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Let’s talk about life after High School

Let’s talk about life after High School. Choosing a Career Going to School after High School Getting into College Paying for School. Choosing a Career Learn More about Yourself. Take a look at: Your interests Your skills Your career goals Focus on information that

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Let’s talk about life after High School

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  1. Let’s talk about lifeafterHigh School • Choosing a Career • Going to School • after High School • Getting into College • Paying for School

  2. Choosing a CareerLearn More about Yourself Take a look at: • Your interests • Your skills • Your career goals Focus on information that • Pertains to your personality • Represents the lifestyle you want • Reflects the goals you have set for yourself Assure yourself • Volunteer in a related field • Work part time • Job Shadow for a day or two • Do an internship once you’re in school

  3. Choosing a CareerLearn More about Yourself Tennessee College and Career Planning System • Career Interest Assessment • Skills Confidence Assessment • Work Values Assessment Begin your career portfolio • http://www.planningyourdreams.org • User name and password • Ask counselor for N Code

  4. Going to School after High SchoolThe best school is the one that fits you! • Type of school - Public vs. Private - 2-year vs. 4 year - Technical School • Location - urban, rural, big town - large vs. small • Size of school -how many students • Costand financial aid • Major offered • Campus activities

  5. Going to CollegeWhat should you be looking for? Top Ten Reasons NOT to Choose a College • Your boyfriend/girlfriend is going there • Your best friend is going there • It’s a party school • You decided in the 7th grade that you wanted to go there • Your mom and dad are alumni • It has a good football team • Your school counselor told you to pick it • The school is prestigious • The tuition is low • It looks good in the guidebook

  6. Going to CollegeWhat can you do now? • Attend college fairs or meet with college representatives during visits to your school • Research Scholarships - internet - employer - bank - churches/social organizations • Research Colleges - internet - campus visits

  7. Going to College Begin your college search by viewing virtual tours of over 1,300 college campuses!

  8. Going to School after High SchoolThe Campus Visit Make the most of your visit! • Call ahead and schedule the visit • Wear comfortable shoes • Take notes about the college • Talk to students while you are on campus • Try to meet with a faculty member in major • Sit in on a freshman level class • Check out the residence halls • Eat in the dining hall • Read the campus newspaper • Check out campus bulletin boards • ASK QUESTIONS!

  9. Going to School After High SchoolThe Campus VisitQuestions to Ask… • Are there tutoring services available on campus? • What are the library hours? • How safe is the campus? • Are there athletic programs offered? • Are professors accessible outside of class? • What percentage of students receive financial aid? • Are there academic scholarships available through the school? • What is the cost of attendance? • Do most students participate in a meal plan? • What types of social groups are available? • Are you required to live on campus your first year? • How can I get involved on campus?

  10. Getting into CollegeWhat do colleges look for in an applicant? • Grades • Standardized Test Scores • Extracurricular Activities • Application Essay • Letters of Recommendation • Challenging Schedule

  11. Getting into CollegeThe Admissions Process The ACT and SAT (entrance exams) • Retake ACT or SAT during senior year - http://www.actstudent.org - http://www.collegeboard.org • Check with the School Counseling Office for registration packets and dates • Ask the Admissions Office about details (which test to take, what score you need, etc)

  12. Getting into CollegeThe Admissions Process The APPLICATION • Deadlines – some as early as Nov. 1 (this varies depending on the school) • Available online (college website), school counseling office, admissions office - http://www.commonapp.org, if permitted • Find out from the college what to include: - recommendations - portfolio - essay - transcripts - resume - test scores (ACT/SAT)

  13. Getting into CollegeThe Admissions Process • What other applications do I need? - Housing - Scholarships - Special programs (honors, etc.) • Don’t forget - Application fee or fee waiver - Additional transcripts - Earlier deadlines

  14. Getting into School after High School • DON’T WAIT!!! • APPLY EARLY!!! • MEET ALL DEADLINES!!!

  15. Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid MONEY that assists students and families in funding their college education

  16. Financial Aid Terms • COA • EFC • FAFSA • PIN • SAR • Grant/Scholarship • Loan • Verification

  17. Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Gift Aid Grants • Federal - Pell Grant – $5,550 max (Valid EFC of $5273 or less) - SEOG • State - Tennessee Student Assistance Award • Institutional • Private Money you do NOT have to pay back!

