College and Future Planning for Juniors

College and Future Planning for Juniors

Mr. Hiestand A-EMrs. Crisler F-K

Mrs. Hansen L-RMs. Garner S-Z

Mr. Leick 9th Grade

Why do more than just graduate from H.S.?

What are your post-high school options? 4 year college/university planning ACT/SAT How to prepare for community/technical

college Cost Timeline

What you should know at the end of this presentation:

Four-year college Two-year community college Technical College Apprenticeship program (earn as you learn!) 13th year work, travel, community service Military service (all males required to

register for selective service by their 18th birthday)

Where am I going? How do I get there?

Degree earned

Length of study

Institution Examples

Certificate 1 quarter to 2 years

Community or Technical College

•Diesel Mechanic•Nursing Assist.•Pharmacy Tech

AA/AS – Associates

2 years Community College

•AAS Nursing•Associate of Arts

BA/BS – Bachelors

4 years (AA + 2)

College/University

•BS – Civil Engineering •BA – Finance

MA/MS– Masters 6 years (BA + 2)

College/University

•MBA- Master of Business Admin.•MS - Chemistry

PhD – Doctorate or Professional

BA/MA + 4 College/University

•Doctorate in Clinical Psych•Doctor of Medicine

Progression of Degrees

The Community College Paths

Community College

Certificate and Technical Degree Programs

AA Degree leading to a Bachelor’s Degree

4-year University Community College

Transfer

Bachelor’s Degree

2 years of study in a specific

area-----------

2 years of general studies

2 years of general studies

AA Degree

Associate of Applied

Science (AAS)

18 months to 2 years

Certificate9 months to 1 year

Technical College

Certificate and Technical Degree Programs

AA not offered at Technical Colleges

The Technical College Paths

Associate of Applied

Science (AAS)

18 months to 2 years

Certificate9 months to 1 year

Want smaller classes? Interested in a specialized degree? (nursing,

computer programming, aviation, etc.) Don’t have the core classes needed for a

four-year university – or the GPA? Do you need to save a little money?

◦ One quarter at community college is less expensive than one quarter at a four-year college

www.CheckOutACollege.com

Is Community College for me?

http://www.checkoutacollege.com/

Renton Technical College/BATES Technical College

Opportunities in health sciences, culinary arts, auto/diesel mechanics, information technology, childcare, etc.

Perfect for hands-on, specialized training◦ Classes run from 3months to 2 years

Is technical college for me?

http://www.hecb.wa.gov/

Four-year college or university

Class of 2013College Admission StandardsEnglish-4 credits

Mathematics-3 credits (including algebra, geometry, and advanced math, math your senior year!)Science- 2 credits, including 1 credit of algebra-based biology, chemistry, or physics.World Languages- 2 credits of the same world language, Native American language, or American Sign LanguageSocial Science- 3 credits

Arts- 1 credit of fine, visual, or performing arts, or electives from any of the other required subjects.

http://www.hecb.wa.gov/

University admissions factors Transcript, class rank, and GPA Leadership – peer elected offices Course rigor/honors & IB Personal essays and letters of

recommendation Test Scores Community service Activities

Do I feel welcome and at home here?

Is this what I pictured my college experience to be?

How are the dorms? The food? The climate?

Talk to current students – are they happy? Can they get into their majors?

Use spring break and summer vacation wisely – applications are due next fall and it will be here before you know it!

Go visit a college …

SAT vs. ACT – which one?

Not sure which one? Take both!

Not sure which one? Take both!

ACT Measures academic

achievement English, Math,

Reading, Science, Writing

No penalty for guessing

SAT Measures reasoning

skills Writing, Math, Critical

Reading Scores adjusted for

guessing

www.actstudent.org

April 14 test – register by March 9 June 9 test – register by May 4

-late registration May 18

ACT test schedule:

http://www.actstudent.org/

SAT test schedulewww.collegeboard.org

May 5 test – late registration by April 20th

June 2 test – register by May 8-late registration May 22th

http://www.collegeboard.org/

Free prep available at:www.collegeboard.com www.march2success.comwww.kcls.org www.act.org

Paid, classroom SAT preparation available nearby:www.satprep.orgwww.southseattle.edu

SAT/ACT Preparation

http://www.collegeboard.com/

http://www.march2success.com/

http://www.kcls.org/

http://www.act.org/

http://www.satprep.org/

http://www.southseattle.edu/

Compass – Placement exam for students attending community and technical colleges

ASVAB - April 26th (register with Mrs. Crisler)

ASVAB-Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. Measures abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success.

Other Assessments

An apprenticeship is a training program in which you work and go to school to learn a trade. The average beginning wage is $14.95/hr.

