College and Future Planning Class of 2018 College and Future Planning

Today: Reviewing transcripts/Grad progress Dual Credit/Questions ACT/SAT Scholarships Recruiters Important Dates! Letters of Recommendation Naviance

Transcript and Grad Progress Look at all your classes and grades… Does everything look correct? Are you currently in ANY classes you already took? For example, are you taking Technical Theater 1, and took the class freshman year? Have you taken a Tech, Fine Art, Dual Credit OR Distance Learning? If you are missing any of these please write them on your transcript. Questions?!!

Diploma of Distinction must complete the following courses with a C or better, and with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Weighted course letter grades will not be adjusted. Completion of 28 credits (2 more than 26 required for Standard Diploma) 4 English credits – English 9, 10, 11, 12 4 Social Studies credits – NM History/Geography, World History, US History, Economics/Government 4 Science credits – Must include: Earth & Space/Conceptual Physics (an alternate science may be substituted for transfer students), two of the following: Chemistry, Biology, or Physics, and one additional science credit. 4 Math credits – Must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Trigonometry equivalent or higher. (*Standard Diploma: must include Algebra II) 2 World Language credits in the same language (*Standard Diploma: 1 World language/career cluster or workplace readiness credit) 1 Physical Education credit 0.5 Technology credit 0.5 Fine Arts credit 8 elective credits (*Standard Diploma: 6 Elective credits) Students must take at least two credits of AP (Advanced Placement) courses. (*Standard Diploma: 1 AP, Dual Credit, or Distance Learning class).

Workstudy… You can earn up to 2 full elective credits by working Every 90 hours you work, you can earn .5 elective credit Bring your documented hours in by early November to get work study put on your schedule

Dual Credit… What is it? Where do I start? Go to CNM to take ACCUPLACER -Sign up for ID through unm.edu or cnm.edu -MEET WITH YOUR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR FOR APPROVAL -Elective Credits (2) District will only pay for 2 books -Get started early

PSAT October 19th at CHS FEE: $14 Why take it? This scholarship competition awards approximately 8,200 scholarships annually. The selection process starts with the choosing of National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists and Commended Scholars. Cutoffs vary from state to state but typically Semi-Finalists score in the top one percent of students in their state and Commended Scholars between the top one to four percent. Most of the approximately 16,000 Semi-Finalists become Finalists, and half of those ultimately receive National Merit Scholarships. Even if you are not a finalists for a National Merit Scholarship, doing well on the test gives more opportunity for other university scholarships

ACT and SAT Tests should be taken junior year, especially if you are looking into scholarships, either through the school or individual scholarships Latest test date should be in June; anything later may not count toward admissions ACT- www.actstudent.org SAT- www.collegeboard.org

ACT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines:

Going into the military? Have you taken the ASVAB? Have you meet with any military recruiters? Have you narrowed down what branch you are thinking of? Signing early (summer going into senior year)

College bound athletes…. NCAA Clearinghouse

A few more things… Scholarships- check Naviance and CHS website for dates Recruiters- sign up in the career center to meet with colleges Important Dates- be mindful of dates this year. For example, if you are interested in attending UNM this year the deadline to apply for free is October 6th and to qualify for any scholarships your application must be in by December 1st…. These dates don’t change much from year to year! Letters of Recommendation- ask people who know you best Official Transcripts 1. Two free copies from the registrars office each year, 48 hours notice, must fill form in front office 2. You can also order them at www.parchment.com for $2 a copy Naviance