Post High School Planning for Parents

1. JMM Counseling Department 2014-2015 Post High School Planning for Parents

2. Counselor Assignments • All counselors are 9 – 12. • You are assigned by neighborhood and last name unless you are an ELL student. • Fox Amy Olson (A – O) Sherry Lucille (P – Z) • Rock Dan Maloney (A – O) Sherry Lucille (P – Z) • Wisconsin Joe Hamel (A- O) Len Mormino (P – Z) • Wolf Troy Arneson (A – O) Len Mormino (P – Z) • ELL Ying Vang

3. AGENDA • Post High School Options • Admissions for Various Options • Financial Aid/Scholarships • Preparing Now for Post High School

4. 1. Post High School Options

5. Maybe they want to…. GO TO WORK: • Earn $ right away • Experience • Explore Careers • Clarify Educational Goals • Save Money for College • Get Motivated • Low pay • Skills get rusty? • Limited Opportunities • Poor job security and benefits

6. Maybe they want to…. DO AN APPRENTICESHIP: • Earn while you learn • Good pay/benefits • Little to no costs • High earning potential (remember the elevator operator?) • Limited career options

7. Sometimes they want to…. JOIN THE MILITARY: • No tuition • Many careers • Earn while you learn • Travel • 6+ Branches • Bound to enlisted time • High risk

8. Maybe they want to…. GO TO A SPECIALTY SCHOOL: • Classes just in your area • Many are 2 years • Usually small classes • Pay Tuition • Limited to 1 career field

9. Maybe they want to…. GO TO A TECH SCHOOL: • Many programs • 2 years or less • High income potential • Transfer to a 4 year • Great job placement • Low tuition/ Save $$ • Get your game on without as many distractions • Some programs have waiting lists

12. Maybe they want to…. GO TO A 2 YEAR COLLEGE: • Small classes • Low Tuition • Transfer to a 4 year (guaranteed transfer options) • Not all have housing options

13. Maybe they want to…. GO TO A 4-YEAR COLLEGE: • 2200+ Schools • Many majors • Many higher paying careers • 4+ year commitment • High tuition costs • Not all majors lead to careers

14. Maybe they want to…. HOLD YOUR BREATH…. TAKE A GAP YEAR! Possibilities: -Work- Appreciate the dollar -Travel- The further you go, the more you find yourself -Explore Careers and Programs -Mature -Internships -Volunteer -Get close to family

15. Some Salary Statistics….. In 2011, the median of earnings for young adults with: • a bachelor's degree was $45,000 • an associate’sdegree was $37,000 (more with an apprenticeship) • a HS diploma was $30,000 • noHS diploma was $22,900 National Center on Educational Statistics

16. Turn and talk with the person next to you (stranger, preferrably) Answer for each other 1 of the following: What post-secondary option was your first choice at this point in life and why? Or • What post-secondary option do you think your student is most considering at this point?

17. How will they decide? • JUNIOR YEAR IS THE TIME TO: • THINK! • ASK! • LOOK AT WEBSITES! • EXPLORE CAREERS (NOW) • VISIT PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS/CAMPUSES! (NOW)

18. What is your role as parent/guardian? • Coach? • Advisor? • CEO? Administrative Assistant? • Guide? • Secretary?

19. Which Option is Best? • KNOW YOUR STUDENT’S: • Strengths and Weaknesses • Interests and Values • Life Goals • Career Goals • Where will your student be in 5 years? 10 years?

20. Which Option is Best? (cont’d) • Academics • GPA • ACT/SAT Score • High School Course of Study • Program/Career Area • What are your student’s favorite classes, hobbies, work experience, dream careers, etc.? • Hints: What do they like to naturally do when nobody asks them to? What are they curious about?

21. Which Option is Best? (cont’d) • Important details • Location • Size • Housing • Demographics • Activities, athletics, etc. • Length of program • How much does your student like school and how long will he/she be in school?

22. Which Option is Best? (cont’d) • Cost will be an important factor • Talk with students NOW • Examples: • MATC - $125 – 175/credit • 12 credits is around $1500 (around $3000 for tuition for 1 year) • MIAD - $34,000/year • UW Richland - $11,000/year* • UW Platteville - $14,500/year* • UW Madison - $19,000/year* *includes tuition, room, & board

23. 2. Admissions Work Diploma Military Diploma + ASVAB Apprenticeship Diploma + Interview + Possible Exam + Possible Drug Test Specialty School Diploma + GPA + Possible ACT + Possible Portfolio/Work Experience + Possible Interview Technical School Diploma + Placement Exam 2 Year College Diploma + ACT/Placement Exam + GPA + Minimum Core Credits 4 Year College Diploma + GPA + ACT/SAT + Core Credits + Personal Statement + Possible Recommendations + Extra-curriculars Add a step or 2 with each level of education

24. Admissions Examples (ON AVERAGE) • UW Whitewater • UW MADISON • 3.20 GPA • 21 ACT • 3 years Math, Science, Social Studies • 4 years English • 3.8 GPA • 28 ACT • 4 years Math, Science, Social Studies, English • 2 years minimum World Language

25. Holistic Review: An evaluation of the entire person • Colleges/Universities will look at many factors: • Extra-curricular, Service, Work, Talents, Statement, Letters of Rec, Leadership, Etc. Example from UW Systems • Admissions Process will Include: • an individual, holistic review of the applicant • a review of academic and non-academic factors • a consideration of the student's potential for success • a consideration of the student's ability to contribute to the educational environment

26. Application Process • Apply next fall but can start prepping now: • Build personal resume • Brainstorm personal statement ideas • Example from UW Systems: Please tell us about the particular life experiences, talents, commitments and/or interests you will bring to our specific campus that will enrich our community. • Ask teachers this spring for letters of rec if needed

27. Application Process (cont’d) • Send transcripts through Parchment.com • Sign up at any time for your account

28. Application Process (cont’d) • Take ACT or SAT this spring • All students will take ACT with Writing on March 2015 • Scores can count! • Register online for both tests • See your counselor for a fee waiver if needed (2 per test maximum) • Most Memorial students take the ACT and take it more than once

29. Test Dates

30. PSAT/NMSQT • Practice SAT test • National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test • Saturday, October 18 National Merit Explained • 1.4 million students take the PSAT • 8,200 become National Merit Scholars • 15 – 25 Memorial students each year • Some colleges will give free tuition just for being a National Merit candidate

31. 3. Financial Aid & Scholarships • Financial Aid • Grants • Loans • Work Study • Need Based • January of Senior Year • Financial will be different for different institutions • More expensive the institution the higher the need Attend: Paying for College Night, October 13, 2014, 7:00 pm & Financial Aid Night Next December!

32. Scholarships • Many different categories • Mostly found online • Student Services Bulletin • Fastweb.com • Meritaid.com • Local Scholarships • Application in December • Committee of all departments choose winners • Schools/Programs have school specific scholarships • check website, call financial aid office

33. Reminder for Athletes • Division I & II schools require an NCAA Clearinghouse form to be filled out after the junior year. • Fill out online: www.eligibilitycenter.org • See your coach or counselor to discuss this if you plan to play Division I or II athletics.

34. Thinking of next year…. • Fulfill graduation requirements • Fulfill entrance requirements • Take a rigorous course load • Keep your grades up • Consider AP or Youth Options for college credit • Take a minimum of 5 courses for athletic eligibility • Meet with college admissions counselors, military recruiters, etc, now to get more info

35. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME! What questions do you still have?