Junior Jumpstart

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Junior Jumpstart

• What juniors need to know for post-secondary
  planning

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Day 1

• High School Finale (Jr./Sr. Year)
• Status
• GPA
• Credits
• Requirements for admission to post-secondary
  options
• Senior Schedule
• Post-Secondary Options
• Apprenticeships
• Military
• Trade, Technical and Business Schools
• Community and Junior Colleges
• College and Universities
• TYPES OF DEGREES
• Certificates
• Licensure
• Associates

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Post-Secondary TestingACT/SAT

• The ACT is America's most widely accepted college
  entrance exam.
• The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas
  English, mathematics, reading, and science.
• The Writing Test, which is optional, measures
  skill in planning and writing a short essay.
• Practice tests are available for students at
  www.ACT.org.

College testing requirements vary. Be sure
to check the specific requirements for each school
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ACT Testing Dates
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Other Post-Secondary Testing

• Compass
• ASVAB
• Advanced Placement (AP)
• CLEP

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Day 2

• Log on to www.ihaveaplaniowa.gov
• QUICKLINKS
• Online Test Preparation
• Scholarship Search
• Colleges Universities
• Career Exploration
• Job Search

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Other Helpful Websites

• www.icansucceed.org
• College Visit Information
• Entrance Essay Helpful Hints
• College Search Criteria
• Financial Aid/Scholarship Information
• Recommendation Hints
• www.actstudent.org
• ACT Test Registration Prep
• www.collegeboard.com
• SAT Test Registration Prep
• College Matchmaker
• www.pleasval.k12.ia.us high school---guidance
• www.fastweb.com
• Scholarship search
• www.cappex.com
• College Planning Info Tracking

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Agenda

• Day 3
• Ive made my choice Now what?
• Scholarships and Financial Aid
• NCAA Clearinghouse
• Important Dates
• Helpful websites

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Agenda

• Day 4
• Closing the Achievement Gap
• Wrap Up

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Day 2 I Have a Plan

• Colleges and Universities
• COLLEGE MATCHING ASSISTANT
• Consider your ranking of the following criteria
  when searching for a school
• LOCATION
• SIZE
• COST
• PROGRAM OF STUDY
• CAREER EXPLORATION
• Apprenticeships, Military Careers, World of Work

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What to do? When?

• Post-Secondary Search
• Visits
• Testing/Retesting/Retesting
• NCAA Clearinghouse
• www.ncaaclearinghouse.org
• Important Dates
• October 18th Junior Night 700pm
• May 21, 2012 - ?????????