preparing for the future!. graduating from mdn? applying for colleges? searching for scholarships?...
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What will YOU be doing in May 2012???
Graduating from MdN?
Applying for colleges?
Searching for scholarships?
Looking for a job?
It’s NEVER too early to start thinking!
PLANNING TO ATTEND ASU, U OF A OR NAU?
• 3.0 GPA or SAT- 1040, ACT- 22 minimum• 4 years of English• 4 years of Math• 3 years of Science• 2 years of Social Science• 1 year of Fine Arts• 2 years of Foreign Language
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Home of theSUN DEVILS
Tempe, AZ www.asu.edu
Admissions process for Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University is very selective. Strives to create a dynamic and well-rounded group of scholars
who will contribute to every aspect of the honors college community.
Admitted students typically have superior grade point averages, impressive standardized test scores, and submit a strong application essay.
Looks for students who exhibit exceptional leadership qualities, have special talents (musical, athletic, scientific, among others), pursue interesting hobbies and avocations, enjoy unique personal achievements or life experiences, and have significant community involvement
No minimum GPA or test score requirements for admission. Average unweighted high school GPA for the fall 2009 freshmen class was 3.84, with 75% ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class. Average SAT score (math and verbal sections only) was 1308 and the average ACT was 29.
SOME DEGREES OFFERED AT ASU: Arts (Herberger
Institute) Music Education Communications Business (WP
Carey) Engineering Biology Chemistry Criminal Justice Psychology
Sociology Exercise Science Journalism
(Walter Cronkite) Nursing Architecture Nutrition Anthropology History Political Justice Economics
Students who complete the MBA program at Marcos de Niza High School and meet the entrance requirements for ASU and the W. P. Carey School of Business will automatically qualify for acceptance to the W. P. Carey School of Business undergraduate program.
To qualify for the MBA program students must complete the following: Four business courses with a “B” or better Attend four off campus DECA or MBA events
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
WILDCATSTucson, Arizona www.arizona.edu
SOME DEGREES OFFERED AT U OF A:
Pharmacy Theatre Arts Engineering Education Dance Fine Arts Microbiology Agriculture Optical Science
Nursing Medicine Humanities Philosophy Landscape
Architecture Library Science Journalism Psychology
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
Lumberjacks
Flagstaff, Arizonawww.nau.edu
SOME DEGREES OFFERED AT NAU:
Athletic Training Sociology Computer
Science Dental Hygiene Astronomy Geology Photography Forestry Environmental
Studies
Criminology Social Work Hotel/Restaurant
Management Interior Design Biomedical
Science Microbiology English Education Engineering
EARN YOUR AA DEGREE IN 2 YEARS AT A COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN THE VALLEY!
You can register for a community college without having a SAT/ACT score- just take the ASSET placement test at ANY C.C.
You can take “core classes” at the community college and then transfer to a university your junior year.
You can take some of the same classes offered at a university at a community college- FOR LESS $$$!
ASU- $557/credit hour, MCC-$71/credit hour
Presidential Scholarship for top 15% during your 6th, 7th or 8th semester in high school Free tuition!!!
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGETHUNDERBIRDS
• Located on Dobson & Southern
• Many special programs offered at MCC:
EMT/Paramedicine (also at PC & SCC)
Mortuary Science
Automotive- U.S. Cars
Audio Production Engineering (also at SCC)
Fire Academy (also at PC & SCC)
Fashion Merchandising
MANY MORE!!!
www.mc.maricopa.edu
SOUTH MOUNTAIN C.C.COUGARS
www.southmountaincc.edu
• Located on 24TH St., North of Baseline in Phoenix
• Program highlights at SMCC:
Bi-lingual Nursing (also at Gateway)
Strength, Nutrition & Personal Training
Business/Management
Bioscience/Biotechnology
Behavioral Health Sciences
Early Childhood Education
MANY MORE!!
PHOENIX COLLEGEBEARS
www.pc.maricopa.edu
• Located on 15th Ave and Thomas
• Program highlights at PC:• Legal Studies
• Industrial Technology
• Dental
• Health Information Management
• American Sign Language
• Astronomy
MANY MORE!!!
SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Located off the 101 FWY and Chaparral Rd.
• Program highlights of SCC:• Culinary Arts (also at PC & MCC/EVIT evening class)
• Film Study (also at PC)
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Forensic Science
• Dance Technology
• Computer Information Systems
MANY MORE!!!
www.scottsdalecc.edu
GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
www.gatewaycc.edu
• Located on 40th St. and Washington in Phoenix
*Program highlights of Gateway:Respiratory Therapist
Game Designer (at MCC)
Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technician
Surgical Tech
Web Site Developer
MANY MORE!!!
HOW WILL I PAY FOR COLLEGE?
• Grades = FREE money for college
• Scholarships/ Awards/ Financial Aid
• Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.edu.gov
• Grants/ Loans
“WHAT WILL MY HIGH GPA GET ME?”• Explore college/university choices
• Sign up in Guidance for college recruiters
• Take campus visits and talk with college recruiters
• ASK QUESTIONS!
“Will the school pay for my tuition, books and/or housing?”
“Is there an Honors College I can apply to?
“Will the classes I want to take be available?”
• Find out what scholarships/awards are available for students with high GPA’S.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Scholarships = Free Money
• Listen to the announcements
• Drop by the bulletin board in the 100 building
• Tempe Union Website has a scholarships listing that is updated weekly
1. www.tuhsd.k12.az.us/mdn (or Google Marcos de Niza HS) 2. Click on Scholarships on the left side
• Talk with your Guidance Counselor about scholarships that would work for you!
“WHAT REQUIREMENTS ARE USUALLY ON A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION?”
• Solid grades
• SAT/ACT scores
• Involvement in school clubs/sports/activities
• Community involvement and volunteer service hours- START NOW!
• Written essays and personal statements- good writing skills!• Sign up in Guidance for assistance
• Awards and recognition for achievement
“WHERE CAN I VOLUNTEER?”
City of Mesa- Summer Aquatics Program: 480-644-3651
City of Mesa- Neighborhood Outreach: 480-644-4067
City of Mesa- Open Gym: 480-644-3651 City of Mesa- Youth Sports & Special
Events: 480-644-3651www.cityofmesa.org/citymgt/volunteer/volunteer_opps.asp
* City of Tempe- Tempe Public Library Summer Reading Club Assistant: 480-350-5522
• City of Tempe- Tempe Public Library Computer Assistants/Youth Library: 480-350-5222
• Tempe Public Library- Youth Friends 480-350-5598• City of Tempe- Parks & Recreation
Instructors Assistant/ Recreation Classes
City of Tempe- Parks & Recreation- Junior Lifeguards- Kiwanis, Clark, McClintock, Escalante Pools
All other City of Tempe volunteer questions, call 480-350-5190
• Valle del Sol Volunteer Program 602-248-8101,
www.valledelsol.com• AZ Dept. of Economic Security
Volunteer Services: [email protected]• Paz de Cristo Community Outreach 480-464-2370,
www.pazdecristo.org• Habitat For Humanity Volunteer 602-262-8655• City of Phoenix Senior Services 602-495-5576• Save The Family Volunteer 480-898-0220 ext.215
www.savethefamily.org
“WHAT CAN I START DOING NOW?”• Take the PSAT in October (register in the bookstore, $20)
• Start studying for the SAT (collegeboard.com)/ACT (act.org) and register to take the test this spring!• Retake in summer or next fall• Sign up for SAT question of the day (collegeboard.com)
• Become involved in the community
• Develop relationships with your teachers and guidance counselors
• Explore new interests and activities
• Keep your grades up!
• Get your parents involved!
• Explore universities via the web and sign up to be on college mailing lists
• Take advantage of opportunities to visit college campuses
• Find a mentor- either a college student or someone working in your dream profession!
• Have a productive summer- participate in summer enrichment programs or get a summer job
QUESTIONS?
College
Volunteering
SCHOLARSHIPS
SAT/ACT