College Planning*Add Parchment.com,
scholarship estimator (Ex: ASU’s link) & how to meet
with college reps
Welcome
University Admission Requirements4 years of English
4 years of Math *(Alg. 1-2, Geometry, Alg. 3-4, Pre Calculus and beyond)
3 years of Science
2 years of Social Studies
2 years of Foreign Language (same language)
1 year Fine Arts
Top 25% of class or ACT 22/SAT 1040 or 3.0 GPA
Admission may be granted with one deficiency in no more than two competency areas; deficiencies in both math and science are not acceptable.
General Aptitude Requirements
ACT/SAT for 4 year colleges check with out-of-state university to see if they
require SAT or ACT
ASSET for Community College
Test?? Which One??
ACT SATRegister at www.act.orgSept. 8Oct. 27Dec. 8February 9April 13June 8
Register atwww.collegeboard.comOctober 6November 3December 1January 26March 9May 4June 1
www.princetonreview.comwww.collegeboard.comwww.act.orgSept. 21st PSAT/SAT Seminar at Marcos (8
am to 2:30 pm-Students will be dismissed from classes to attend seminar) $89
register at www.zaps.com or 1-877-927-8378
PSAT Oct. 20th 7:45 am at Marcos. Register in the bookstore by the end of Sept. ($20)
SAT/ACT Test Preparation Workshops/Resources
NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
Academic Eligibility Requirements
Division I Graduate from high
school Complete the 16 core
courses Earn a minimum GPA in
core courses Earn a combined SAT or
ACT sum score that matches your core course GPA and test score on the sliding scale
Division II Graduate from high
school Complete the 14 core
courses Earn a 2.0 GPA or better
in your core courses Earn a combined SAT
score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68.
•Students can register at the end of Junior Year at: www.web1.ncaa.org• Scott Miller (Guidance Office) 838-3200
ext. 40071 or [email protected]•August 27th at 7 pm Auditorium Jack Renkens will explain the college athletic recruiting process.
NCAA ClearingHouse
Tuition, Fees and Other Costs
In-State University
Tuition $4,862 p/sem. ($442 per credit hr.)
Books $645 p/sem.Dorm- $2,999 p/sem.Transp.-$275 p/sem.Personal-$1,100
p/sem.Loan fees-$23
Community College
Tuition $1,704 p/sem. ($76 per credit hr)
Books $300-$600 p/sem.
Out of State Tuition Per Year
Pepperdine $36,650
Stanford $36,360UCLA $29,682Harvard $35,568Notre Dame
$53,240
Making Sense of Scholarships!College-based
Scholarships-Merit Scholarships-Departmental Awards-Athletic Scholarships
Private Scholarships
-Corporations-Professional Assoc.-Clubs/Groups in
community-Parent Affiliations-Minority
Organizations
Valid at ASU, NAU, and U of A
Valid for only one year following graduation from high school
Renewable for four years based upon university-determined criteria
AIMS Honors Tuition Waiver (25%)
Part 1 (Course Competency) Students must complete all 16 Core Competency Courses
by graduation with a B* or better or receive an acceptable score on the Advance Placement (AP) test for that subject area AND
Part 2 (GPA/Class Rank) Students must meet at least ONE of the following academic
requirements: Option 1 - GPA: A CORE GPA of 3.50 IN THE 16 CORE
COMPETENCY COURSES on an un-weighted 4.00 scale. Option 2 - Class Rank: Student is in the top 5% of high
school graduating class upon graduation. AND
ABOR Scholarship Criteria (AIMS scholarship)
Part 3 (AIMS Exams) Students must meet the following assessment options:
Option 1: EXCEED Standards on all 3 of the AIMS Exams (Reading, Writing, and Math) by the end of junior year.
Option 2: EXCEED Standards on 2 of the AIMS HS Exams (Reading, Writing, and Math) and MEET Standards on one of the AIMS HS Exams by the end of their junior year. Additionally, student would need to receive a minimum score of 3 on any two Advanced Placement tests.
