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JUNIORSForecasting Your Future
Learning Targets
• Counselor breakdown
• Discuss options after VP• Explore college options• Discuss general college and scholarship
procedures• Transcript/College Index• What should you be doing right now
VISTA PEAK Counselors
Mrs. Lyle A-GMs. Berry H-PMs. Husk Q-Z
Are You on Track to GraduateVP Graduation Requirements
HEAR Graduation Requirements
Subject Required Credits
English 4.0 units of credit
Math 4.0 units of credit
Science 3.0 units of credit
Social Science 1.5 units of credit
US History 1.0 unit of credit
Civics 0.5 units of credit
World Language
2.0 unit of credit
Electives 6.0 units of credit
Minimum credits to Graduate
22.0 units of credit
Subject Required Years
English 4 Years
Math (must include algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalents)
4 Years
Natural/Physical Science (two units must be lab based)
3 Years
Social Science 1.5 Years
US History 1 Year
Civics 0.5 Years
Foreign Language 1 Year
Academic Electives 2 years
What Options Do I Have After VP
Not finishing High School Working at a job after graduating high school
Save $$ for college Take a gap year Gain real world experience
Apprentice Programs Training for a specific job Earn while you learn
Career and Technical Training Military Two-Year College (Community College) Four-Year College
Branches
• ARMY
• NAVY
• AIR FORCE
• MARINES
• COAST GUARD
• RESERVES
Benefits
• Serving Country
• Learn skills and a Trade
• Earn money $$$$ for College
• Start a Career
• Minimum commitment of 2 Years
Military
What Type of Degree to You Want
Bachelors Degree 4 or more years of study at a college or university 2 years of general coursework 2 years of coursework that concentrates on your
major junior and senior year Associates Degree
Complete 2 years at a community college and then transfer to a 4 year University
Certificate Program Typically for job oriented students who want to enter
the workforce. Credit hours vary from a semester to 2 years
• Low cost
• May take longer than other Career Schools
• Quality instructors that have worked in specific career field
• Hands on career specific training
• Job placement (sometimes)
• Emily Griffith Opportunity School
• Pickens Technical College (Aurora Public Schools)
• Wyotec
Career & Technical Schools
Local Schools Facts
Promise faster completion
Higher tuition with more loan debt
Credits usually do not transfer to Community College or 4-year University
Schools you see on TV
Other Career & Technical Schools
BEAWARE!!!!!!
• Smaller Class size• Affordable tuition• You do not have to live
on-campus• Guaranteed admission• May work with
undocumented students
• Community College of Aurora
• Community College of Denver
• Red Rocks Community College
• Arapahoe Community College
• Front Range Community College
Colorado Two Year Colleges
Local Community Colleges Community College Facts
• Low cost tuition• Located in Rural or
Mountain area across Colorado
• On-campus housing• looser admission
requirements• May have low to no
wait-list for programs
• Aims Community College
• Colorado Mountain College
• Colorado Northwest Community College
• Lamar Community College
• Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Two Year College Cont.
Other Two-Year Colleges Two-Year College Facts
• Larger class size
• Harder admission requirements
• More options for Majors
• Usually provide good Financial Aid options
• Options to participate in NCAA sports (competitive)
• Adams State College, Alamosa
• Colorado School of Mines, Golden Colorado
• Colorado State University,
• - Fort Collins (Main Campus) & Pueblo
• Fort Lewis College
• Mesa University, Grand Junction
• Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver
Four Year Colorado Colleges/Universities
Four Year Colleges/Universities Four Year College/University -Facts
• Higher tuition than Community College
• Competitive admission requirements
• More major options• Larger campuses• May offer good Financial Aid
package• Opportunity to participate in
NCAA sports (competitive)
• University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder (main campus)
• University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs
• University of Colorado at Denver, Denver
• University of Colorado Health and Science Center, Aurora
• University of Northern Colorado, Greeley
• Western State College of Colorado, Gunnison
Four Year Colorado Colleges/Universities Continued
Four Year Colleges/Universities Four Year College/University Facts
• Smaller college
• Tuition is higher
• Some give more Financial Aid and large scholarship endowments
• No COF requirement and may work for undocumented students
• Opportunity to participate in NCAA college sports
• Colorado College, Colorado Springs
• Colorado Christian University, Lakewood
• Johnson & Wales, Denver
• Regis University, Denver
• Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Denver
• University of Denver
Private Colorado Four-Year Colleges/Universities
Colorado Private Colleges Private Institution Facts
Grants Vs scholarships
Grants = Free money you don’t have to pay backScholarships=Free money-academic, athletic, service
Application, essays, interviews(more to come)
Loans= must pay back once you graduate
NCAA/NAIA Overview NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse •Commonly referred to as “The Clearinghouse” •An Organization that works with the NCAA to determine a student’s eligibility for athletic participation in college sports during their first year of college enrollment •Follows NCAA bylaws and regulations in analyzing and processing a student’s high school academic records, ACT or SAT scores and key information about amateurism participation.
Be sure to register with NCAA/NAIA during your junior year! NCAA Clearinghouse – www.eligibilitycenter.org NAIA Eligibility Center – www.playnaia.org
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid Is FREE on fafsa.edu.gov-you should not
pay for it!!! Need based Can start applying Jan 1 Senior Year College Goal Sunday every February at
CCA Apply early More on this topic to come
What should I be doing now
Keeping your GPA Solid Be involved Talk to your counselor Looking at Colleges- Dream school, Likely,
For Sures Talking to College Reps/College
Fairs/College Visits Looking at College Index Score Talk to your parents about your plans
Transcripts
How many credits do you have Right NOW? You Should have a minimum of 14.5-15 credits At least: 2.25 English 2.25 math At least: 1.0 Us History 2.25 Science
What if I have more? Awesome! The more the merrier
Can I drop classes if I have all my credits in one area? No!!!! All additional credits turn into elective
credits
What will your Index Score Be GPA + ACT Score= your Index Score
What are your goals How will you get there Raise your GPA? Now is the time! Study for ACT
Important Dates
Power Sessions CCA Lowry Field Trip College Fair Oct 22 at Rangeview HS College Rep Visits in Counseling ACT in the Spring Junior Parent Night -January
Questions