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Post Secondary Education Options Fall Junior Presentation

9/17/2012. 2. High School and College Requirements. High SchoolCollegeEnglish4 years3-4 yearsSoc St.4 years3-4 yearsMath3 years (Alg 2)3-4 yearsScience3 years (Bio)3-4 yearsGym1 year0 yearsHealth1 year0 yearsSecond Lang0 years2 yearsFine Art1

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Post Secondary Education Options Fall Junior Presentation

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    1. 9/17/2012 1 Post Secondary Education Options Fall Junior Presentation Information for STUDENTS/PARENTS Class of 2010

    2. 9/17/2012 2 High School and College Requirements High School College English 4 years 3-4 years Soc St. 4 years 3-4 years Math 3 years (Alg 2) 3-4 years Science 3 years (Bio) 3-4 years Gym 1 year 0 years Health 1 year 0 years Second Lang 0 years 2 years Fine Art 1 years 1 year Students must also pass the State Standards tests in Reading, Math, and Writing. Students must earn a minimum of 64.5 credits.

    3. 9/17/2012 3 WHAT IS NEEDED TO BE ADMITTED TO A COLLEGE? Primary Review Factors Successful completion of a college preparatory curriculum High School Rank GPA ACT or SAT scores Strength of curriculum through high school (honors, pre-AP, AP courses)

    4. 9/17/2012 4 Secondary Review Factors A pattern of steady academic improvement. Participation in college preparatory program such as (ETS, Admission Possible, Upward Bound, and PSEO) Evidence of exceptional talent in art, leadership, or athletics. Outstanding high school or community involvement. First –generation college students. Extenuating circumstances. Evidence of having overcome social, economic or physical barriers to educational achievement. Speaking a second language.

    5. 9/17/2012 5 What type of college is best for me? Do your research What am I interested In? What schools have programs in that major? How long do I want to be in college? Where is the college located? What is the cost? Will I feel comfortable here?

    6. 9/17/2012 6 What are the different types of colleges? 2 year Technical Colleges www.mnscu.edu 2 year Community Colleges www.mnscu.edu 4 year State Universities www.mnscu.edu 4 year Private Colleges www.mnprivatecolleges.org University of Minnesota Campuses http://admissions.tc.umn.edu Private Career Schools

    7. 9/17/2012 7 Upcoming College Visits at North Tuskegee University October 2nd-12:30 University of St. Thomas October7th-9:30 MCTC (Power of You) October 9th-8:45 Gustavus October 14th-9:15 College of St Catherine October 14th-11:00 College of St. Benedict October 22nd-2:00 St. John’s University October 22nd-2:00 University of Minnesota October 28th-10:00 Application Workshop Aveda Institute October 3oth-10:30 Minnesota State University Mankato November 20th 1:30 Pick up a pass to visit with these recruiters from Ms. Smith, Mr. Mountin or Ms. Phan

    8. 9/17/2012 8 MNACC COLLEGE FAIR

    9. 9/17/2012 9 DON’T FORGET You must have your academic eligibility approved through the NCAA Clearinghouse in order to participate in any Division I or Division II sport Fee waiver is available **NEW THIS YEAR** Amateurism Questionaire See your counselor NOW!! www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

    10. 9/17/2012 10 PSAT (Pre-SAT) Great practice for timed college entrance exams Pre-SAT. Oct. 15th Wednesday. 65 spots for Juniors (free). See Mr. Mountin to sign up. Can qualify you for National Merit Scholar. Or can qualify as an African American National Candidate.

    11. 9/17/2012 11 ACT vs. SAT ACT SAT 5 Times/Yr 6 Times/Yr 5 Sections: English 3 Critical Reading Math 3 Math Reading 3 Writing Science Writing No Penalty for guessing Penalty for guessing Scores not sent to colleges Scores not sent to college Register 6 weeks ahead Register 6 weeks ahead ACTStudent.org collegeboard.com JUNIORS SHOULD TAKE EXAMS IN THE SPRING

    12. 9/17/2012 12 Testing Dates ACT SAT Test Date Deadline Test Date Deadline Dec.13, 2008 Nov. 7, 2008 Dec. 6, 2008 Nov.5, 2008 Feb.7, 2009 Jan.6, 2009 Jan. 24, 2009 Dec. 26, 2008 April 4, 2009 Feb. 27, 2009 March 14, 2009 Feb. 10,2009 June 13,2009 May 8, 2008 May 2, 2009 Feb. 10, 2009

    13. 9/17/2012 13 MORE TESTING STUFF English is not my 1st language? Michigan English Language Assessment MELAB See Mr. Mountin I’m not planning on going to a 4 year school??? Assessment/Placement tests still required for Community/Tech and Private Career schools. (Accuplacer) See your counselor for more information.

    14. 9/17/2012 14 Naviance Go to Firefox Log on: http://connection.naviance.com/nchsmnn Register: Use Registration Code… My Profile: Then use personal email to finish registration on Naviance Password: Mpls. Student ID Complete Registration My Account: Edit Username Retype Email address and Student ID# Submit/save College Search Scholarship list

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