1. College and Career Readiness for Juniors
What you should be doing now to prepare for the future!

2. ACT Test All juniors will take the ACT February 28, 2017
The ACT is used in combination with your GPA to determine college admissions and scholarship eligibility
You can take the ACT multiple times
Colleges and universities will look at your highest score

3. Upcoming ACT Dates October 22—register by September 16
December 10—register by November 4
February 11, 2017—register by January 13
April 8, 2017—register by March 3
June 10, 2017—register by May 5

4. For more info on the ACT:
actstudent.org
Registration information
Test dates
Testing centers
Practice tests
“Question of the day” test prep

5. ACT or SAT?
ACT is used more in the West; SAT is used more on the East coast
Check the website of the school you want to attend to see which test they prefer—many schools will accept either
PSAT (practice SAT) will be given to Juniors at Northridge on October 19th. Go Student Services for information on how to register.

6. How do I find out about colleges and universities?
collegescorecard.ed.gov
Information on every college and university in the United States
Financial aid information
Can search for:
Programs and degrees
Location
Size

8. What is the index score?
Your index score is a combination of your ACT / SAT score, and your GPA.
Colleges use the index for admissions and scholarships
Every college has different requirements and cut-offs

9. Weber State University (as an example)

10. Where can you learn more?
Utahfutures.org
College and career information
Interest surveys to help you choose a career
Shmoop.com
ACT and SAT prep
Scholarship Wednesday every Wednesday in the Career Center during Tutorial
There are scholarships available for juniors!
actstudent.org

11. 2016—17 Counselors Mrs. Verbitski A – Cl saverbitski@dsdmail.net
Mrs. Burton Co – G
Mrs. Ashton H – Ma
Mr. Buchanan Mc – Sc
Mrs. McKay Se – Z

12. Questions?