EXAMPLES: building and construction trades, carpentry, heating and air conditioning, plumbers and pipefitters, electricians, machinists, roofers

http://Apprenticeship.LNI.wa.gov

What are apprenticeships?

http://apprenticeship.lni.wa.gov/

How much does it all cost?Post High School Options

Annual Tuition only

Total with room and board

Public 4 year (U of W) $10,346 $20, 059Private 4 year (Seattle U) $34,000 $46,000Public 2 year (HCC) $3,900Technical College (RTC) $3,751ITT Tech $18,000-

$25,000

What is Financial Aid?◦ Grants- you don’t pay back, determined by your

family’s financial need.◦ Loans- you pay the government back with

interest◦ Scholarships- you apply for on your own

Scholarship Sources:◦ www.TheWashBoard.org◦ www.fastweb.com◦ www.collegeboard.com

Show Me the Money…

http://www.thewashboard.org/

http://www.fastweb.com/

http://www.collegeboard.com/

FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid

◦ You and your parents will need to apply for a PIN:www.pin.ed.gov

◦ Apply onlinewww.fafsa.ed.gov

College Goal – Will be held in January 2013◦ School event to assist your family with the FAFSA

College Bound Scholars – graduate with a 2.0 GPA and apply for your FAFSA in January 2013

Financial Aid

http://www.pin.ed.gov/

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Example financial aid package

EXPENSES

Tuition 10,000Room & Board

10,000Books/fees

1,000

21,000/yr

PAYING FOR IT ALL

21,000Grant -6,000Work Study -

3,000Student Loan -7,000Scholarships -1,000St. Contribution

4,000Still costs too much? How about living at home?

There’s always a way to make it work!

Spring Festival at Highline Community College – Friday, May 13th

HCC 9:00-11:00am

Jesuit Excellence Tour (JET) – Tuesday, May 17th

Seattle University-Casey Atrium 6:30-8:00pm

South Seattle Community College – Wednesday, May 25th

Brockey Student Center 5:30-7:30pm

Fall National College Fair – Friday, November 4th & Saturday, November 5th

Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle, WA

Remember to attend a college fair in 2011

Talk things over with family – what’s our plan? And a back-up plan?

Research schools and costs Visit schools Take SAT/ACT/Compass Talk it over some more Narrow list to five or six options Apply to schools Apply for Financial Aid

Timeline

Division I 16 Core Classes 4 yrs English 3 yrs Math 2 yrs Science 1 yr Additional, English, Math or Science 2 yrs Social Studies 4 yrs Additional, all above or Foreign Language Division II 14 Core Classes 3 yrs English 2 yrs Math 2 yrs Science 2 yr Additional, English, Math or Science 2 yrs Social Studies 3 yrs Additional, all above or Foreign Language

Attention AthletesNCAA Clearinghouse

GPA + ACT/SAT = Eligibility

This is your life!jeopardy

4 year college/univer

sity

SAT/ACT Community/Technical

Potpourri

$100 $100 $100 $100

$200 $200 $200 $200

$500 $500 $500 $500

$1000 $1000 $1000 $1000

True or False: Passing all of my classes in high school will ensure that I am ready for college?

False. Colleges want to see course rigor, activities, IB honors, sports, community service etc.

This is your life! jeopardy

4 year college/university$100

Minimally, how many years of Science do I need to have to apply to a 4 year college/university?

Minimum of 2 years lab science, but more is recommended to be competitive



What is the name of the form I need to fill out on-line to apply for financial aid?

FAFSA Form



True or False: I can register for the SAT/ACT through my school counselor.

False! You must register yourself on-line.


SAT/ACT $100

If I’m a junior, by what date should I take my first SAT/ACT test?

Spring of Junior year


SAT/ACT $200

Which test includes a science component?

ACT


SAT/ACT $500

This test assigns a ¼ point score penalty for every wrong answer?

SAT


SAT/ACT $1000

Name the 2 closest technical colleges. Renton Technical College and BatesTechnical College.


Community/ Technical College$100

What is the name of the assessment test you must take to attend community or technical college?

The Compass Test



Name 2 benefits of going to a community college.

Financial, class size, location…….



Name 3 programs offered at a technical college Culinary, welding, medical assistant, nurse assistant,

childcare, auto…….



True or False: I will not graduate if I don’t complete my culminating project Senior Year.

True!!!


Potpourri$100

Potpourri $200


What’s one consideration I should be thinking about as I choose classes for senior year?

Graduation requirements, college admissions requirements, rigor, AP . . .


I’m a senior applying to a 4-year university, True or False: I don’t need to take math my senior year because I took Algebra 2 and passed it as a Junior.

FALSE: The new admissions requirement says that you must take a math course your senior year, even if you’ve already passed Algebra 2.


Potpourri $500

Is GPA an admissions requirement for a community or technical college?

NO – GPA is not a consideration for admissions for a community or technical college

! This is your life! jeopardy

Potpourri $1000

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