1. Senior/Parent Night
Presented by: Deer Valley Counseling Department

2. Academic Counselors Chris Terry – A – F (Tues/Wed/Thurs)
*Miko Price – G – M
*Denise Darre – N – Z
* Department Chairs

3. Ginny Walters Top 35% of Seniors College/Career Counselor
Scholarships/Financial Aid
College/Military/Vocational Liaison
Senior Awards Program

4. Kim Ulrich-Suss Crisis Counselor 504 Coordinator
Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
“How To Help Your Teenager Be College Ready”

5. Senior Credit Checks
First & Second Semester Credit Checks – 22 credits
Letters sent home
Parent / Student /Teacher Conferences
Powerschools academic tracking
Phone/ Contact with Teachers
Attendance/”Senioritis”

6. HS Graduation Requirements Community College/CTE University
4 yrs. Language Arts
4 yrs. Math
3 yrs. Lab Science
3 yrs. Social Studies
1 yr. Fine Art / CTE
CTE = Career/Technical Education
1 yr. 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 or CTE
1yr. Health / P.E.
2 yrs. World Language
4 electives
22 credits

7. Opportunities for Credit
Seniors deficient in credits need full day schedule
Seniors will meet with their counselor to develop a recovery plan

8. Post-Secondary Options
Career / Technical School
Military
Community College
University

9. Career/Technical Lists of schools available in Career Center
Application process varies
Review Arizona College and Career Guide online at:
Rep visits during lunches

10. Military Recruiters visit monthly during both lunches by cafeteria
Many different programs of service
ROTC
National Guard

11. Community Colleges Apply online in Spring Take Placement Test
Free, Walk in service
Testing Center at any Community College
DO NOT NEED ACT/SAT TEST
Meet with a community college advisor to get schedule
Final Senior Transcript –Parchment.com

12. University Application Process
In State Applications
Apply Online
$25 -NAU; $50 for ASU & U of A
May apply without SAT/ACT scores
Self-reporting grades
Transcript Request- parchment.com

13. Application Deadlines
ASU – January 1
Barrett Honors (ASU) – Nov. 1
U of A – January 1
NAU – January 1
The earlier the better!! Priority deadline is November 1

14. University Application Process
Out of State Univ./College Applications
Letters of Recommendations
Leadership Positions
Community Service
Activities at School
May Require an Interview with College Representative
Common Application

15. Parchment Transcript Request
4 Unofficial for Free, $3.50 for Official
Transcripts sent electronically
Use Legal Name that appears at school
(Jonathon – not Johnny!)
We DO NOT send official transcripts to individuals, only unofficial transcripts

16. ACT/SAT Test Information
ACT- 36 points possible – 21 is average
Tested on English, Math, Reading & Science Reasoning
SAT points possible – 1120 is average
Tested on Evidence-Based Reading & Writing, & Math
SAT Subject test – out-of-state schools
Writing is optional for both tests.
Some out-of- state schools require the writing

17. ACT / SAT Test Information
Tests should be taken ASAP!
Tests can be retaken - colleges will take the best scores.
Register Online
Test scores can be sent even after you have applied.
DVHS does NOT send scores; must come from testing center

18. College Fairs
Tri University Event – 8/21/18 5:30 – 7:30 pm Beuf Center Private University Event – 9/4/ pm DO The Greater Phoenix National College Fair 10/21/18 11am – 3 pm Phoenix Convention Center Register at:

19. NCAA To participate in Division I or II sports:
You must be registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse
Apply “On-Line” ASAP
$80 to apply
Request Transcript to be sent
SAT/ACT Scores must be sent from testing center

20. Scholarship Categories
Academic -
Presidential – University/Comm. College
Merit
Scholarship Estimator – all schools have them
Athletics
Financial Need – FAFSA—Opens October 1
DVHS FAFSA Night – October 11
Leadership
Community Service

21. Scholarship Searches Useful websites:
Collegeboard.com
Collegedata.com
Collegeconfidential.com
fastweb.com
fafsa.ed.gov
All schools have a net price calculator

22. SAVE THE DATES August 21 – Tri-University Event 5:30 – 7:30 PM
September 4 – Private University Event
6 – 8 PM – District Office
October 11 – FAFSA Night – 4 PM to 6:30 pm
October 18 – Parent/Teacher Conferences

23. DVHS Counseling Website
(click on counseling)
Powerpoints
Timelines
Scholarships, testing, calendar of events, and much more!
Follow us on Twitter @DVHSCounseling

24. Career Center Hours : Monday - Friday 7:15am – 2:45pm
College & Career Information
Military Academies
Scholarships
Financial Aid info.
NCAA Forms
College & Military Reps. During SET time & Lunch
Job Opportunities Posted
Volunteer Information