1. Welcome Junior Parents
Mrs. Walters

2. High School and Beyond Community College University CTE/Military
Entrance Exams
Scholarships

3. 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
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

4. Maricopa Community College Requirements
Apply - Student information form (Transcript (sent at end of year)
Take the Accuplacer test - Placement test
Meet with an Advisor & Register
Pay fees by deadline

5. ASU, NAU, U of A Requirements
Core Classes
3.0 unweighted gpa
Conditional Admittance:
SAT/ACT scores:
Average scores SAT or 22 ACT

6. University Application Process
In State Applications
Apply online & Pay application fee
ASU & U of A-$50; NAU-$25
Students self reporting grades or
go Parchment.com
Have SAT/ACT scores sent

7. Out of State Schools Criteria
Personal Statements/Essays
Letters of Recommendations
Leadership Positions
School/Community involvement
May require an interview with college Rep
Check websites for GPA, classes, test scores, etc.

8. Out of State Application Process
Apply online -Look for Common Application
Request Official Transcript
Application Fee - $40 and higher
Send SAT/ACT Scores

9. Application Deadlines
Instate – January 1
Out of State—Varies
May 1 – decision for all schools

10. Choosing A University/College
Location
Size
Degree
Cost
Visit

11. College Visitation Days
Most colleges have visitation day
Take a Tour of Campus
Investigate your academic program
Attend a Class
Talk with Students & Faculty
Meet with an Admissions Counselor
Find the school that is right for you

12. College Costs Maricopa Community Colleges
Tuition & Fees = $ 3,000/year
State Universities -ASU, NAU, U of A
Tuition & Fees = $ 10,000
Grand Canyon University - Private
Tuition & Fees = $ 17,000
Other expenditures not included

13. Scholarship Categories
Academic
--Merit
Presidential – Community College
Athletics
Financial Need
Leadership
Community Service

14. Scholarships/Financial Aid Searches
Useful websites:
Dvhs.dvusd.org click on Counseling

15. Resume www.azcis.intocareers.org or sheets is Career Center
Must be TYPED!!!
Honors & Awards
High School Clubs & Organizations
Leadership / Offices held
Community Service – looking for 100 hours
Employment

16. ACT VS. SAT www.actstudent.org
English, Math, Reading, Science Reasoning (Composite score -36)
No points deducted for wrong answer
Evidence based Reading & Writing and Math (800/section)
Writing & SAT 11 is for out-of-state only

17. ACT / SAT Test Information
Universities will accept either test
Have scores sent to universities
Register Online
ACT-
SAT-

18. ACT / SAT Test Information
Tests should be taken at the end of the Junior Year !
ACT – February 27- all juniors
Tests can be retaken - colleges will take the best scores.
ACT/SAT needed ONLY for universities-not community college entrance

19. NCAA www.eligibilitycenter.org
To participate in Division I or II Sports:
You must be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse
Apply On-Line ASAP
Fill out transcript request
Division I and II – You must send your ACT/SAT scores to them directly

20. Up Coming Events Greater Phoenix College Fair – 10/22
Phoenix Convention Center – 11 to 3
ASVAB – Nov. 1
RYLA Leadership Camp – 1/13-15
Application Due – October 31
January – West-MEC Applications Due
End of January – Jr. Presentations
February 27 – ACT for Juniors

21. Career Center Mrs. Walters , Counselor
College/Career & Top 30% Senior Academic Counselor
Hours – 7:30 to 2:45