Postsecondary Exploration

Postsecondary Exploration

10th GradeInformed Career Decisions #5

Objectives

• Find Good Postsecondary Options for Careers of Interest

• Explore Colleges in MCIS• Investigate College Websites• Add Colleges of Interest to Your MCIS List • Update Postsecondary Plan

Login to MCIS(mncis.intocareers.org/Portal.aspx)

Click on Go to “My MCIS”

Click on My CIS Favorites

Click on Registered Nurses

Click on Programs of Study

Click on Registered Nursing

Click on Typical Coursework

Click on Minnesota Schools

Click on Minnesota State Colleges & Universities

Click on Alexandria Tech

Read At a Glance, Go Back to Previous Screen

Click on Website Link

Alexandria Tech Website

Navigated to Nursing Program Page

Back to MCIS: Back to MCIS: Click on Bemidji State

Click on Admissions

Scroll Down to Bottom of Screen

Bemidji State UniversityBemidji State UniversityIncoming Freshman: Incoming Freshman: Avg. ACT Score, Avg. GPA

U of Minnesota, DuluthU of Minnesota, DuluthIncoming Freshman: Incoming Freshman: Avg. ACT Score, Avg. GPA

Navigate Back to Alexandria Tech Home PageClick on Save

Enter Information, Click on Save

Saved In MCIS Favorite Schools

Also Saved Bemidji State

Update Postsecondary Plan

Explore Colleges

1. That align with – Your careers of interest

2. Add colleges to your “Favorite Schools” in MCIS3. Update your Postsecondary Plan

Class Discussion

1. Which colleges appear to be a good match for you? Why?

Review

• Find best postsecondary options for careers of interest

• List of colleges for careers of interest in MCIS– My CIS Favorites

• Important section in a college’s website– Academics and/or Admissions