2010-2011 Counseling Department

Meet Your Counselor Steve Kanner Amy Furrow Alex Purchase Jan Moore Mike Maluski Ozzy Perez Rosemary Gallo

Counselor-Student Assignments

Sr. Registration Meeting Counselors will be calling you out starting Feb 10-19. If you have not met with your counselor before spring break go see them! It is important to make sure you are registered and on track for graduation.

Credit Checks Check Total credits! Your transcripts should show 6 or less credits needed to graduate, otherwise you will need to take classes outside of the regular school day. AIMS – If you scored Approaching, Falls Far Below or you have no scores, you will need to take the test again. Watch for test dates and do not miss them. Your graduation depends on it!

Be prepared to meet with your counselor. Talk with your parents and get your form signed prior to Feb 10th. Sample schedule English 12 US/AZ Government & Constitution and Economics* 3. Math 4. Science/Elective 5. Elective 6. Elective

Options – Life after High School Community Colleges College or University Military Work

College or University Apply Early! Why? The earlier you apply – the more scholarship money will be available, you get the first chance at housing, orientation dates, etc. Applications are available online in late summer. Send official transcripts Ordered from Mrs. Mead (A120) in the front office Know the minimum requirements. Check websites of schools

Community College No Sat or ACT required Check out the programs of specialization at www.maricopa.edu Take the Placement Test Available at the colleges daily and It is Free!

ACT’s and SAT’s Send scores to all schools you have an interest in attending. Check if your school may require SAT Subject Tests (SATII) Online registration SAT – www.collegeboard.com ACT – www.actstudent.org

NCAA Clearinghouse If you plan to participate in collegiate athletics you must register at www.ncaa.org Questions see Mr. Maluski in C125

In-State College Admissions Assured Admissions ASU and NAU No Course Deficiencies AND one of the following: Top 25% of graduating class (NAU 50%) OR GPA of 3.0 OR 1040 SAT OR 22 ACT U of A No Course Deficiencies AND one of the following: Arizona Resident Top 25% of graduating class

College Visits Many schools visit HHS daily - Sign up at www.Hamiltonhuskies.com at the Career Center website for scheduled visits. College/University Fair Chandler High School (first semester) Greater Phoenix National College Fair – Fall 2010, Phoenix Civic Plaza

Military ASVAB given in Fall Academies – must obtain letters from Congressmen or Senators Recruiters on Campus Weekly

Scholarships Apply OFTEN and early Make it a part time job – Complete an application each week! Watch Career Center website!

FAFSA – Financial Aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid http://www. fafsa.ed.gov MUST apply if you are getting any type of scholarship Money available for grants and loans Must apply after January 1, 2011

Letters of Recommendations Please give two weeks for any recommendation needed for colleges or scholarships. Have a RESUME ready to go along with your request for a recommendation! Provide a stamped, addressed envelope

Summary Colleges and University – APPLY EARLY Don’t get Senioritis! Make your time Count. Apply for Scholarships on a regular basis. Don’t forget to do the FAFSA form in January of your senior year (2011) Visit Websites for College entrance requirements. Visit Career Center website for information and resources.