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Understanding your PLAN results “The will to succeed is nothing without the will to prepare .”

Understanding your PLAN results “The will to succeed is nothing without the will to prepare .”. Finding the answers. How am I doing so far? What are my plans and goals after high school? Am I on track for college?. Why take the PLAN?.

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Understanding your PLAN results “The will to succeed is nothing without the will to prepare .”

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  1. Understanding your PLAN results “The will to succeed is nothing without the will to prepare.”

  2. Finding the answers How am I doing so far? What are my plans and goals after high school? Am I on track for college?

  3. Why take the PLAN? • Shows academic strengths and weaknessesin English, Math, Reading and Science. • Helps you search for careers and learn which ones might be right for you. • Helps you choose high school courses that will prepare you for college and work.

  4. Educational Planning and Assessment System (EPAS) • EXPLORE 8th and 9th grade (score range 1 to 25) • PLAN 10th grade (score range 1 to 32) • ACT 11th and 12th grade (score range 1 to 36) ..\..\..\..\..\Desktop\PLAN-AP Study.pdf

  5. The PLAN TestFour multiple-choice tests:

  6. Using Your PLAN Results Student Guide to PLAN

  7. Ann Taylor and Marcus Jones - 2010 Ann – Struggles in school • Does not like math or science. EXPLORE score = 15 PLAN score = 18 Marcus – Does well in school without much effort. Enjoys reading EXPLORE score = 18 PLAN score = 24 Future Spartans??

  8. Using Your PLAN Results Score Report

  9. Using Your PLAN Results Student and School Information

  10. Using Your PLAN Results Testing Scores

  11. Using Your PLAN Results Estimated PLAN Composite Score Range Choose a score you predict you will get on the ACT.

  12. Using Your PLAN Results Your High School Course Plans

  13. Using Your PLAN Results High School Graduation Requirements

  14. Using Your PLAN Results Areas You Would Like Additional Help

  15. Study Skills for Success • 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.

  16. Using Your PLAN Results Your Plans For After High School

  17. Using Your PLAN Results Are you ready for college?

  18. Profile for Success

  19. Post-Secondary success Eligibility vs Readiness Eligibility- Course credits, time spent in class, grades earned, Test scores Readiness- Learned behaviors that positively influence academic and job success

  20. What would you recommend?

  21. Anne and Marcus could……. take additional math and Science change study habits get help from teachers, counselors and parents

  22. What are the top 5 reasons students fail at college? • 1. Attendance • 2. Preparation • 3. Follow through • 4. Communication • 5. Responsibility

  23. What is your college goal? MSU 25 Marcus Ann

  24. What are 2 points worth? More SCHOOLS to choose from More SCHOLARSHIPS to earn Greater INCOME for those who graduate and pursue career

  25. Admissions Guidelines for Michigan Colleges U of M Ann Arbor GPA: 3.8ACT: 29 - 33 Kalamazoo College GPA: 3.65 ACT: 26 - 31 Michigan State University GPA: 3.4 ACT: 23 - 28 Alma College GPA: 3.5 avg. ACT: 21 - 27 CMU WMU GPA: 3.3 ACT: 22 avg ACT: 22/ 17 min GPA: 2.9-3.3 SVSU Ferris State GPA: 2.5 avg. ACT: 18 - 24 Community Colleges High School Graduation or GED

  26. Graduate Earning Power

  27. True or False? • 85% of high school sophomores aspire to at least a four-year degree 
Professional occupations (Doctors, Lawyers, Business) make up 40% of all jobs. 
 • Half of those who enroll in a four-year program have graduated six years later with a bachelor’s degree.

  28. True or False? 20% of students enrolled in community colleges (2 yrs) already have a bachelors degree (4 yrs). 32% of students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree fail to find a job in their field of study

  29. Your Career Possibilities Using Your PLAN Results Career Area List

  30. Start Planning www.planstudent.org

  31. PLANScore ReportSide 2

  32. Review Your Answers

  33. Using Your Plan Results Your Skills

  34. Keys to good Educational and Career Planning 1. Take challenging college prep courses in high school. 2. Explore the many career options available to you and think about how your career choices will affect your future. 3. Set career goals and develop an educational plan to achieve them.

  35. Helpful Resources • Test Preparation • http://www. Number2.com • http://www.act.org • http://www.grockit.com • http://www.mel.org • College Exploration • http://www.collegeconfidential.com • http://www.michigancap.org • http://www.careercruising.com • CareerSearch http://bls.gov/k12 • http://michigan.gov/lmi • http://www.mappingyour future.biz/planyoucareer/careership • http://www.acinet.org • http://online.onetcenter.org • http://www.myskillsmyfuture.org • http://www.careercruising.com

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