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WCJunior Conferences
2015!Preparation continues…
Agenda1. Graduation requirements2. Rank in class3. PSAT/NMSQT4. Dual credit5. Options for after high school6. College applications7. Admission Types8. Resume tips9. Resources
Graduation requirements
English = 4.0Speech = .5Math = 4.0
Science = 4.0Social 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 = 1.0Electives = 5 (4*)
* Distinguished
26 credits
➢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 higher3. PSAT/National Merit recognition4. 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
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
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.
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!
Options for after high school
one or any combination!
1. Military2. Work
3. 2 year college/vocational training4. 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 school
•Air 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 opportunitiesKuder program (handout)
Here are just a few resources/websites: pg.3www.bls.gov/ocowww.ajb.dni.us
www.careers.orgwww.jobbankusa.com
www.careerbuilder.comwww.monster.com
Option 2
Resume Tips
1. Make it easy to read2. Use a chronological format3. List school related, non-school related activities and
leadership position4. Include awards, honors, GPA, class rank, SAT/ACT
scores5. 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
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 process2. Timeline3. Transfer
4 year college/university
Admission Types:1. Top 10%2. Assured3. Review
4. Denied/waitlist/alternate offered
Ms. Melissa RamosCollege Access and Success Adviser [Cafecollege Scholarship Coordinator]San Antonio Education Partnership• College Access/Planning/Career/Financial Aid Tuesdays & Thursdays Career Center
Financial aid
• Understand student’s financial needs• Start process early
• FAFSA – January of senior year• Terms to know
• Cost of attendance
• FREE Application for Federal Student Aid• Available in English & Spanish
• www.fafsa.gov• Application opens January 1st of every calendar year for
upcoming academic year
FAFSA
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)
• FAFSA (Government)–Grants– Loans–Work-study
• Scholarships (Institutions or Organizations)
• Personal Savings
Financial Aid Types
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
Have a plan…we’re here to help each step of the way.
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