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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)