Planning Your F uture A fter H igh School

1. Planning Your Future After High School Post High Planning Juniors 2013

2. Learning Targets • You will gain a deeper understanding of how to prepare for your future career goals. • You will have more knowledge about making a college list, finding money for college, and understanding the application process. • You will know how to prepare for the ACT/SAT. • You will learn about the importance of Post-High Planning day.

3. Introduction of Guidance Staff Counselors *Paula Wilson A-G, not D *Kerri Stover H-N, not K *Kim Elder O-V *Melissa Good-Mitzel D, K, W-Z Other Guidance Staff *Kathryn Sosa- Gifted Education *David Herrick- Lifeways *Marcia Geyer- Registrar *Jenny Dragoo- Records Secretary *Brenda Sinclair- Secretary/Receptionist

4. Prepare NOW for your Future • Take advanced classes. • Take classes in your area of interest. • Take 4 years of math and science. • Be involved! • Take Beyond the Books and/or do community service. • Meet with your counselor regularly to ensure that you are on the right track for post-high planning. • Work hard!

5. It is Important to continue your education – you have options. • College • Technical/Vocational • Military • Work Force – apprenticeships and on the job training

6. SD 2011 Average Wage by Level of Education & training • Short-Term OJT $22,417 ($10.78/hr) • Postsecondary training less than Associate level $29,439 ($14.15/hr) • Associate Degree $43,384 ($20.86/hr) • Bachelor’s Degree $47,581 ($22.88/hr) • Master’s Degree $57,260 ($27.53/hr) • Doctoral Degree $67,956 ($32.67/hr) • First Professional Degree $126,655 ($60.89/hr) Source: Occupational Employment Statistics

7. Choosing a CareerThink about what careers interest you. • Career Information Sites www.sdmylife.com www.studentedge.com www.mappingyourfuture.org www.bls.gov/oco • ASVAB – military career assessment • Jan. 17th at 8:00 am at Stevens High School • Beyond the Books/Community Volunteering • Mrs. Jangula (room 224) Mrs. Storm (room S203)

8. ACT/SAT College Entrance Exams • Register for the ACT • www.actstudent.org • Register for the SAT • www.sat.org/register *Some colleges require writing/subject tests *More practice tests=better score! *Juniors should be ready to test in Spring • ACCUPLACER • Used by Technical/Vocational schools • Offered at Western Dakota Tech

9. ACT Spring Test Dates Test Dates Registration Deadline *February 8, 2014 January 10, 2014 *April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014 *June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014

10. SAT Spring Test Dates Test Dates Registration Deadline *March 8, 2014 February 7, 2014 *May 3, 2014 April 4, 2014 *June 7, 2014 May 9, 2014

11. Study for the ACT • www.sdmylife.com – Method Test Prep • www.studentedge.com • www.march2success.com • www.learningexpresslibrary.com • Books: • Real ACT • Getting Into ACT *There are many other books in the Guidance Office with practice tests. • ACT Prep Courses

12. Study for the SAT • www.studentedge.com • www.learningexpresslibrary.com • Books: • The Official SAT Study Guide • The Princeton Review Cracking the SAT *There are many other books in the Guidance Office with practice tests.

13. Consider your goals • Educational • Career/Major/Program • Personal • Location/Extracurricular/Family • Financial • How much you want to spend

14. Develop a list of colleges • How many schools should I be looking into? • Many students consider 8 – 10 schools • Clear admit • Probable admit • Reach admit • Research the schools you are interested in. • Narrow your choices by considering your goals. • Plan to visit schools (Summer?) • Finalize your list – be ready to apply to schools senior year.

15. Application Process • Online vs. paper applications • South Dakota Common Application • National Common Application • Send Edu What you will need to send: • Completed application • Payment • ACT/SAT scores • Transcripts • Possible – Essays and/or letters of recommendation (allow 2 weeks for letters of recommendation)

16. SD College Admission Requirements • English 4 credits • Math 3 credits (Algebra 1 and above) • Lab Science 3 credits • Social Studies 3 credits • Fine Arts 1 credit • Ivy league and competitive colleges usually require extra courses: 4 math, 4 science, and 2-4 credits of foreign language. • Other states/colleges may have different requirements. It is your responsibility to know the requirements for the schools you are applying to.

17. Scholarship/ financial Opportunities • FAFSA – Federal Application (grants, loan, work study) Financial Aid Night: January Senior Year • Web-sites – www.raiderscorner.com • Colleges – general, major, extracurricular, need-based • Stevens Listserv-www.k12.sd.us/Listserv/StevensScholarships.htm • Private Loans – parent/student • Western Undergraduate Exchange Program – 13 states • Reciprocity with Minnesota • Military – ROTC, Academies, Reserve • SD Opportunity Scholarship • Dakota Corp Scholarship

18. South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship • 3.0 GPA unweighted • C or higher on core subjects • 24 ACT or 1090 SAT by date of graduation • 4 Math • 4 Science (3 lab Science) • 2 Modern or Classical Language or Career or Technical Education (can be a combination) • ACT of at least 28 and scores equaling or exceeding 18 for English, 21 for Reading, 22 for Math, and 24 for Science.

19. Dakota Corps Scholarship • SD HS graduate • 2.8 or higher GPA • Minimum ACT of 24 • Incoming freshman in critical need occupation • Attend a SD institution • Selective – limited number of scholarships • 2013 critical need areas: Teaching, Registered Nurse, Accountant, Engineer (not mining), Information Technology.

20. Raiderscorner.com • Guidance Staff and Contact Information • ACT/SAT Test Dates • Stevens High School Profile • Senior Planning • Junior Planning • College Visit Guide • Scholarship Search Sites • Essay Help • On-Line Resources • SD Mylife Information • Stevens Listserv

21. Educational Opportunities in SD • Pg. 2 Campus Visit Information • Pg. 3-24 SD Post-Secondary School Info • Pg. 25-30 School Search by Degree Program • Pg. 31 State and Federal Financial Aid • Pg. 32-36 Scholarship Information • Pg. 37 Military Education Benefits • Pg. 38-39 Out of State College Information • Pg. 40 Planning Questions

22. Post-High Planning Day • October 24, 2013 at the Civic Center • Over 50 in-state and out-of-state post-secondary schools will be in attendance. • Juniors and Seniors will be excused from 1st and 2nd period to attend. • Please arrive by 8:00. • Students must be back to Stevens by the start of 3rd periods (10:05). • “Blue Sheet” must be completed and returned before you leave the Civic Center. • Parents are welcome from 8:15-12:00 • $500 scholarship drawings – if pre-registered online

23. Register for Post High Planning Day • Register at: http://www.sdcollegefairs.com • Print off bar code AND bring that sheet to Post High Planning Day program. • Pre-registration enters you into a drawing for a $500 scholarship

24. Stevens Seminar – December 5, 2013 • Open to students and parents of grades 8 -12 • There will be a free meal before the presentations. • Topics: scholarships, post-high planning, career exploration, student growth and development, college athletics, rigor of college, and more.

25. Your Should Know… • How to prepare for your future while still in high school. • How to explore career options. • How to register for and prepare for the ACT/SAT • How to consider post high educational options. • How to apply to post-secondary institutions. • How to obtain scholarship and financial aid information. • How to register for Post High Planning Day and have an understanding of the event.

26. The End When in doubt about planning for life after high school, make an appointment to see your counselor/advisor. We want to help! • Paula Wilson – A B C E F G • Kerri Stover – H I J L M N • Kim Elder – O – V • Melissa Good-Mitzel – D K W X Y Z • Kathryn Sosa – A – Z (Gifted Education)