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MSD Washington Township

Learn about the process of preparing for opportunities after high school, including career research, getting good grades, and applying for financial aid.

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MSD Washington Township

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  1. MSD Washington Township College and Career Readiness December 18, 2011

  2. Our Purpose: To share information about the process of preparing for opportunities after high school

  3. Why should my student continue? Income (2009 Census) • High School Dropout - $20,000 • High School Graduate - $30,627 • Some College - $32,295 • Associate’s Degree (2-years) - $39, 771 • Bachelor’s Degree (4 – years) - $56,655

  4. Student Speaker

  5. How do I begin preparing? It all starts in middle school. • Career Research • Getting good grades • Attendance • Getting involved with clubs, activities, sports • Participate in programs like AVID

  6. Freshman Year - • Plan courses with your counselor (learn about graduation requirements) • Get involved in a school activity or two and community service • Review the “Learn More Indiana” website: www.learnmoreindiana.org for career, college and financial aid information

  7. Sophomore Year • Review college search, financial aid and career websites • Take the PSAT (in school) • Register with Naviance (in school), a web-based college & scholarship search program • Visit a college campus over the summer

  8. Junior Year • Take the most challenging courses you can • Prepare for and take the SAT and/or the ACT • Meet with college representatives at NCHS and visit their campuses

  9. Senior Year • Retake the SAT and/or the ACT • Apply to colleges by their deadlines, which vary • Apply for financial aid and scholarships

  10. What are my options? – 2 year • 2-year college (such as Ivy Tech Community College) • Low cost • Live at home • Many locations • Flexible – Students can attend part-time and work

  11. 4 – Year State or Public 4-year state or public college (such as Ball State University, Indiana University, IUPUI, Purdue University, Indiana State University) • May either live on campus or at home • More courses and majors available

  12. 4 Year Private • 4-year private college (such as Butler University, University of Indianapolis, Marian University) • Higher cost, but often more financial aid • Personal attention • “Family” atmosphere

  13. IVY TECH – Alice Overton

  14. How do I pay for school? Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The form required by all colleges to apply for financial assistance. www.fafsa.ed.gov Filing timeline: Between January 1st and March 10th of the senior year Register for a student PIN and a parent PIN (Personal Information Number) early in the senior year FAFSA Day at North Central High School Monday, February 13th, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. (by appointment)

  15. How does MSDWT support refugees in this process? ENL Teachers College Counselor Translators Navigators Learning Center Bridge AVID

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