1. Class of 2017 What Juniors Need To Know

2. Purpose Students will develop an understanding of the process for planning for life after high school.

3. Know Your Counselors A-G Mr. Larkin  curt.larkin@johnston.k12.ia.us curt.larkin@johnston.k12.ia.us H-O Ms. Baker  sbaker@johnston.k12.ia.us sbaker@johnston.k12.ia.us P-Z Mrs. Guthrie  stephanie.guthrie@johnston.k12.ia.us stephanie.guthrie@johnston.k12.ia.us Mrs. Fulton  julie.fulton@johnston.k12.ia.us julie.fulton@johnston.k12.ia.us

4. Post-Secondary Options What will you do after you graduate?  Military (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Marines, National Guard)  Trade Schools/Vocational Schools  Apprenticeships  Work Force  Community Colleges  Four Year Colleges/Universities

5. ASVAB  The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.  Required for those interested in the military  See your recruiter  Take it at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS)

6. Registered Apprenticeships P ostsecondary training, education, and employment in a variety of industries “Earn while you learn” US Dept. of Labor site www.doleta.gov/oa Iowa site http://www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship/

7. Compass Testing Required for community college admission, if not taking the ACT Walk-in testing; no appointment needed(allocate 2 hours and bring photo ID) Times: Mondays 8:00 am-4:00 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 8:00 am-7:00 pm Fridays 8:00 am-4:00 pm Location: DMACC Ankeny campus Building 6, Room 23

8. ACT Testing  Measures English, Math, Reading Comp, Science Reasoning, (Optional Written Essay)  Tests offered in Sept, Oct, Dec, Feb, April & June  Most popular college entrance exam  Register @ www.actstudent.org www.actstudent.org  Stop in Guidance for a practice test booklet and/or other test prep materials SAT is an option too! Check with admissions reps to see if SAT is required or recommended.

9. College Representatives/Military Recruiters and Visits College Representatives  Meet in Guidance Career Room Military Recruiters  Outside Cafeteria during lunchtime Check announcements and guidance website for dates and times. College Visits  Contact school you are interested in through their admissions office or website to schedule a visit  Bring a note to attendance office prior to the visit

10. RAI (Regent Admission Index): UNI, U of Iowa, ISU 2 x ACT composite score + 1 x percentile high school rank + 20 x high school GPA (Grade Point Average) + 5 x number of high school core courses _____________________________ 245 or higher = Automatic Admission if all core curriculum (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language) requirements are met RAI Calculator: http://www.regents.iowa.gov/RAI/index.html http://www.regents.iowa.gov/RAI/index.html

11. Transferring to an Iowa Regent University (UNI, Iowa, ISU) If you start your college education at a community college you may use the following website to see if and how your credits will transfer. http://www.TransferInIowa.org

12. Sports Eligibility If interested in playing sports at the collegiate level (D1, D2, NAIA) you must register with one of the following: NCAA Eligibility Center  http://www.eligibilitycenter.org http://www.eligibilitycenter.org NAIA Eligibility Center  http://www.playnaia.org http://www.playnaia.org

13. Scholarships Johnston Guidance Scholarships  www.johnston.k12.ia.us/schools/highschool/JHSguidance.php click on link for juniors and/or seniors www.johnston.k12.ia.us/schools/highschool/JHSguidance.php Iowa College Access Network  www.icansucceed.org www.icansucceed.org Cappex College Scholarship Search  www.cappex.com www.cappex.com FastWeb Scholarships  www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com School Soup  www.schoolsoup.com www.schoolsoup.com

14. Other Things To Consider Be Involved but Balanced 25 Questions To Ask A College —questions to consider when visiting colleges Transcript Request –must have a parent signature unless you are 18 Letter of Recommendation Form —must give recommender 2 weeks or more johnston.k12.ia.us/schools/highschool/JHSguidance.php

15. You can make an appointment to have an individual meeting with your counselor.