Finishing Strong

Class of 2018: Mrs. SmithClass of 2017: Mrs. Salazar Class of 2016: Mr. MancusoClass of 2019: Mr. Sabato PRIDE’S PEAK: Mrs. CassuttAt-Risk/Group Counselor: Ms. Saffer Here on Tuesdays and Thursdays only

 Make an appointment via the Guidance Assistant, Mrs. Perez  Drop-in before school, during lunch, or after school without an appointment, otherwise you will need to schedule an appointment to have a pass to leave class

 You are responsible for completing all 23 of your credits PRIOR to your scheduled graduation date  If you are behind on credits and do not have a plan, you need to meet with Mr. Mancuso IMMEDIATELY  You cannot walk at graduation without COMPLETING ALL of your credits

 Review your credit check in studentvue to determine if you are on track to graduate in May 2016  If you have COMPLETED less than 17 credits, you are not on track to graduate in May 2016  Options for credit recovery:  Evening School  Saturday School  MDLP/Online  Each option is $175 per half credit  4 English credits  4 Math credits  3 Science credits  3 Social Studies credits  World History/Geo; US/AZ History; US/AZ Gov’t; Econ/Entrepreneurship  1 PE credit .5 Health credit  2 Fine Arts/CTE credits  5.5 Elective credits Credits = GRADUATION

 University or 4 Year Degree  Selective/Highly Selective/Out of State University  In-state University  Community College or 2 Year Program  2 years then transfer to 4 year university  Associates Degree or Certificate then go to work  Technical/Vocational School  Military  Workforce or Apprenticeship

 Apply online; visit college/university website for requirements and to apply  Research colleges/universities you are applying to; do they accept the Common Application?  Visit representatives from Arizona Universities and other schools during AcLab  Check Canvas and listen to announcements to find out when representatives will be on campus  Sign up to attend through Mrs. Perez  Attend the in-state college fair on Friday, Sept. 25 th during 2 nd and 3 rd period. See Mrs. Perez to get a pass if NOT in a Senior English, Math or Social Studies class during 2 nd or 3 rd period. RIGHT NOW – Register at to create a profile for colleges. Keep your barcode handy!  Attend the NACAC Out of State Greater Phoenix College Fair on Sunday, Sept. 27 th.

 In-State University Requirements  4 years of English  4 years of Math (through Pre-Calculus)  3 years of Science  2 years of Social Studies  2 years of Foreign Language  1 year of a true Fine Art  3.0 CORE GPA, SAT/ACT on file  22 ACT or 1040 SAT with Core GPA lower than 3.0  You can apply with a maximum of 2 deficiencies

 High School diploma  AcuPlacer tests  Sign up at htttp://my.Maricopa.edu  You DO NOT need to take the ACT or SAT

1. Decide which route you are eligible for based off of your course history, GPA, and test scores 2. Check admissions requirements to the colleges/universities in which you are interested 3. Check the deadlines for application; make a calendar of deadlines 4. Complete the online applications 5. Take any required tests and have the scores sent directly to the schools; request the scores are sent if you already took the tests 6. Send an official MTP transcript via 7. Send any required essays and/or letters of recommendation 1. Allow teachers at least 2 weeks to write a letter of recommendation for you 2. AT LEAST one of your letters should be from a core teacher who knows you well 3. Write a thank you note, write a thank you note, write a thank you note 4. Complete a Counselor Recommendation Packet in Guidance if you need a letter from your counselor

 If you have not already taken the SAT or ACT, you need to do so right away  We recommend you take both; you may do better on one test over the other  YOU complete the test registration online; your counselor does not register you  Links to registration are available in the following places:  MTP Guidance website    Selective/Highly Selective Universities  Check the school’s admissions requirements: You may need to take the ACT with writing or the SAT subject tests  Sending your scores  YOU are responsible for sending your scores; your counselor cannot send your scores and they are not on your transcript  Save time and money by having them sent when you take the test

 Create an account at  The first FIVE transcripts you send are free; each additional transcript is $2.50  Select “hold for next grading period” if you need to send your final transcript at the end of the year  Ranking and GPA are only updated at the end of each semester  See Mrs. Davidson in Guidance with any questions

 Grants: Money provided by the University or Government based off of need  You do not need to pay grants back  Scholarships: Money awarded by the University or private organizations based off of merit or need  You do not need to pay scholarships back  Loans: Money LOANED by the government to help pay for your education  You DO need to pay loans back, usually with interest  Use your resources to find scholarships and invest the time to apply: 30 hours of work could equal $5,000-$10,000!  Tempe Union High School District website click Students, then College Preparation, then Scholarshipswww.tempeunion.org  Receive text updates ! TO:   University websites

 Log on to Kuder:  Complete and finalize your four year plan  Record any awards, achievements and community service hours you have received so far in high school  Research two post-secondary schools that align with your career goals  Complete your resume