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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 rgonza18@neisd.net

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.