College Prep 101

College

It’s not a dream.

It’s a plan.

Senior ECAP

Day 1 University/College

requirements Cost of College Start a college

application

Day Two Scholarship process

tips and advice Learn how to apply

for financial aid and create a PIN

Search and apply for scholarships

Graduation/ADMISSION RequirementsSubjects Graduation

RequirementsCommunity College

University Requirements

English 4 4 4

Math 4 (one year upper level)

4 4 (Alg1-2, Geometry, Alg 3-4, Advanced Level)

Science 3 3 3 (Chem-Physics, Bio, Advanced Level)

Social Studies 3 3 2

Fine Art/CTE 2 2 1 (FA)

PE/Health 1/.5 1/.5 0

Foreign Language 0 0 2 (same lang.)

Electives 5.5 5.5 0

TOTAL 23 23 16

AIMS You MUST pass AIMS You MUST pass AIMS WritingWriting, ,

ReadingReading and and MathematicsMathematics to graduate to graduate from high schoolfrom high school– Must test every time (FIVE opportunities)– Must participate in remediation (Reading

Strategies or Applied Math classes) You may take ACT or SAT for reciprocityYou may take ACT or SAT for reciprocity

420 or higher on SAT/16 or higher on ACT Must test every time

Degree vs. No Degree

Average lifetime earnings for a college graduate is over $1 million higher than for someone with a high school diploma.

Type of Degrees

Associates – 2yrs. (community college) Bachelors – 4yrs. (university) Masters – 2 yrs. (university) Doctorates – varies (university)

Level of Education Average earnings

Less than high school diploma $27,800

High school graduate $39,700

Some college, no degree $45,600

Associate degree $47,300

Bachelor’s degree $68,200

Master’s degree $81,500

Doctoral $99,900

Professional degree $106,800

Education Pays

One of the following:– Top 25% in class rank

– 3.0 un-weighted GPA in core competencies

– SAT 1040

– ACT 22

In State College Admission Requirements

Core Competencies:• 4yrs. English• 4yrs. Math – algebra, geometry, algebra 3-4, + 1 yr. beyond alg. 3-4• 3yrs. Lab Science• 2yrs. Social Science• 2yrs. Foreign Language – same lang.• 1yr. Fine Art

Admission may be granted with one deficiency in no more than two competency areas; deficiencies in both math and science are not acceptable Admissions decisions for students that don’t meet the stated requirements are made on a case by case basis at each university.

Tuition, Fees and Other Costs

In-State University $442 per credit hour

Tuition $9,724

-Books $900-$1,300

Dorms- $5,000 to $7,000

Community College $76 per credit hour

Tuition $1,824

Books $900-$1,300

Out of State Tuition Per Year

Pepperdine $36,650 Stanford $36,360 UCLA $29,682 Harvard $35,568 University of

Colorado $14,000 Notre Dame

$53,240

Western Undergraduate Exchange Program

Alaska

Arizona

California

Colorado

Hawaii

Idaho

Montana

Nevada

New Mexico

North Dakota

Oregon

South Dakota

Utah

Washington

Wyoming

WUE

Hawai’I State Resident

$8,664

WUE

$13,096

Non-Hawai’i Resident

$24,912

Other Postsecondary Sectors

Collins

College

18 months

Visual Comm.

$30,450

ITT Technical Institute

48 months

Game Design

$62,460

Arizona Automotive Institute

10 months

Automotive

$13,895

Carsten Institute

1600 hrs

Cosmetology

$12,700

Know the minimum requirements

check the web sites and college handbooks

look for minimum course requirements

look for average SAT/ACT scores

Apply Early

If you need counselor recommendation, give us TWO weeks

Know the scholarship application deadlines for each school

Make sure your application is complete with transcripts, application and test scores

College Entrance and Applications

Common Applicationwww.commonapp.org

Students use one application to apply to over 450 institutions across the country

Only trigger the counselor and teacher recs. If you are certain you will apply!!

Please submit accurate counselor name

Lang (A-B) Martinez (O-T)

Ramirez (C-H) Cuevas (U-Z) and Gifted

Talavera (I-N)

AZ University Admission and Registration Process - 2 Steps Complete Admission Application

– Starting in August/September (www.asu.edu, www.nau.edu or www.arizona.edu)

– Send SAT or ACT Scores and Official Transcripts for high school and community college

– Application fee $50.00

Attend Freshman Orientation to register for College Classes-ASU mid-march

-U of A June

-NAU mid-march

Community College Admission Process – 3 easy steps Complete Admission Form

– www.maricopa.edu

Take the ASSET test at your institution (no SAT or ACT required)

Make an appointment with an academic advisor at your institution.

