JUNIOR YEAR
IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION
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, A+, North Star (Formerly WOLF; on-line
classes), Correspondence Courses, or Work Experience.
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER: Junior year is a good time to further evaluate your career interests and colleges you are
interested in attending. The career center offers several career exploration programs (Choices, Nevada Mentor),
computers to research schools, and many colleges have representatives visit Reno High School throughout the year. Read
the daily student announcements or stop by the RHS Career Center for specific dates. Look for the Junior Bulletin as
well.
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. Nevada Bound
registration is at http://www.ss.unr.edu/admissions/ways-to-visit-campus
PSAT: If you took the PSAT, you should have received your results from your English teacher. When you get your
results, you will have free access to a great program called “My College Quick Start” (www.collegeboard.org/quickstart
) provides answer explanations for every test question, sample SAT higher-level math questions, and student-written
sample SAT essays; My SAT Study Plan, My Personality, My College Matches, and My Major and Career Matches. 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
www.collegeboard.com or www.actstudent.org 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. There are five subject areas: English, history, mathematics, sciences, and language. It is
recommended you take certain subjects 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. Reno High School’s school code is 290145.
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 www.eligibilitycenter.org . You must go to www.parchment.com and order a
transcript to be sent to the eligibility center to complete your application. SAT and ACT scores should be sent directly
to the NCAA from the testing centers. You should apply after completing your sixth semester of high school. RHS school
code is 290145.
OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION/TECH PREP/APPRENTICESHIPS: For juniors and seniors, the school district offers an
Internship program that allows you to be in the field and job shadow in an occupation. There is an application process and
students must have a 3.0 unweighted GPA, at least one AP class OR be certified GT. 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.
PROFICIENCY EXAM: Those Juniors who still need to pass (or did not take) the math, writing and/or reading exam will
take them March 3-6, 2014. Proficiency courses are available and tutoring is strongly suggested. See your counselor for
boot camp information.
SUMMER OF 2014:
 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.
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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.
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Visit websites listed below for scholarship opportunities, test prep, and general college information.
HELPFUL INTERNET ADDRESSES:
Reno High School
Department of Extended Studies
North Star (Formerly WOLF)
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
Test Prep for SAT/ACT
http://www.rhshuskies.com
www.wcsdextendedstudies.org
http://www.wolflearning.com/washoe/home.aspx
www.buildingtradejobs.org
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
www.unr.edu / www.unlv.edu
www.ss.unr.edu/admissions/apply/freshman/calculator.asp
www.tmcc.edu
www.ccnn.edu
www.morrisonuniversity.com
http://www.wiche.edu/wue
www.nevadatreasurer.gov
www.eligibilitycenter.org
www.militarycareers.com
www.petersons.com; www.nevadamentor.org
www.nvcis.intocareers.org (User Name: ncis Password: Nevada)
www.collegeboard.com www.rmass.com