JUNIOR YEAR

IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION

Academy of Arts & Career Technology

JUNIOR REVIEW: The purpose of meeting with your counselor is to discuss credits, testing and future plans. Maintaining your grades during your junior year is especially important. If you are behind in credits, it is important for you to plan how you will make up the credit. Options include: summer school, Grad Boost, A+, Correspondence Courses, Work Experience, and/or Night School.

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER: Junior year is a good time to further evaluate your career interests and colleges you are interested in attending. The counseling office offers several career exploration programs (Choices, Nevada Mentor), computers to research schools.

COLLEGE FAIR:November, 2017 at the UNR (Joe Crowley Student Union), 12:00 - 4:00 pm. Representatives and Admission recruiters from colleges and universities will be available to answer your questions! Financial Aid reps and breakout sessions will also be hosted. Students should fill out a reg. form at

UNR: UNR will require a 3.0 GPA (weighted) in the core academic classes (4 years English, 3 years mathematics, 3 years science, and 3 years social science). Additional coursework will not be included in the GPA calculation. For students not meeting the GPA requirement, test scores may be submitted. Students who have a SAT combined math and verbal score of 1040 or an ACT composite of 22 and the required academic core are also eligible for admission.

NV HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLAR PROGRAM: To be eligible for this program, you must be a graduating senior in 2017, have a 3.5 GPA, and take the ACT or SAT prior to January 1 of your senior year and score at least 25 on the ACT or 1100 on the SAT (reading and math). Being a NV scholar will make you eligible to be considered for a Robert Byrd Honors Scholarship. If you take the SAT, you must request that your SAT scores be submitted to the NV Dept. of Education by designating code number 2707 on your registration form. ACT scores of 25 or greater will automatically be submitted by ACT.

PSAT: If you were a student at AACT last year, you took this test free of charge. This test will help you to get an idea of what to expect on the SAT and it is a “qualifier” for the National Merit Scholarship. The test is scheduled for October. The fee for this test is $15.00, payable to bookkeeper Kris Pauley . Deadline to sign up is 2:30 p.m. on October 7th.

When you get your results, you will have free access to two wonderful programs. “My College QuickStart” () provides answer explanations for every test question, sample SAT higher-level math questions, and student-written sample SAT essays; My SAT Study Plan; and personalized lists of colleges and majors. “MyRoad” () provides online career, major, and college exploration and planning. You need to activate your account immediately upon receipt of the PSAT score report.

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS: The SAT or ACT are required for admission for any four year college/university. It is recommended you take both the SAT I and ACT in the spring of your junior year. Taking the test your junior year will allow you time to review your results and retake the exams in the fall of your senior year, if necessary. UNR/UNLV prefer the ACT but will accept either test. Two-year colleges administer their own placement tests for English and Math and do not require the SAT/ACT. Be sure to check for testing and deadline requirements at the colleges to which you apply. Test prep websites are listed on the other side of this page. Registration is available online at or . Academy of Arts and Career Technology High School’s school code is 290247.

SAT II Exams: The SAT II are subject tests that measure how much students know about a particular academic subject and how well they can apply that knowledge. SAT II tests are required by some colleges, including the UC system. There are five subject areas: English, history, mathematics, sciences, and language. It is recommended you take tests such as United States History, Biology E/M, Chemistry or Physics as soon as possible after you complete the course. Other tests like languages are recommended after at least two years of study. Be sure to check for testing and deadline requirements at the colleges to which you apply. Academy of Arts and Career Technology High School’s school code is 290247.

NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE: You must be approved through the NCAA Clearing house if you plan to play sports for a Division I or II college. Apply online at . Print two copies of the transcript request form and bring to the AACT registrar to complete your application. You should apply after completing your sixth semester of high school. Academy of Arts and Career Technology High School’s school code is 290247.

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ASVAB: The ASVAB test is an interest/aptitude battery used by the military to help students explore career options. You do not need to plan for a military career to take the test. There is no fee or obligation to take the test, which is given at AACT. Contact the counselor if you are interested in taking the ASVAB.

Occupational Education/Tech Prep/Apprenticeships: For juniors and seniors, AACT offers advanced career and technical education courses which prepare students to continue their education after high school or step into a job related to that career field. Community Colleges (TMCC), Morrison University, and Career College of Nevada are examples of schools that offer certificate programs that will enhance your skills to enter the workforce. Listed below are websites for additional information and educational options.

SUMMER OF 2017:

  • Schedule college visits.
  • Practice writing online applications by filling out rough drafts of each application, without submitting them. Focus on the essay portions of these applications.
  • Decide if you are going to apply under a particular college’s early decision or early action programs. This requires you to submit your applications early, typically between October and December of your senior year, but offers the benefit of receiving the college’s decision concerning your admission early, usually before January 1. If you choose to apply early, you should do so for the college/university that is your first choice in schools to attend. Many early decision programs are legally binding, requiring you to attend the college you are applying to, should they accept you.
  • Visitwebsites listed below for scholarship opportunities, test prep, and general college information.

HELPFUL INTERNET ADDRESSES:

Academy of Arts, Careers & Tech

Office of Extended Studies

Apprenticeships

UC Pathways (information on UC schools)

UNR/UNLV /

UNR GPA Calculator

TMCC

Career College of Nevada

Morrison University

Western Undergraduate Exchange

Millennium Scholarship

Division I athletic eligibility

Military Careers Online

College/Career guide;

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