Post-Secondary Planning for Juniors

POST-SECONDARY PLANNING FOR JUNIORS Counselor Assignments: (A-F) Mr. Purvis (G-M) Ms. Lucas (N-Z) Ms. Harris

PROMOTION CRITERIA (11 th to 12 th ) COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTS  Why? These tests are designed to measure students’ skills  Complete a minimum of 18 credits and help colleges evaluate how ready you are for college-level  Completion of English I, II, and III work.  Completion of at least 1 math, 1 science, 1 social studies  Nearly all 4-yr. colleges accept both SAT and ACT  Completion of additional core & elective credits  You can take the tests multiple times - colleges will accept GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS your highest score on each individual section  You are not required to take SAT/ACT if attending a  26 Credits – MINIMUM community college, but a good score can exempt you from the  4 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 4 Social Studies, placement exam. 1 Healthful-Living, 10 electives (2 World Language for 4 yr  Accuplacer: NC Community Colleges Placement Exam college admission) SENIOR YEAR SCHEDULING ACT  Determine which courses you will need to meet (FEB 28, 2017 – FREE FOR ALL WAKE COUNTY JUNIORS) graduation requirements  Measures students’ readiness/ achievement in English,  Determine college-specific admission requirements Reading, Math, Science, and Writing  Choose courses WISELY! (balance rigor)  Scores are based on the number of correct answers only  College admission decisions will be based upon senior-  ACT focuses on actual material covered in HS classes year course selections.  SCORING  Opportunities o Scores range from 1-36. Minimum of 17 required nd o EARLY RELEASE: May request for 2 semester only if for admission to any UNC System school. for work reasons  Registration/Free test prep materials online at: o MID-YEAR GRADUATE (January) . Application deadline www.actstudent.org/testprep is June 9, 2017. COLLEGE PLANNING CALENDAR SAT End of Junior Year/Summer after Junior Year  A focus on the math that matters most for college and  Create an account with CFNC.org (college and career career, and that is related to the work students do in class. planning)  Focus on widely used words and phrases found in text in  Prepare for the ACT (Feb. 28) many different subjects – words students are likely to use in college and career;  Register and practice for SAT (May, June)  Essay is now optional, although highly recommended th  Make sure 12 grade courses meet college admission  SCORING requirements o No penalty for guessing  Research entrance requirements for colleges of interest o Scores (total) range from 400-1600  Visit colleges/attend college fairs o Minimum of 880 required for admission to any UNC  Create/update student resume System school.  Registration at www.collegeboard.org. Cost = $54.50  Register with NCAA Eligibility Center (student-athletes) (w/essay)  Begin scholarship search  Free test prep materials online at:  Participate in volunteer opportunities www.khanacademy.org CAREER & COLLEGE PROMISE GREATER RALEIGH NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR . Dual enrollment through Wake Tech Community Tuesday, March 14, 2017 College Raleigh Convention Center . Get a jump start on your college courses while in 4:30-7:30 p.m. high school. FREE! . www.ccp.waketech.edu for more information about Register online: www.gotomyncf.com/Registration enrolling for next year.

Join the Class of 2018 Remind: Text the message @h4372 to the number 81010. POST-SECONDARY PLANNING FOR JUNIORS Counselor Assignments: (A-F) Mr. Purvis (G-M) Ms. Lucas (N-Z) Ms. Harris POTENETIAL TO PLAY COLLEGE ATHLETICS? COLLEGE TRANSFER PROGRAM (North Carolina Community College System) Athletes: register with the NCAA Eligibility Center by the end of . Students spend 2 of 4 years at a NC Community College your Junior year. . After 2 years, students transfer into a 4-year institution http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future . Fulfills general education, pre-major, elective requirements . Students earn equivalent credits toward a 4-year degree

Join the Class of 2018 Remind: Text the message @h4372 to the number 81010.