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What juniors need to know for What juniors need to know for post-secondary planningpost-secondary planning
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Day 1Day 1
High School Finale (Jr./Sr. Year)High School Finale (Jr./Sr. Year) StatusStatus
GPAGPA CreditsCredits Requirements for admission to post-secondary optionsRequirements for admission to post-secondary options
Senior ScheduleSenior Schedule
Post-Secondary OptionsPost-Secondary Options Apprenticeships Military Trade, Technical and Business Schools Community and Junior Colleges College and Universities
TYPES OF DEGREESTYPES OF DEGREES Certificates Certificates Licensure Licensure AssociatesAssociates Bachelor’s (Majors/Minors)Bachelor’s (Majors/Minors) Master’sMaster’s Ph.DPh.D Graduate/ProfessionalGraduate/Professional
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Post-Secondary TestingACT/SAT
The ACT is America's most widely accepted college entrance exam.
The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science.
The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay.
Practice tests are available for students at www.ACT.org.
****College testing requirements vary. Be sure to check the specific requirements for each school
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ACT Testing Dates
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Other Post-Secondary Testing
•Compass
•ASVAB
•Advanced Placement (AP)
•CLEP
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Day 2Day 2
Log on to Log on to www.ihaveaplaniowa.gov QUICKLINKSQUICKLINKS
– Online Test Preparation – Scholarship Search – Colleges & Universities – Career Exploration – Job Search Job Search
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Other Helpful Websites www.icansucceed.org
– College Visit Information– Entrance Essay Helpful Hints– College Search Criteria– Financial Aid/Scholarship Information– Recommendation Hints
www.actstudent.org– ACT Test Registration & Prep
www.collegeboard.com– SAT Test Registration & Prep– College Matchmaker
www.pleasval.k12.ia.us high school---guidance www.fastweb.com
– Scholarship search www.cappex.com– College Planning Info & Tracking
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AgendaAgenda
Day 3Day 3I’ve made my choice… Now what?I’ve made my choice… Now what?
Scholarships and Financial AidScholarships and Financial AidNCAA ClearinghouseNCAA ClearinghouseImportant DatesImportant DatesHelpful websitesHelpful websites
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AgendaAgenda
Day 4Day 4Closing the Achievement GapClosing the Achievement GapWrap UpWrap Up
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Day 2 – I Have a PlanDay 2 – I Have a Plan
Colleges and UniversitiesColleges and Universities– COLLEGE MATCHING ASSISTANTCOLLEGE MATCHING ASSISTANT
Consider your ranking of the following criteria when Consider your ranking of the following criteria when searching for a schoolsearching for a school
– LOCATIONLOCATION– SIZESIZE– COSTCOST– PROGRAM OF STUDYPROGRAM OF STUDY
– CAREER EXPLORATIONCAREER EXPLORATION Apprenticeships, Military Careers, World of WorkApprenticeships, Military Careers, World of Work
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What to do? When?What to do? When?
• Post-Secondary SearchPost-Secondary Search• VisitsVisits• Testing/Retesting/Retesting…Testing/Retesting/Retesting…• NCAA ClearinghouseNCAA Clearinghouse
• www.ncaaclearinghouse.orgwww.ncaaclearinghouse.org
• Important DatesImportant Dates• October 18th – Junior Night 7:00pmOctober 18th – Junior Night 7:00pm• May 21, 2012 - ?????????May 21, 2012 - ?????????