WHAT EVERY JUNIOR NEEDS

TO KNOW: Getting Ready for Senior Year and

Beyond

TODAY, WE WILL COVER:

Graduation Requirements ECA Core 40

With Academic Honors With Technical Honors

AP Courses

Dual Credit Courses

Core Transfer Library

Early Graduation

Work Release

Military, Workforce, Apprenticeships

College Planning College Admissions Tests

SAT ACT

Admission Standards College Search Application Process College Visits

Requesting Transcripts

Financial Aid FAFSA Scholarships 21st Century Scholars

NCAA/NAIA

Indiana Career Explorer

CORE 40 DIPLOMA

48 minimum total credits required

All students must complete a math or physics course in their junior or senior year

Core 40 is the state’s default diploma

To graduate with less than a Core 40 diploma, the Indiana Department of Education requires a formal meeting between the student, parent and counselor during the student’s senior year

CORE 40 DIPLOMA English credits

3 English 9 2 English 10 2 English 11 2 English 12

Math credits 2 Algebra I 2 Algebra II 2 Geometry

Physical Education credits 2 PE 1 Health

Science credits 2 Biology 2 Chemistry or Physics or

Integrated Chemistry/Physics

2 Additional Science

Social Studies credits 2 World History 2 US History 1 Government 1 Economics

Directed Elective credits 5 from World

Languages, Fine Arts or Career/Technical

Elective credits 13 from all areas (career

sequence recommended)

C40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS

Complete all C40 requirements Earn 2 additional C40 math credits (Pre

Calculus, Statistics, Calculus or Finite Math) Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits (6

credits in one language or 4 credits each in two languages)

Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits Earn a grade of a “C-” or better in courses

that will count toward the diploma Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher

C40 WITH ACADEMIC HONORS

Complete one of the following:

A. Complete AP courses (4 credits) and corresponding AP exams

B. Earn a combined score of 1750 or higher on the SAT critical reading, mathematics, and writing

C. Score a 26 or higher composite on the ACT

D. Complete dual high school/college credit courses from an accredited postsecondary institution (6 transferable college credits)

E. Complete a combination of AP courses (2 credits) and corresponding AP exam and dual high school/college credit course(s) from an accredited postsecondary institution (3 transferable college credits)

C40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS

Complete all requirements for Core 40 Complete a career-technical program:

6 or more pathway credits Earn a grade of “C-” or better in courses

that will count toward the diploma. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or

higher Recommended (not required):

Earn 2 additional credits in mathematics and 4-8 credits in World Languages for four year college admission

C40 WITH TECHNICAL HONORS

Complete one of the following:Earn a state-approved, industry-recognized

certification (i.e. IT Essentials – IC3 Certification)

Complete dual high school/college credit courses in a technical area (6 college credits)

And one of the following:Any of the AHD options (i.e. AP cr./exams)Score at or above the following levels on

WorkKeys: Reading for Info - Level 6; Applied Math - Level 6; Locating Info - Level 5

Accuplacer: Writ.-80; Read.-90; Math-75Compass: Alg.-66; Writing-70; Reading-80

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT IN HIGH SCHOOL

Advanced Placement Take an AP course

Take the AP test for the course in May

Score a 3,4 or 5 (for IN public univ.credit)

$13-$86 per exam (Assistance available)

Exams required if used to fulfill Academic Honors Diploma reqs

Dual CreditIn order to receive credit

you must complete paperwork, it is not automatic.

College Challenge (CC) through ISU $25 per college cr. hour Waived for those on

Free/Reduced Lunch

Ivy Tech Dual Credit Career Technical courses No Fee PSAT Scores may qualify

you to receive dual credit Accuplacer placement exam

may be required

EARLY GRADUATION

In order to graduate early students must:

apply for early graduation 14 weeks before desired graduation date

meet all graduation requirements

have a minimum of 48 credits

pass both the Algebra and English 10 ECAs

See your counselor now if you are interested. Do not wait until next year.

WORK-BASED LEARNING

Work experience must relate to career pathway

with a minimum of 4 credits earned in the pathway work experience before senior year Pathway class must be scheduled in each

trimester work experience is scheduled 1 or 2 periods for release time (1 or 2

credits)

Sample Schedule1 Pathway class2 Core Class3 Core Class4 Release time for work experience5 Release time for work experience

See your counselor now if you are interested. Do not wait until next year.

O00871 - 2 credits, available only 3rd trimester of Senior Year 4th/5th periods

Students are responsible for finding their own internship site. Offers the student a first-hand opportunity to determine if a career field might be of future career interest

This is an unpaid experience

Students must notify counselors prior to the beginning of next year if interested in pursuing a senior internship

CAREER EXPLORATION SENIOR INTERNSHIP

See your counselor now if you are interested. Do not wait until next year.

