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What is a Four Year College/University in SC. SHS School Counseling Department. is an educational institution where you can complete an undergraduate studies program in order to get a Bachelor’s degree. B.A., B.S., B.Psy ., B.D., B.B.A., B.Tech ., ……. This way to a …. Four year college.
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What is a Four Year College/University in SC SHS School Counseling Department
is an educational institution where you can complete an undergraduate studies program in order to get a Bachelor’s degree. B.A., B.S., B.Psy., B.D., B.B.A., B.Tech., …….
This way to a …. Four year college So, how to get to a four year college
Benefits of Attending College • A major—and prominent—benefit of attending college is increased employment prospects. • you're more likely to find employment if you go to college. That's a benefit. • But increased earnings should be viewed in context. A college degree doesn't guarantee high earnings. According to U.S. News
Top paying highest paying degrees Engineering Engineering Lifetime earnings: $3.62 million Number employed with major: 2.80 million Median annual earnings: $91,611 Largest profession: Managers Engineering
2.) Mathematics, computers Steve Jobs - Apple • 2. Computers, Mathematics and Statistics • Lifetime earnings: $3.24 million • Number employed with major: 1.55 million • Median annual earnings: $80,180 • Largest profession: Software developers Computers, Mathematics and Statistics
Physical and Related Sciences Physical and Related Sciences Lifetime earnings: $3.17 million Number employed with major: 1.08 million Median annual earnings: $80,037 Largest profession: Physicians and surgeons Physical and Related Sciences
Grades, Test Scores, Extracurricular Activities, and Planning ahead
Grades first!!!!!!!!!!!!! Grades are extremely important
Scugpgpa= 3.016 SC UGP GPA4.0=2.483
1.) Three Laboratory sciences 2.) At least two foreign Languages 3.) A fine arts credit 4.) Acceptable ACT/SAT scores Four year college additional requirements
Palmetto Fellows=6,700-7,500 annual and 500 book stipend Life Scholarship= 5,000 and 300 dollar book stipend annual Hope Scholarship= 2,800 only one year and only for four year colleges You must, at least, have a 3.0 or higher to qualify for these scholarships
Which one? Difference
Volunteer service Update info Make sure to update awards Volunteer hours And, extracurricular activities Extracurricular activities
www.che.sc.gov – has the most up to date information on Life, Palmetto, Hope and enhancements for Math/Science majors. • www.sccango.org – Links to all state colleges and universities, college planning information • www.eligibilitycenter.org/ - application for athletic eligibility, NCAA information/requirements • @SHSGuidance– Twitter account for SHS Guidance • http://dorchester.shs.schoolfusion.us – Check for senior dates and scholarship updates • www.actstudent.org- Information regarding the ACT, PLAN, and COMPASS • www.Collegeboard.org – Information regarding the SAT and PSAT Websites of interest