Seniors: Mapping your Future. Lake Havasu High School

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1 Seniors: Mapping your Future Lake Havasu High School

2 Graduation is coming do you know what direction you re going?

3 OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL Workforce Full time job, temporary worker, contract worker Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship Start a business, buy a business, take on a franchise Post-secondary Education 2 year college, 4 year college or university, technical trade or vocational school

buy a business, take on a franchise Post-secondary Education 2 year

4 OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL Military Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, ROTC, military academies Apprenticeships and Internships Apprenticeships: Work-based training to learn new skills and gain qualifications while working Internships: Work-related learning experience

Apprenticeships: Work-based training to learn new skills and gain

Studies Private Colleges Technical and Vocational Schools Certificate and degree

5 Types of Secondary Schools Community Colleges Certificate Programs Associates Programs (2 years) Transfer Programs Universities Bachelors Degree (4 years) Graduate Studies Private Colleges Technical and Vocational Schools Certificate and degree programs Job preparation skills

MILITARY Military Branches: Army Land Based Military Operations Navy Naval Operations Marine Corps Sea based Power- Projection Sister branch of Navy Air Force Aerospace Branch Coast Guard Maritime

6 MILITARY Military Branches: Army Land Based Military Operations Navy Naval Operations Marine Corps Sea based Power- Projection Sister branch of Navy Air Force Aerospace Branch Coast Guard Maritime Operations National Guard State Controlled ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) College Based Program Prepares students to be officers Scholarships Military Academies Undergraduate Education Training of commissioned officers Extremely competitive Scholarships

State Controlled ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) College Based Program Prepares students to be officers

7 Why? Job Opportunities Career Training College Credits Scholarship Programs How? Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Military qualifications Take in November Talk to a recruiter Military

8 SENIOR YEAR FALL College Visits Request admission and financial aid info. Apply to colleges Request transcripts be sent to colleges Apply for scholarships and financial aid Retake ACT or SAT if needed Update resume SPRING Apply to Community Colleges Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Continue to apply for scholarships Accept or decline admission to schools Take AP exams

Retake ACT or SAT if needed Update resume SPRING Apply to Community Colleges Complete the Free

9 Standardized Tests Required for Admission to Four Year Colleges and Universities Sign up online ASAP! ACT Tests knowledge of subject matter English Math Reading Science Writing Component No Penalty for Incorrect Answers SAT Tests critical thinking and problem solving Verbal Reasoning Math Reasoning Writing Component Subject Tests Penalty for Incorrect Answers SIGN UP ONLINE OR IN THE CAREER CENTER

10 More Tests ASVAB Required for military Evaluates Skills in several areas Combines skills and interests for great career information November AIMS Must pass reading, writing and math to graduate Offered every fall and spring Mandatory tutoring for those who haven t passed (see Mr. Olsen) Exceed on all 3 = possible tuition waiver (more on this later)

writing and math to graduate Offered every fall and spring Mandatory tutoring for those

11 Testing Dates SAT Oct 6 Nov 3 Dec. 1 Jan 26 March 9 June 1 ACT Sept 8 Oct 27 Dec 8 Feb. 9 April 13 ASVAB Nov. 7 AIMS Math: Oct. 25, April 9 Reading: Oct. 24, Feb. 26 Writing: Oct. 23, Feb. 25

12 What are schools looking for? Coursework/College Prep Classes Grades Test Scores (ACT/SAT) Extra-curricular activities Community service, sports, clubs, work, leadership Essay Interview Letters of Recommendation

1 year Fine Arts Top 25% senior class or GPA 3.

13 Arizona University Requirements 4 years English 3 years Lab Science 4 years Math (Pre- Calculus) 2 years Social Studies 2 years Foreign Language 1 year Fine Arts Top 25% senior class or GPA 3.0 or above or 1040 SAT 1 or 22 ACT AND meet all course requirements with C or better Yo quiero taco bell!

14 GRADES GPA/Class rank is very important for college admissions Class rank based on weighted GPA Check with guidance counselor to make sure you re taking the right classes!