FIRST THINGS, FIRST…WHAT DO YOU PLAN ON DOING AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

Military TrainingTransition to college afterwards

EmploymentApprenticeships often take

courses/certifications at 2 year colleges Trade School

CosmetologyCulinary Arts

http://metadot.vigoco.k12.in.us/metadot/index.pl?id=18947&isa=Category&op=show

http://metadot.vigoco.k12.in.us/metadot/index.pl?id=18947&isa=Category&op=show

http://www.todaysmilitary.com/service-branches

4 year college or university 2 year college/community college

COLLEGE PLANNING

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTS

SAT Critical Reading Mathematics Writing

Scores range from 200-800 on each subtest

Fee Waivers NCAA requires scores to be

sent directly from CollegeBoard

4 Free score reports You have a CollegeBoard

login already from PSAT My College Quick Start. Use this log in. Multiple log ins on the CollegeBoard website may cause a delay in score results.

ACT English Math Reading Science Writing

(Optional) Scores range from

1-36 Fee Waivers

A photo must be uploaded on your admission ticket for each of these tests.

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTS

Differences:

• SAT has a strong emphasis on vocabulary

• The ACT has a Science Section, SAT does not

• The ACT has more advanced math concepts including trigonometry

• SAT has a required 25 minute writing section•• ACT has an optional 30 minute writing section

• ACT is content-based

• SAT tests critical thinking and problem solving

http://metadot.vigoco.k12.in.us/metadot/index.pl?id=18995&isa=Category&op=show

The May 2nd SAT is at North H.S.

The SAT is offered each November & May at North.

2014-2015 ACT test schedule

ADMISSION STANDARDS

Rigor, Rigor, Rigor!Admission Standards for colleges

demanding more evidence of rigor during high school

COLLEGE SEARCH

http://www.doe.in.gov/idoe/indiana-colleges-and-universities

http://www.butler.edu/

http://www.aamu.edu/Pages/default.aspx

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Paper applications are a thing of the past! Admissions page on website ISU and Ivy Tech offer on-site admission at

North each fall Waive application fee Immediate feedback on status and some

scholarships If needing recommendations, ask for them

WEEKS in advance Applications will require that you send a

high school transcript and a Secondary School Report

Many colleges schedule visits to THN and you may sign up to see the college representatives.

A list is posted of colleges visiting….usually the visits begin in September and are continually scheduled throughout the year. You may sign up to see the representatives in the Guidance Office. Our Guidance Office receptionist is usually there for students to sign up to see college representatives. The lists are on the front desk for you to sign up on a college representatives list.

COLLEGE VISITS TO NORTH

COLLEGE VISITS TO NORTH http://metadot.vig

oco.k12.in.us/metadot/index.pl?id=22080&isa=Category&op=show

You must sign up to attend

COLLEGE VISITS Students are allowed to take 2 visits

during junior year and 2 during senior year

Fall Break and Spring Break are also good times if you wish to take more

Colleges sometimes have designated visit days

Contact the Admissions Office to schedule an appointment

HOW DO I REQUEST MY TRANSCRIPT?

An official paper copy may be mailed via the school registrar by completing a request form – THIS is SLOW

Should request at least two weeks prior to the deadline

Preferred method is to use on-line system

FINANCIAL AID

March 10

FAFSA Deadline

Always March 10

*Some Indiana colleges have a March 1st deadline

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http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

SCHOLARSHIPS

http://metadot.vigoco.k12.in.us/metadot/index.pl?id=18893

SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.in.gov/cashforcollege/index.htm

SCHOLARSHIPS

http://edu.fastweb.com/v/o_registration/flow/step1?ref=homepagea-7f--http://www.fastweb.monster.com/

http://www.indstate.edu/admissions/funding.htm

http://www.iupui.edu/~scentral/freshman/general.html

http://cms.bsu.edu/admissions/scholarshipsandfinancialaid

http://www.scholarships.indiana.edu/scholarships/index.php

21ST CENTURY SCHOLARS

2.5 cumulative GPA REQUIRED for the 21st Century Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIPS

21ST CENTURY SCHOLARS

http://scholarships.indiana.edu/scholarships/21-covenant/index.php

http://www.purdue.edu/studentsuccess/specialized/purduepromise/index.html

NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER

If you plan to participate in college sports at a Division I or II school, notify your school counselor immediately

It is recommended that you register with the NCAA at the end of your junior year after expungements have been completed; no expungements will be accepted after that time.

Stricter requirements for athletes enrolling in Division I schools after Aug. 1, 2016

There is a registration fee; some fee waivers

Register on-line at www.eligibilitycenter.org

NAIA ELIGIBILITY CENTER

If you plan to participate in college sports at an NAIA affiliated school, notify your school counselor immediately

It is recommended that you register with the NAIA at the end of your junior year-- after expungements have been completed

There is a registration fee; some fee waivers

Register on-line at: www.playnaia.org/page/hssubmissions.php

http://www.indianacareerexplorer.com/

INDIANA CAREER EXPLORER

Activation Code: N3859547KPG

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FINAL THOUGHTS

Transcript / Credit Questions?See your counselor.

PowerPoint is posted on the: Guidance website

Your parent/guardian will be mailed a letter and copy of your credit evaluation this week.