1. Preparing for the FUTURE!

2. Graduating from MdN? Applying for colleges? Searching for scholarships? Looking for a job? It’s NEVER too early to start thinking!

3. 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

4. Home of the SUN DEVILS Tempe, AZ www.asu.edu

5.  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.

6.  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

7.  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

8. WILDCATS Tucson, Arizona www.arizona.edu

9.  Pharmacy  Theatre Arts  Engineering  Education  Dance  Fine Arts  Microbiology  Agriculture  Optical Science  Nursing  Medicine  Humanities  Philosophy  Landscape Architecture  Library Science  Journalism  Psychology

10. Lumberjacks Flagstaff, Arizona www.nau.edu

11.  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

12. 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 6 th, 7 th or 8 th semester in high school Free tuition!!!

13. 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

14. www.southmountaincc.edu Located on 24 TH 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!!

15. www.pc.maricopa.edu Located on 15 th Ave and Thomas Program highlights at PC: Legal Studies Industrial Technology Dental Health Information Management American Sign Language Astronomy MANY MORE!!!

16. 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

17. www.gatewaycc.edu Located on 40 th 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!!!

18. Grades = FREE money for college Scholarships/ Awards/ Financial Aid Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.edu.gov www.fafsa.edu.gov Grants/ Loans

19. 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.

20. 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)www.tuhsd.k12.az.us/mdn 2. Click on Scholarships on the left side Talk with your Guidance Counselor about scholarships that would work for you!

21. 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

22.  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: 480-644-3651 www.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.comwww.valledelsol.com AZ Dept. of Economic Security Volunteer Services: 602-347-6379 www.volunteerservices@asdes.gov Paz de Cristo Community Outreach 480-464-2370, www.pazdecristo.orgwww.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

23. 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