1 Junior Guide Class of 2015 Churchill County High School Where can I find out what I need to know

about events around school? Please like: CHURCHILL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL-HOME OF THE GREENWAVE on facebook. You dont have to have a facebook account to view it. Just go to https://www.facebook.com/ChurchillCountyHighSchool You will find good information and be able to keep up with the latest happenings. Check there often as information that will be important for you to know will be posted there. Go to www.churchill.k12.nv.us select CCHS. You will find Counseling and Guidance Department under Quick Links. There you will find information including scholarship deadlines and important links! Who will help me with college and school planning? Mrs. Wood will be the counselor for juniors beginning fall 2013. She will be meeting with each student and parent to follow up on their 4-yr. plan and revise for senior year! What should I be doing this year to help with post high school plans? If you do not know your GPA, make sure to get a copy of your transcript from the counseling office. It is important that you aware of your academic grades and working to improve where needed. In your junior year you should be looking into career field and the type of higher education that you will need. A great place to either continue or begin your search is the Nevada Career Information System www.nvcis.intocareers.org which includes detailed descriptions of hundreds of occupations including wages, outlook, skills and more! You'll find advice for job seekers, be able to investigate colleges, scholarships and apprenticeships. Log on the first time under username: Churchill; password: ch_cchs Start/continue your college search; this includes attending college fairs and college financial aid sessions. Start to think about visiting some college campuses to see which ones suit you. Continue to research colleges through their websites, college fairs, admissions representatives and applications, books, and college guides. By doing this you will get an idea of what's required and take the mystery out of the process. Information on college fairs is available at www.nacacnet.org You may want to research military academies and colleges. Most military academies and colleges start the admissions process earlier than traditional colleges and universities. You may need to take the ASVAB test as part of the admissions process Once you have a manageable list of potential higher education options you might be interested in, do more in-depth research. Look at college/ trade school websites, check out www.mappingyourfuture.org or select from a plethora of other programs. Both SAT and ACT websites have their own college search and career planning programs.

What should I be doing to prepare for college admissions? Many 4-year colleges have admission deadlines in the fall prior to December of your senior year. Make note of admission deadlines so that you dont miss any. Make a list of colleges you plan to apply to When researching colleges, be sure to note whether they require the SAT I, SAT II test or the ACT assessment. Some colleges will require or recommend one or the other, others accept either. Prepare for the test(s). Stay active in extracurricular activities. While your grades in high school are important, colleges also look at what you do outside the classroom. They like to see that you are involved in sports, student government, and community activities, and that you take on leadership roles when available. Take an exam in your junior year so that you may evaluate whether you want to take it again to improve your score. What is new for juniors next year? ALL JUNIORS will take the ACT (college entrance exam) at school at no cost to the student. CCHS library has study materials; free test preparation is available at www.actstudent.org. ACT has identified the minimum score needed on each ACT test to indicate a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in the corresponding first-year college course. ACT Test ACT Benchmark Score College Course English 18 English Composition.. Math 22 Algebra Reading 21 Social Sciences/Humanities..Science 24 Biology What do I need to know about College Entrance Examinations? Most universities require SAT or ACT exam scores as part of their admissions process. Some universities require SAT subject tests also. Contact the university to which you are applying to determine which exam/s they require. Community colleges do not generally require college admissions testing. If you are planning to take the SAT you will notice that the writing portion of the test is not optional. The writing portion of the test is optional for the ACT exam at this time. Again, check the university to which you are applying to determine if they require a writing test as part of their admission policy. How do colleges look at your application? Earl Johnson, Associate Vice President and Dean of Admission, University of Tulsa. They open doors. Most four-year colleges require you to submit admission test scores as part of your application.

1. They help guide your choices. Many colleges publicize the average or middle 50 percentile SAT or ACT score of their admitted students. This allows you to see how your score compares with those of the students at the colleges youre considering. And it allows you to consider other colleges that have similar test-score distributions. Remember, though, that an average test score is just that an average.

2. They help you qualify for scholarships. Some colleges and educational organizations award scholarship money or merit aid to students based in part on admission test scores. 3. They help colleges find you. By opting in to the Student Search Service when you register for the SAT, you can receive free information from colleges and scholarship programs. This can help you to discover a good match. 4. They may earn you advanced placement or college credit. Some colleges allow you to skip some introductory courses and may even grant you credit if you score high enough on your admission test. This could save you both time and money. Dont forget to check the credit and placement policies at the colleges you are interested in. 5. You may also want to consider taking an SAT exam or another ACT in the spring of your junior year. If you aren't pleased with your score, you will still have another opportunity your senior to take the test again.

You will need the Churchill County High School CEEB code 290060 to create an account with either of the testing organizations. You can create an account and sign up to take and ACT at www.actstudent.org or SAT at www.collegeboard.com. You will find valuable information on their website to help guide you through the college entrance exam experience. ACT and SAT will charge a fee to send test scores at a later date, but score reporting is free to up to four schools at the time of registration. If you are a student on free or reduced lunch we are able, in most cases, to provide a waiver to cover the fee for the exam. Please see your counselor to request a waiver. The fee cannot cover late registration charges so make sure you apply on time by planning in advance!

-SATVerbal Reasoning 33% Math Reasoning 33%, Writing 33% Analogies, math grid-ins, penalty for incorrect answers, no career interest inventory Cost: $50.00. A perfect score is 2400 www.collegeboard.com 2013/14 test days for test center CCHS Oct 5, 2103; December 7, 2013; January 25, 2014; June 7, 2014 -ACTEnglish 25%, Math 25% Reading 25%, Science Reasoning 25% No analogies, no math grid-ins, no penalty for incorrect answer, career interest inventory Cost: $35.00. Perfect score is 36 www.actstudent.org 2013/14 test days for test center CCHS Sept. 21, 2013; Feb. 8, 2014; Apr. 12, 2014

4 What about a practice test for SAT?.

The 2013 PSAT/NMSQT test date is Wednesday, October 16

You must sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT at the high school. By taking the PSAT/NMSQT, you can gain knowledge that will assist you when it comes time to take the SAT I and II. Also, by taking this test, you will be eligible for the National Merit

What else can I find on the CollegeBoard website? You can find information about AP classes, SAT and CLEP What do I do if I want to participate in college athletics? If you intend to play a sport in college you will need to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse. Be sure to do this BEFORE the end of your junior year. Go to www.nca.org What is the FAFSA4caster? You can get a sneak peek or an estimate of your federal student aid eligibility with the FAFSA4caster at www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov. There are benefits to using this form: Provides estimates so you can compare costs of colleges Calculates estimated eligibility for federal aid, including grants Pre-fills 51 questions for the actual FAFSA application, which saves you time Generates your Federal Student Aid PIN (personal identification number) which you will need to complete the FAFSA. What is the Millennium Scholarship? For complete requirements please refer to the Fact Sheet posted at https://nevadatreasurer.gov/MillenniumScholarship.htm Highlights of requirements: 3.25 overall GPA; you must qualify for the Advanced Diploma which requires 24 credits; and you must have taken up through Algebra 2.