Welcome Parents and the Class of 2013

1. Welcome Parentsand the Class of2013

2. Senior Year forPARENTS (and students)Everything you want to know about upcoming Senior year and HOW? Just ask Counseling

3. WHAT SHOULD I KNOW?WHAT SHOULD I BE DOING? TIMELINE OF EVENTS SPRING SUMMER FALL SPRING OF BEFORE OF OF JUNIOR YEAR SENIOR YEAR SENIOR YEAR SENIOR YEAR

4. Spring of Junior Year…

5. Senior Year Registration • Registration Info • Students are registering for 2012-2013 • Talk to your counselor about college plans and course selection for next year. • Choose courses carefully. • Challenge yourself with AP and Honors-continue sequences you’ve begun (i.e. – languages…) • Take advantage of Dual Credit Courses • No senioritis!

6. Dual Credit • Why take dual credit? • If your son/daughter is considering staying in-state, dual credit courses may be applied to the degree they will be pursuing in college. • Some out of state colleges may accept dual credit from the MCCD as well, please check with the individual college your son/daughter plans on attending to verify acceptance of the credits earned while in high school. • Dual credit courses are taught by our teachers who have their community college certificate for Arizona. The curriculum meets the community college course level criteria. • One more perk… high school teachers are more accessible than college professors so take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

7. Reminder Graduation Requirements

8. Plan your Spring Testing Schedule AP Exams- prepare and sign up for exams College Entrance Exams • What Does Your College Require? • SAT- Reasoning Test • SAT II Subject Tests (as req. by college, additional opportunity to show colleges what you know) • ACT/ACT + Writing component • Last Test Dates This School Year (2010-11) • SAT: March 10, May 5, & June 2 • SAT II Subject Tests: May 5 & June 2 • ACT: Feb 11, April 14 & June 9 • Sign up online-www.act.org (ACT) • www.collegeboard.com(SAT) • **Send scores to prospective colleges (4 free)**

9. Free ACT @ Basha • All Juniors will be tested on April 24, 2012 • Compare Chandler Students with State and National Data • Will count as a National Test Date • Scores may be sent to colleges, NCAA, etc. • (Does not include the Writing portion)

10. Test Prep *Be sure to take advantage of test prep opportunities (no cost/cost)* • Check BHS website for practice test information also • For additional test prep/ ?’s of the Day, practice tests, etc. www.collegeboard.com and www.act.org

11. Athletes

12. Academic Eligibility • Each division of college have different academic requirements • If you want to compete at the DI or DII level you must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center • If you want to compete at the NAIA level you now have to register with the NAIA Eligibility Center • NJCAA and DIII do not require registration

13. NCAA Clearinghouse How and when do I register for the NCAA Clearinghouse? • Register at the end of your junior year • Go to www.eligibilitycenter.org • Complete the My Sports Section • Send your ACT/SAT Scores using the code (9999) • Send your transcripts to the clearinghouse at the end of your junior year and your final transcripts at the end of your senior year. • There is a fee to register • Fee Waivers are available

14. NAIA Clearinghouse How and when do I register for the NAIA Clearinghouse? • Register anytime during your Senior year at www.naiaeligibilitycenter.org • You’ll create a profile and fill out a personal profile • Send your transcripts to the clearinghouse • Send your ACT/SAT Scores to the clearinghouse using the code (9876) • There is a fee to register • Fee Waivers are available

15. ***Additional information available on our website under Guidance***

16. Start Your College Search/Plan Get Organized • Start with you: think about your abilities, preferences, and personal qualities. • Read about majors and careers (visit Mrs. Fassinger in the Career Center) • Research Colleges: (visit Mrs. Fassinger in the Career Center) • STR-(Safe, Target, Reach) • Community Colleges • Certificate Programs • Technical School • Apprenticeships • Military Academies (this process begins now! ) • Start thinking about Financial Aid • Keep your grades up! • Plan summer activities early- volunteer, work, internship, summer enrichment opportunities.

17. Military Academies Process begins now! Admissions Calendar Class filled Class Enters Integrity – Service - Excellence

18. Scholarships 101 • Merit vs. Non-Merit Based • Where to look: • -BHS Career Center ( access online- BHS website) • -Scholarship websites • -College websites • Create/Update Resume • Think about personal statement/college essays • (if appropriate) • Keep your Grades Up!!

19. Arizona High Honors Tuition Waiver For more specific information, please go directly to the source, www.ade.state.az.us/ • Unweighted g.p.a. of 3.5 in 16 core classes (only A’s and B’s, no C’s). • Exceed on all 3 areas of AIMS. Can retake twice junior year OR exceed on 2 areas and get a score of 3 or better on 2 AP tests. • Score at least a 1300 on the math and verbal portions of the SAT or a cumulative 28 on the ACT. • 25% tuition waiver at ASU/NAU/UofA

20. Impact Chandler Schools • College scholarship/leadership opportunity through the Chandler Education Foundation • Must maintain a 3.4 unweighted GPA all 4 years. • Must have 95% attendance • Must complete at least 100 hours of community service throughout high school • Essay contest for scholarship • Must enroll your Freshman year, listen for announcements

21. Graduation Honors • Honors (NHS member) • 3.8 GPA • Maintain Membership • 30 Hours Community Service • Distinguished Scholar • 3.8 GPA • Member of NHS • 6 Honors or AP classes (1 taken during Senior year) • 24 Credits • High Honors • 3.5 or Higher GPA • 6 Honors or AP classes ( 1 taken during Senior Year) AZ Academic Scholar • 15 Core Courses • 4 Eng, 4 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language- must be earned during high school, 2 Fine Art/CTE • “C” or better in each course www.azacademicscholars.org

