Transcript Options after HS - Lake Havasu Unified School District #1

SENIORS:
PREPARING FOR MAY 22ND AND
BEYOND
Senior Orientation
Graduation is coming…
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What’s the plan?
Options after HS
Community College
• 2-year degree
• Certificate Program
University
• 4-year degree
• Stepping stone to grad. school
Technical/Trade School
• Technician in a field such as vehicle repair or maintenance
• Cosmetology, Fashion Design
• Lots of Opportunities for various non-traditional paths
Military
• Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, ROTC, military academies
• Sign up for the ASVAB in the Career Center (Nov. 7th)
• Talk to a military recruiter, sign up through the Career Center
Workforce
• Full-time employment at and entry –level job
MCC classes
Early Start
Scholarship
• If you are planning on attending MCC for a
degree, you may qualify for one free class
in January
• See your counselor for details
Transcript
Request
• If you have taken a class at MCC, you have a college
transcript
• All transcript requests must be sent through MCC to your
college
• If you are taking a class at MCC and want to transfer it
here, we need the official transcript
Aztransfer.com
• Check the site to see how MCC
classes transfer to any Arizona
University
Reminder of Senior Year To-Do’s
University Bound
Community College
Bound
Military Bound
• Submit
applications
• SAT and ACT
scores are ready
• Request
transcripts from
Guidance Office
• Apply for
scholarships
• Update resume
• Ask for teacher
recommendations
• Determine where
you want to
attend
• Look at housing
options if out of
Havasu
• Apply for
scholarships
• Apply in the
spring
• Take the ASVAB
• Novenber
• Sign up in
Career Center
• Talk to a military
recruiter
• Talk to your
counselor to see if
ROTC or an
academy is an
option
Technical/Trade
School
• Find out
requirements,
monetary
obligation
• Talk to an
admission
counselor to
determine when
to apply
• Apply for
scholarships
Workforce
• Update resume
• Line up job now
• Ask about
internships or
apprenticeships
Letters of Recommendation
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What are they for?
Applications
 Scholarships
 Employment
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Who writes them?
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Teachers, Counselors, Principals, Coaches, Employers, Club
Sponsors
Allow 2 weeks for the person to complete
Ask for multiple signed copies
Provide an addressed, stamped envelope
Write a thank you note
Personal Essays
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For Scholarships & Applications
Follow directions
Brainstorm and write a rough draft
Have others read it
Type it (unless otherwise stated)
Eliminate grammatical errors
Proofread! Proofread! Proofread!
Scholarships
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Where?
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Career Center (local, state and national scholarships)
Internet
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Considered for merit scholarships when you apply
Financial aid office and/or webpage
Community Organizations
Your employer and/or parents’ employer(s)
When?
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NOW!!!
Why?
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www.scholarships.com
www.wiredscholar.com
Universities
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www.fastweb.com
www.college-scholarships.com
Free $$$$$$$$$$$$
Financial Aid
Senior/Parent College and Career Night –
HEFAR presentation
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 7:00 pm in the Little
Theater
College Goal Sunday – LHHS Hosts
In February, 2-4pm, in the C-Hall computer lab
Pick up brochures and info in the Career Center
Mark dates on your phones and set reminders
Types of Financial Aid
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FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov
 Grants: Money awarded based on financial need that is
not repaid
 Loans: Money awarded to students that is paid back
 Federal Work Study: Part-time employment on campus or in
community service programs
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Scholarships: Awards of cash or tuition that do not
have to be repaid. Based on academic performance,
competition, skill, or financial need.
ACT or SAT test – needed for University
admittance and some scholarships
American College Test (ACT)
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Measures what students have learned in
school
Grammar and punctuation focus
Up to 5 components: English, Mathematics,
Reading, Science, and an optional Writing
Test
ACT has no penalty for guessing
ACT scores are from 1 – 36, scores are
averaged for composite score
ACT has an Interest Inventory that gives
students feedback about career choices
All multiple choice – 215 questions
Takes about 3 ½ hours to complete
Students can choose to send scores to
college
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
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SAT measures mathematical and verbal
aptitude
Vocabulary focus
3 components: Critical Reading,
Mathematics, and a required Writing Test
SAT writing is mandatory
SAT penalizes students for wrong answers
SAT scores range from 200 on each
section to 800, total score from 6002400
Multiple choice but some math requires
answer production – 140 questions total
Takes about 3 ½ hours to complete
Scores must be reported
TEST INFORMATION
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Stop in to the Guidance Office or Career
Center for sign up information for ACT and
SAT
AIMS test for students who haven’t passed
(talk to your counselor today!)
ASVAB sign-ups in the Career Center
What schools/scholarships are looking
for:
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Coursework/College
Prep Classes
Grades
Test Scores (ACT/SAT)
Extra-curricular activities
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Community service, sports,
clubs, work, leadership
Essay
Interview
Letters of
Recommendation
Arizona University Requirements
Core Course Requirements with grade “C”
or better
• 4 CR English, 3 CR lab science, math up to Pre-Calc,
1CR Fine Art, 2 CR Foreign Language
AND: Top 25% of Senior Class or;
1040 SAT score or 22 ACT score or;
3.0 GPA.
Choosing a School – What is most
important?
Which part of the pie is bigger for you?
Admission
Requirements
Programs
Location
Size
Cost
Facebook
LHHSGuidanceOffice
LHHSCareerCenter
The Career Center
Your home for
scholarships and
preparation resource
Resources
The Guidance Office
Talk to your counselor
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