Welcome Arizona College Preparatory Juniors, Seniors and Parents

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Welcome Arizona College Preparatory Juniors,
Seniors and Parents

• 2016-2017

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• AGENDA
• General Information
• Planning for the Future
• College Entrance Testing
• Applying
• Tools and Resources
• Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Whats Next?

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ACP CounselorsMrs. Lake 480-424-8012lake.ter
esa_at_cusd80.comA - KMs. Edwards
480-424-8080edwards.lisa_at_cusd80.comL - Z
College and Career Center SpecialistMrs.
Dalton 480-424-8011dalton.paula_at_cusd80.com
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We are ranked 166 of the top 500 high schools
(out of 16,000 evaluated) in the nation. We are
one of five high schools from AZ that made the
list and the only Chandler school.

• US News World Report
• 2016 Rankings
• Arizona College Prep -- Erie Campus is ranked 13
  in the National Rankings and earned a gold medal.
  Schools are ranked based on their performance on
  state-required tests and how well they prepare
  students for college
• Scorecard
• College Readiness Index 100.0
• AP Tested 100
• AP Passed 95
• English Proficiency 100

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• Planning
• Students Role
• Plan
• Research
• Communicate
• Know your resources
• Be on time- watch deadlines
• Ask for Help

• College and Career Centers Role
• College Search
• Support
• Encourage
• Provide Resources for College and Career
• Arrange speakers
• Off campus opportunities

• Counselors Role
• 4 year plan
• Testing PSAT, SAT, AZMerit
• Dual Enrollment
• Guide
• Support
• Encourage

• Parents Role
• Communicate
• Support
• Encourage
• Campus Visits
• College Fairs
• Hold on loosely

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Planning What Post High School Options Do I
have?

• Workforce
• Military
• Trade School
• Community College
• University

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PlanningHow Do I Decide?

• Talk with people working in different
  professions.
• Have them describe to you what it is that they
  do.
• If it sounds interesting to you, ask if you can
  job shadow for a day.
• Spend time on college career exploration web
  sites like AZCIS or College Boards Big Future
  (links can be found on ACP College Career
  Center web site).
• ASVAB CEP (Career Exploration Program) test
  offered in November
• Attend career and admissions presentations from
  college representatives at ACP!

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College Entrance Testing

• COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
• SAT or ACT-test score may be sent to 4 colleges
  at no charge. Should send to your for sure
  schools but students may want to wait to get
  scores back before sending scores to reach
  schools.
• SAT Subject Tests- in state schools do not
  require them for general admission but certain
  schools within the university may. Check
  admission requirements on web site.
• Placement tests - given online by the university.

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Test Prep Resources
College Entrance Testing

• College Board- http//sat.collegeboard.org/practic
  e
• Khan Academy- http//www.khanacademy.org/about
• ACT- http//www.actstudent.org/testprep/
• Kaplan - https//www.kaptest.com/PSAT/PAGES/PSAT-P
  REP-LIVE
• Private Test Prep Companies- Princeton Review,
  Beat That SAT Test online program.

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Applying

• DECIDING WHERE TO APPLY
• Final list should be a combination of
• Reach or dream schools where admission rates
  are between 7-20.
• Possible schools-you closely meet the
  expectations in the schools profile but
  competition for spaces can still be tight.
• Probable/likely admit-chances for admission are
  very strong.
• Financial Safety- a place that parents can
  afford if your financial aid package is not
  strong at other schools, or if your financial
  situation changes.

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Letters of Recommendation
Applying

• Required for many universities and scholarships.
• Fill out Letter of Recommendation Information
  form (on CCC web site).
• Start asking now!
• Give your teachers, counselors and/or coaches a
  two school week notice. (requests will not be
  completed over the school breaks)

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Applying

• College Admissions
• ASU
• Applicants must have one of the following 3.0
  GPA or higher in 16 core competency courses, ACT
  22, SAT 1040 (math and critical reading).
• Admission may be granted with one deficiency
  (letter grade of D) in no more than two
  competency areas.
• All other students are conditional and are
  reviewed on a holistic approach which includes
  test sores, GPA and essay.
• Separate application for Barrett Honors College
  after you are accepted.

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Applying

• UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
• Applicants must have an unweighted overall grade
  point average of 2.0 in each subject area and may
  not have more than two deficiencies.
• No specific GPA, SAT or ACT score required. A
  Comprehensive Review Process is used to determine
  if a student will be admitted.
• Assured Admission for AZ residents-students must
  rank in the top 25 of graduating class, however,
  ACP does not report class rank on transcripts.
• 3-in-1 Application- application is considered for
  admission, Honors College admission and merit
  scholarships.
• Wildcat Promise- submit app by 10/18 receive
  answer by 11/8

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Applying

• NAU
• You will be offered admission if you have a 3.0
  or higher core GPA and have no deficiencies in
  the required core competency courses.
• You will be considered for admission if you have
  a 2.5 core GPA and have no more than one
  deficiency in any two areas in the core
  competency courses.
• Honors Program admissions- online application,
  resume and list of activities and
  accomplishments. There is also an essay
  requirement. This is no deadline to apply to
  Honors, you are strongly encouraged to submit
  application materials prior to April 1 if you
  would like to live in the Ernest Calederon
  Learning Community.
• Scholarships Incoming freshman are automatically
  considered for scholarships once accepted and SAT
  or ACT scores are received.

