Teacher/Counselor:

This power point presentation is provided to you for use in student training and reviews

on the “Getting Ready for CollegeStudent and Parent Guide”

Leader of Student College Access Training

The training guide (Teacher/Counselor Guide for College Access! HIGH SCHOOL – YOUR LIFE – YOUR FUTURE) has a separate powerpoint as this one is for the “Getting Ready for College Guide” only.

That guide is designed for you to use in training with student who will also have a copy of the Freshman Student Guide.

The lessons, suggestions and comments in your leader guide are designed to help you with your presentations to students and in training all students for access into college.

Remember…

Getting Ready for College A Student and Parent Guide

Getting Ready for College: A Student and Parent Guide

High School – Your Plan – Your Future: A Freshman College Access Guide

A Website for College Access Sponsored by Palau Ministry of Education and College Access Grant

Other Materials and Resources Your Network: Parents, Friends, Counselors,

Extended Family Members, Mentors

Resources to Use

Getting Ready for College: A Student and Parent Guide

Education Past High School

75% of new jobs being created

Today’s world ◦ Impact of technology◦ Basic skills of:

Reading, writing, and math

Skills to work in teams, Skills to make decisions, Skills to solve problems, Skills to analyze/interpret

data, and Skills to effectively

communicate

Successful Educational Experience

Be sure you are ready! Know Yourself!

Earn your high school diploma taking higher level skills

Why? Entrance

requirements for colleges have increased

Interests and abilities

Match your interests to occupations

Plan now to meet the requirements

What direction will you take with your life?

College Access and College Planning

Goal:To provide tips for students to consider when making decisions about their futures!

Students gather into 9 groups. Each group will be given a page of

information to discuss Each group should have a recorder who

writes down points of the discussion 10 minutes to discuss your square and be

prepared to share with the class

Lesson One: Start with Making Career Decisions

Don’t Give Up. High school dropouts have a harder time getting and keeping jobs. Almost every job requires the basic communication and math skills you’re learning in school today.

Take challenging courses. Build a strong foundation of high-level classes, starting with algebra I and geometry by the eighth and ninth grades, and continue to take rigorous courses in high school will better prepare you for college admissions tests and college course work.

Plan your career. Once you know what career area you’re headed for, think about the steps you’ll take to get there. Have a plan in mind. Set some goals and document your progress toward reaching those goals. Keep records of career related activities, jobs, and accomplishments.

Don’t stop with high school. More career options will be available to you with more education. This doesn’t mean that a four-year degree is the only ticket to high wage/high skill jobs. Occupational certificates and community college degrees can be just as important as a bachelor’s degree when it comes to finding excellent job prospects.

Develop basic computer skills. Technology continues to change the workplace and more jobs in the future will require the use of a computer. Take every advantage in courses and personal use to learn how to use computers and their programs.

Gain valuable work experience. Learning by doing is a great way to research careers and gain some work experience. Career and technical programs, internships, part-time jobs, job shadowing, youth apprenticeship, and volunteer work are some examples of ways to get hands-on experience while still in school. Employers will value this experience.

Find out what careers are out there. The ideal job for you may be something you have never heard or thought about. Think about the skills and education you’ll need in addition to job availability and salary potential.

Ask about financial aid. Don’t let the lack of funds keep you from planning additional education past high school. Explore with your counselor the many options available to help you finance your way to a vocational center, community college, or university.

Keep learning. Life- long learning. That’s what it’s all about. Take every opportunity to learn new skills. Technology continues to change jobs and the workplace so part of your being successful will depend on how adaptable you are to change.

Don’t Give Up. High school dropouts have a harder time getting and keeping jobs.

Take challenging courses. Plan your career –

◦ What career area◦ Steps you’ll take to get there◦ Have a plan in mind◦ Set some goals◦ Document your progress toward those goals◦ Keep records of career related activities, jobs, and

accomplishments.

Tips to Consider When Making Decisions about Your Future

More education = more career options

Choices to high wage/high skill jobs:◦ 4-year university/college degree◦ Occupational certificates◦ Community college degrees

MORE IS BETTER!

Don’t stop with high school

Technology continues to change the workplace and more jobs in the future will

require the use of a computer.

