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Student Occupationally & Academically Ready

Student Occupationally & Academically Ready. Schuylkill Technology Center. What is SOAR Students Occupationally and Academically Ready. SOAR prepares students for college and careers in a diverse, high performing workforce

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Student Occupationally & Academically Ready

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  1. Student Occupationally & Academically Ready Schuylkill Technology Center

  2. What is SOARStudents Occupationally and Academically Ready • SOAR prepares students for college and careers in a diverse, high performing workforce • The programs links secondary (high school) technical education with post-secondary (college) education. • Saving $on college tuition • Saving by shortening college attendance • Entering the job market ready • Getting a consistent education

  3. What is Articulated Credit? • An articulation is an agreement. • Technical high schools and colleges work together to compare the curriculum studied and tasks that are completed on the high school level. POS task list = College Introductory Courses (Program of Study)

  4. How do I qualify? • To qualify for Program of Study postsecondary credits, students must: • SOAR Checklist • Graduate • 2.5 or higher GPA • NOCTI or PDE –approved End of Program Assessment (obtain PA Skills Certificate) • 100% Task list completion

  5. Find a College Program that offers Articulations www.Collegetransfer.net

  6. Now that I qualified and found a college, how do I apply? • If you have completed a SOAR Program of Study and meet the qualifications, you are eligible to apply for credits up to 3 years after you graduate.

  7. Apply for SOAR credits • You will work with the college admissions throughout the normal application process, including submitting applications, transcripts, fees, taking placement tests, and financial aid. • SOAR students will also submit the following forms to designate that you are a SOAR participant seeking advanced credit.

  8. Additional Forms Needed SOAR/POS Paperwork to be collected by the student and forwarded to the college: • Copy of High School Diploma (you obtain at graduation) • Official High School Transcript (must be sent separately by high school counselor) • NOCTI Skills Certificate or Certificate of Completion (obtain from STC school counselor) • POS Perkins Statewide Articulation Agreement Student Documentation Cover Sheet (obtain from STC school counselor) • Secondary Program Competency Task List signed by CTE program instructor (obtain from CTE program instructor)

  9. What if I can’t find the college on the list or if I don’t fully qualify for SOAR? • Don’t be discouraged if your field of interest or college of choice is not listed. New programs are continually being developed and added to colletransfer.net • If you are interested in applying to a college that offers the same program but not a statewide agreement for credits through SOAR, you may still be eligible for credits. • STC may have an individual agreement or you may request Credit for Prior Learning.

  10. What if I can’t find the college on the list or if I don’t fully qualify for SOAR? (continue) • Talk to that college’s enrollment office. Present your portfolio, completed task list, and industry certification. • You may still be able to earn credits by testing out of specific classes or having already achieved industry certifications.

  11. More information... Contact STC guidance Visit the following websites: • www.stcenters.org/guidance • www.education.state.pa.us Get The Credit You Have Already Earned

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