1. Welcome Seniors Class of 2012 Continuing the tradition of excellence!

2. 2011 Graduating Class Total Students 749 Top 5% - 4.48 Top 15% - 4.02 Top 25% - 3.73

3. University vs Community College University Apply early to be considered for Merit Based scholarships FAFSA SAT/ACT Enrollment fee 3.0 GPA, 1040 SAT, 22 ACT or top 25% Barrett Honors @ ASU – Deadline November 15, 2011 Community College Open Enrollment ASSET Test (must apply to college online before scheduling test) FAFSA SAT/ACT recommended but not required HS Diploma or GED

5. Figuring Out The Application Maze Regular Admissions – Student will submit application by the colleges regular deadline. Early Decision – If the college accepts you, you must attend. Early Action – Early action is an opportunity for you to apply early and be notified around mid-December or January. If accepted, you are not obligated to attend. Will have to decide by May 1. Rolling Admissions – Applications are considered as they are received and the student is notified as soon as a decision is made. Open Admissions – Community Colleges and trade schools that are generally open to all students with a HS diploma.

7. Merit Based Based on GPA/Rank/Test Scores Apply to all in-state universities you are considering Transcript required Non-Merit Based Application Required **Request Letters of Rec Early!**

8. Volunteer! Current Opportunities Goodwill Chandler Library ICAN ½ Day Seniors, Art Masterpiece Boys and Girls Club City of Chandler Galveston Elem. Others…

9. NEW MERIT SCHOLARSHIP ESTIMATOR ABOR GPA http://students.asu.edu/scholarships/ estimator Make sure to enter your core GPA **Provides an estimate of money that may be awarded to you. It is not a guarantee!**

10. About the Obama Scholars program @ ASU Obama Scholars enter as first-time freshmen from Arizona whose annual family income is $60,000 or less as demonstrated on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Through a combination of federal, state, institutional, and private resources, ASU will cover the estimated direct costs for eight consecutive semesters. Covered costs--minus expected family contribution--include tuition, fees, room, board and books. Scholars will also have the opportunity to participate in a mentoring program.

11. Become an Expert! Register on Several Scholarship Websites www.fastweb.com www.finaid.com www.scholarships.com www.finaid.org

12. CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Horatio Alger Flinn Scholarship Arizona Milk Producers Arizona School Counselor High School Student Scholarship Arizona REGENTS: AIMS scholarship Coming Soon…. The University of Arizona Baird Foundation c

13. Regents High Honors Tuition Scholarship (AIMS) Must exceed all three areas of the AIMS or Exceed two areas and get an acceptable score on at least 2 AP/IB tests 3.5 GPA in core classes No C’s in the core classes Learn more about this website @ www.ade.state.az.us/asd/tuitionwaiver

14. Additional Financial Aid Options Grants: Do not have to be repaid Federal Perkins Loan: Low interest, begin paying back 9 months after graduation Stafford Loan: With or without interest, begin paying back 6 months after the student stops attending Federal Work Study: Campus Employment Plus Parent Loan: Work as a conventional loan and are not based on need.

15. Don’t Ever Pay for Scholarship Advice or Searches! Be Careful of SCAMS!

16. FAFSA- Free application for Federal Student Aid Apply for your PIN now!!PIN Applications must be submitted by midnight Central Daylight time, June 30, 2012 Come to financial aid night in January Financial aid is determined based on need as qualified by the FAFSA Begin FAFSA process January 1, 2012 FAFSA4Caster

17. If you have NOT taken the SAT or ACT Sign Up ASAP!

18. Career Presentations Monthly Watch the Announcements

19. AZ High School Relations Council September 21, 2011 At Chandler Center For The Arts 6:30pm