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Scott Deacon Consultant Southeast Region – Atlanta Office 404-231-1952 3355 Lenox Road NE, Suite 320 Atlanta, GA 30329

Scott Deacon Consultant Southeast Region – Atlanta Office 404-231-1952 3355 Lenox Road NE, Suite 320 Atlanta, GA 30329 scott.deacon@act.org. Union Grove High School January 12, 2010. Scott Deacon Consultant Southeast Region – Atlanta Office 404-231-1952 3355 Lenox Road NE, Suite 320

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Scott Deacon Consultant Southeast Region – Atlanta Office 404-231-1952 3355 Lenox Road NE, Suite 320 Atlanta, GA 30329

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  1. Scott Deacon Consultant Southeast Region – Atlanta Office 404-231-1952 3355 Lenox Road NE, Suite 320 Atlanta, GA 30329 scott.deacon@act.org

  2. Union Grove High SchoolJanuary 12, 2010

  3. Scott Deacon Consultant Southeast Region – Atlanta Office 404-231-1952 3355 Lenox Road NE, Suite 320 Atlanta, GA 30329 scott.deacon@act.org

  4. Understanding Your PLAN Results: Preparing for Success

  5. Why Take PLAN? • PLAN shows you your strengths and weaknesses in English, Math, Reading & Science • PLAN lets you know if you’re on target for college • PLAN helps you find careers that match your interests • PLAN helps you prepare for the ACT

  6. Using Your PLAN® ResultsStudent Guide to PLAN

  7. PLAN Score Report Side 1

  8. Student/School Information

  9. Your Scores

  10. Your Estimated ACT Composite Score Range

  11. Your High School Course Plans Compared to Core

  12. College Readiness

  13. Profile for Success

  14. Your Reported Needs

  15. Your Career Possibilities

  16. PLAN Score ReportSide 2

  17. Review Your Answers

  18. Your Skills

  19. www.planstudent.org

  20. What do I do now? Now that you’ve taken PLAN, you know much more about your skills, career interests, and readiness for college. Using your PLAN Score Report, ask yourself some questions: • Am I on target for college? • What skills do I need to improve to be ready for college? • Am I taking a rigorous core curriculum? • What careers interest me most?

  21. Study Skills Checklist for Students • Set a regular time and place to study each day and throughout the week. • Keep a daily “to do” list. • Set goals for yourself. • Do your reading assignments before the material is discussed in class. • Pay close attention and take good notes in class. • Prepare for tests during your regular study times instead of cramming at the last minute.

  22. Financial Planning for College • Start learning now about how much college will cost • Learn about different forms of financial aid available • Start saving now for college • Think about how good grades and ACT scores can help make college more affordable

  23. Keys to Good Educational and Career Planning • Take challenging college prep courses in high school. • Explore the many career options available to you and think about how your career choices will affect your future. • Set career goals and develop an educational plan to achieve them.

  24. Formula for Student Success

  25. Scott Deacon Consultant Southeast Region – Atlanta Office 404-231-1952 3355 Lenox Road NE, Suite 320 Atlanta, GA 30329 scott.deacon@act.org

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