Post on 16-Jan-2016
Today is the start of planning your future after high school.
Post High Planning
Juniors
2011
TARGET GOALS
You will have a deeper understanding on how to set goals that will prepare you for life after high school.
You will have an expanded knowledge on making a college list, finding money for college, and understanding the application process
You will become aware of how to prepare for the ACT/SAT.
You will have greater knowledge on the importance of Post-High Planning day.
INTRODUCTION OF GUIDANCE STAFF
Counselors *Paula Wilson A-G *Kerri Stover H-N *Kim Elder O-V *Shirley Andrews D, K, W-Z
Other Guidance Staff *Kathryn Sosa- Gifted Education *David Herrick- Lifeways *Marcia Geyer- Registrar *Jenny Dragoo- Records Secretary *Brenda Sinclair- Computer Sec./Receptionist
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION?
College Technical/Vocational Military Work Force
CHOOSING A CAREERTHINK ABOUT WHAT CAREERS INTEREST YOU.
Career Cruising www.sdmylife.com ASVAB – military career assessment Mapping Your Future
www.mappingyourfuture.org Students.gov www.students.gov Occupational Outlook Handbook
www.bls.gov/oco Learn and Serve, WISE, or job exploration
HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION
Take advanced classes. Take classes in your area of interest. Take 4 years of math and science. Be involved! Take Learn and Serve and/or do community
service. Meet with your counselor regularly to ensure
that you are on the right track for post-high planning.
ACT/SAT PREPARATION
ACT www.actstudent.org SAT www.collegeboard.com
*Some colleges require writing/subject tests *More practice tests=better score *Resister on-line *Juniors ready to test in Spring
ACT SPRING TEST DATES
Test Dates Registration Deadline
*April 14, 2012 March 9, 2012
*June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012
SAT SPRING TEST DATES
Test Dates Registration Deadline
May 5, 2012 April 6, 2012
June 2, 2012 May 8, 2012
STUDY SITES FOR THE ACT
www.actstudent.org www.learningexpresslibrary.com www.sdmylife.com www.studentedge.comBooks: Real ACT and Getting Into ACT (retired
tests)There are many books in the Guidance Office
with practice tests.
STUDY SITES FOR THE SAT
www.collegeboard.com www.sdmylife.com www.studentedge.com www.learningexpresslibrary.com
There are many books in the Guidance Office with practice tests.
MY GOALS AS THEY RELATE TO POST SECONDARY PLANNING
Educational – career/major/program
Personal – location/extracurricular/family
Financial – how much do you want to spend
DEVELOP A LIST OF COLLEGES
How many schools should I be looking into? May wish to check out 8 – 10 schools Clear admit Probable admit Reach admit Start gathering information on the schools
listed above Narrow your choices by your goals – short list Plan to visit schools on your short list -
summer Finalize school list – be ready to apply to
schools senior year
APPLYING TO POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS
Online versus paper applications South Dakota Common Application National Common Application
What you will need to send: *Application/money *ACT/SAT scores *Transcripts *Possible – Essays and/or letters of
recommendation (allow 2 weeks for letters of recommendation)
SD COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
English 4 credits Math 3 credits (Algebra 1 and above) Lab Science 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits
Ivy league and competitive colleges usually require at least the Distinguished Pathway (math, science and 2-4 credits of foreign language).
Other states/colleges may have different requirements - it is your responsibility to know the requirements for the schools you are applying to.
SCHOLARSHIP/ FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES
FAFSA – Federal Application (grants, loan, work study)
Web-sites – www.raiderscorner.com Colleges – general, major, extracurricular, need Stevens Listserv-
www.k12.sd.us/Listserv/StevensScholarships.htm
Private Loans – parent/student Western Undergraduate Exchange Program – 13
states
Reciprocity with Minnesota Military – ROTC, Academies, Reserve SD Opportunity Scholarship Dakota Corp Scholarship
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT JANUARY 5, 2012
Information on how to complete the FAFSA form.
Will need W-2 information for FAFSA – complete taxes early
Schools only have an allotted amount of Federal Aid.
Try to submit completed FAFSA by as soon as possible after January 1.
College Goal Sunday – free professional assistance filling out the FAFSA.
* Western Dakota Tech *www.collegegoalsundayusa.org
SD OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
3.0 GPA unweighted C or better on core subjects 24 ACT by date of graduation Distinguished Pathway Curriculum
DAKOTA CORPS SCHOLARSHIP
SD HS graduate 2.8 or higher GPA Minimum ACT of 24 Incoming freshman in critical need
occupation Attend a SD institution Selective – limited number of scholarships Current critical need areas: Teaching and Health Care Professions
RAIDERSCORNER.COM
Guidance Staff and Contact Information ACT/SAT Test Dates Stevens High School Profile Senior Planning Junior Planning College Visit Guide Scholarship Search Sites Essay Help On-Line Resources Career Cruising Information Stevens Listserv
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN SD
Pg. 27-32 Program Charts Pg. 34-35 Estimated Cost of Post-High
Schools Pg. 36-39 Out of State Colleges Pg. 33 Military Education Benefits Pg. 41 State and Federal Financial Aid Pg. 42-47 Scholarships by Colleges Pg. 48-50 SD Hottest Careers Pg. 56 Planning Questions
POST-HIGH PLANNING DAY
October 20, 2011 at the Civic Center (East Lobby)
Over 50 in-state and out-of-state post-secondary schools will be in attendance.
Jr. and Sr. will be excused from 1st and 2nd period to attend.
Please arrive by 8:30. Students must be back to Stevens by the start of
3rd periods (10:20). “Blue Sheet” must be completed and returned
before you leave the Civic Center. Parents are welcome. $500 scholarship drawings – if pre-register
online
REGISTER FOR POST HIGH PLANNING DAY
Register at:
http://www.sdcollegefairs.com
Print off bar code AND bring that sheet to Post High Planning Day program.
Pre-registration enters you into a drawing for a $500 scholarship
STEVENS SEMINAR
Open to students and parents of grades 8 -12 December 1, 2011 from 5:30 – 8:00 There will be a free meal followed by
presentations. Topics: scholarships, post-high planning,
career exploration, student growth and development, college athletics, rigor of college, and more.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
Computers for use in career and college planning, scholarship search, etc.
College Handbooks, Two-Year Colleges Books of Majors Career Resource Materials Scholarship resource: www.K12.sd.us/Listserv/StevensScholarships.htm Scholarship board and file Financial Aid Information Test Preparation Books School catalogs from all over the US and
abroad
THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION
If you have any questions or feel that your target goals have not been met, please make an appointment with your counselor.
Have a great junior year!!!
Ms. Wilson, Ms. Stover, Ms. Elder, and Ms. Andrews