READY, SET, GO!!PREPARING FOR YOUR SENIOR YEARWhat You need to know and do

WHAT ARE WE GOING TO TALK ABOUT TODAY?

Course selections for senior year: New Senior Requirements and diplomas!! ACT in 3 weeks Why SAT and ACT College research, Apps and financial aid/scholarships Dual Credit AP Testing: First 2 weeks of May Seal of Bi-Literacy On campus help Survey

SAT & ACT: WHY DO YOU NEED THESE TESTS?

ACT on Feb 23rd or Mar 9th

ACT & SAT Fee waivers limitedMust have scores for most 4

year collegesNew State requirements for

Seniors

FREE ACT AND SAT PREP!

ACT provides free test prep on their site, use it! ACT prepCollege Board also provides free test prep for the SAT!

SAT prepGo to the North Star Counseling Website!!!

COLLEGES USE TEST SCORES FOR ADMISSIONS, PLACEMENT AND SCHOLARSHIPS!!

Please refer to the ACT/SAT sheetavailable on the 11th grade page

COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

UNR: English (4 credits)Math (3 credits- through Algebra 2)Social Studies (3 credits)Science (3 credits- two lab sciences)

TMCC: Anyone with a high school diploma can attend!

Out of State: Tend to be very competitive! Take as many AP and Honors courses as possible. Research admission requirements early on!

* Many require 2 years same foreign language and 1 year of visual/performing art

*Minimum 3.0 Core GPA

SAT score of 1040ACT score of 22*

COLLEGE PLANNING TIPS

WHAT ARE MOST COLLEGES LOOKING FOR? GPA Test scores Class rank Volunteer Work/Community Service (quality vs. quantity) Activities, clubs, athletics, awards- leadership! Evidence of special talent Employment First generation college student Essays/Letters of Recommendation Interviews (some private schools) College Board Handout

THINKING OF PLAYING SPORTS IN COLLEGE? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NCAA ELIGIBILITY!

Division I: 16 Core Courses▪English, Math, Science, Social Science ▪Additional coursework from above areas▪SAT/ACT scores (must be sent directly to NCAA)▪NCAA does not accept CBE, A Plus, or BYU: Pass your classes the first

time in the classroom!▪Review approved courses at:

www.eligibilitycenter.org

SCHOLARSHIPS/PROGRAMS

North Star Counseling page has local scholarships Fastweb.comCollegeboard Opportunity Scholarships for Juniors: SUPER EASY!!!! Free $$$$$$ Typically need to write an essay Each one has different deadlines and requirements There is a scholarship for everything!! Do community service!!NV Promise for TMCC (Don’t let $$ be the reason you don’t go) PSAT (NMSQT)score review live lesson coming up

SENIOR COURSE SELECTIONS

Review graduation plan Credits Requirements (Flex credits & Senior Requirements!!) GPA New Diploma Options, CCR and endorsements (AR 5129)

STEM STEAM CTE Career Ready Endorsement College Ready Endorsement

Seal of Bi-Literacy test this spring Feb 9th & 16th (webmail Mrs. Hardy ASAP)*****Must be proficient in a world language and have a 2.0 in English to test

AP Courses/college credit

OTHER COURSE OPTIONS

Dual Credit College courses: Make an appointment! See website Work Experience Extended Studies credit (PE, Community Service) Internships: See WCSD CTE web page for more info Off Campus online courses: BYU

Please make an appointment with me to discuss these options. You must meet with me BEFORE you sign up for a class outside of North Star!

GRAD PLAN & COURSE OPTIONS

COURSE SELECTIONS ONLINE FORMS DUE MARCH 5TH

All seniors must carry a minimum of 4 courses or 6 based on meeting the senior requirements Dec graduation if only needing 3 or less credits Diploma Type: must be on track to earn Advanced diploma, 3.0 GPA and 17

credits You must schedule an appointment, with your parent, to sign an opt out form

Not take a fourth year of math Not take a 3rd year of science

Make selections using online form on website: see Course Selection link on website 1-2 means year long course S1 or S2 means it’s only available during that semester

Going to a different school senior year? You must contact the counselor at that school to fill out their course selection sheet.

SURVEY LINK IN CHAT & ON 11TH

GRADE WEBPAGE

Senior Year Planning SurveyPost secondary plans

Schedule an appointment to meet with me with any specific questions.