  18. Tennessee Student Assistance Award Award Amounts for 2013-2014 • 4 yr / 2 yr private - $4,000 • 4 yr public - $2,000 • 2 yr public - $1,300 • TN College of Applied Technology- $1,000 • Application Deadline: ASAP after Jan. 1 • Valid EFC of $2,100 or less • TN resident • Amounts can be adjusted by financial aid office • Returning college award recipients will be awarded money first, then students with $0 EFC

  19. Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Gift Aid Scholarships State - Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program - Ned McWherter Scholars Program: $6,000 award. Minimum 3.5 GPA & Minimum 29 ACT • Institutional • Each school has an individual list of scholarships • Private • Business (Wal-Mart, Target, or Office Depot etc…) • Professional Organizations • Sororities/Fraternities/Church/Work Apply for all you are eligible!

  20. Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Gift Aid Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program • http://www.tn.gov/CollegePays • Apply for the lottery scholarship by filling out the FAFSA Tennessee HOPE Scholarship - $4,000/year - 4 year OR - $2,000/year – 2 year • Score 21 ACT (980 SAT) OR • Earn 3.0 weighted overall grade point average (GPA).

  21. Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Gift Aid General Assembly Merit Scholarship Additional $1,000/year to HOPE Scholars who meet ALL of the following higher academic requirements: • Qualify for the Tennessee HOPE scholarship • Earn 3.75 weighted overall GPA (Your extra points for Honors and AP can count here.) • Score 29 ACT (1280 SAT) Aspire Award Additional $1,500/year to HOPE Scholars who meet ALL of the following income requirements: • You must qualify for the HOPE Scholarship • You (if you’re independent) or your parents must have an adjusted gross income of $36,000 or less.

  22. Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Gift Aid Tennessee HOPE Access Grant If you don’t qualify for the HOPE Scholarship but you meet other academic and income requirements, you may be eligible for this one-time only award. • Earn 2.75 weighted overall GPA AND • Score 18-20 ACT (860-970 SAT) AND • Have parents’ or independent students yearly income $36,000 or less - $2,750/year – 4 year OR - $1,750/year – 2 year The grant is not renewable but you can apply for a Tennessee Hope Scholarship after you’ve attempted 24 college credit hours and earned a cumulative 2.75 college GPA.

  23. Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Gift Aid Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant Offers up to $2,000/year (no more than the cost of attendance) to any full-time student pursuing a certificate or diploma at a Tennessee Technology Center. (Students can enroll part-time but their award will be pro-rated.) There is no ACT or GPA requirement.

  24. Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Self-Help Aid Employment • Federal Work Study • Campus Employment Loans • Federal Perkins • Direct Loans • Parent (PLUS) Loan • Institutional Loans • Alternative Loans • Graduate PLUS

  25. Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: How do I apply? College or University • Institutional Aid Other sources of aid • Outside scholarships and loans FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid • Pell Grant • SEOG • Work Study • Perkins Loan • Stafford Loan • State Aid Programs (Lottery)

  26. Paying for CollegeFAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid When… Apply after January 1 of senior year of high school and each subsequent year How… • http://www.fafsa.gov • Register for PIN early – http://www.pin.ed.gov Remember… • Must reapply • Priority deadlines • Keep copies of everything • Parents/students should estimate if they file their taxes late!!! Assistance… • College Goal Sunday

  27. Paying for CollegeHow does the FAFSA work? Students will get the Student Aid Report (SAR) in the mail with their Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Helps to package: • Pell grant • SEOG • State grants • Work Study • Perkins loan Cost of Attendance (COA) • Stafford loan - Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = Financial NEED

  28. Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: The Award Letter • Based on FAFSA and results of college aid applications • You will receive an award letter from the college detailing all the aid you have received • Must individually accept and/or deny all parts of the award package • Return to the college by deadline • May include other forms • Work Study Application • Loan Application (Master Promissory Note)

  29. Paying for College Follow up with your financial aid officer!

  30. Let’s Review Fall of your Senior Year • Start Early • Request information from schools • Visit campuses and attend Open House programs • Begin requesting application information • Retake ACT or SAT • Search for scholarships • Meet all deadlines • Ask questions • Complete your applications

  31. Let’s Review Spring of your Senior Year • Fill out the FAFSA in January • Complete any remaining paperwork with your college(s) (including your award letter) • Return your intent to enroll to your school of choice (usually May 1)

  32. Let’s Review Summer before you enroll • Attend New Student Orientation • Finish any last minute details with your school • Get Ready!!!

  33. Top 5 things to learn before you go off to college: 1. Laundry 2. Balance a checkbook 3. Share 4. Keep track of assignments 5. Take notes

  34. Let’s Review After you enroll • Talk to career services for guidance • Take advantage of internships in your field of interest • Get practical experiences in your major (do I really want to do this?) • Get involved on campus to help ease the transition from high school to college • ALWAYS ASK FOR HELP IF YOU NEED IT!

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