COLLEGE READINESS

SOPHOMORES &

JUNIORS

Credit Requirements- All students need 44 credits to

graduate- Students have two diploma options

- Regents Diploma (44 credits)- Advanced Regents Diploma (44 credits)

Graduation Requirement Credit Requirement Regents Diploma Advance Regents

Diploma

English 8 8Social StudiesDistributed as follows:Global History (4)U.S. History (2)Participation in Government (1)Economics (1)

Science (including lab)Distributed as follows:Life Science (2)Physical Science (2)Life Science or Physical Science (2)

8

6

8

6

Graduation Requirement-ContMathematicsIncluding at least 2 credits of advanced math (e.g., Geometry or Algebra II).

6 6

Language Other Than English (LOTE)

2 6

Visual Art, Music, Dance, and /or Theater

2 2

Physical Education (Every Year)

4 4

Health 1 1

Electives 7 3

Total 44 44

SUMMARY OF CREDIT/GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

- Students need 44 credits to graduate.

- All students must get a 65% or better to pass their classes and receive credit.

- Regents passing grades are 65% unless you have an IEP in which the passing grade is 55%

- If you want an Advanced Regents Diploma, you must take 4 additional regents exams.

Trade Schools• Is an educational institution that exists to

teach skills related to a specific job.

New York Automotive Institute Engine Electronics Fuel System Performance Fundamentals Certified Automotive Technician ITT-Technical Institute Computer Technology Information Technology

Trade Schools-ContCareer Institute of Health & Technology Electrician Medical/Clinical Assistant Health Information/Medical RecordsLincoln Tech Institute Dental Assisting/Assistant Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement

Administration Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and

Repair Technology

2 Year College-CUNY No-S.A.T

• BMCC-Borough of Manhattan Community College

• BCC-Bronx Community College• GCC-Guttman Community College• HCC-Hostos Community College• KCC-Kingsborough Community• LCC-LaGuardia Community College• QCC-Queensborouhg Community College

CUNY with Certificate ProgramBCC-Certificate in Automotive Technology

• Require 30 Credits Brake system Electrical system Engine Repair Steering Suspension Fuel Technology

NYC College of Technology Certificate in Air

Conditioning Equipment Technology

• Require 21 credits Air Conditioning Heating Energy Management Environmental

Protection House maintenance

technicians

4 Year College-Must take S.A.TCUNY

Baruch College Brooklyn College The City College of

NY College of Staten

Island Hunter College John Jay College Lehman College Medgar Evers College NYC College of Tech Queens College York College

SUNY• Albany• Binghamton• University at

Buffalo• Stony Brook• Brockport• Buffalo State• New Paltz• Plattsburg

Private Universities• Columbia University• Johnson & Wales University-Rhode

Island• New York University (NYU)• Cornell University• Syracuse University• Fordham University• Pace University• City University of New York

Historically Black Colleges and Universities 

• Spelman College-Atlanta, GAG.P.A-75.5• Howard University-Washington, DCG.P.A-70.5• Morehouse College-Atlanta, GAG.P.A-85.5• Hampton University-Hampton, VAG.P.A-87.5

CUNY Admission ProfileFOUR-YEAR COLLEGES G.P.A S.A.T

• Baruch College 89.6 1264• Brooklyn College 87.5 1148• The City College 89.7 1188• Hunter College 88.6 1203• Lehman College 87.0 1035• Queens College 87.7 1149• York College 83.8 900

2-YEAR COLLEGE G.P.A

• BMCC 75.5• BCC 74.8• GCC

74.2• HCC

75.4• KCC 76.7• LCC 76.0• QCC 75.8

Different Majors In College• Business Administration • Psychology• Nursing• Communication• Journalism• Biology/Biological Sciences• Computer Services• Government• Economics

College Application Process• Identify your school of choice based on area of

specialty, location, approach to education, cost,

• Apply to 6 CUNY & 6 SUNY• High school transcript• S.A.T or A.C.T scores• Letters of Recommendation (Personal

Statement) must be unique)• Follow up with an email or phone call• Submit FAFSA• High School GPA

Applying for Financial Aid

• Collect your parents income tax returns• Social Security Numbers, W2 forms• Get a Federal Student Aid Pin (www.pin.edu.gov)• Pin allows you to sign your FAFSA online and

make corrections• Complete the FAFSA (www.fasa.gov)• IRS Data Retrieval Tool (this allows you and your

parents to access the IRS tax return.• Your Alien card, if you are not a U.S. citizen• Once FAFSA is complete do your TAP at (

www.hesc.ny.gov)

S.A.T Prep-Method Test Prep

• Take a P-S.A.T test-This preliminary test will show you your weak and strong areas

• Study your weak areas – Get study guides on the topics in which you struggled

• Answer practice questions – This will help you prepare for the exam

• Practice the essay – To begin, you can answer past SAT essay prompts on the College Board site

S.A.T Prep-Cont• Study some more-Set aside at least

a half-hour a day for study. The more you practice and study, the easier the test will be, and the better you score will be

• Take another practice test-Finally, after you feel ready for the SAT, take another practice test. This time you can use the free Official SAT Practice Test

S.A.T Registration• Go online to (www.collegeboard.org)• Create an Account or login• Register/Choose date• Choose the school near you• Get there 30min before the exam

Education Level Hourly Rate Annual Salary

Less than high school diploma $ 9.47 $18,000

High school diploma $12.50 $24,000

Some college, no degree $14.61 $28,000

Associate degree $15.24 $30,000

Bachelors degree $19.28 $38,000

Masters degree $24.04 $48,000

Doctoral degree $30.00 $60,000Professional degree $34.98 $70,000

H.E.O.P Vs. E.O.P ProgramsHigher Education Opportunity Program • Support for students with

Financial need• Financial support (Books,

Meal Plan, Tutoring, Home help)

• Must be a resident of New York State for one year

• Possess a high school diploma

• Have motivation for College• G.P.A. 80 or above

Educational Opportunity Program • Provides access, academic

support and financial aid • Available primarily to full-

time, matriculated students• Program supports students

throughout their college careers within the University.

• Must be a resident of New York State for one year

TAP (Tuition Assistance Program)

• A tuition only award for undergraduate students.

• It is only for US citizens/permanent resident aliens who are NYS residents

• The TAP awards are based on you and your family’s New York State net taxable income.

• A link to the TAP application will be generated by filing the FAFSA.

What Is a Pell Grant? .Federal Program Offers a Source of Financing for

Students• Are an undergraduate student who has not

earned a bachelor's degree • Are a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen • Have a High School Diploma or GED• The maximum Pell Grant for the 2012-13 award

year is $5,550