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YOU ARE THE CLASS OF 2015!

YOU ARE THE CLASS OF 2015!. COUNSELING AND CAREER OFFICE STAFF. COUNSELORS : MS . HOLDEN A- Da MS . OLSON EDDICUS De-H MS . FESLER I-Mon MS . DORNFELD Moo-Sc MS . FRANSON/MS. JOHNSON Sd -Z CLERICAL : MS . BANDHOLZ MS . BRIER. JUNIOR YEAR . Research

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YOU ARE THE CLASS OF 2015!

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  1. YOU ARE THE CLASSOF 2015!

  2. COUNSELING AND CAREER OFFICE STAFF COUNSELORS: MS. HOLDEN A-Da MS. OLSON EDDICUS De-H MS. FESLER I-Mon MS. DORNFELD Moo-Sc MS. FRANSON/MS. JOHNSON Sd-Z CLERICAL: MS. BANDHOLZ MS. BRIER

  3. JUNIOR YEAR • Research • Tentative Plans • Course Planning • Testing • College Admissions • Military • College Visits

  4. RESEARCH COUNSELING AND CAREER OFFICE WEBSITE • Testing: ACT, SAT, AP & ASVAB • Naviance • Super Match • Do What You Are • Schedule of College Rep Visits • College Fair Information • WHS Scholarship Bulletin • NCAA • Links to Many Other Useful Sites

  5. COUNSELING AND CAREER WEBSITE

  6. RESEARCH • Online Searches: • www.Princetonreview.com (Explore Schools) • www.Collegeboard.com (Find A College) • www.getreadyforcollege.org • Counseling and Career Center Materials • Options Beyond High School Booklet • Parents, Family, Friends, Teachers • College Fairs (Oct. 31 at WHS!) • College Representative Visits at WHS • College Campus Visits

  7. TENTATIVE PLANS • 4 - Year College • 2 - Year College • Technical/Vocational School • Apprenticeship • Full-Time Work • Military • Combination

  8. VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL SCHOOLS • Education for employment • Teach specific knowledge & skills leading to particular jobs • Offer programs from 3 months to 2 years • Examples: AVEDA Institute Dunwoody

  9. 2 - YEAR COLLEGE • No ACT needed • Take placement exams at the college • Smaller class size • Less $ per credit • Option to transfer to a 4-Year College • Examples: • Century College • Inver Hills Community College

  10. 4 years English 3 years Social Studies 3 years Math*: Through Algebra 2 2 years single World Language 1 year Fine Arts: Music, Theater or Visual Art 3 years Lab Science*: Physical Science, Biology & Chemistry 4 - YEAR COLLEGEMINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS, Grades 9-12 Be sure to check each individual college’s requirements *Some colleges require a 4th year of Math and Physics

  11. WHAT DO THE 4 - YEAR COLLEGES LOOK FOR? • Grades in College Prep Courses • Admission Test Scores (ACT/SAT) • Cumulative GPA • Difficulty of High School Courses • Essay (if required) • Recommendation (if required) • Athletics/Activities/Volunteering/Etc. • Self-Advocacy

  12. HIGHLY SELECTIVE COLLEGES In addition: • Honors, AP and CIS Classes • Maintaining Rigor Grades 9-12 • Unique Talent/Ability/Experience • Meaningful Summer Experiences • Demonstrated Interest in Potential Field

  13. EXAMPLES OFADMISSIONS CRITERIARemember, these are only guidelines . Research the schools you are considering! • Winona State University:Minimum ACT of 18 &GPA of 3.0 or above, or minimum ACT of 21, if GPA is lower that a 3.0. • University of WI-River Falls:Average ACT 23, Average GPA 3.31 • University of St. Thomas: 55% of students admitted had an ACT between 24 and 29 Average GPA 3.56 • University of MN-Twin CitiesAverage ACT 28 • University of WI-Madison: Average ACT 28Average GPA 3.84

  14. IMPORTANT TO KNOW • Your behavior matters • Make sure you have an appropriate email address • Be wise about what you post on facebook, twitter, etc.

  15. COURSE PLANNING • Graduation Requirements (in Program of Studies) • 4-Year College Requirements • AP Courses, College in the Schools (CIS), Project Lead the Way (PLTW) • 916 (Separate Registration Form) • PSEO Informational Night: Thursday, February 6

  16. TESTING 4 - Year Colleges ACT or SAT - Take one of these tests this year: 2014 Test Date Registration Deadline ACT – February 8January 10 April 12 March 7June 14 May 9 SAT -January 25 December 27 March 8February 7 May 3 April 4 June 7 May 9 SAT Subject Tests - Calendar Available Online: www.collegeboard.com/subjectcalendar

  17. TESTING 2 - Year Colleges, Vocational & Technical Schools Require their own placement test (Accuplacer) • Math, Reading & Writing • Contact individual schools for more information Military ASVAB – Given at WHS in February – Helpful Career Planning Information

  18. COLLEGE VISITS • How Do You Feel on • Campus? • Take Notes & Compare! • Tips in Options Beyond • High School Booklet • Visit Junior Year & Early Senior Year • Read About School Before You Visit • Arrange a Visit or Visit on Your Own

  19. What to Look For . . . • Majors • Location • Size • Public or Private • Costs • Financial Aid • Diversity • Athletic & Extra-Curricular Programs • Special Services • Average ACT/SAT Scores • Post Grad. Placement • Dorms, Cafeteria, Etc.

  20. FULL-TIME WORK Develop skills now Work program at WHS 916 Reality check FULL-TIME WORKAPPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP • Learn trade while making money • Benefits • Examples: Construction, Electric, Plumbing • Do research now

  21. ASVAB – Offered in February at WHS Required to enter military Useful career planning information If called... MILITARY

  22. REMEMBER: • Research your options • Register for the ACT or SAT • Visit colleges & meet with reps • Choose your classes for 12th grade carefully • PSEO Night - February 6 • Let us know if you have ?s • HAVE A GREAT JUNIOR YEAR!

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