***For the high school graduating class of 2013 and beyond AND
Part 4 (SAT1/ACT) Students must meet at least one of the following
admissions test options and submit scores to the university they apply to
Option 1: At least a 28 on the ACT test Option 2: At least a 1300 on the SAT1 test (critical reading
& math, excluding essay)
Yes. More than one scholarship can be awarded to a student. The only exception would be if the donor specifically says not to award if the student is receiving any other scholarship.
Can I be awarded more than one scholarship per semester?
Personal StatementLetters of recommendation (2 minimum)Academic TranscriptResumeActivity List SAT/ACT scores“Student Aid Report” from FAFSA
Scholarship Application Core Components:
University Scholarship Programs (need-based)
ASU Obama Scholar Program –You must demonstrate a total annual family income of $60,000 or less on the FAFSA.
U of A Assurance Program - You must demonstrate a total annual family income of $42,400 or less on the FAFSA.
www.fastweb.com
www.tuhsd.k12.az.us/mdn/
http://students.asu.edu/scholarships/
Scholarship Websites
Timeline for (FAFSA)Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Priority filing date mid-Feb.
FAFSA application on the web www.fafsa.ed.gov
Freshman (English Class)-Interest Inventory, interpret/evaluate results, create 4 year plan
Sophomore (Life Science Class)-Skills Inventory, interpret/evaluate results, update 4 year plan
Juniors (Social Studies Class)-Values Inventory, interpret/evaluate results, update 4 year plan
Seniors (English Class)-Review postsecondary education goals, options, and admission requirements which are aligned to students career goal. Explore financial assistance options.
ECAP (Education Career Action Plan)www.az.kuder.com
NPLB (No Parent Left Behind)
UNIVERSITY WORKSHOPS
Visit us online at: https://www.tuhsd.k12.az.us
to view the most up-to-date workshop schedule.
Click on “PARENT WORKSHOPS” under the PARENTS tab.
•Date: Wednesday, September 5, 2012
•Time: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
•Location: McClintock High School POD A in Main Auditorium•Presenter: Mary Niemczyk, Ph.D. Learning
Strategist & the 2012 Summer Bridge Coordinators
Refreshments served at 6:00 p.m.
“Improve Your Learning & Classroom Performance: Strategies for Success”
•Date: Saturday, September 22, 2012
•Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
•Location: Marcos de Niza High School Main Cafeteria & Auditorium•Presenter(s): Natalie Ehmka,
Therese Schmisseur,ASU Access & Reps from MCCCD, ASU, U of A, NAU and other outreach programs
“MAPS: Mapping A Plan for Success-College Prep Workshops”
•Date: Tuesday, September 25 , 2012
•Time: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
•Location: Desert Vista High School Main Auditorium•Presenter: Randy Stoltz, President of Campus
Advisers & College Financial Planner
Refreshments served at 6:00 p.m.
“The Art & Science of Paying for College #1”
Methods of pre-registration include:
Online registration is available the month the workshop will occur.
Online: http://tinyurl.com/nplbreg
Phone or email registration is available anytime throughout the school year.
Phone: (480) 838-3200 x40074Email: [email protected]
Thank you!
DE vs APDual Enrollment:
To meet “core” requirements & electives
$243 per semester ($76 per credit hour plus $15 registration fee per semester)
The grade is the same as the HS grade
Transfers in-state and other public institutions and many private schools; not accepted by some selective private schools.
Advanced Placement: To meet “core”
requirements & some electives
$87 per exam
Based on a single, national exam administered in May; class grade has nothing to do with exam score
Transfers to most institutions, public and private.
Nora Talavera ([email protected])
838-3200 ext. 40063Registration paperwork and payment is due
Friday, August 24th to the student’s teacher or Guidance Department.
Registration paperwork for Human Anatomy and Physiology will be handed out in class.
Dual Enrollment
• To find out more information on the presentation and other important items, please refer to our website: www.tuhsd.k12.az.us/mdn/ and/or contact your student’s guidance counselor.• If a student wants to take a class (other than
the 6 classes at Marcos) they MUST see their counselor to receive prior approval and get a parent signature on the Alternative Credit Form.• If you don’t have internet access or the
ability to print you can pick up a Parent Newsletter at the end of this presentation.
Thank you for coming!
GO PADRES!!!!