application (Fall of Senior Year)
College Entrance Exams
Campus visit
Talk about
*Number of colleges to look at
*Time requirements for letters of rec

4. Finding a College/Career That Fits
Know Yourself
Goals
Likes & Dislikes
Abilities
Resources
Other Considerations
Size
Type
Location
Affordability
Programs/Degrees

5. Career Center Rm 503 Ms. Mendez
College/Military Visits
Work Experience Credit
Job Opportunities
NV Workforce Connections

6. Preparation for College Admissions
College Website
College Visits
Resume
Letters of Recommendation (at least 2 wk notice)
Essays
KEEP COPIES!!

7. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS Common Application www.commonapp.org
Western Undergraduate Exchange
15 Western States
“Good Neighbor Discount”
WOW!!!!!!

8. Important Dates: Deadlines:
UNR Fall Preview: Palace Station Oct 3 6:30-8pm
Suncoast Hotel Oct 4 6:30-8pm
FHS FAFSA Night: Oct 9 6pm
CREW at Rebel Preview: Oct 14 9am-2pm
FHS College Fair: Oct :30 am
College/Career Fair: Cashman Center Oct 17,18 5:30-8pm
UNLV College Fair (same as FHS): Oct pm
For more information and to RSVP visit
Deadlines:
Nov. 1!!!!! – UNLV priority
Nov. 30 – UC Schools
Dec. 1- Southern Utah Univ.-priority
Feb. 1 - UNR - priority

9. UNLV/UNR Admissions Requirements
3.0 G.P.A – in core classes (calculate core at UNLV/UNR website)
4 credits English
4 credits math – Algebra II or higher
3 credits social science
3 credits science – at least 2 lab science (Bio)
OR:
ACT composite score 22 or higher
SAT Math and Critical Reading 1120

10. Nevada State College Admission Requirements
2.0 G.P.A
4 credits English
3 credits math – at least 2 classes Algebra I or higher
3 credits social science
2 credits science – at least 1 lab science course

11. College Entrance Exams
ACT
Content Based
Math / English / Read / Science Reasoning
Optional Writing Test (required by some schools) FREE in February
Average composite score: approx 21
Math includes Trig.
No guessing penalty
Register online at
TEST PREP (many…)
Khan Academy
Prep books
SAT I (New version since March)
Content Based, No guessing penalty, RELEVANT!
Evidence Based Reading/Writing
Math
Register online at
SAT II
Subject Tests
Required/recommended by some competitive schools/programs

12. Student Athletes Academic Plan Clearinghouse College entrance exams
16 Core Courses- Division I (min core 2.3)
16 Core Courses- Division II (min core 2.2)
Sliding scale with test scores
Clearinghouse
Register early in junior year
College entrance exams
Take spring of junior year (or sooner) and fall of senior year (if needed)
Website
$80
See Mr. Doyle!!!!

13. What Matters Most? Grades/Test Scores and Rigor of Curriculum!!!!
Remember class rank is determined by weighted GPA!

14. UNLV Scholarship Grid

16. NV Schools Recruiters
UNR - Elizabeth Nubel    
UNLV - Devan Sullivan  
Contact about residual ACT for grid scholarships.
NV State – Briana
CSN - Lisa Gilbert

17. The Military Has MANY Benefits
Post 9/11 GI Bill Education Salary Travel Experience

18. Financial Aid Grants Loans Work Study Scholarships
Do not have to pay back
Loans
Must pay back with interest (terms & rates vary)
Work Study
Job at the university
Scholarships
Do not have to pay back!!!!
Some funded directly to you others to school
Some available after college begins!!!

19. FINANCIAL AID FORMS CSS/PROFILE Available to file September
Requested by selected schools
Paper version and at:
FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid)
Available to file October 1!!!!
Requested by most schools
Paper version and at:

20. Financial Aid – Scholarships
Merit based
Academics
Special talents
Community service
Athletics
Need based
FAFSA
Competitive
Parent’s employer!?
Ethnic/Special Group
School
Local
National

21. How Can I Get More Info? Counselor Career Center foothillhenderson.com
Twitter Page!!!
thepef.org Great Opportunities!!
Google!!
FST News

22. What “They” Look For Be as well rounded as possible!!!
Scholarship committees look at:
GPA
Honors, AP, and IB courses
ACT, SAT I, and SAT II scores
Involvement in clubs, activities, athletics, and community
Work
Family responsibilities
ESSAY!!!

23. Largest scholarships come from the colleges!!
Where do I start?
Largest scholarships come from the colleges!!
Be sure to request the scholarship/financial aid applications when you apply
For example, UNLV’s application for all types of scholarships is found on the web
Each school has a specific way to apply – contact the financial aid office at individual schools for information
Be aware of deadlines as they may be different from admission application deadlines
Number 1 factor: courses/grades/test scores!

24. Deadlines and Presentation Are Important!
Remember there are hundreds/thousands of applicants.
Often the only contact you have with the scholarship committee is your application.
Read those directions!
Don’t be late!

25. Millennium Scholarship
Graduate with a diploma from a Nevada high school with 14 Core Classes.
Complete high school with at least a 3.25 weighted GPA.
Resident of Nevada for at least two of your high school years.
Will NOT pay 100% of your college expenses (less than 50% of tuition only!)
Website:

26. Millennium Core English 4 Years Math 4 Years (Algebra II)
Natural Science 3 Years (Biology)
Social Studies 3 Years
Total 14
Aligns w/21st Century Course of Study!

27. NEW MILLENNIUM!!
Assembly Bill 150: extends eligibility to students who do NOT meet the minimum GPA requirements, but who receive a certain score on a college entrance exam administered to the student while he or she is enrolled in a NV public or private school. ACT Composite 21 or higher SAT (reading & math) NOW or higher PRIOR to March 1, 2016 Senate Bill 128: increases from 6 to 9 the minimum number of credit hours in which a community college student must be enrolled in order to be eligible. The measure also increases the amount a student may receive for a semester from not more than 12 semester credits to not more than 15 semester credits.

28. Examples of Southwest Specials!!
UNLV/UNR- Accelerated MD Program NV State- Merit $ starts at 3.25 unweighted, Leadership, matching. Northern Arizona University- 4 year Tuition Lock!!! WUE!!!

29. Consider Honors Colleges!!!

30. It’s up to you… You can do it!!!!