15 Consider: Location How far from home Surrounding area (city vs. rural) Size Large or small Class size Cost Tuition Residency Housing Programs of Study Admissions Requirements Choosing a school

16 COLLEGE APPLICATIONS Apply Early Sept. or Oct. of senior year Find out early Eligible for scholarships Dec. 1 st Merit Scholarship Deadline Priority on housing Apply Online Quicker turn around Applications Always include: application, ACT/SAT scores, transcripts Sometimes include: letters of recommendation, essay, resume

1 st Merit Scholarship Deadline Priority on housing Apply Online Quicker turn

College Admission 101 1. Complete the Admission Application Leave no blanks! proofread 2.

17 College Admission Complete the Admission Application Leave no blanks! proofread 2. Request an official transcript to be sent to the Admission Office Fill out a Transcript Request Form in the Guidance Office 3. Have ACT or SAT scores sent to the Admission Office Make sure most recent scores are on transcript 4. Upon graduation or completion of the current semester, have a final transcript sent to the Admission Office.

18 Resumes What is a resume? An overview of your skills and accomplishments What should I include on my resume? Awards/Achievements Extra-curricular activities Community Service/Volunteer Work Leadership Work Experience References What s it for? College/Vocational School Applications Scholarships Job Applications

19 Letters of Recommendation What are they for? Applications Scholarships Employment Who writes them? Teachers, Counselors, Principals, Coaches, Employers, Club Sponsors Allow 2 weeks for the person to complete Ask for multiple signed copies Provide an addressed, stamped envelope Write a thank you note

Teachers, Counselors, Principals, Coaches, Employers, Club Sponsors Allow

20 Personal Essays For Scholarships & Applications Follow directions Brainstorm and write a rough draft Have others read it Type it (unless otherwise stated) Eliminate grammatical errors Proofread! Proofread! Proofread!

Have others read it Type it (unless otherwise stated)

21 Types of Financial Aid FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Grants: Money awarded based on financial need that is not repaid Loans: Money awarded to students that is paid back Federal Work Study: Part-time employment on campus or in community service programs Scholarships: Awards of cash or tuition that do not have to be repaid. Based on academic performance, competition, skill, or financial need.

22 Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) Apply online ( or by mail Apply in February of senior year Attend College Goal Sunday at MCC February 7 th 2 p.m. MCC Room #600 Based on parents tax report (do your taxes early!) Need is determined based on Cost of Attendance and Expected Family Contribution Accepted by private and public colleges, universities and vocational/technical schools

Scholarships Where? Career Center (local, state and national scholarships) Internet www.fastweb.com www.college-scholarships.

23 Scholarships Where? Career Center (local, state and national scholarships) Internet Universities Considered for merit scholarships when you apply Financial aid office and/or webpage Community Organizations Your employer and/or parents employer(s) When? NOW!!! Why? Free $$$$$$$$$$$$

24 AIMS Scholarship Full tuition waiver renewable each year Must complete 16 Core Competency Courses: 4 English, 4 Math, 3 Lab Science, 2 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language, 1 Fine Art AND Must receive a B or better in each course AND GPA 3.5 in core competency courses AND EXCEED on all 3 AIMS tests OR exceed 2 AIMS tests and receive a score of 3 on 2 AP tests Must have exceeded junior year

25 Scholarship Scams It s probably a scam if: you have to pay money to get scholarship money it sounds too good to be true, it probably is it s guaranteed you are suspicious

26 MCC CLASSES Early Start 7 college credits tuition free See counselor in December for form Restricted to seniors planning on receiving degree at MCC 100 level+ classes = high school credit 3-4 college credits=.5 high school credit Must request transcript be sent to high school staytuned Shows which MCC classes will transfer to AZ universities

Resources Announcements www.havasu.k12.az.

27 Resources Announcements high-school The Edge newsletter Career Center Career Center Assessments Guidance Office Internet Resources (see handout)

28 QUESTIONS?? See your school counselor Visit the Career Center Call admissions counselors of colleges Talk to a military or college recruiter

29 BE PREPARED!!

SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS: PARENT/STUDENT GUIDE FOR TRANSITIONING TO COLLEGE/ CAREER PREP. Lake Havasu High School

SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS: PARENT/STUDENT GUIDE FOR TRANSITIONING TO COLLEGE/ CAREER PREP Lake Havasu High School Subject: Class of 2014 and 2015 Grad. Requirements Class of 2013+ Graduation Requirements