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Agenda Graduation Graduation Tips for All Tips for All University University Community College Community College Technical Schools Military Working Resources

Graduation Requirements Subjects CHS University English44 Math44 Science33 Social Studies32 Fine Art/Vocational11 (Fine Art) Comp. Health0.50 P.E.10 World Language02 Electives7.50 TOTAL2216

Distinguished Scholar 3.8 GPA 3.8 GPA National Honor Society National Honor Society 6 Honors/AP/IB classes 6 Honors/AP/IB classes (1 Senior Year) (1 Senior Year) 24 credits 24 credits

High Honors 3.5 GPA 3.5 GPA 6 Honors/AP/IB classes 6 Honors/AP/IB classes (1 Senior Year)

Honors With Honors Member of National Honor Society Member of National Honor Society (in good standing)

Successful Post High School Tips Keep a calendar Keep a calendar Ask questions Ask questions Meet with your Counselor Meet with your Counselor Explore all options Explore all options Honest family discussions Follow Deadlines Visit the Career Center

Chandler Career Center Testing Info University Community College Scholarships Financial Aid Tech Schools Military Jobs Much more!!!

Begin researching… Use the Career Center, the internet and electronic resources, etc. Use the Career Center, the internet and electronic resources, etc. Go to fairs (College or Job) Go to fairs (College or Job) Talk with parents, other adults and past CHS students about their experiences. Talk with parents, other adults and past CHS students about their experiences.

University

University for YOU!

Opportunities at a University BS, Masters & Doctorate Degrees BS, Masters & Doctorate Degrees Nationally Recognized Faculty Nationally Recognized Faculty Research Opportunities Research Opportunities Campus Life Campus Life Fraternities / Sororities Fraternities / Sororities Greater Scholarship Opportunities Networking Study Abroad Diversity Satellite Campuses

University – To Do List Entrance Exams Entrance Exams (SAT or ACT) (SAT or ACT) College Visits College Visits Research Scholarships Research Scholarships Register for NCAA and/or NAIA Register for NCAA and/or NAIA Maintain Good Grades Stay Involved

University Entrance Exams SAT SAT ACT ACT It is YOUR responsibility to have the official scores sent to the colleges or the NCAA It is YOUR responsibility to have the official scores sent to the colleges or the NCAA Registration deadlines are typically a month before test date.

Where will your test scores take you? Taken from the Princeton Review Test scores have a large impact on acceptance to an university and/or gaining merit scholarships Test scores have a large impact on acceptance to an university and/or gaining merit scholarships UniversitySATACT ASU U of A BYU Stanford Harvard Cal Tech227034

Testing Reminder… Can retest Can retest  Fall of your Senior year Summer review Summer review Test prep classes available Test prep classes available (Princeton Review, Kaplan, ASU Testing Center) Libraries have test prep materials Libraries have test prep materials Collegeboard and ACT websites have test prep materials. Collegeboard and ACT websites have test prep materials.

University/College Visits…  Vacations can double as college visits.  Schedule a college campus tour.  CHS Career Center, colleges visit us!

University/College Visits… How to make the most of a college visit. Learn as much as possible prior to visiting the college. Learn as much as possible prior to visiting the college. What do you want to know? What do you want to know? Speak to someone in the department you are considering to major in. Speak to someone in the department you are considering to major in. Visit a dorm, see a room, eat in the cafeteria. Visit a dorm, see a room, eat in the cafeteria.

How to stay on track… Meet with your counselor early on in the Meet with your counselor early on in the year to review your educational plan (course, grades, and credits.) Monitor your grades they are important! Monitor your grades they are important!Remember… College applications are completed in the fall of the senior year.

Community College

Opportunities at a Community College? Small class sizes Small class sizes Lower tuition Lower tuition 10 Community Colleges in the Valley 10 Community Colleges in the Valley No SAT or ACT No SAT or ACT Live at home! Live at home! Completing Prerequisites Easy transfer to in-state universities AA degree Certificate & Technical programs Credits will transfer

Scholarships for Community College Presidents' Scholarship – Maricopa County high school student Rank in the top 15% of their class at the end of their 6th, 7th, or 8th semesters Placement test may qualify student for scholarship The scholarship amount is the cost of in-county tuition for 15 credit hours plus the registration fee.

Did You Know? University and Community College In-State Residency = lower tuition In-State Residency = lower tuition Community College tuition based on credits Community College tuition based on credits University tuition does not go up after 12 credit hours/4 classes University tuition does not go up after 12 credit hours/4 classes

Technical Schools

Opportunities at a Technical School? Quick Training Quick Training Specialized School Specialized School Networking Opportunity Networking Opportunity

Types of Technical Schools Business Business Automotive Automotive Medical Medical Computer Technology Computer Technology Cosmetology Cosmetology Beware the hype, get the facts and comparison shop!

Financial Aid

CHS Financial Aid Night CHS Financial Aid Night January 15, 2014 January 15, :30 the CCA 6:30 the CCA Merit Based Scholarships Merit Based Scholarships Career Center Career CenterWebsiteAnnouncements CEF Scholarships – Spring National Web based Scholarships FASFA

Military

Military Army Army Air Force Air Force Navy Navy Marines Coast Guard National Guard

Military for Me? Talk it over Talk it over What are your plans What are your plans Do your research, not all branches are the same. Do your research, not all branches are the same. ASVAB Test Benefits, more than just a paycheck Ask Questions The Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force and ASU ROTC will be in the Career Center on January 30 th for an informational meeting. Sign-up in the Career Center!

Working

Working Don’t settle Don’t settle Research Research Resume/Interview Skills Resume/Interview Skills Health benefits Tuition Reimbursement Job advancement

Credit Recovery Options Summer Academy Summer Academy After school Lift Lab After school Lift Lab CUSD Online Academy CUSD Online Academy Chandler Early College Chandler Early College BYU online BYU online

Success is dependent on the individual’s motivation. Resources University UniversityCollegeboard.comACT.org Community College Community College Az.transfer.org Paying for School Paying for Schoolhttp:// Military ing/Home/0,13387,,00.htm Work Monster.com Careerbuilder.com E-Discover

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