College Readiness for Juniors

1. College Readiness for Juniors

2. Junior Year is Important! Two of the most accurate predictors of post-secondary success are: • Taking rigorous courses in HS • Having a career focus

3. Step 1: What can your student do right now to be ready for college?

4. Make a Plan to…… • Attend College Night • Gather information • Take the PSAT in October • Take the ASVAB in fall or spring • Begin taking ACT/SAT mid-year • Make campus visits • Talk to college reps @LSHS

5. Take the PSAT * Qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program 1. Wednesday, October 17th / 7:15 A.M. 2. Report to the A Gym 3. Bring #2 pencils and a calculator 4. Sign up with Mrs. Frick in the Counseling Center (by Oct. 10th) 5. More info: www.collegeboard.com

6. Take the ASVAB *Armed Serves Vocational Aptitude Battery 1. Offered in October and March 2. Sign up with Mrs. Frick in the Counseling Center 3. Bring #2 pencils 4. Report to the A Gym 5. Explore occupations in line with interests and skills

7. Take the ACT *College Entrance Exam • Take the test sometime after 1st semester of junior year • December 8 • February 9 • April 13 • June 8 • Sign up for ACT Prep Course • LSHS sessions tied to national test dates • Cost =$119.

8. Explore Careers… a. Internet Search b. Job Shadow c. Internships /Part-time Jobs d. Career/Job Fairs

9. Take Advantage of High School Opportunities • Continue w/rigorous courses • Complete Area of Focus c. Explore areas of interest through coursework 1. STA/Herndon/Cass 2. Work Programs 3. Dual Credit/Enrollment d. Meet w/Counselor 1. Review a plan for next three years 2. Familiarize yourself with Counseling Center resources

10. Check out Centers of Excellence • Summit Technology Academy • Plan to visit their Open House: • Tuesday, November 27 and Wednesday, January 23 • Tours available 2nd semester • Herndon Career Center • LSHS visit during advisory October 10th • Tours available 2nd semester • Cass Career Center • LSHS visit during enrollment fair • Tours available 2nd semester

11. Earn College Credit in High School • Dual Credit at LSHS • Check out Career & Educational Planning Guide for LSHS courses that offer college credit • Dual Credit at Metropolitan Community Colleges • Take a class at Longview and earn high school and college credit

12. Plan & Set Goals What are your students reasons for attending college? • Do they have personal goals? • Do they need academic preparation for a career? • Are they interested in college? Some of the most common answers are: • Increase earning potential • Career preparation • Learning opportunities • Studying new and different activities • Meet new people • Personal goals • Family influence

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14. Step 2: What information do you need to plan for college?

15. Research…. Possible research topics: • General college information • Specific admission requirements • Application deadlines • Scholarship & financial aid opportunities/deadlines • Job placement rate for your career field

16. A+ = Great Deal! • Requirements: • Attend A+ school for 3 consecutive years • 2.5 GPA • 95% Attendance • 50 Hours of Mentoring/Tutoring • Equals app. $105 per hour • Good Citizenship • Upon Completion: • 2 Years of Tuition @ MO Community College or Tech School • Apply in the A+ Office ASAP!

17. Service Academies *Academy Night = February 26, 2013 • Hear presentations from the branch academies • Military Academy • Naval Academy • Air Force Academy • Merchant Marine Academy • Coast Guard Academy • Learn about the nomination process • Information about the application process timeline • Questions & Answers

18. NCAA Clearinghouse • For those planning on participating in athletics at a Division I or Division II school • Apply online • www.ncaa.org • A fee is required along with registration

19. 4-Year College Entrance Requirements Some 4-Year Colleges: • 4 credits of English • 3 credits of math (Algebra I and higher) • 2 credits of science • 3 credits of social science • 1 credit of fine art • 3 credits of core electives (modern language counts here)

20. Factors Used to DetermineCollege Admission • Curriculum • Rank and grade point average • ACT/SAT scores • Extra Curricular activities • Community Service • Essay/resume

21. Test Scores/Selection Index • In addition to the core curriculum required for admission to a 4-year college, you must earn a certain ACT/SAT score. • If your ACT/SAT score is not high enough, you must achieve a certain selection index.

22. What is a selection index? • A selection index is a score based on your combined ACT/SAT and class rank percentiles. • Each school sets its own selection index.

23. ACT Admission ScoreStandards • OPEN 16-21 • LIBERAL 17-22 • TRADITIONAL 18-24 • SELECTIVE 21-26 • HIGHLY SELECTIVE 25-30

24. Step 3: How do I choose the college that is right for me?

25. Consider this… • Will I be trained for my career? • Does the school offer programs of interest? • Is the school the right size for me? • Can I afford to attend this school? • How far away am I willing to go?

26. Define your parameters… • Missouri, Kansas, USA, world • 2-year, 4-year • Public or private • Cost limitations • Programs of study • Size

27. Consider cost…

28. Visit the campuses… • Choose several schools to visit during 2nd semester of junior year • Call the admissions office to schedule a formal visit • Take advantage of half-days and other days school is not in session • Pick up a “Questions to Ask on Your Campus Visit” sheet from the Counseling Center