2. Career and College Night Presented by the North Central High School Guidance Department Welcome Class of 2015

3. Diploma Options Course Information PLAN Test Results College Information

4. Diploma Options Core 40 (Default Diploma) Core 40 - Academic Honors Core 40 - Technical Honors North Central Academic Honors International Baccalaureate Basic

5. Core 40 Diploma English:8 credits Math: 6 credits - Algebra ½, Geometry ½, Algebra ¾ Science: 6 Credits - Biology, Chemistry, Physics or ICP and 2 additional Science classes Soc. Studies: 6 credits - World History or World Geog.- gr. 9 or 10 US History – gr. 11 and Govt & Econ – gr.12 PE:2 creditsHealth:1 Credit Technology:1 CreditSpeech:1 Credit Electives: 16 credits Total : 47 Credits

6. Core 40 with Academic Honors Meet ALL Core 40 requirements 2 additional math credits - 8 cr. Total of 49 credits Fine Arts - 2 credits World Language - 6 or 8 credits 3 years of 1 language or 2 yrs each of 2 languages 3.0 GPA & no grade lower than C- External Requirements

7. Core 40 with Technical Honors Complete Core 40 requirements and: 8-10 credits in JEL career classes C- or above in required courses 3.0 GPA External Requirements

8. North Central Academic Honors Core 40 with Academic Honors Take 20 X, AP/IB or ACP courses YOU choose 20 Xs in YOUR areas of strength Take Chemistry or Physics (not ICP) Include Precalculus 3.0 GPA 49 credits, no grade lower than C-

9. IB Diploma Prescribed Curriculum 2 year program (Grades 11 & 12) Apply toward end of Grade 10 Keep IB option open by taking: English 10X, AP/IB US History, Chemistry, Algebra 3/4, Language X For more information contact: Mr. Bill Gulde wgulde@msdwt.k12.in.us

10. The new ISTEP! End of Course Assessments (ECAs) Still determines graduation Students must pass ECAs in: Algebra 1 English 10 Biology ECAs are given upon completion of the course Multiple opportunities to test Waiver is possible

11. Course Options... Complete the following by the end of Grade 10 –2 semesters of Physical Education - only 1 can be in summer –Health –Speech –Technology – take a class or the tech test

12. How to decide what is right for you? PLAN shows your strengths and weaknesses in English, math, reading, and science PLAN lets you know if you’re on target for college PLAN helps you find careers that match your interests PLAN helps you prepare for the ACT

13. PLAN Score Report Side 1

14. Your Scores

15. Profile for Success

16. Your Career Possibilities

17. Improve Your Skills

18. Formula for Student Success

19. College Planning Tips GET ORGANIZED Earn the best grades you can Get to know your counselor Take advantage of the resources @ NC Learn More Indiana Do not prematurely exclude colleges due to cost National Center for College Costs

20. General North Central Statistics 20012010 Number of Graduates648676 Core 40 Diploma Graduates and higher  72%91% Number of colleges applied to271363 Average Admitted GPA - IUPUI2.93.4 Average Admitted GPA - Indiana University3.44.01 Average Admitted GPA – DePauw University4.04.26

21. NCHS Applications to Indiana Public Colleges and Universities 20092010 Indiana University (includes IU Groups) 277329 Ball State University151191 IUPUI129158 Purdue University95141 Ivy Tech State College134107 Indiana State University9676 Vincennes University4332 University of Southern Indiana3473

22. Factors Weighed During the Application Review (In Approximate Order of Importance) The Transcript: GPA Difficulty of classes taken The overall academic strength of the high school Grade trends: Increasingly challenging academic core classes Consistent or improving grades Class rank

23. Factors Weighed During the Application Review (Continued) SAT or ACT scores Essay (important to all private and highly selective schools) Secondary School Report: –Counselor & teacher evaluations of the student record and contacts with the student Extra-curricular commitments

24. Factors Weighed During the Application Review (Continued) Special talents or abilities: Art, music, leadership, athletics, etc. Service to school and/or community Interest Interview Neatness and accuracy of the application

25. NAVIANCE – Family Connection http://connection.naviance.com/northcentral Web-based college resource site College search & comparison Find summer enrichment programs Manage timelines and deadlines Research scholarships & financial aid Requires a WORKING E-MAIL ADDRESS

26. “This piggy bank is for my college fund.”

27. Your NCHS Counseling Staff Thanks You For Attending!