1. Welcome Junior Parents
Mrs. Walters

2. High School and Beyond Community College/University 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
4 yrs. Language Arts
4 yrs. Math
3 yrs. Lab Science
3 yrs. Social Studies
1 yr. Fine Art
1yr. Health / P.E.
2 yrs. World Language
4 electives

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
Top 25%/3.0 unweighted gpa
Conditional Admittance:
SAT/ACT scores:
1040 SAT or 22 ACT

6. University Application Process
In State Applications
Apply online & Pay application fee
ASU & U of A-$50; NAU-$25
Request Official Transcript
In Career Center
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
ASU – February 1
NAU – February 1
U of A – February 1
Out of State—Varies

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 = $ 16,500
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:
(found in Career Center also

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
Writing is optional( only for out of state)
Critical Reading, Math , Writing (800/section)
¼ point for wrong answers
SAT 11 – 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 !
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 ASVAB – Nov. 3 and 6 periods 1-3
RYLA Leadership Camp – 1/16-19
Application Due – October 31
January – West-MEC Applications Due
February – Jr. Presentations
March 17 – ACT for Juniors

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