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CLASS OF 2013Junior Parent Presentation
Did You Know?
AGENDA• Preparing for Senior Year• College Admissions• ICAP (Individual Career and
Academic Plan)• Timetable• Essays and Recommendation Letters• NCAA/NAIA Requirements• Financing a College Education
(Financial Aid, Scholarships)
Planning for Senior Year
• Choose coursework that continues to challenge you
• Concurrent Enrollment
• Early Graduation
HIGH SCHOOL COURSEWORK COMPLETED
The following coursework will satisfy basic college admission requirements and help the student prepare for college
admission exams.
ENGLISH…………………...…..4 CREDITSSOCIAL STUDIES…..…..…...3 CREDITSMATHEMATICS……………….4 CREDITS (Algebra I and higher)SCIENCE………………….........3 CREDITSWORLD LANGUAGE………..1-3 CREDITS (please check specific schools for
requirements)
ACADEMIC ELECTIVES.......2 CREDITS (minimum)
College Timetable
FIRST SEMESTER
• Begin researching colleges
• Take challenging coursework
• Prepare for the ACT exam – April 24
• Attend college fairs
• Visit college campuses
• Talk to your counselor if you are interested in attending a Military Academy
• Turn in Concurrent Enrollment Intent form if applicable-Deadline, November 1
College TimetableSECOND SEMESTER
• Continue to prepare for the ACT exam
• Review next year’s coursework with your counselor
• Visit college campuses
• Register with the NCAA/NAIA if applicable
• Take the ACT – April 24, 2012
• Plan summer activities: employment, volunteer opportunities, summer learning programs
• Apply for early graduation if applicable-Deadline, April 1
• Turn in Concurrent Enrollment Intent form if applicable-Deadline, May 1
INDIVIDUAL CAREER AND ACADEMIC PLAN
(ICAP)
What does the ICAP means for you?
• Accessing online tools that allow you to explore your interests, values, and abilities
• Creating an electronic portfolio to organize college applications, scholarship information, resumes, and letters of recommendation
• Planning a relevant sequence of high school classes that will help prepare you for attending college or entering the workforce
www.collegeincolorado.org
CCHE COLLEGE INDEX AND HEAR REQUIREMENTS
Click here to view the Colorado College Index
Click here for more information on ACT test dates and online registration
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IF YOU INTEND TO PLAY A SPORT AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL
• Students must register with the eligibility center that governs the college where you will compete.
• NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.org
• NAIA Eligibility Center• www.playnaina.org
NCAA/NAIA• There are different course requirements for
each level of participation (Division I, Division II, etc.)
• There are GPA and SAT/ACT requirements for eligible student athletes.
• In order for a student athlete to be eligible, only NCAA approved courses are used to calculate a student’s core GPA. Please see your counselor for more info.
NCAA/NAIA• ACT/SAT scores must be reported
directly to the eligibility center. Scores will not be accepted if reported on a high school transcript.
There are various resources that are available in
the counseling office. We are always happy to help!
Libba James, A-G [email protected]
Alicia Martin, H-O [email protected]
Angie Rizzuto, P-Z [email protected]
Amanda LePage, Support Services [email protected]
