SENIORS:PREPARING FOR MAY 22ND AND BEYOND

Senior Orientation

What’s the plan?Graduation is coming…

Options after HSCommunity College• 2-year degree• Certificate Program

University• 4-year degree• Stepping stone to grad. school

Technical/Trade School• Technician in a field such as vehicle repair or maintenance• Cosmetology, Fashion Design• Lots of Opportunities for various non-traditional pathsMilitary• Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, ROTC,

military academies• Sign up for the ASVAB in the Career Center (Nov. 7th)• Talk to a military recruiter, sign up through the Career

CenterWorkforce• Full-time employment at and entry –level job

MCC classes

•If you are planning on attending MCC for a degree, you may qualify for one free class in January

•See your counselor for details

Early Start Scholarship

•If you have taken a class at MCC, you have a college transcript

•All transcript requests must be sent through MCC to your college

•If you are taking a class at MCC and want to transfer it here, we need the official transcript

Transcript Request

•Check the site to see how MCC classes transfer to any Arizona University

Aztransfer.com

Reminder of Senior Year To-Do’s

University Bound

• Submit applications

• SAT and ACT scores are ready

• Request transcripts from Guidance Office

• Apply for scholarships

• Update resume

• Ask for teacher recommendations

Community College Bound

• Determine where you want to attend

• Look at housing options if out of Havasu

• Apply for scholarships

• Apply in the spring

Military Bound

• Take the ASVAB• Novenber• Sign up in

Career Center

• Talk to a military recruiter

• Talk to your counselor to see if ROTC or an academy is an option

Technical/Trade School

• Find out requirements, monetary obligation

• Talk to an admission counselor to determine when to apply

• Apply for scholarships

Workforce

• Update resume

• Line up job now

• Ask about internships or apprenticeships

Letters of Recommendation What are they for?

Applications Scholarships Employment

Who writes them? Teachers, Counselors, Principals, Coaches,

Employers, Club Sponsors Allow 2 weeks for the person to complete Ask for multiple signed copies Provide an addressed, stamped envelope Write a thank you note

Personal Essays For Scholarships & Applications Follow directions Brainstorm and write a rough

draft Have others read it Type it (unless otherwise

stated) Eliminate grammatical errors Proofread! Proofread!

Proofread!

Scholarships Where?

Career Center (local, state and national scholarships) Internet

www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com www.college-scholarships.com www.wiredscholar.com

Universities Considered for merit scholarships when you apply Financial aid office and/or webpage

Community Organizations Your employer and/or parents’ employer(s)

When? NOW!!!

Why? Free $$$$$$$$$$$$

Financial AidSenior/Parent College and Career Night – HEFAR presentationWednesday, Sept. 11, 7:00 pm in the Little Theater

College Goal Sunday – LHHS HostsIn February, 2-4pm, in the C-Hall computer lab

Pick up brochures and info in the Career CenterMark dates on your phones and set reminders

Types of Financial Aid FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov Grants: Money awarded based on financial need that

is not repaid Loans: Money awarded to students that is paid back Federal Work Study: Part-time employment on

campus or in community service programs Scholarships: Awards of cash or tuition that do

not have to be repaid. Based on academic performance, competition, skill, or financial need.

ACT or SAT test – needed for University admittance and some scholarships

Measures what students have learned in school

Grammar and punctuation focus Up to 5 components: English,

Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test

ACT has no penalty for guessing ACT scores are from 1 – 36, scores are

averaged for composite score ACT has an Interest Inventory that gives

students feedback about career choices All multiple choice – 215 questions Takes about 3 ½ hours to complete Students can choose to send scores to

college

SAT measures mathematical and verbal aptitude

Vocabulary focus 3 components: Critical Reading,

Mathematics, and a required Writing Test SAT writing is mandatory SAT penalizes students for wrong

answers SAT scores range from 200 on each

section to 800, total score from 600-2400

Multiple choice but some math requires answer production – 140 questions total

Takes about 3 ½ hours to complete Scores must be reported

American College Test (ACT) Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

Stop in to the Guidance Office or Career Center for sign up information for ACT and SAT

AIMS test for students who haven’t passed (talk to your counselor today!)

ASVAB sign-ups in the Career Center

TEST INFORMATION

What schools/scholarships are looking for:

Coursework/College Prep Classes

Grades Test Scores (ACT/SAT) Extra-curricular

activities Community service,

sports, clubs, work, leadership

Essay Interview Letters of

Recommendation

Arizona University Requirements

• 4 CR English, 3 CR lab science, math up to Pre-Calc, 1CR Fine Art, 2 CR Foreign Language

Core Course Requirements with grade “C” or better

AND: Top 25% of Senior Class or;

1040 SAT score or 22 ACT score or;

3.0 GPA.

Choosing a School – What is most important?

Location

Size

Cost

Programs

Admission Requirements

Which part of the pie is bigger for you?

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