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Junior Program 2016

This document provides information to help students in their junior year plan for their post-secondary career or education options. It outlines steps for self-assessment, researching college and career options, and investigating top choices. It also describes various post-secondary paths like four-year colleges, community colleges, employment, military, trade schools, and apprenticeships. Additionally, it provides details on standardized tests, college admissions requirements, the application process, and athletics. The overall message is that junior year is an important time for career and college planning to determine options and requirements for next steps after high school.

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Junior Program 2016

This document provides information to help students in their junior year plan for their post-secondary career or education options. It outlines steps for self-assessment, researching college and career options, and investigating top choices. It also describes various post-secondary paths like four-year colleges, community colleges, employment, military, trade schools, and apprenticeships. Additionally, it provides details on standardized tests, college admissions requirements, the application process, and athletics. The overall message is that junior year is an important time for career and college planning to determine options and requirements for next steps after high school.

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JUNIOR CAREER PROGRAM

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credits

Know yourself -- (Self Assessment)

Research options for college or career

Narrow down options to your top choices

Investigate your top selections

Call, write, visit schools and surf the web for info!

Four Year Colleges - 45.4% of AHS students start at a 4 year


school

Community Colleges / Two-Year Colleges

Full-Time Employment

Military - Academies or Enlistment

Trade/Business/Technical Schools

Apprenticeship Programs: Earn while you learn

STATE
U.

SAT I (Reasoning Test)

Take in spring of junior year and fall of senior year


www.sat.collegeboard.com
Cost =
$54.50 (waivers available for those on F/R Lunch)
Offered at Annandale on 5/7

ACT

Take in spring of junior year and fall of senior year


www.actstudent.org
Cost
$39.50 without writing
$56.50 writing plus writing (waivers available for those on F/R Lunch)
Offered at Annandale on 4/9

TOEFL

When English is not native language and SAT I verbal scores may be
affected by language difference
Taken on computers at test center sites
See your counselor for more information

STATE
U.

SAT II (Subject Tests)


Take up to 3 subject tests on one testing date
Tests knowledge of particular academic disciplines

Scores used for placement, sometimes for admissions


Check each schools admissions requirements
Popular schools that like/require SAT II tests
www.sat.collegeboard.com

STATE
U.

SAT II (Subject Tests) cont


Popular schools that like/require SAT II tests
George Washington University

Recommended
[Req Special Programs] (2)

Required: SAT or ACT with Writing


2 SAT Subject Tests are required in
science and mathematics for the Seven
Year BA/MD program. The Honors
Program recommends 2 Subject Tests.
Required: Georgetown requires the SAT
or ACT and does not consider the Writing
scores from either test.

Georgetown University

University of Virginia

Washington & Lee University

Recommended [STRONGLY] (3)

STRONGLY Recommended: 3 SAT Subject


Tests. Breadth of subjects recommended.
Foreign language and subjects of interest
to the student are recommended.
Georgetown requires applicants submit
all College Board and ACT scores.

Recommended

Required: SAT or ACT with Writing


Recommended: 2 SAT Subject Tests are
strongly recommended. For students
intending to study the sciences, one of
the Subject Tests in Math is
recommended.

Recommended [STRONGLY] (2)

Required: SAT or ACT with Writing


Recommended: 2 SAT Subject Tests in
different subjects strongly
recommended. "[Subject Tests] can
provide our admission committee with
useful information as we seek to
distinguish between the many highly
qualified applicants."

ON TEST DAY

You must register for the exam BY THE DEADLINE!

NO test day, location or test type changes allowed

Register at least a month in advance of the test date

You MUST present an admission ticket and you MUST present


an ACCEPTABLE ID

Your name on your registration form MUST match your photo


ID

If you do not have BOTH admission ticket AND valid ID you will
NOT be allowed to test

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT WHAT ID YOU CAN USE/NEED:

Make sure your photo ID is valid

Expired IDs are not acceptable (not even last years school id
will be accepted)

Credit cards with photos are not acceptable

Photo copies of IDs are not acceptable

Find out which colleges offer majors in the areas of study for
the careers that interest you

Family Connection

Find out the admissions requirements of each college:


Academic record: GPA & strength of program
Test scores: SAT I and II, ACT
Letters of recommendation, interviews
Also important: your activities, special talents,
community service, athletic abilities, diversity, legacy

Look at 3 types of colleges:

Reach schools: academic/financial stretch

Match schools: likely to meet your needs and accept you

Backup schools: fairly certain to accept you

Where do YOU stand vs. the schools standards?

Identify your requirements for selecting colleges:

Cost
Size
Academic competitiveness
Setting -- urban, rural, suburban
Academic programs
NCAA division and sports offered
Campus life

Open admissions, but do require placement tests

Prepare for employment or transfer to 4-year college

Certificate of completion or associates degree

Have honors, college prep, remedial and ESOL options

Offer lower tuition, no expense for room & board

Seniors can apply to the Pathway to the Baccalaureate


Program for additional support in HS and at NOVA and help
with transferring to a 4 year college or university (see your
counselor for more information).

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard

Qualifications: Age 17-35, US citizen or permanent resident,


high school graduate
Physical condition: Height, weight and vision requirements;
must pass medical exam
Aptitude: 3-hour ASVAB test at high school
Character: Screen out delinquency, arrests, drugs
www.militarycareers.com

Requires pre-candidate application for each service academy


or ROTC this SPRING

Recruiters advise to take both SAT and ACT

Visit the service academy in the summer (some have summer


programs)

Get in top physical shape


See Ms. Roth for more information

Work for a specific amount of time in return for instruction in a


trade, art, or business.

Receive supervised and structured on-the-job training

See Ms. Roth for more information

If you are thinking about playing a sport for a Division I or Division


II college:

Speak with your coach

Be sure to register for the NCAA Eligibility Center by the end of


your junior year
http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp

Speak with your counselor and/or Mr. Valencia for more


information

Start your research today,


dont delay!
Time is flying!

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