22. Summer Before Senior Year

23. Summer to do’s • Continue researching colleges- get a feel for what works for you (large, small, public, and private) • Enrich yourself by volunteering, internship ,work, or special learning programs • Narrow college choices • In-Person visits when possible/Summer opportunities at colleges • Resume/Personal Statement • Search for on-line scholarships

24. save the date • Bear Down Days • Seniors-July 12 • Make up session -July 17 • Schedule distribution • Schedule changes (if appropriate ) • Parking • Passes/ID/Fees

25. Fall of Senior Year

26. Prepare for CollegeApplications • Review credits with your counselor • Narrow your list of colleges (Get application and financial aid information from each) • Pay attention to due dates/deadlines • Write application essays- have someone read first drafts • Ask for recommendations (if required and provide enough time ) • Take/Retake ACT/SAT if appropriate • Take SAT II Subject Tests if appropriate • Continue Scholarship search online & at BHS • Get Financial Aid Information/CSS Profile/FAFSA • Apply for pin number (FAFSA) www.pin.ed.gov - Parent should also apply for pin Avoid the Senior Slump! Look for Graduation info- snr portrait, cap/gown, etc.

27. Apply Early/ Apply Right The college application includes: • Application • Test Scores • Transcript • Essay (if required) • -Fill out applications • -Apply for housing/orientations • -Utilize Common Application when applicable • -Submit by deadlines- earlier is better (research your particular college(s) for specific requirements and timeline) • -Keep copies of everything you send

28. College Fairs Attend the local College Fair Date TBD (Sept-Oct) Greater Phx National College Fair Date TBD (October/November - PHX Civic Center)

29. College Visits/Workshops BHS Career Center for visiting College Reps College tours Most Colleges will not come to YOU!

30. Spring of Senior Year

31. FINANCIAL AID • FAFSA- January 1, 2013 (Federal Aid) * APPLY EARLY * (online) Applying early increases your chances for grants and other sorts of financial aid. Find out the priority filing date for the college or universities you are applying to Must renew application every year www.fafsa.ed.gov • CSS/Financial Aid/Profile (Private/Non-federal aid)

32. Community College • Complete ASSET/Accuplacer Test • Fill out application • Schedule Advisor appt. • Apply for Presidential Scholarship (if top 15%) • CAC (top 30%)

33. The Waiting Game… • Wait for admission decisions • Choose your college • Plan for budgeting needs, housing, sign up for orientations, etc… • Continue to search for scholarships • Look for financial aid information (website, update if necessary –list of schools and tax information)

34. Wrapping it all up! • Take AP Exams • Complete all Senior courses • Final transcript request (NCAA, NAIA too) • Final transcript from CC (dual credit) • Prepare forGraduation!

35. Graduation BHS 2013

36. Got Questions? 411 Need More Info? We are here for YOU! Can I Help? See Your Counselor…

37. BHS Counselors • Nancy Spilsbury………………..A-Cap • Stacey Cunningham…………...Car-Ga • Brian Snyder…………………….Ge-K • Matt Barber………………………L-O • Janeen Scaringelli……………..P-Se • Rebecca Clark…………………..Sh-Z

38. Helpful websites www.act.org (register for ACT and test prep) www.collegeboard.com (register for SAT and test prep) www.campustours.com/ (virtual tours of college campuses online) www.fafsa.ed.gov (free application for federal student aid) www.asu.edu (Arizona State University) www.maricopa.edu (Maricopa Community Colleges) www.nau.edu (Northern Arizona University) www.arizona.edu (University of Arizona) www.Fastweb.com (Scholarship Info) www.finaid.org (Financial Aid Information Page)

39. More Helpful Websites www.Aztransfer.com (links all AZ public colleges and state universitieswww.MyMajors.com (find a college or university major)www.myfuture.com/ (provides information for teens on careers,scholarships, etc.)www.azcis.intocareers.org (user name: bashahs password:4azcis02)www.azwaca.org (apprenticeship programs)www.number2.com (test prep website)www.kaptest.com (offers a free practice test)www.majortests.com/sat (offers free practice mini tests and practice problems)www.findtuition.com (scholarship information)www.scholarshipexperts.com (scholarship information)www.scholarships.com (scholarship information)

40. www.collegeparents.org - An excellent resource for parents with kids of all ageswww.ed.gov/parents - Parent gateway to the US Governmentwww.theantidrug.com - Parents, the Anti Drugwww.fullesteemahead.org - Raising healthy kidsmycollegeoptions.com - What parents can do to helpwww.factsontap.org/transitions/parents.htm - Parent guide to alcohol abusewww.collegeboard.com/community college – College Board’s resource for community colleges www.princetonreview.com - All sorts of college information www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool - College Opportunities On-Line (COOL) - links to 7000 colleges/universitieswww.studentaid.ed.gov -Federal Student Aid Site or call 1-800-433-3243  (TTY 800-730-8913 for hearing impaired)www.finaid.org - Student aid sitewww.ed.gov/students - Student gateway to the US Governmentwdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD - Search state aid resources by statewww.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams - Avoid scholarship scams - don't pay!  (FTC site) ….Last of the Websites

41. This Information will be available on the BHS Website http://bashabears.com