What’s After High School A Guide for Recent Graduates Distributed by: Distributed by: Indiana House Republicans www.IndianaHouseRepublicans.com www.IndianaHouseRepublicans.com 1-800-382-9841 A message from your state representative As high school graduation approaches, the question of whether to pursue further education lingers in the minds of many students. Some choose to move directly into the workforce, while others wish to attend a vocational or technical school. Some students decide that a four-year college or university is the best choice, while others attend a two-year junior college or join the military. There are many factors that go into this big decision. Those who choose to continue their education must plan and prepare for this next chapter of their lives. A student may find themselves asking: Contents: • What high school classes are needed to be High school Graduation accepted into a college or university? 3 • Are there financial resources available to help requirements indiana core 40 me? • How can I find information about a certain university and its programs? 5 SAT/ACT testing These are all common questions often asked by many high school students and their parents. This booklet 6 Choosing your career can help answer some of those important questions. If you have any further questions or concerns, please 7 paying for college contact my Statehouse office. directory of colleges and write to: 9 universities Indiana House Republican Caucus 200 W. Washington St. directory of vocational and Indianapolis, IN 46204 10 proprietary schools Call Toll Free: Indiana House of Representatives’ 1-800-382-9841 12 Internship Program 13 joining the military 2 High School Graduation Requirements Effective beginning with students with Academic Honors (minimum 47 credits) who enter high school in 2012-13 school year (class of 2016). For the Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma, students must: Complete all requirements for Core 40. Course and Credit Requirements Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits. Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits English/ 8 credits (6 credits in one language or 4 credits each in two languages). Language Including a balance of literature, composition Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits. Arts and speech. Earn a grade of a “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma. Mathematics 6 credits (in grades 9-12) Have a grade point average of a “B” or better. 2 credits: Algebra I Complete one of the following: 2 credits: Geometry A. Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take corresponding AP exams 2 credits: Algebra II Or complete Integrated Math I, II, and III for 6 credits. B. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from the Students must take a math or quantitative reasoning course each year in high school approved dual credit list. Science 6 credits C. Earn two of the following: 2 credits: Biology I 1. A minimum of 3 verifiable transcripted college credits from the 2 credits: Chemistry I or Physics I or approved dual credit list, Integrated Chemistry-Physics 2. 2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP exams, 2 credits: any Core 40 science course 3. 2 credits in IB standard level courses and corresponding IB exams. Social 6 credits D. Earn a combined score of 1750 or higher on the SAT critical reading, Studies 2 credits: U.S. History mathematics and writing sections and a minimum score of 530 on each 1 credit: U.S. Government E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section 1 credit: Economics F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding IB exams. 2 credits: World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World (minimum 47 credits) Directed 5 credits with Technical Honors Electives World Languages Fine Arts For the Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma, students must: Career and Technical Education Complete all requirements for Core 40. Physical 2 credits Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-approved Education College & Career Pathway and one of the following: Health and 1 credit 1. State approved, industry recognized certification or credential, or Wellness 2. Pathway dual credits from the approved dual credit list resulting in 6 transcripted college credits Electives* 6 credits (College and Career Pathway courses recommended) Earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma. Have a grade point average of a “B” or better. 40 Total State Credits Required Complete one of the following, Schools may have additional local graduation requirements that apply to all students A. Any one of the options (A - F) of the Core 40 with Academic Honors * Specifies the number of electives required by the state. High school schedules provide time for many B. Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys; Reading for Information – more electives during the high school years. All students are strongly encouraged to complete a College Level 6, Applied Mathematics – Level 6, and Locating Information-Level 5. and Career Pathway (selecting electives in a deliberate manner) to take full advantage of career and C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading college exploration and preparation opportunities. 3 90, Math 75. D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass; Algebra 66 , Writing 70, Reading 80. 12-07-2012 High School Graduation Requirements Effective beginning with students with Academic Honors (minimum 47 credits) who enter high school in 2012-13 school year (class of 2016). For the Core 40 with Academic Honors diploma, students must: Complete all requirements for Core 40. Course and Credit Requirements Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits. Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits English/ 8 credits (6 credits in one language or 4 credits each in two languages). Language Including a balance of literature, composition Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits. Arts and speech. Earn a grade of a “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma. Mathematics 6 credits (in grades 9-12) Have a grade point average of a “B” or better. 2 credits: Algebra I Complete one of the following: 2 credits: Geometry A. Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take corresponding AP exams 2 credits: Algebra II Or complete Integrated Math I, II, and III for 6 credits. B. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from the Students must take a math or quantitative reasoning course each year in high school approved dual credit list. Science 6 credits C. Earn two of the following: 2 credits: Biology I 1. A minimum of 3 verifiable transcripted college credits from the 2 credits: Chemistry I or Physics I or approved dual credit list, Integrated Chemistry-Physics 2. 2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP exams, 2 credits: any Core 40 science course 3. 2 credits in IB standard level courses and corresponding IB exams. Social 6 credits D. Earn a combined score of 1750 or higher on the SAT critical reading, Studies 2 credits: U.S. History mathematics and writing sections and a minimum score of 530 on each 1 credit: U.S. Government E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section 1 credit: Economics F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding IB exams. 2 credits: World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World (minimum 47 credits) Directed 5 credits with Technical Honors Electives World Languages Fine Arts For the Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma, students must: Career and Technical Education Complete all requirements for Core 40. Physical 2 credits Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-approved Education College & Career Pathway and one of the following: Health and 1 credit 1. State approved, industry recognized certification or credential, or Wellness 2. Pathway dual credits from the approved dual credit list resulting in 6 transcripted college credits Electives* 6 credits (College and Career Pathway courses recommended) Earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma. Have a grade point average of a “B” or better. 40 Total State Credits Required Complete one of the following, Schools may have additional local graduation requirements that apply to all students A. Any one of the options (A - F) of the Core 40 with Academic Honors * Specifies the number of electives required by the state. High school schedules provide time for many B. Earn the following scores or higher on WorkKeys; Reading for Information – more electives during the high school years. All students are strongly encouraged to complete a College Level 6, Applied Mathematics – Level 6, and Locating Information-Level 5. and Career Pathway (selecting electives in a deliberate manner) to take full advantage of career and C. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading college exploration and preparation opportunities. 90, Math 75. D. Earn the following minimum score(s) on Compass; Algebra 66 , Writing 70, Reading 80. 12-07-2012 4 SAT/ACT Testing your passport to higher education Resource Center SAT Preparation and Registration: www.collegeboard.org Free SAT Practice: www.sat.collegeboard.org/practice SAT College Admission Exam ACT Preparation and Registration: www.actstudent.org The SAT Reasoning Test is an aptitude test, or a measure of the critical thinking skills you’ll need for academic success in college. The SAT assesses Practice tests and other preparation how well you analyze and solve problems and if you materials are available through the learned skills in high that are needed in college. Testing and Education Reference Center: The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and www.inspire.in.gov seniors.