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• Graduation Requirements • Credit Checks/Transcript • Letters of Recommendation/Resume • Post-Grad/Career Options • College Applications • Financial Aid • Scholarships
Curriculum Graduation AZ University Entrance English 4 credits 4 credits Math 4 credits 4 credits Science 3 credits 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits 2 credits Foreign Language - 2 (two years of the same language) Fine Arts OR CTE 1 credit 1 credit Physical Education 1 credit - Electives 6 credits - 22 credits TOTAL 16 And must pass the Civics Test Unconditional Entrance: Top 25% or 1120 SAT or 22 ACT or Grade Point Average No Minimum GPA 3.0 unweighted GPA in core classes
What is the point of taking weighted classes if the universities look at unweighted core GPA? Class rank is weighted. Universities and some scholarships look at both unweighted core course work and weighted class rank.
Dual Enrollment Credit transfers to in-state and some out-of-state colleges. Check out the Course Equivalency Guide on AZ Transfer to see how credit transfers in-state. http://www.aztransfer.com/ Dual Enrollment credit does not show up on Higley High School transcripts. You must order your transcript from CGCC. *It’s not too late to sign up for dual enrollment – sign up now!! *CGCC Dual Enrollment $86 per credit hour vs. In-State University $900- $1,000 per credit hour Advanced Placement (AP) Many colleges and universities offer credit or placement for certain AP scores. You can find a college’s AP credit policy on College Board’s website: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit- policies
Required for many universities and scholarships Appointment with the counselor is recommended Be proactive – some programs require letters before fall break What makes YOU stand out? This is your time to shine! Give your recommender 2 weeks to complete the letter. Letters will not be written over breaks and breaks do not count as the two week notice. Form available in Career Center (helpful to include resume)
Why Create A Resume? Scholarships College Admissions Employment Community Service Letters of Recommendation Sports/Coaches
How can I walk with my friends in May?!?!?! Plan should be in place NOW Communicate with your counselor Zero hour classes Credit recovery classes Pass all classes
Work Military Community College Trade &Technical Schools University/College
Plan Research Communicate Know your resources Be on time – watch deadlines Ask for help
Wide range of occupational, vocational and educational programs Prerequisites, then transfer to university Certificate programs and Associate’s Degree programs The Accuplacer Placement Test is required and is given at the Community College campuses
Chandler Gilbert CC Gateway CC Aircraft Construction Technology Court Reporting Aircraft Maintenance Automotive Technology Aviation (Partnership w/ Nissan & Toyota) Equine Science Hydrologic Studies Golf Course Operations Nursing Media Arts: Dig. Imaging Respiratory Therapist Early Childhood Programs Medical Radiographer Central Arizona College Mesa CC Dietetic Education Construction Drafting Para-Medicine Heavy Diesel Police Academy Preparation Massage Therapy Welding Nursing Firefighting John Deere Program Scottsdale CC Culinary Arts Radiography Yoga Teaching Certification Speech-Language Pathology And many more! Broadcasting
Open Admissions Policy Apply in 2 nd semester at Maricopa Colleges www.my.maricopa.edu Or Central Arizona College www.centralaz/edu
Vary in size, entry requirements, cost and quality. Research Visit the school Talk with students and employers Look for internship opportunities
The U.S. Military is one of the largest employers of vocational programs in the world. **The ASVAB exam will take place on November 1 st . Sign up in the Career Center. Explore career options available through each of the • military branches College tuition and scholarship opportunities • Check in the Career Center for dates of Military Rep visits • Remember to involve your parents in the process •
In-state University requirements: Rank in the top 25% of your class OR Have a 3.0 un-weighted core GPA or better in the 16 core courses OR Score a 22 on the ACT or 1120 on the SAT (does not include writing score). Send scores directly from College Board or ACTstudent.org to colleges. No deficiencies in core courses Applicants who don’t meet the above standards may be evaluated and accepted under conditional circumstances.
Apply online – applications are open! Check deadlines on the school’s website ASU – VIP/Priority admission 11/1 UA – Wildcat Promise One 10/18, Wildcat Promise Two 11/8 NAU – for those already admitted: merit scholarship notifications in August, housing application opens 9/1 Request transcript to be sent to university AFTER you have applied An Official Transcript Request Form can be filled out in the • Career Center. ASU and NAU have option of self-reporting grades on application • Don’t forget, colleges have application fees
Most schools have higher admissions requirements ASU separate application NAU separate application UA no separate application, students will be invited to apply based on the information provided on their general admissions application
When to apply – Check each school’s website – these vary significantly! Highly selective schools have earlier deadlines (Early Action, Early Decision) HAVE AN IN-STATE BACKUP PLAN!!
ACT or SAT - which one should I take? Check with your University Some Universities - SAT Subject Tests (not required by in-state schools) Due to the changes to the SAT, there are almost no differences between the two exams. What do I need to do? Check dates and registration deadlines ACT given 6 times per year SAT given 7 times per year Register online ACT – www.actstudent.org SAT – www.collegeboard.org Review test-taking tips Take practice exams and/or test prep sessions Tests can be taken multiple times **On Tuesday, September 27 th , all seniors will take a free ACT exam during the school day on the HHS campus.**
Sign up for college visits in the Career Center Upcoming college visits are posted in Naviance and on the Career Center website College Night September 14 th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Williams Field High School
Apply AFTER October 1 st senior year. Update annually. FAFSA Priority Deadlines ▪ ASU 1/1 ▪ UA 2/14 (recommended), 3/1 deadline ▪ NAU 11/15 Financial Aid Night November 9 th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Williams Field High School College Goal AZ FAFSA Community Events – free assistance with FAFSA completion (dates and times coming soon) https://collegegoal.az.gov/event-information
Academic and Merit - top GPA and high test scores Merit Estimator on college websites and Career Center website Separate application is not required for in-state Check college websites for additional scholarship opportunities Scholarships available from businesses, civic groups, government, church, etc. Athletic, minority, creative, unusual, community service, and more! Scholarship information is available on the Career Center website and in Naviance Apply early and apply often!
• Maricopa Community College – Presidential Scholarship pays for tuition and fees to 15 credit hours for four consecutive semesters as long as student maintains academic standards. *May qualify via placement test scores, rank in top 20% of class * May qualify via placement test scores, 3.0 GPA and does not rank in the top 20%
Division I or II Schools • 16 Core Courses • GPA/SAT or ACT requirements • www.eligibilitycenter.org • Meet with your counselor
“Decision Making is a Process , not an Event” Visit campuses over fall break - each one has a different personality and different characteristics Keep applying for scholarships – lack of finances is a huge reason why students decide not to attend their preferred college Apply now , get accepted, do financial aid, THEN decide where to attend.
Go to the HHS website and click on Naviance Succeed (under Quick Links) Login Information: Username: Idhusd (Example: 15433husd) Password: Date of birth in this format – Mo/Da/Year (Example: 01/08/1995) Personal assessments Career planning Resume building College search Scholarships HHS courses
What is Senioritis?! Attendance After 10 th class period absence – placed on audit status (no credit) Stay active and involved Maintain a challenging course load Talk to adults in the field you want to pursue HAVE FUN!
College Night – Sept. 14 ACT Exam at HHS – Sept. 27 Financial Aid Night – Nov. 9
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