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2. WC Junior Conferences 2015! Preparation continues…

3. Agenda 1. Graduation requirements 2. Rank in class 3. PSAT/NMSQT 4. Dual credit 5. Options for after high school 6. College applications 7. Admission Types 8. Resume tips 9. Resources

4. Graduation requirements English = 4.0 Speech =.5 Math = 4.0 Science = 4.0 Social Studies = 4.0 Languages other than English = 2.0 (3*) P.E. = 1.0 (includes HL) Health =.5 (in HL course) Speech =.5 Fine Arts = 1.0 Electives = 5 (4*) * Distinguished 26 credits

5. ➢ Distinguished Achievement program : 26 credits ➢ 3 years of same foreign language ➢ 4 advanced measures: 1.Dual Credit (an 80 each semester) 2.AP exams – earning a 3 or higher 3.PSAT/National Merit recognition 4.Original Research project ➢ Recommended : 26 credits ➢ Must take Alg,1, Geom, Alg 2 and 1 more, Physics ➢ Minimum : 22 credits * contact counselor for specifics ➢ Foundations Plan: 22 credits *contact counselor for specifics Graduation Plans –pg.14-16

6. Rank in class – pg.19 Where your student sit when compared to all other students in their cohort. ie. Top 5%, 1 st qtr, 2 nd qtr. etc Required graduation courses, taking in 9 th -12 th Weighted grade averages 1.15 Pre AP 1.29 AP and Dual Credit AP

7. PSAT / NMSQT Measuring Important Skills The PSAT/NMSQT assesses the critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills students need for college and beyond. Find out what the test is like and try practice questions. https://www.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/preparation/practice-for-the-test The PSAT/NMSQT includes five sections in three skill areas. Testing time totals 2 hours and 10 minutes. That doesn’t include the time it takes to complete personal information on the answer sheet and listen to instructions.

8. Dual Credit –pg.17-18 ❖ Courses count for both high school and college credit ❖ Credits generally transfer ❖ Partnership with SAC ❖ Eligibility: test scores ❖ Submit paperwork by deadline!

9. Options for after high school one or any combination! 1.Military 2.Work 3.2 year college/vocational training 4.4 year college

10. Military Academies pg. 24 Talk to recruiters Males must register with Selective Services to be eligible for financial aid Army http://www.usma.edu Navy/Marine http://www.nadn.navy.mil Take ASVAB Join JROTC at school Air Force http://www.usafa.af.mil/ Coast Guard http://www.cga.edu Option 1

11. ROTC Scholarships Our own JROTC are a great resource for seeking out ROTC scholarships Chief Warrant Officer Richard Gonzales rgonza18@neisd.net rgonza18@neisd.net See him for any military academy appts. as well!

12. Work ** Save the Date** NEISD – career night April 30, 2015 Research job opportunities Kuder program (handout) Here are just a few resources/websites: pg.3 www.bls.gov/oco www.ajb.dni.us www.careers.org www.jobbankusa.com www.careerbuilder.com www.monster.com Option 2

13. Resume Tips 1.Make it easy to read 2.Use a chronological format 3.List school related, non-school related activities and leadership position 4.Include awards, honors, GPA, class rank, SAT/ACT scores 5.Brag about yourself

14. www.volunteermatch.com www.volunteer.gov/gov www.volunteermatch.com www.volunteer.gov/gov Document your experience www.presidentialserviceawards.gov www.presidentialserviceawards.gov Volunteer/ community service

15. NCAA COLLEGE – BOUND STUDENT ATHLETES – pg.23 www.ncaa.org We encourage students to register with NCAA Spring of their Junior year

16. Anatomy of College Application 1.Application forms 2.Application Fees 3.High School Transcript ************************** 4. Admission Test Scores 5. Letters of Recommendation 6. Essays 7. Final Transcript 8. Auditions and Portfolios * 9. Interviews *

17. 2 year college 1.Admission process 2.Timeline 3.Transfer

18. 4 year college/university Admission Types: 1.Top 10% 2.Assured 3.Review 4.Denied/waitlist/alternate offered

19. Ms. Melissa Ramos College Access and Success Adviser [Cafecollege Scholarship Coordinator] San Antonio Education Partnership College Access/Planning/Career/Financial Aid Tuesdays & Thursdays Career Center

20. Financial aid Understand student’s financial needs Start process early FAFSA – January of senior year Terms to know Cost of attendance

21. FREE Application for Federal Student Aid Available in English & Spanish www.fafsa.gov Application opens January 1 st of every calendar year for upcoming academic year FAFSA

22. Eligibility High school diploma or GED Enrolled in degree or certificate program Satisfactory academic progress U.S. citizen/national Eligible noncitizen Registered with Selective Service (for males)

23. FAFSA (Government) – Grants – Loans – Work-study Scholarships (Institutions or Organizations) Personal Savings Financial Aid Types

24. Cost of Attendance Refers to the cost of attending a college for one year (2 semesters) Cost of Attendance includes: – Tuition & fees – Room and board – Books and supplies – Transportation – Personal expenses Fixed Cost Variable Costs

25. Have a plan…we’re here to help each step of the way.

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