Take every advantage in courses and personal use to learn how to use computers

and their programs.

Develop basic computer skills

Learning by doing is a great way to research careers and gain some work experience which is listed with the advanced education for most developing and demand jobs.

Hands-On can mean:◦ Career and technical programs,◦ Internships,◦ Part-time jobs,◦ Job shadowing,◦ Youth apprenticeship, and◦ Volunteer work

Gain valuable work experience

The ideal job for you may be something you have never heard or thought about.

Think about the skills and education you’ll need in addition to job availability and salary potential.

Find out what careers are out there

Don’t let the lack of funds keep you from planning additional education past high school.

Explore with your counselor the many options available to help you finance your way to a vocational center, community college, or university.

You will be surprised!

Ask about financial aid

Life- long learning means life, not just high school or college!

Take every opportunity to learn new skills.

Adapt to the world of Technology

Keep learning

Goal: To learn more about personal work-related interests.

Lesson 2: Likes and Dislikes and What this Means

Your interests and likes related to occupations can help you focus on the cluster of occupations and not just on a job as “that job” may not exist in the next several year.

NOT a test! No right or wrong answers!

Results will help you to know jobs that you might be interested in for further research.

Interest Activity

DOING THE INTEREST ACTIVITY

10 minutes

A career cluster consists of occupations that have been grouped according to common knowledge and skills

Typically, one’s interests fall within one to three career clusters which can be related.

Career Clusters

Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Architecture & Construction Arts, Audio/Video Technology, &

Communication Business, Management & Administration Education & Training Financial Services Government & Public Administration Health Science

16 Career Clusters

Hospitality & Tourism Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety & Security Manufacturing Marketing, Sales, & Service Science, Technology, Engineering, &

Mathematics (STEM) Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

16 Career Clusters

REALISTIC: “DOERS” ARTISTIC: “CREATORS”

You like to . . . put a model together solve mechanical problems fix electrical things plant a garden operate machinery read a blueprint

You may want to consider these occupations . . . carpenter veterinary techniciandental assistant office machine repairerelectrician plumberagricultural sprayer vocational education teacher

You like to . . . express yourself creatively take photographs attend concerts, theaters, deal with vague ideas

art exhibits work with materials to work on crafts create things

You may want to consider these occupations . . . musician newscasterlandscape architect producer/directorbroadcast technician interior designerentertainer graphic designerphotographer editor

INVESTIGATIVE: “THINKERS” SOCIAL: “HELPRS”

You like to . . . explore a variety of ideas do research work independently solve math problems use computers understand theories perform lab experiments read technical journals

You may want to consider these occupations . . . meteorologist computer engineercardiology technologist chemistdatabase administrator anesthesiologistactuary optometristcomputer systems analyst biological/agricultural technician

You like to . . . help people with health or do volunteer work

social problems mediate disputes work in groups plan and supervise work with young children activities help sick people

You may want to consider these occupations . . . social worker dental hygienistemergency medical technician school counselorregistered nurse medical assistantprincipal police patrol officerteacher child care worker

ENTERPRISING: “PERSUADERS” CONVENTIONAL: “ORGANIZERS”

You like to . . . sell things or promote ideas lead a group initiate projects convince people to do gives talks or speeches things your way

things your way make decisions affecting others have power or status

You may want to consider these occupations . . .

hotel manager property managerprivate investigator public relations specialistflight attendant retail sales personfinancial manager ship captaintravel agent

You like to . . . work in structured situations be responsible for details keep a schedule or plan for work with numbers

school activities and homework work with forms, charts, collect or organize things or reports

You may want to consider these occupations . . . secretary brokerage clerkpostal mail carrier stenographercost estimator bill and account collectorcustomer service representative radio dispatchercomputer operator insurance claims examiner

Lesson 3: Educational Options Goal:To make students aware of different

educational options from which they might choose.

Objectives: Students will:1. Choose occupations and identify educational

matches to those occupations;2. Demonstrate knowledge of the 16 career

clusters and the occupations related to each;3. Identify educational and training offerings

through the military as an educational choice.

Worksheet: Educational Options: Career Clusters and Occupations

www.goarmy.com

www.march2success.com

Worksheets:◦ Military Career Research◦ March2Success

March to Success

Most occupations today require some type of postsecondary education or training.