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Applying

• GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
• Students who are interested in earning a
  bachelor's degree must have an unweighted GPA of
  3.0 or above or ACT 19 or SAT 1000.
• Admission requirements to some programs of study
  are more rigorous. Review the specific college
  for additional admission details and
  requirements.
• Honors Program- qualifications for admission GPA
  3.9. If you have a 3.6 or above you may also
  apply. There is a separate application for the
  honors program which requires an essay, resume
  and two letters of recommendation and an
  interview.

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Applying

• MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
• Open admissions policy- apply in the 2nd semester
  at my.maricopa.edu
• The Presidents Scholar Honors Program and
  scholarship- for incoming first-year college
  students.
• Maricopa County high school graduate and scored
  have either tested into at least ENG 101 (with a
  minimum WritePlacer score of 5), MAT 120, and CRE
  101, or have successfully completed, at an MCCCD
  college, the requisite course work for placement
  into at least ENG 101, MAT 120, and CRE 101.

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Applying

• PRIVATE AND OUT OF STATE COLLEGE
• Check college website for admissions
  requirements. Each school may be different. Each
  area of study could be different.
• Application deadlines will differ from school to
  school. Always verify with each school.
• Common Application-used by close to 700 colleges
  and universities. Once completed, the application
  can be sent to any number of participating
  colleges.
• Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)- 150 2 4
  year schools that offer residents of Western
  states 150 of in state tuition.
• Some Texas Universities will award in state
  tuition for AZ students who earn merit-based
  scholarship. Check with each University and the
  requirement for your selected major.
• HAVE AN IN-STATE BACK UP PLAN!!!

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Admissions Process for Highly Selective Colleges
Universities
Applying

• Curriculum- what youve taken vs. what is
  offered.
• Achievement- grades in cores subjects.
• Recommendations- what would counselors teachers
  say about you?
• Extra-curricular-talent, leadership, your impact
  contributions to school/club/team.
• Essays- your story quality of essay
• Standardized testing- SAT, Subject Tests, ACT
• Other factors- artistic supplement, athletics,
  1st generation, family legacy.

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Tools and ResourcesOnline Resources

• Youniversitytv.com- video tour of college
  campuses.
• Fastweb.com- scholarship search
• AZCIS.intocareers.org-college career research
  and scholarship resources
• CollegeBoard.org- test prep, college exploration

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Tools and Resources

• Parchment Transcript Ordering Service
• First 5 transcripts are FREE, 5 each additional.
• Parents students can see exactly when
  transcripts is received by institution.
• Students can research colleges, compare colleges
  to each other, matches colleges to your student
  credentials.
• Students and parents can view unofficial
  transcript at any time (on Infinite Campus).

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• Dont put the cart before the horse
• Apply, get accepted, line up financial aidTHEN
  DECIDE!

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Financial Aid

• Scholarships- AIMS, institutional and private.
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student
  Aid)-opens October 1st. FAFSA night October 26 at
  Chandler Center for the Arts.
• FAFSA application workshop at ACP November 1
• FAFSA worksheet pick up tonight
• Loans
• Work Study
• Grants

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Net Price Calculators
Financial Aid
Note This is just an estimate. Final Merit
Scholarship amounts will be determined after
final grades are submitted at the end of your
Senior year.
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Scholarship Estimators
Financial Aid
Note This is just an estimate. Final Merit
Scholarship amounts will be determined after
final grades are submitted at the end of your
Senior year.
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What is My Next Step?Juniors
Next Steps

• Using career exploration tools can help you make
  a list of potential career choices.
• Research to see what colleges or universities
  offer degree programs that fit your career
  aspirations.
• Narrow your list down to 3-4 choices by the end
  of your junior year.
• Spend time prepping for PSAT (Oct. 19th at ACP),
  ACT (all Juniors in April at ACP) SAT (March
  2017 or after on your own).
• Schedule campus visits.
• Athletes- register with NCAA Clearinghouse.

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Next Steps What is My Next Step?Seniors

• College applications are open now!
• Be ready with your personal essay, letters of
  recommendation and resume.
• Know upcoming dates and deadlines- Common App.
  Open now, Barrett Honors College application is
  open APPLY EARLY!!!!!
• Retake SAT (before March 2017) or ACT.
• Revisit campuses.
• Students who qualify for free or reduced lunches
  can qualify for fee waivers for applications.
• Searching for and applying to scholarships is
  your JOB!!!

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Whats Next?

• UPCOMING EVENTS
• NACAC College Fair at the Phoenix Convention
  Center Sunday, October 23rd from 11-3 P.M.
• Senior workshop day Wednesday, October 19th
  during school hours
• Financial Aid Night- October 26th at the Chandler
  Center for the Arts. Doors open at 530 P.M.
• FAFSA application assistance night
• ACP-Erie Nov. 1 from 4 to 7
• Chandler HS Nov. 2 from 4 to 7
• Basha HS Nov. 17 from 5 to 8
• Perry HS Nov. 9 from 5 to 8
• Hamilton HS Nov. 16 from  5 to 8
• CUSD Spring College Fair February 8th at the
  Chandler Center for the Arts. Doors open at 6
  P.M.
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• Whats next?
• A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER
• Check the College Career Center web site
  OFTEN!!
• Dont ever pay to apply for scholarships, for
  help with FAFSA or college applications.
• Give a 2 week notice to teachers for letters of
  recommendation.
• Students should set up a separate email address
  for college applications and scholarships.
• Watch what you post on social media...it is there
  FOREVER!
• Time management is crucial. Be ready for the
  application process BEFORE Oct. break.

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Grit!

• as much as talent counts, effort counts twice.
  ? Angela Duckworth, Grit