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College Readiness for Juniors

College Readiness for Juniors. Junior Year is Important!. Two of the most accurate predictors of post-secondary success are: 1. Taking rigorous courses in high school 2. Having a career focus. Step 1: What can your student do right now to be ready for college?. Make a plan to….

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College Readiness for Juniors

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  1. College Readiness for Juniors

  2. Junior Year is Important! Two of the most accurate predictors of post-secondary success are: 1.Taking rigorous courses in high school 2. 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 – Monday, Oct. 7th at JKV • Conduct research and gather information • Begin a folder dedicated to your student and any info. received regarding life after high school • Take the PSAT on Wednesday, Oct. 16th at LSHS • Take the ASVAB in fall or spring • Begin taking ACT/SAT mid-junior year • Make campus visits • Talk to college reps. @LSHS

  5. Take the PSAT * Qualifying test for the National MeritScholarshipProgram 1. Wednesday, October 16th / 7:15 A.M. 2. Testing location: A Gym 3. Bring #2 pencils and a calculator 4.Sign up with Mrs. Frick in the CounselingCenter (by Oct.11th) 5. Cost is $14 6. More info: http://www.collegeboard.org

  6. Take the ASVAB Test *Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery 1. Offered in November and March (free of charge!) 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 * Students are not tied to the military by taking this test. The military provides the testing and test interpretation, but we encourage ALL students to take this test because of the valuable feedback it provides.

  7. Take the ACT *College Entrance Exam • Begin taking the test sometime at the end of 1st semester of junior year: • December 13 • February 7 • April 18 • June 13 • Sign up for the LSHS ACT Prep Course after taking the ACT one time: • LSHS sessions are tied to national test dates • Cost =$119 (includes textbook) – scholarships available

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

  9. Exploring – Heart of America Council Career Explorer Post Programs • Real-world career experiences for 14-20 yr. olds • Delivered through partnerships with thousands of businesses, organizations, state, local and federal agencies • Mentoring, internships, and community service • Aligned to the 16 US Dept. of Ed. career clusters • Local Explorer Post Opportunities Include: • Hallmark Cards • Black & Veatch Engineering • Truman Medical Center • Independence Fire Dept. For more information about this program, contact Kerry Jorn at 569-4937 or e-mail: Kerry.jorn@lflmail.org

  10. Take Advantage of High School Opportunities 1. Continue w/rigorous courses 2. Complete Area of Focus 3.Explore areas of interest through coursework a.Summit Tech./Herndon/Cass b.Work Programs c.Dual Credit/Enrollment Courses 4.Meet w/Counselor a.Review a plan for the next three years b.Familiarize yourself with Counseling Center resources

  11. Check out Centers of Excellence • Summit Technology Academy • Plan to visit their Open House: • Tuesday, November 19th • Tours available for interested students 2nd semester • Herndon Career Center • Plan to visit their Open House: • Thursday, December 5th • Tours available for interested students 2nd semester • Cass Career Center • Rep. available during LSHS Enrollment Fair on Friday, February 7th • Tours available for interested students 2nd semester

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

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

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

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

  16. Service Academies *Academy Night = Date TBA – typically end of February • The following academies have presented in the past: • Virginia Military Academy • New Mexico Military Institute • US Air Force Academy • Wentworth Military Academy • US Coast Guard Academy • US Military Academy (West Point) • US Naval Academy • US Merchant Marines Academy • Learn about the nomination process • Information about the application process / timeline • Questions & Answers session

  17. NCAA Clearinghouse / NAIA • For those students planning on participating in collegiate athletics at a Division I,Division II, or NAIA school • Apply online • http://www.ncaa.org • http://www.naia.org • A fee is required along with registration

  18. Factors Used to DetermineCollege Admission • High school curriculum • Class rank and grade point average • ACT or SAT scores • Extra-curricular activities • Community service • Essay/resume

  19. Test Scores / Selection Index • In addition to the core high school curriculum required for admission to most 4-year colleges, your student must also earn a certain grade point average and ACT/SAT score. • If your ACT/SAT score is not high enough, you must achieve a certain selection index. • A selection index is a score based on your combined ACT/SAT and class rank percentiles. • Each college sets its own selection index and is published on its website.

  20. Step 3: How do I choose the right college for me?

  21. 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?

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

  23. Visit the campuses… • Choose several schools to visit during 2nd semester of yourjunior year or summer before senior 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

  24. Resources to Bookmark! 1) LSR7 Career & Educational Planning Guide * Can be found on LSHS website and LSHS Counseling Website

  25. Resources to Bookmark! 2) LSHS Website

  26. Resources to Bookmark! 3) LSHS Counseling Website

  27. Resources to Bookmark! 3) The TIGER (Weekly LSHS Counseling Center Newsletter)

  28. Follow @LSHS Counseling1 on Twitter! If you don’t have a Twitter account: Text: follow @LSHSCounseling1 to 40404 If you do have a Twitter account: Login and make sure you follow us (@LSHSCounseling1) to receive tweets from the Counseling Center. (college rep. visits, scholarship info., etc.)

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