What will you do after High School?

Apprenticeship Military Career and Technical Centers Community College University Workforce

PLUS SOME WORK EXPERIENCE!

Occupations and Education Needed

On average, those that earn a Bachelors degree earn double that of people who just have a high school

education.

Opens more doors to interesting careers.

Today, 9 out of 10 people change jobs at least twice in a career

Attending higher education often gives the student a better outlook on life.

What do you want to accomplish in your life?

COLLEGE

Reasons to go to college

Barriers to overcome

GET ON TARGET WITH YOUR FUTURE!

Two-Year or Technical College (Associate Degree or Certificate)

Four-Year College(Bachelor’s Degree)

More Than Four Years(Various Graduate Degrees)

Computer TechnicianSurveyor*Registered NurseDental HygienistMedical Laboratory TechnicianCommercial ArtistHotel/Restaurant ManagerEngineering TechnicianAutomotive Mechanic*Administrative AssistantWater and Wastewater Treatment Plant OperatorNurse Aide/Orderly*Plumber*Carpenter*Electrician*Chef*

TeacherAccountantJournalistInsurance AgentPharmacistComputer Systems AnalystDietitianCivil EngineerInvestment BankerGraphic DesignerSocial WorkerPublic Relations SpecialistCriminologistsProbation OfficerFBI AgentChemistMeteorologist

LawyerDoctorArchitectScientistUniversity ProfessorEconomistPsychologistDentistVeterinarianPublic Policy AnalystGeologistZoologistManagement ConsultantPhysical TherapistsGeoscientistMicrobiologistPublic Defender

Examples of Jobs Requiring Postsecondary Education/College

College Entrance Courses

Algebra I (in eighth grade) Geometry (in ninth grade) English, Science and History or

Geography Foreign Language Computer Science The Arts

English 4 years Mathematics 4 years

Composition American literature English literature World literature

Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Trigonometry Pre-Calculus Calculus

History and Geography 2 to 3 years Laboratory Science 3 to 4 years

Geography U.S. History U.S. Government World History World Cultures Civics

Biology Earth Science Chemistry Physics

Visual and Performing Arts 1 to 2 years Challenging Electives 1 to 3 years

Art Dance Drama Music

Economics Psychology Computer Science Statistics Communications

Foreign Language 2 years (3 to 4 years required for some colleges)

High School Courses Recommended for College

What is Financial Aid?

Financial aid is money to help you meet college costs.

It comes from federal and state governments, banks, the colleges themselves, and private donors.

You must apply for financial aid separately from you college applications.

Financial Aid Based on Needs

financial need

your academic record

aid available at the college you attend.

Aid is based on

Combination of:

◦ Grants - Do not require repayment.

◦ Loans - Typically repaid after you leave school at much lower interests rates

◦ Work-study funds -Money you earn (jobs on campus)

Financial Aid

Private Aid Programs: offered by private organizations or individuals

Special Aid: Aid for special groups of students (example: National Federation for the Blind scholarships).

Financial Aid

Federal Pell Grant (FPG), Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity

Grant (FSEOG) Federal Work-Study (FWS) Student Incentive Grant (SSIG)

The PCC Grant-In-Aid, which does not derive from federal funds, is also available to qualified students.

In addition, there is a College Work Opportunity (CWO), a part-time employment that is available

Available at Palau Community College

U.S. Department of Education: ◦ provides an extensive and annually updated

discussion of all federal student aid programs.

Federal Student Aid Information CenterP.O. Box 84Washington, DC 20044

OR on the website: www.ed.gov

The Student Guide to Financial Aid

The Fall before you will enter college:◦ Select colleges◦ Write or call the admissions office and ask about

financial aid possibilities and application procedures.◦ Obtain the correct financial aid applications from your

high school counselor or from a college financial aid office.

◦ Estimate the cost of attending◦ Ask your high school counseling office if they sponsor a

free financial aid night. ◦ Begin compiling the family financial information: last

year’s tax return, figures on non-taxable, and information on assets.

Steps for Applying for Financial Aid

Send the financial aid need analysis form for processing.

Don’t wait until you get in college to apply for financial aid.

Soon after January 1

Learn what each school requires and provide the information by the deadlines.

