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Junior Parent Night

Paula Bearden Collinsville High School Junior/Senior Counselor. Junior Parent Night. Graduation Credit Requirements. There are 2 ways to graduate State Requirements or College Preparatory Requirements To complete either plan these courses are mandatory: 4 Years of English

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Junior Parent Night

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  1. Paula Bearden Collinsville High School Junior/Senior Counselor Junior Parent Night

  2. Graduation Credit Requirements There are 2 ways to graduate State Requirements or College Preparatory Requirements To complete either plan these courses are mandatory: 4 Years of English 3 Years of Science 3 Years of Math College Prep requires Algebra II, while State allows Math of Finance 3 Years of Social Studies/History

  3. Graduation Credit Cont’d To complete the College Prep Plan they must also have: 2 Years of a Foreign Language Students have the option of Computers or Spanish 1 Additional Year of any Core Class The subject must be either English, Math, Social Studies/History, or Science 2014 Seniors will need 25 credit to graduate

  4. Concurrent To be eligible to take Concurrent Classes, Juniors must have: Composite of 21 on ACT or 980 on SAT or High School GPA of 3.5

  5. ACT vs. SAT ACT Given 6 times/year 4 Sections (optional Writing) English, Math (up to Trig), Reading, and Science Reasoning NO Penalty for Wrong answers Highest possible score of 36 For more info: http://act.org/ SAT Given 6 times/year 10 Sections 3 Critical Reading, 3 Math (up to 9th Grade level), 3 Writing, and 1 Experimental ¼ point deduction for every wrong answer Highest possible score of 2400 For more info: http://www.collegeboard.org/

  6. ACT Prep – NSU From 5:30-7:30pm October 23, 24, & 25 December 4, 5, & 6 At NSU Campus at Broken Arrow or NSU Campus at Tahlequah $75.00 for 3 nights or $30.00 per night For more info call (918) 444-4617

  7. ACT Prep – Chad Cargill ACT Scholarship Workshop Teaches time saving tips Talks about scholarship opportunities and scholarship tips $35.00 for the one night workshop When: http://calendar.chadcargill.com/

  8. Free ACT Study Group 2 weeks before every test 3:00-5:00pm after school Held at in Room 121 at Collinsville High School Come and go basis open to all Break-down and Practice of ACT Test For more info contact Joy Jennings at (918) 807-0419

  9. ACT Security Changes Students must bring an acceptable photo ID and Admission Ticket with you on test day to be allowed to take the test. Students must upload a photo with registration which will be used for identification purposes Must tell your gender and include high school code on registration NO more test day Stand-by testing

  10. Residual ACT Past ACT exams given on public and private school campuses, appt only Scores may only be used for admissions and scholarships at the campus test was taken Residuals can only be taken once every calendar year at public institutions

  11. NCAA – Nat’l Collegiate Athletic Assoc. Register your Sophomore Year at www.eligibilitycenter.org It is recommended that you send in an official transcript the end of your junior year Take ACT or SAT and send NCAA your scores (code 9999) Make sure you are on track required amount of core courses Senior Year Request final amateurism certificate (beginning April 1)

  12. NCAA Division I and II Requirements Division I 4 years of English 3 years of Math (Alg I or higher) 2 years of sciences 1 additional core of English, Math or Science 2 years of social sciences 4 additional cores from English, Math, Foreign Language, Science or Social Sciences Division II • 3 years of English • 2 years of Math (Alg I or higher) • 2 years of sciences • 3 additional core of English, Math or Science • 2 years of social sciences • 4 additional cores from English, Math, Foreign Language, Science or Social Sciences

  13. Scholarships www.fastweb.com www.cappex.com www.finaid.org www.wiredscholar.com www.nelnet.net

  14. College Terminology Academic Advisor Academic Probation/Suspension American College Test and Scholastic Aptitude Test Application/Acceptance/Admission Associate Degree (Arts and Science) Bachelor Degree (Arts and Science) Bursar’s Office Credit Hour Full Time and Part Time Enrollment Learning Resource Center Major and Minor

  15. College Search Internet searches College field-trips (eg. Junior Day or College Fairs) Send ACT scores to colleges of interest Narrow choices down to 7 or more or a minimum of 3 Start communication with your colleges of interest

  16. College Search Helpful Websites www.collegeweeklive.com www.collegeboard.com www.ecampustours.com www.petersons.com www.collegeview.com

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