Class of 2017What Juniors Need To Know

PurposeStudents will develop an understanding of the process for planning for life after high school.

Know Your CounselorsA-G Mr. Larkin curt.larkin@johnston.k12.ia.usH-O Ms. Baker sbaker@johnston.k12.ia.usP-Z Mrs. Guthrie stephanie.guthrie@johnston.k12.ia.usMrs. Fulton julie.fulton@johnston.k12.ia.us

Post-Secondary OptionsWhat will you do after you graduate? Military (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy,

Marines, National Guard) Trade Schools/Vocational Schools Apprenticeships Work Force Community Colleges Four Year Colleges/Universities

ASVAB The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that

measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

Required for those interested in the military See your recruiter Take it at the Military Entrance Processing

Station (MEPS)

Registered ApprenticeshipsPostsecondary training, education, and employment in a variety of industries“Earn while you learn”US Dept. of Labor site

www.doleta.gov/oaIowa site

http://www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship/

Compass TestingRequired for community college admission, if not taking the ACTWalk-in testing; no appointment needed(allocate 2 hours and bring photo ID)Times:

Mondays 8:00 am-4:00 pmTuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 8:00 am-7:00 pmFridays 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Location: DMACC Ankeny campus Building 6, Room 23

ACT Testing Measures English, Math,

Reading Comp, Science Reasoning, (Optional Written Essay)

Tests offered in Sept, Oct, Dec, Feb, April & June

Most popular college entrance exam

Register @ www.actstudent.org

Stop in Guidance for a practice test booklet and/or other test prep materials SAT is an option too!

Check with admissions reps to see if SAT is required or recommended.

College Representatives/Military Recruiters and VisitsCollege Representatives Meet in Guidance Career RoomMilitary Recruiters Outside Cafeteria during lunchtimeCheck announcements and guidance website for dates and times.College Visits Contact school you are interested in through their

admissions office or website to schedule a visit Bring a note to attendance office prior to the visit

RAI (Regent Admission Index): UNI, U of Iowa, ISU

2 x ACT composite score+ 1 x percentile high school rank+ 20 x high school GPA (Grade Point Average)+ 5 x number of high school core courses _____________________________

245 or higher = Automatic Admission if all core curriculum (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language) requirements are met

RAI Calculator: http://www.regents.iowa.gov/RAI/index.html

Transferring to an Iowa Regent University (UNI, Iowa, ISU)

If you start your college education at a community college you may use the following website to see if and how your credits will transfer.

http://www.TransferInIowa.org

Sports EligibilityIf interested in playing sports at the collegiate level (D1, D2, NAIA) you must register with one of the following:

NCAA Eligibility Center http://www.eligibilitycenter.org

NAIA Eligibility Center http://www.playnaia.org

ScholarshipsJohnston Guidance Scholarships www.johnston.k12.ia.us/schools/highschool/JHSguidance.ph

p click on link for juniors and/or seniors

Iowa College Access Network www.icansucceed.orgCappex College Scholarship Search www.cappex.comFastWeb Scholarships www.fastweb.comSchool Soup www.schoolsoup.com

Other Things To ConsiderBe Involved but Balanced

25 Questions To Ask A College—questions to consider when visiting colleges

Transcript Request –must have a parent signature unless you are 18Letter of Recommendation Form—must give recommender 2 weeks or more

johnston.k12.ia.us/schools/highschool/JHSguidance.php

You can make an appointment to have an individual meeting with your counselor.