The schools will notify you whether they will give you financial aid.

They also will explain how much grant, loan, or work-study money is available from them.

In the Spring:

Aid may be available for that term

Some schools use separate application for that term

If You Plan for the Summer Term

You MUST reapply for financial aid each year!

It is not automatic annually!

Each January

The difference between what your family is expected to pay (expected family contribution or EFC) and what it costs to go to your college of choice (cost of attendance

Colleges will try to meet 100 percent of your financial need

Depends on public or private as private is usually more expensive

Cost of Attendance – Expected Family Contribution = Determined Financial Need

Financial Need

The college application generally consists of several items:

An application An essay The high school transcript Financial aid data Teacher recommendations Preparatory test results (such as the SATs) The application fee

Applying for College

Résumé.

Letters of recommendation.

Extracurricular activities

Sports.

Applying for College

Adhere to the deadlines Make sure the essay is grammatically correct Spell check the essay Spell check the essay again Have several people proof read the essay Format the essay in an easy-to-read, acceptable font and

type size Double-space Make sure the student’s name and identifying numbers

are on each page, or as requested Let the essay reflect your child’s values, dreams,

accomplishments and personality Make sure the essay answers the question(s) asked

Now to the Essay

Order a high school transcript Complete all the application – no blanks – if

it does not apply to you – NA – meaning “not applicable to you”

Select teachers you feel care about you and ask for a letter of recommendation

SAT and ACT The Application Fee

Keep copies of all paperwork sent!!

What Else?

Take courses as required for college entrance

You “high school plan” or “individual education plan” while in high school should be done with the belief you will go to college because you probably will!

If College -

Test Taking 101

Budget your time Go to review sessions Ask the instructor Make sure you go to the class right before

the test Eat before a test Get plenty of sleep Write down main ideas/information/formulas Set your alarm and have a backup alarm Go to the bathroom before the test

Test Preparation

Read the question Try to think an answer before looking at the choices Eliminate answers you know aren't right Read all the choices Do not know for sure, always take an educated

guess Don't keep on changing your answer In "All of the above" and "None of the above" A positive choice is more likely to be true than a

negative one the choice with the most information

Tips on multiple choice questions

Read the directions carefully Make sure that you understand Make sure that you write down everything Budget your time If asking for FACTS, don't give your personal

opinion Be as neat as possible Make an outline Don't write long introductions and conclusions Proofread your work and correct any errors Draw a line through a mistake – one simple line

Essay Test Tips

More true answers than false If no penalty, guess = 50% chance Read/watch for qualifiers and key words

◦ "never, always, and every mean that the statement must be true

◦ "usually, sometimes, and generally" mean that if the statement can be considered true or false depending

If any part of the question is false, then the entire statement is false

True-False Test Tips

What your instructor emphasizes in class will usually be on the test.

Try not to leave an answer blank.

If you don't know the answer, come back to it after you finish the rest of the test

Read the question carefully

Short Answer Test Tips

Spend an equal or greater amount of time preparing Familiarize yourself with the book and relevant

materials Write down all the important formulas and key

information while reviewing Focus on learning the main ideas Highlight important points Bring all the resources allowed Answer the easy questions first Use some quotations from the book to support your

view

Open Book Test Taking Tips

What is on the chalkboard/overhead or is repeated Have a three-ring binder for all notes Sit towards the front and center of the class Don't rely on someone else's notes If allowed, bring an audio recorder and record the lecture Do reading assignments or homework questions before

class Date your notes, add titles and subtitles and keep

organized together Terminology along with the definition Write legibly Ask what you miss or need explained Compare notes and study with a classmate

Note Taking Strategies and Skills

Try to review the material right after class Space out your studying, review class materials at least

several times a week, focusing on one topic at a time Have all of your study material Find a comfortable and quiet place to study Learn the general concepts first Take notes and write down a summary Take short breaks frequently Make sure that you understand the material Test yourself Listening to relaxing music Don't study late

Study Tips & Study Skills

Review all the resources in your guides and check out the recommended websites

Remember to go to the Palau College Access website and use all the information there as it is there to help you

Don’t wait until you are ready to apply to visit some of the Financial Aid help guides and websites

Websites for further information