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JUNIOR YEAR: A TIME TO EXPLORE

POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING & OPTIONS. JUNIOR YEAR: A TIME TO EXPLORE. AGENDA. Reminders Post-High School Options Admissions Prepping Now. REMINDER # 1 (unless you’re the new kid). 22 total credits to GRADUATE! 4 credits English 3 credits Social St. 2 credits Math 2 credits Science

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JUNIOR YEAR: A TIME TO EXPLORE

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  1. POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING & OPTIONS JUNIOR YEAR: A TIME TO EXPLORE

  2. AGENDA • Reminders • Post-High School Options • Admissions • Prepping Now

  3. REMINDER # 1 (unless you’re the new kid) • 22 total credits to GRADUATE! • 4 credits English • 3 credits Social St. • 2 credits Math • 2 credits Science • 1.5credits Phy. Ed • .5 credit Health • Colleges will require more for admittance

  4. REMINDER # 2 (unless you’re the new kid) • Parent Night: • October 3, 2013 • 7 pm • We will go over this information and answer questions about college admissions process.

  5. REMINDER # 3 (unless you’re the new kid) • Counselor Assignments • 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

  6. ~NAME THAT CAREER~ • A person in this occupation: • Needs a high school diploma • Completes an apprenticeship • Earns on average $71,000 per year • Can get you out of a sticky situation…..

  7. ELEVATOR INSTALLER AND REPAIRER

  8. ~NAME THAT CAREER~ • A person in this occupation • Needs a bachelor’s degree • Can work odd hours • Earns on average $27,000 per year • May be a local celebrity….

  9. TELEVISION OR RADIO ANNOUNCER

  10. ~NAME THAT CAREER~ • A person in this occupation • Needs a graduate degree • Earns on average $42,000 per year • Helps many people • Can also coach cross country….

  11. Social Worker

  12. Why guess careers? You need to choose a post-high school option because of what YOU want to do afterwards, not just because….. Your girlfriend is going there It looked cool You look good in a uniform Etc. Etc.

  13. POST HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS

  14. Which one is right for you? • KNOW YOUR: • Strengths and Weaknesses • Interests and Values • Life Goals • Career Goals • Where will you be in 5 years? 10 years?

  15. Maybe you want to…. GO TO WORK: • Earn $ right away • Experience • Low pay • Limited Opportunities • Poor job security and benefits

  16. Maybe you 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

  17. Maybe you want to…. JOIN THE MILITARY: • No tuition • Many careers • Earn while you learn • Travel • Bound to enlisted time • Could be in war • High risk

  18. Maybe you 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

  19. Maybe you 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 • Some programs have waiting lists

  20. Maybe you 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

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

  22. How will you decide? • JUNIOR YEAR IS THE TIME TO: • THINK! • ASK! • LOOK AT WEBSITES! • VISIT CAMPUSES!

  23. What to consider? • Program/Career Area • Favorite classes, hobbies, work experience, dream careers, etc. • Length of program • how much do you like school and how long will you be in school?

  24. What to consider (cont’d)? • Admissions requirements • Your GPA, test scores, extra-curricular activities, service, etc. • The other details • Location • Size • Housing • Demographics • Activities, athletics, etc.

  25. What to consider (cont’d)? • Cost will be an important factor • Talk with parents NOW • Examples: • MATC - $122 – 165/credit • 12 credits is around $1500 (around $3000 for tuition for 1 year) • MIAD - $28,500/year • UW Richland - $12,000/year* • UW Platteville - $14,000/year* • UW Madison - $24,00/year* *includes tuition, room, & board

  26. Admissions Add a step or 2 with each level of education 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 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

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

  28. 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

  29. 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

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

  31. Application Process (cont’d) • Take ACT or SAT this spring • All students will take ACT with Writing in March • 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

  32. Test Dates

  33. PSAT/NMSQT • Practice SAT test • National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test • Saturday, October 19 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

  34. 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.

  35. 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

  36. Utilize All Resources • Counselor • Teachers • Career Cruising • Family and friends • Junior Conference • Internet • College/Program reps that come to Memorial

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

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