Send scores to all the schools you are interested.

Check with out-of-state schools that may require SAT II

on-line registration

check registration deadlines

www.act.org www.collegeboard.com

SAT/ ACT

SAT/ACT Test Preparation

www.princetonreview.com www.collegeboard.com www.act.org www.brightstorm.com www.free-test-online.com www.testprereview.com Friday, Sept. 21st PSAT/SAT Seminar at Marcos

(8 am to 2:30 pm) Cost $89

Register at www.zaps.com or 1-877-927-8378

ACT SAT

Register at www.act.org Sept. 8 Oct. 27 Dec. 8 February 9 April 13 June 8

Register at

www.collegeboard.com October 6 November 3 December 1 January 26 March 9 May 4 June 1

Official Transcript

Go to Parchment.com to request an official transcript

There is a $2.50 surcharge per transcript after the first five requests.

Parchment.com does not send SAT/ACT scores.

Go to the Guidance Office for an unofficial transcript

COLLEGE VISITS Many colleges visit the MdN campus.

In-state schools visit quarterly

Out-of-state schools visit throughout the year.

Students must sign-up in the counseling office or LRTC

Visits listed on calendar found on MdN Guidance website

In-State College Night

– September 24, 2012

– 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

– Mountain Pointe Auditorium

Greater Phoenix National College Fair

– Phoenix Convention Center

at North Hall A-B

• Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

• 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

• www.nationalcollegefairs.org

Out-of-State College Information

•Date: Saturday, September 22, 2012

•Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

•Location: Marcos de Niza High School Main Cafeteria & Auditorium

•Presenter(s): Natalie Ehmka, Therese Schmisseur,

ASU Access & Reps from MCCCD, ASU, U of A, NAU and other outreach programs

“MAPS: Mapping A Plan for Success-College Prep Workshops”

•Date: Tuesday, September 25 , 2012

•Time: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

•Location: Desert Vista High School Main Auditorium

Refreshments served at 6:00 p.m.

“The Art & Science of Paying for College #1”

Student/Athletes – NCAA Clearinghouse

Make an appointment with Mr. Miller to start the NCAA Clearing House process.

www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

To participate in college athletics, students must meet NCAA eligibility requirements.

What is a Credit?

1 credit = 1 hour in class per week

12 credits = full-time student

6 credits = part-time

Most college classes are 3 credits

Typical College Schedule

Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri

Eng 101

8:40 to 9:30 AM

Eng 101

8:40 to

9:30 AM

Eng 101

8:40 to 9:30 AM

Psy 101

9:40 to

10:30 AM

MAT 106

9:00 to 10:15 AM

Psy 101

9:40 to

10:30 AM

MAT 106

9:00 to

10:15

Psy 101

9:40 to

10:30 AM

HIS 103

10:30 to

11:45 AM

HIS 103

10:30 to 11:45 AM

Login to the computer

Login: S followed by your Synergy Student Number– Example: S16300123

Password: Pwd followed by your birthday (MMDDYYYY) (note the capital P as well). – Example: Katniss Everdeen has a birthday of May

8, 1996 has a default password of Pwd05081996

You will be required to change your initial password on first login to the system.

ECAP: Education Career Action Plan

Log onto www.az.kuder.com – Username: first initial, middle initial, last name,

day of birth (Example: Katniss B. Everdeen born May 8, 1996: kbeverdeen8 )

– Password: student ID #

College Entrance InformationClick on My Portfolio

Click on My ECAP

Type in your assigned counselor’s name

A-B Mrs. Lang

C-H Ms. Ramirez

I-N Ms. Talavera

O-T Mrs. Martinez

U-Z Mrs. Cuevas – Gifted Counselor

Add the # of applications you will complete this year

Add tomorrow’s date to FAFSA Submitted (08/28/2012)

Add today’s dateWrite College Applications in Area Needing ImprovementWrite goal in Improvement Plan

Add Personal Goals

Scroll down and click Save

Completing a College ApplicationClick on Home

Click on Career Planning Timeline

Scroll down to 12th Grade TasksClick on task #2

Click on a Favorite School ORClick on School Search

Click on the Admission’s link

*Click on the next to your desired schools

If there is not an admissions link, click on the school website

*Click on the next to your desired schools

Click Continue

Find Freshman Admissions Information

Apply!

Find Freshman Admissions Information

Apply!

*If you have (or had) a Dual Enrollment course, you have an MEID #

Need for Day 2

Social security number to create a PIN for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Your mailing address (including zip code)