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College Readiness for Juniors
Junior Year is Important!
Two of the most accurate predictors of post-secondary success are:
1. Taking rigorous courses in high school
2. Having a career focus
Step 1:What can your student do right now to be ready
for college?
Conduct research and gather information Begin a folder dedicated to your student and any info.
received regarding life after high school
Take the PSAT on Wednesday, Oct. 15th at LSHS
Take the ASVAB in fall or spring
Begin taking ACT/SAT mid-junior year
Make campus visits
Talk to college reps. @LSHS
Attend College Night at John Knox Pavilion next fall!
Make a plan to…
Take the PSAT* Qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program
1. Wednesday, October 15th / 7:15 A.M.2. Testing location: A Gym3. Bring #2 pencils and a calculator4. Sign up with Mrs. Frick in the Counseling
Center5. Cost is $146. More info: http://www.collegeboard.org
Take the ASVAB Test*Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
1. Offered each fall and spring (free of charge!)2. Sign up with Mrs. Frick in the Counseling Center3. Bring #2 pencils. No calculators allowed.4. Report to the A Gym5. Explore occupations in line with interests and skills
* Students are not tied to the military by taking this test. The military provides the testing and test interpretation, but we encourage ALL students to take this test because of the valuable feedback it provides.
*College Entrance ExamBegin taking the test sometime during
the second half of junior year:December 13February 7April 18June 13
Sign up for the LSHS ACT Prep Course after taking the ACT one time:LSHS sessions are tied to national test
datesCost =$69 (includes textbook) –
scholarships available
Take the ACT
Beginning this spring, ALL juniors in Missouri will take a free official ACT test.
• Scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2015, and will take place at LSHS.
• Test results will provide information on the college and career readiness of juniors in Missouri.
• Test is considered official and can count toward college admission and scholarship opportunities.
Juniors and the ACT
English 75 questions 45 minutes
Mathematics 60 questions 60 minutes
Reading 40 questions 35 minutes
Science 40 questions 35 minutes
Writing 1 prompts 30 minutes
Description of the ACT
Explore Careers…
a. Internet Searches
b. Job Shadowing
c. Internships / Part-time
Jobs
d. Career / Job Fairs
Career Explorer Post Programs Real-world career experiences for 14-20 yr. olds Delivered through partnerships with thousands of businesses,
organizations, state, local and federal agencies Mentoring, internships, and community service Aligned to the 16 US Dept. of Ed. career clusters
Local Explorer Post Opportunities Include: Hallmark Cards Black & Veatch Engineering Truman Medical Center Independence Fire Dept.
For more information about this program, contact Kerry Jorn at 569-4937 or e-mail: [email protected]
Exploring – Heart of America Council
Take Advantage of High School Opportunities
1. Continue w/rigorous courses2. Complete Area of Focus3. Explore areas of interest through
coursework a. Summit Tech./Herndon/Cass b. Work Programs c. Dual Credit/Enrollment Courses 4. Meet w/Counselor a. Review a plan for the next
three years b. Familiarize yourself with
Counseling Center resources
Check out Centers of Excellence
Summit Technology AcademyPlan to visit their Open House:
Thursday, November 20th Tours available for interested students 2nd semester
Herndon Career CenterPlan to visit their Open House:
Wednesday, December 3rd Tours available for interested students 2nd semester
Cass Career CenterRep. available to students during LSHS Enrollment
Fair on Friday, February 6th Tours available for interested students 2nd semester
Earn College Credit in High School
Dual Credit at LSHSCheck out Career & Educational
Planning Guide for LSHS courses that offer college credit
Dual Enrollment at Metropolitan Community CollegesTake a class at Longview and
earn high school and college credit
Step 2: What information
do you need to plan for college?
Research …Possible research topics:
General college information
Specific admission requirements
Application deadlines
Scholarship & financial aid opportunities/deadlines
Job placement rate for your student’s chosen
career field
A+ = Great Deal!Requirements:
Attend A+ designated school for 3 consecutive years2.5 GPA (unweighted)95% AttendanceProficient or Advanced score on Algebra 1 EOC or
DESE approved mathematics test50 Hours of Mentoring/Tutoring
Equals app. $105 per hour Good Citizenship
Upon Completion:2 Years of Paid Tuition @ MO Community College or
Tech. School
* Apply in the A+ Office ASAP!
Service Academies*Academy Night = Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in the LSHS Brockman Lecture Hall
The following academies have presented in the past:Virginia Military AcademyNew Mexico Military InstituteUS Air Force AcademyWentworth Military AcademyUS Coast Guard AcademyUS Military Academy (West Point)US Naval AcademyUS Merchant Marines Academy
Learn about the nomination process Information about the application process / timelineQuestion & Answer session
NCAA Clearinghouse / NAIAFor those students planning on
participating in collegiate athletics at a Division I, Division II, or NAIA school
Apply onlinehttp://www.ncaa.orghttp://www.naia.org
A fee is required along with registration
Process typically begins during junior year
Factors Used to DetermineCollege Admission
High school curriculum
Class rank and grade point
average
ACT or SAT scores
Extra-curricular activities
Community service
Essay/résumé
Test Scores / Selection Index
In addition to the core high school curriculum required for admission to most 4-year colleges, your student must also earn a certain grade point average and ACT/SAT score.
If your ACT/SAT score is not high enough, you must achieve a certain selection index.
A selection index is a score based on your combined ACT/SAT and class rank percentiles.
Each college sets its own selection index and is published on its website.
Step 3: How do I choose the right college
for me?
Consider this…Will I be trained for my career?
Does the school offer programs of interest?
Is the school the right size for me?
Can I afford to attend this school?
How far away am I willing to go?
Missouri, Kansas, USA, world
2-year, 4-year
Public or private
Cost limitations
Programs of study
Campus size
Define your parameters…
Visit the campuses…Choose several schools to visit during 2nd
semester of your junior year or summer before senior year.
Call the admissions office to schedule a formal visit.
Take advantage of half-days and other days school is not in session.
Pick up a “Questions to Ask on Your Campus Visit” sheet from the Counseling Center.
1) LSR7 Career & Educational Planning Guide
* Can be found on LSHS website and LSHS Counseling Website
Resources to Bookmark!
Resources to Bookmark!
Resources to Bookmark!
Resources to Bookmark!
Follow @LSHS Counseling1 on Twitter!
If you don’t have a Twitter account:Text: follow @LSHSCounseling1 to 40404
If you do have a Twitter account:
Login and make sure you follow us (@LSHSCounseling1) to receive tweets from the Counseling Center. (college rep. visits, scholarship info., career opportunities, etc.)
