JUNIORSForecasting Your Future

Learning Targets

• Counselor breakdown

• Discuss options after VP• Explore college options• Discuss general college and scholarship

procedures• Transcript/College Index• What should you be doing right now

VISTA PEAK Counselors

Mrs. Lyle A-GMs. Berry H-PMs. Husk Q-Z

Are You on Track to GraduateVP Graduation Requirements

HEAR Graduation Requirements

Subject Required Credits

English 4.0 units of credit

Math 4.0 units of credit

Science 3.0 units of credit

Social Science 1.5 units of credit

US History 1.0 unit of credit

Civics 0.5 units of credit

World Language

2.0 unit of credit

Electives 6.0 units of credit

Minimum credits to Graduate

22.0 units of credit

Subject Required Years

English 4 Years

Math (must include algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalents)

4 Years

Natural/Physical Science (two units must be lab based)

3 Years

Social Science 1.5 Years

US History 1 Year

Civics 0.5 Years

Foreign Language 1 Year

Academic Electives 2 years

What Options Do I Have After VP

Not finishing High School Working at a job after graduating high school

Save $$ for college Take a gap year Gain real world experience

Apprentice Programs Training for a specific job Earn while you learn

Career and Technical Training Military Two-Year College (Community College) Four-Year College

Branches

• ARMY

• NAVY

• AIR FORCE

• MARINES

• COAST GUARD

• RESERVES

Benefits

• Serving Country

• Learn skills and a Trade

• Earn money $$$$ for College

• Start a Career

• Minimum commitment of 2 Years

Military

What Type of Degree to You Want

Bachelors Degree 4 or more years of study at a college or university 2 years of general coursework 2 years of coursework that concentrates on your

major junior and senior year Associates Degree

Complete 2 years at a community college and then transfer to a 4 year University

Certificate Program Typically for job oriented students who want to enter

the workforce. Credit hours vary from a semester to 2 years

• Low cost

• May take longer than other Career Schools

• Quality instructors that have worked in specific career field

• Hands on career specific training

• Job placement (sometimes)

• Emily Griffith Opportunity School

• Pickens Technical College (Aurora Public Schools)

• Wyotec

Career & Technical Schools

Local Schools Facts

Promise faster completion

Higher tuition with more loan debt

Credits usually do not transfer to Community College or 4-year University

Schools you see on TV

Other Career & Technical Schools

BEAWARE!!!!!!

• Smaller Class size• Affordable tuition• You do not have to live

on-campus• Guaranteed admission• May work with

undocumented students

• Community College of Aurora

• Community College of Denver

• Red Rocks Community College

• Arapahoe Community College

• Front Range Community College

Colorado Two Year Colleges

Local Community Colleges Community College Facts

• Low cost tuition• Located in Rural or

Mountain area across Colorado

• On-campus housing• looser admission

requirements• May have low to no

wait-list for programs

• Aims Community College

• Colorado Mountain College

• Colorado Northwest Community College

• Lamar Community College

• Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Two Year College Cont.

Other Two-Year Colleges Two-Year College Facts

• Larger class size

• Harder admission requirements

• More options for Majors

• Usually provide good Financial Aid options

• Options to participate in NCAA sports (competitive)

• Adams State College, Alamosa

• Colorado School of Mines, Golden Colorado

• Colorado State University,

• - Fort Collins (Main Campus) & Pueblo

• Fort Lewis College

• Mesa University, Grand Junction

• Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver

Four Year Colorado Colleges/Universities

Four Year Colleges/Universities Four Year College/University -Facts

• Higher tuition than Community College

• Competitive admission requirements

• More major options• Larger campuses• May offer good Financial Aid

package• Opportunity to participate in

NCAA sports (competitive)

• University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder (main campus)

• University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs

• University of Colorado at Denver, Denver

• University of Colorado Health and Science Center, Aurora

• University of Northern Colorado, Greeley

• Western State College of Colorado, Gunnison

Four Year Colorado Colleges/Universities Continued

Four Year Colleges/Universities Four Year College/University Facts

• Smaller college

• Tuition is higher

• Some give more Financial Aid and large scholarship endowments

• No COF requirement and may work for undocumented students

• Opportunity to participate in NCAA college sports

• Colorado College, Colorado Springs

• Colorado Christian University, Lakewood

• Johnson & Wales, Denver

• Regis University, Denver

• Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Denver

• University of Denver

Private Colorado Four-Year Colleges/Universities

Colorado Private Colleges Private Institution Facts

Grants Vs scholarships

Grants = Free money you don’t have to pay backScholarships=Free money-academic, athletic, service

Application, essays, interviews(more to come)

Loans= must pay back once you graduate

NCAA/NAIA Overview NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse •Commonly referred to as “The Clearinghouse” •An Organization that works with the NCAA to determine a student’s eligibility for athletic participation in college sports during their first year of college enrollment •Follows NCAA bylaws and regulations in analyzing and processing a student’s high school academic records, ACT or SAT scores and key information about amateurism participation.

Be sure to register with NCAA/NAIA during your junior year! NCAA Clearinghouse – www.eligibilitycenter.org NAIA Eligibility Center – www.playnaia.org

FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid Is FREE on fafsa.edu.gov-you should not

pay for it!!! Need based Can start applying Jan 1 Senior Year College Goal Sunday every February at

CCA Apply early More on this topic to come

What should I be doing now

Keeping your GPA Solid Be involved Talk to your counselor Looking at Colleges- Dream school, Likely,

For Sures Talking to College Reps/College

Fairs/College Visits Looking at College Index Score Talk to your parents about your plans

Transcripts

How many credits do you have Right NOW? You Should have a minimum of 14.5-15 credits At least: 2.25 English 2.25 math At least: 1.0 Us History 2.25 Science

What if I have more? Awesome! The more the merrier

Can I drop classes if I have all my credits in one area? No!!!! All additional credits turn into elective

credits

What will your Index Score Be GPA + ACT Score= your Index Score

What are your goals How will you get there Raise your GPA? Now is the time! Study for ACT

Important Dates

Power Sessions CCA Lowry Field Trip College Fair Oct 22 at Rangeview HS College Rep Visits in Counseling ACT in the Spring Junior Parent Night -January

Questions