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WCJunior Conferences
2014Time to get prepared
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AGENDA1. Options for after high school
2. PSAT/NMSQT
3. Dual credit
4. Rank in class
5. Graduation requirements
6. College applications
7. Admission Types
8. Resume tips
9. resources
OPTIONS FOR AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
1. Military
2. Work
3. 2 year college/vocational training
4. 4 year college
MILITARY ACADEMIESPG. 24
Talk to recruiters Males must register with
Selective Services to be eligible for financial aid
Armyhttp://www.usma.edu
Navy/Marinehttp://www.nadn.navy.mil
Take ASVAB Join JROTC at schoolAir Forcehttp://www.usafa.af.mil/
Coast Guard http://www.cga.edu
Option 1
ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS
Our own JROTC are a great resource for seeking out ROTC scholarships
Chief Warrant Officer Richard Gonzales [email protected]
See him for any military academy appts. as well!
Work** Save the Date**
NEISD – career night April 30, 2015Research 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
PSAT / NMSQTMeasuring Important SkillsThe 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.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS - 26 CREDITS
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
Distinguished Achievement program : 26 credits
o 3 years of same foreign language
o 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
o 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
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!
Rank in class – pg.19
Where your student sit when compared to all other students in their cohort. ie. Top 5%, 1st qtr, 2nd qtr. etc
Required graduation courses, taking in 9th-12th
Weighted grade averages 1.15 Pre AP1.29 AP and Dual Credit AP
RESUME TIPS – PG.29
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
WWW.VOLUNTEERMATCH.COM WWW.VOLUNTEER.GOV/GOV
DOCUMENT YOUR EXPERIENCEWWW.PRESIDENTIALSERVICEAWARDS.GOV
Volunteer/ community service
NCAA COLLEGE – BOUND STUDENT ATHLETES – pg.23
www.ncaa.org
We encourage students to register with NCAA
Spring of their Junior year
DISTRICT COLLEGE NIGHTWEDNESDAY, NOV. 5TH
6:00-8:00PM @ BAC100 DIFF REPS / BREAKOUT FIN. AID SESSIONS
Anatomy of College Application
1.Application forms2.Application Fees3.High School Transcript**************************4. Admission Test Scores5. Letters of Recommendation6. Essays7. Final Transcript8. Auditions and Portfolios *9. Interviews *
2 YEAR COLLEGE
1. Admission process
2. Timeline
3. Transfer
4 YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
Admission Types:
1. Top 10%
2. Assured
3. Review
4. Denied/waitlist/alternate offered
FINANCIAL AID
• Understand student’s financial needs
• Start process early• FAFSA – January of senior year• Terms to know• Cost of attendance
Have a plan…we’re here to help each step of the way.